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BOOM — U.S. may soon become world’s top oil producer; no translation to pump soon

Ross Reily — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:28:35 +0000

NEW YORK — U.S. oil output is surging so fast that the United States could soon overtake Saudi Arabia as the world’s biggest producer. Driven by high prices and new drilling methods, U.S. production of crude and other liquid hydrocarbons is on track to rise 7 percent this year to an average of 10.9 million [...]

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MDOT’s Tagert enjoys promoting all modes of transportation

Lynn Lofton — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:34:53 +0000

Before he ran in a special election to fill an unexpired term as Northern District Highway Commissioner, Mike Tagert got a taste of working with transportation issues as president of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Economic Development Council. This group that focuses solely on logistics and the transportation component of bringing in new industry made him feel he [...]

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Q&A: Paul Lacoste, owner, Paul Lacoste Sports

Amy McCullough — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:01:13 +0000

Paul Lacoste, owner of Paul Lacoste Sports, has dubbed himself “Mississippi’s Coach” and has a passion for getting Mississippians healthy. Lacoste grew up in Jackson and played football at Mississippi State University, where he also earned a master’s degree in sports administration and exercise science. He has played for the Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts [...]

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Update: Stocks waver as optimism about job report fades

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:32:17 +0000

UPDATE ….. Stocks are moving between small gains and losses Friday, giving up an early rally after the government reported that hiring picked up in July. European leaders are calling emergency meetings and seeking to reassure markets that a large nation such as Italy or Spain won’t become the latest country in the region to [...]

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