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James Franco discusses “As I Lay Dying” at Cannes festival premier

Stephen McDill — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:04:46 +0000

In a special video interview this week with The Hollywood Reporter, actor James Franco discusses his upcoming film “As I Lay Dying” in conjunction with its world premier at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, based on William Faulkner’s dark Southern Gothic novel, was filmed on location in Mississippi. “I first read it when I was fifteen [...]

Olive Branch’s Sam Thomasson turns frustration into new business for the hearing impaired

Ross Reily — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:29:17 +0000

When Kate Thomasson was just a toddler she had lost most of her hearing. After trying numerous hearing aids that failed to fully remedy her problem, Kate’s frustrated father decided to take matters into his own hands. An accomplished electrical engineer and entrepreneur, Sam Thomasson vowed to use his expertise to create a revolutionary new [...]

C Spire starts Samsung Galaxy S4 pre-orders

Stephen McDill — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:41:28 +0000

C Spire Wireless is now accepting customer pre-orders for the new Samsung Galaxy S 4 touchscreen smartphone, which will be introduced this summer on their network. “This phone features a unique suite of easy to use innovations that promise to change how consumers interact with their primary communications device,” said Kevin Hankins, COO for C [...]

J-2X engine tests at Stennis Space Center highlighted in NASA video

Ross Reily — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:50:54 +0000

Engineers are installing the J-2X engine E10002 in the A-1 test stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The installation is in preparation for a new series of tests, where the engine will be gimbaled, or pivoted, during test firings. Gimbal tests are an important part of the design process. When [...]

(BUSINESS VIDEO) Wingham Rowan: A new kind of job market

Ross Reily — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:33:27 +0000

Plenty of people need jobs with very flexible hours — but it’s difficult for those people to connect with the employers who need them. Wingham Rowan is working on that. In this Ted Talk, we explains how the same technology that powers modern financial markets can help employers book workers for slivers of time. Wingham [...]

Oklahoma newspaper lists donation agencies

Stephen McDill — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:04:40 +0000

For those in Mississippi wishing to contribute to the recovery of Moore and the Oklahoma City metropolitan area following yesterday’s devastating tornado, please consult the following organizations. The Oklahoma Red Cross is asking people to donate by texting Red Cross to 90999 which will be a $10 donation, spokesman Ken Garcia said. Garcia said the [...]

New SBA lending initiative puts veterans on entrepreneur pathway

Stephen McDill — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:59:11 +0000

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, a commitment by its top national, regional and community lenders to collectively increase their lending activity to veterans by five percent per year for the next five years. Oftentimes, veterans face challenges in raising capital or have trouble receiving a conventional loan. [...]

Teens migrating to Twitter tell researchers there are too many adults, too much drama on Facebook

Ross Reily — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:44:42 +0000

WASHINGTON — Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behavior. It said teens are sharing more personal information about themselves even as they try to protect their online reputations. Teens told [...]

Mississippi casino revenues on pace for 15-year low (adds comment)

Frank Brown — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:10:48 +0000

JACKSON, Mississippi – Mississippi casinos could be headed to a 15-year low in gross gaming revenues, if the trend from the first four months continues the rest of the year. April figures released by the Mississippi Gaming Commission this week show another month of revenue decreases as casinos attempt to reverse the trend of out-of-state [...]

Craig Carter named assistant to Dick Hall at MDOT

Ross Reily — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:06:50 +0000

JACKSON, Mississippi — Wiley “Craig” Carter joins the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) in the position of assistant to Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall. Carter assumes a vital role in facilitating external and internal relations for the commissioner. In his 28 years in marketing and public relations, Carter has specialized in building relationships, designing [...]