Enterprise News

“If we can dig it up, we'll do it.”

The city of McComb's newest employees have seen voluminous debate about the city's hiring process. via Enterprise-Journal

Mississippi has been on record for more than three decades in saying that openness in government is the public policy of this state. via Enterprise-Journal

“We need to focus on entrepreneurial opportunities for our people”

The state's economic development agency is distributing $627,000 in federal funds to expand a community college-piloted program to help people start small businesses. via Commercial Dispatch

Advertisements for Howell Motors, La Mariposa restaurant and T.H. Perkins Furniture Co. via Enterprise-Journal

“We were all planning to go, but not in this weather”

Beth and Donald Williams came all the way from Prattville, Ala., a town right outside Montgomery, to sell roasted corn and coffee at Meridian Mardi Gras this year. via Meridian Star

A gospel jamboree will be held at 6 p.m. today at the Pearl Community Center off Old Brandon Road in Pearl. via The Clarion-Ledger

“Today we remember the life of a man who's accomplishments show the world that when giants dream, it's never small. Today we remember the dreamer and his dream. So we must wake up, and get up, and step up because the day is ours.”

At 11 a.m. a group of more than 300 people assembled in the McCain theatre on the Meridian Community College campus to honor the memory of Dr. via Meridian Star

“Those editorial decisions mean there's still news and stories left out there. We want those additional stories that we also consider mainstream that just don't get published.”

The first issue of the Mississippi Tribune will publish today with an eye toward covering overlooked stories that "may be of more interest to the African-American community," editorial manager Lonnie Ross said. via Enterprise-Journal

“The case will be presented to the youth court in Clarke County”

A Bay Springs High School student was arrested Tuesday night at a basketball game in Enterprise. via WTOK-TV Meridian

“I believe my background shows that I have a record of getting things done, that I am capable of hitting the ground running, and that I would be a good congressman”

As a state senator for 10 years, Charlie Ross penned Mississippi's version of the Castle Doctrine, pushed for tort reform and consistently voted pro-life. Ross visited the Enterprise-Journal to explain why he ... via Enterprise-Journal

“It's vitally important that we have a significant buy-in by the private sector. Government alone cannot efficiently provide the services”

Children born in the nation's poorest state would start their lives with a bank account under a proposed plan designed to strengthen Mississippi's economy while building individual finances for education and ... via The Mississippi Press

HubMoms.com and the Hattiesburg American will present a live chat with Laurie McCarty, a registered and licensed dietitian in Hattiesburg, at 11:30 a.m. today at www.hubmoms.com. McCarty earned a bachelor's ... via Hattiesburg American

Three-well known Mississippi newspapermen will be inducted into a prestigious hall of fame for journalists Friday at the University of Southern Mississippi. via Hattiesburg American

A February construction date has been set for rebuilding 1 of 2 schools in Enterprise that were destroyed by a March 1st tornado. via WLOX-TV Biloxi

“The forum is an annual event for the business and education community to focus on the need for economics and financial education in our state”

U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran will be honored Wednesday when the Mississippi Council on Economic Education hosts its annual Forum on American Enterprise. via The Clarion-Ledger

“All money raised will be given directly to Kirk and Kristi.”

People in the South are known as being the most generous souls, helping others in time of need. via Meridian Star

The race for commissioner of agriculture could turn out to be like the 1999 governor's race with the House of Representatives picking the winner, says a veteran Mississippi political analyst. via Enterprise-Journal

“We had to make sure those people had the right to vote for other people on the ballot”

Wilkinson County voters will find a full ballot for Tuesday's general election. A judge's ruling on a joint petition filed by Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood and Secretary of State Eric Clark and a ... via Enterprise-Journal

“By the end of the first year of operations, Unity Homes expects to have produced 250 houses and employ 70 people”

COLUMBIA - Picture perfect sunny weather - and an empty field on a 15-acre parcel in Columbia - gave state and local officials, along with business leaders, a place to hold what one company called a birth ... via Hattiesburg American

Melton said he was not sure if the money, from Public Works' Enterprise fund, was fully established as unnecessary funds, but trumped up the cash as a possible means to duck the combined 15 percent water and ... via Jackson Free Press