Mississippi News
Black-owned Mississippi businesses help make a difference
SUMMARY: Black business owners in Mississippi have had a significant impact on the state’s economy. About 28% of small businesses in Mississippi are owned by Black individuals, employing over 13,000 workers. Anu Amen-Ra, founder of Sartorial Tobacconist, started his own business after leaving the Army and getting into agriculture, with his family’s experience in growing tobacco. Amy Robinson, owner of Beauté Hair Salon, loves entrepreneurship for the control it provides over her schedule and work ethic. Ezra Brown founded Soulé Coffee Shop to bring community and financial prosperity to Jackson. Almost 60% of Black businesses in Mississippi are owned by women. There are many opportunities for black business ownership in the state, but also challenges.
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SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.
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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.
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News from the South - North Carolina News Feed6 days agoTrump International Airport proposed, renaming Dulles | North Carolina
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed6 days agoTrump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed6 days agoThawing out from the deep freeze this weekend
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Mississippi News Video7 days ago1/23/25- The “freezer door” shuts after Saturday AM, then the warm up begins!
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News from the South - Florida News Feed5 days agoDemocrats and voting groups say a bid to toss out North Carolina ballots is an attack on democracy
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News from the South - Missouri News Feed7 days agoMissouri Republicans plan to challenge abortion initiative this session
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed6 days agoCauseway reopens to drivers in Louisiana
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed3 days agoKentucky’s bourbon industry worries as potential 50% EU-imposed tariffs loom