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Sullivan elected president

MBJ Staff — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:13:52 +0000

Charles L. Sullivan, professor emeritus and archivist at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, has been elected president of the Mississippi Historical Society. He was named vice president in 2012 and elevated to the presidency during the most recent annual meeting. He will serve as president for one year. Sullivan is the author of “The Mississippi [...]

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Renovation of historic buildings better for local economy than new construction

Becky Gillette — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:01:04 +0000

Which building is the most “green?” A new, tightly sealed, energy-efficient building using modern building materials, or a historic building that has been rehabilitated? If you consider the energy imbedded in an existing building compared to the energy costs of mining, harvesting, manufacturing, transporting and installing all new materials, a case can be made that [...]

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MDOT appoints Myrick

MBJ Staff — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:01:46 +0000

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has appointed Grant Myrick to the position of assistant to the Central District Commissioner Dick Hall. Myrick will function as the principal administrative support to Hall and act as liaison between the commissioner and public and private groups, federal and state transportation officials, public officials, and constituents. Myrick began his [...]

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