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Banijay Americas brings LUMINISCENCE to Sacramento cathedral
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Banijay Americas will launch LUMINISCENCE at Sacramento’s Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Sept. 17, extending the immersive light-and-music experience to a historic California landmark.
U.S. grid buildout raises demand for workforce housing
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Rising electricity demand, data centers and industrial growth are driving a wave of U.S. transmission and grid-modernization spending that is also increasing the need for skilled construction labor and temporary housing.
Catalis and Creative Planning relaunch Mississippi 529 plan
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Catalis and Creative Planning have modernized the Mississippi Affordable College Savings Plan with new investment options, lower fees and digital payment tools.
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers opens new Gulfport store
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers will celebrate the grand opening of its new Gulfport, Mississippi location on Aug. 8 with discounts, giveaways and an in-store event.
Pennsylvania and Mississippi add surety bond rules for vaping makers
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Pennsylvania and Mississippi are among the first states to require surety bonds for electronic nicotine delivery systems manufacturers, a move aimed at limiting illegal sales and improving compliance.
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers opens new Gulfport location
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has opened a new store at 12317 Hwy 49 in Gulfport, Mississippi, expanding its footprint in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area.
Genesis Energy joins Gulf Star marsh restoration program
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Genesis Energy, L.P. has joined the Gulf of America Alliance’s Gulf Star Program, backing a marsh restoration project at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge near Freeport, Texas.
The Dairy Alliance brings Tennessee farm stories to state fair
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The Dairy Alliance is using the Tennessee State Fair to spotlight three local dairy farms through an interactive booth, virtual reality and product sampling.
American Blonde releases new video for Mississippi Moonshine
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American Blonde premiered the music video for “Mississippi Moonshine” this morning on American Country Network, pairing the single’s bluesy Delta storyline with shifts from greyscale to saturated color.
Acres expands 2026 agriculture accelerator for small and mid-sized businesses
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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.
Satellite data service for agriculture market seen reaching $11.8 billion by 2030
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The market for satellite data services in agriculture is projected to nearly double from $6 billion in 2025 to $11.8 billion by 2030 as farms adopt precision agriculture, climate-resilience tools and AI-driven analytics.
Gulf Coast industrial boom lifts demand for workforce housing
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Expansion in LNG, energy and infrastructure projects across Texas and Louisiana is pushing more employers and contractors to look for scalable housing options.
Routine HVAC inspections help commercial buildings manage heat, humidity and equipment wear
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LOUMIS Air says commercial buildings in Louisiana and Mississippi can reduce disruptions by scheduling routine HVAC inspections before peak seasonal demand.
Indoor air quality becomes a bigger factor in home comfort
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Indoor comfort depends on more than thermostat settings, with humidity, filtration, ventilation and airflow shaping how homes and commercial buildings feel.
Heather Tedesco joins Crescent Sotheby's International Realty
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Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty has added Heather Tedesco, a 19-year real estate veteran with deep Northshore and Greater New Orleans ties.
New Jersey cyberattacks put U.S. water systems on alert
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Two New Jersey water utilities were targeted in a broader wave of cyberattacks that has hit systems in at least a dozen states, prompting emergency guidance from federal agencies.
Influential Women spotlights Melissa Roberts on safety and leadership
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Influential Women highlighted Melissa Roberts, PMP, CHST, a Safety Coordinator at Allen Refractories Construction Company in the Columbus, Ohio area, for her work in workplace safety, compliance and technical communication.
ArcelorMittal Calvert joins Gulf Star Program to fund school STEM and marsh restoration
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ArcelorMittal Calvert has joined the Gulf of America Alliance’s Gulf Star Program, becoming the first manufacturing-sector partner in Alabama.
Chris Walters Named Forbes #1 Best-in-State Financial Security Professional
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Chris Walters, principal of The William Morris Group in Jackson, Mississippi, was named #1 Best-in-State on Forbes’ 2026 Financial Security Professionals list.
Chuck Leah releases dark lead single Coyote ahead of eighth album
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Texas-born singer-songwriter and museum paleontologist Chuck Leah has released “Coyote,” the lead single from his upcoming album A Necessary Evil. The song arrives after Leah survived a severe MRSA infection and sepsis, and it sets up a record…
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