Mississippi News

Aluminum Dynamics provides jobs for the community

Published

7 hours ago

September 23, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Charity Johnson – 2024-09-23 18:37:51

SUMMARY: Gregg Whigham, operations manager at Aluminum Dynamics, spoke at Starkville Rotary about the progress of their $2.5 billion aluminum rolling mill project in Lowndes County, which is currently more than halfway complete. The facility will encompass 2.3 million square feet and is already creating hundreds of jobs, with over 1,400 contractors and nearly 400 employees on site daily. Whigham projects the facility will begin shipping metal by next year and anticipates that, by summer 2025, it will employ around 750 people, creating a total of about 1,000 jobs, including support positions within the community.

Read the full article

The post Aluminum Dynamics provides jobs for the community appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Post Views: 8

Related Topics:Featured jobs Mississippi News News

Up Next

Emcc hosts cooking for a cause competition

Don't Miss

WCBI’s Senior Expo to be hosted at Columbus Place

Mississippi News

Emcc hosts cooking for a cause competition

Published

7 hours ago

September 23, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-09-23 18:47:57

SUMMARY: The “Cooking for a Cause” competition at East Mississippi Community College provided college students with free meals while showcasing chefs from local institutions. The event aimed to alleviate food insecurity among students by using ingredients commonly found in food pantries. Chefs from Mississippi University for Women, Lion Hills, and EMCC participated, highlighting affordable meal preparation. Students expressed gratitude for the free food, emphasizing the financial challenges of college life and the help it provided amidst their tight budgets. The competition, a first for EMCC, allowed students to enjoy cooking and meals without the stress of cost.

Read the full article

The post Emcc hosts cooking for a cause competition appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Post Views: 10

Mississippi News

WCBI’s Senior Expo to be hosted at Columbus Place

Published

8 hours ago

September 23, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-09-23 17:52:14

SUMMARY: The ninth annual Senior Expo, hosted by WCBI, will take place on Thursday, September 26, at Columbus Place in the former Leigh Mall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is aimed at seniors, featuring various representatives from local agencies offering services tailored to older adults. Walgreens will also be present to provide flu shots for eligible attendees. For further details and a list of vendors, interested participants can visit wcbi.com/seniorexpo. This expo provides a valuable opportunity for seniors to connect with helpful resources in their community.

Read the full article

The post WCBI’s Senior Expo to be hosted at Columbus Place appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Post Views: 142

Mississippi News

13-year-old boy killed in Mississippi ATV accident

Published

9 hours ago

September 23, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-09-23 16:48:41

SUMMARY: A 13-year-old boy tragically died in an ATV accident on September 22 in the Ole Pearl community of Simpson County, Mississippi. According to local deputies, the boy was riding the ATV when the crash occurred. First responders quickly arrived at the scene and provided medical assistance; however, the teenager succumbed to his injuries. The identity of the child has not been released. This incident highlights the ongoing dangers associated with ATV use, particularly for young riders.

Read the full article

The post 13-year-old boy killed in Mississippi ATV accident appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Post Views: 41