ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Policom Corporation, which specializes in studying the dynamics of local economies in order to determine if an area is growing or declining, has released its “2012 Economic Strength Rankings.” According to the report, the Laurel micropolitan statistical area was ranked 66th out of the nation’s 576 micros, which is the fourth highest [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: March 27,2012
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JACKSON — Four influential groups in Mississippi say they’re opposing an immigration enforcement bill because of unanswered questions about how it would affect police agencies and local government. The Associated Press obtained a letter sent to senators yesterday by the heads of the Mississippi Municipal League and the associations of sheriffs, police chiefs and county [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: February 21,2012
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AROUND MISSISSIPPI — Five Mississippi communities were honored at the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) Winter Conference for their efforts to advance their economic viability through economic and community development programs during the past year. They competed with others in their population categories. The winners are: • Category I – population less than 5,000: City [...] [...]
DIAMONDHEAD — The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the incorporation of Diamondhead on the Gulf Coast. The Supreme Court rejected complaints from plaintiffs that the incorporation petition was improperly filed and a chancellor didn’t let opponents cross-examine witnesses at a hearing. The Supreme Court, in yesterday’s decision, said the incorporation petition was properly handled and [...] [...]
JACKSON — The Mississippi Municipal League (MML) will announce its 2011 Legislative Agenda tomorrow at the State Capitol. Along with other items on their agenda, a major emphasis on the MML agenda will be asking the Legislature to abstain from passing legislation that puts an unfunded mandate on county and city governments. “We recognize that [...] [...]
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