Browsing: Business

Peaches and summertime are a perfect pair. The fuzzy, sun-kissed fruit is loved for its sweet, juicy bite and bright, floral aroma. For many, sinking your teeth into a ripe peach over the sink or out in front of you while the sweet, tangy juice drips down your hands is a quintessential summer experience. And peaches taste even better when they’re grown in Mississippi.

Chevron is receiving international recognition after being named one of TIME magazine’s “10 Most Influential Energy Companies of 2026,” placing the company among a select group shaping the future of the global energy industry.

Some businesses begin with spreadsheets and business plans. Others begin with a feeling.

For Lindsay Caminita, James Gray Hat Co. started with a simple idea that arrived almost out of nowhere — a creative spark that felt fun, fresh, and completely different from anything else around her.

Bop’s Frozen Custard is aiming for an early 2027 return to Hardy Street after more than a decade. The new location will be the first in Hattiesburg since December 2018. 

In Jackson County, business isn’t just conducted—it’s built, shared, and strengthened face to face. And for one day this May, that spirit will be on full display.

There are stories that stop you in your tracks—not because they’re loud, but because they’re quietly strong. This is one…

COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (April 20, 2026) – Coastal Mississippi is celebrating a major milestone as the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service approaches its 100,000th passenger since launching last August, underscoring the growing demand for rail travel along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 

 The Hattiesburg Zoo is thrilled to introduce its newest residents to guests beginning tomorrow: three baby spider monkeys named Cider, Holly and Juniper.

Dr. G’s Specialty Foods in Carriere has added an indoor coffee and beignets cafe as the latest step in owner John “Dr. G” Gardner’s ongoing renovation of the property. 

In a small town, it doesn’t take long to figure out which places people keep going back to. Williamson Nursery is one of them.

PASCAGOULA, Miss., March 31, 2026 — Marissa Badenhorst has been named Refinery Director of the Chevron Pascagoula and Pasadena Refineries, effective…

VICKSBURG, Miss.—Entrepreneurs and innovators from across Mississippi pitch their business ideas in the DAWG Tank Pitch Competition March 26 at…

Equinox Coffee will host a Spring Equinox Festival on Saturday, March 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. at its location at 1901 Hardy St. near the Hattiesburg Zoo. 

The Lumberton Main Street Association is forming a grant committee to pursue new funding for downtown businesses, beginning with a $10,000 facade grant as its first test case. 

Organizations across all industries are relying more heavily on data to guide strategy and decision-making. In response to this growing demand, the College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is launching a new online master’s degree in Business Analytics.

When people think of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, they usually picture sand, seafood, and summer weekends.

But this week, Pascagoula is in the national spotlight for something just as important — energy.