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Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune
Tue,02/10/26-8:56AM , 223 Reads 13,147 Statewide
The move is part of the company’s $1 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations. The Rankin County site will create roughly 300 new jobs.
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IRS encourages creation of Individual Online Account for security, convenience
By Rodney Foushee - IRS Media Relations
Mon,02/09/26-1:02PM , 371 Reads
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service encourages all taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account to access their tax account information securely online and to help protect against identity theft and fraud.
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Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune
Thu,01/29/26-4:02PM , 160 Reads 6,593 Statewide
A Nike spokesperson said Monday that the company is “accelerating the use of advanced technology and automation.”

Sportswear leader Nike announced this week that the company is laying off approximately 775 employees at distribution centers in Mississippi and Tennessee.
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SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune
Tue,01/20/26-11:08AM , 200 Reads 7,119 Statewide
Headquartered in Ecru, AFM has over 45 years of experience manufacturing upholstered residential furniture, including leather offerings designed for high-volume retail environments.
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