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The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will host its 11th Annual ANCHOR Awards program on Wednesday, August 14. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Bob Covington, chief community development and leadership officer of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA).

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors announced this week that the County has become certified as an ACT® Work Ready Community. This national designation demonstrates the quality of the workforce in a community and uses real testing data to help close the skills gap and produce a workforce ready to meet the needs of current and future employers.

RESTORE Act funds to support critical wastewater system upgrades citywide Mayor Phil Torjusen today announced that the city of Gautier…

It can be hard to find healthy options when you’re going to be out of the house for a while. Fast food options are abundant, but a healthy snack or meal can be hard to come by. Now, Jackson County residents have an option to visit Gautier Nutrition for healthy alternatives to meals, snacks, and drinks.

The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street- Tourism Bureau is pleased to present the July Business After Hours in conjunction with the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance on Thursday, July 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center located at 1600 Government Street.

The Lost Pizza Company just opened in Ocean Springs, and I was excited to give this Mississippi-based restaurant a try. The LPC opened its first location in Indianola and has more than a dozen locations now. That sort of growth can mean only one thing, and that is good pizza.

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will host its 11th Annual ANCHOR Awards program on Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street Communities at the 30th Annual Awards Luncheon in downtown Jackson. 

Legear, who has served as M&M Bank’s President since last June, succeeds Cumbest as the Bank’s Chief Executive.

Navigator Credit Union is celebrating eight decades of serving the Gulf Coast, and festivities center around a special day in June.

PJ’s Coffee opens in Ocean Springs

In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the category five hurricane that hit Florida last year, officials from the Northwest part of the state visited Jackson County this week.

Visit Marina Cottage Soap Co. in Ocean Springs, and now in Bay St. Louis, for locally-made, natural skincare products for sensitive skin needs.

The contract, which includes options over a six-year period, also provides work packages for HII’s Technical Solutions division.

If you haven’t heard of JaxCoHome already, it is worth checking out to get your good news updates for Jackson County.

A familiar face and Jackson County enthusiast, Paige Roberts has been hired as the new president and CEO of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.