Mississippi News

SKA - Simpson & Associates is now representing Advanced Micro Controls Inc (AMCI) in the Southeast area.

The author of The Dying Times is seeking help from zombie fans and the general public alike to help launch the novel by using Kickstarter, a website used to garner support of creative projects through a variety of rewards.

BRANDON, MS -- Late Nite Books is releasing a horror novel called The Dying Times, the first in a series called The Survivor Chronicles detailing first-time author Brian Kittrell's vision of the end of the world filled with flesh eating zombies.

Two new studies show how communities can cut the number of heart attacks - and slash unnecessary medical care expenses - at virtually no cost, confirming many earlier similar studies, says Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)

Construction and Real Estate software resellers have merged together to operate as Alliance Solutions Group. Both companies provide software solutions and consulting services to construction and real estate companies.

Kathleen Koch, former CNN correspondent and author of Rising from Katrina calls on Obama to recognize the devastation Hurricane Katrina inflicted on Mississippi by visiting it on August 29. She will speak at Politics & Prose in D.C. Aug. 25.

Event connects promotional products distributors and suppliers for the first time in Mississippi.

Area covered includes Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the panhandle of Florida. New Web Site feature allows customers needing promotional products to search for local Distributors. Distributors can also connect to Suppliers of those products.

New employees are just one more sign business is growing.

Wholesale Jewelry in Mississippi provided by J. Goodin Fine Fashion Jewelry Wholesalers. We just introduced our new jewelry starter packages that come with rings, display, boxes and pouches. All in one package!

SafetyOnlineNetwork.com offers web-based course in disaster clean-up

On Wednesday, June 23rd at 2:00 p.m., Country Cottage Assisted Living held a Bingo Tournament for their Residents. Cottage Resident Sarah Livingston won the tournament and selected her prize from the Bingo Prize Box.

Returning for its second year, the “Down on Main” concert series kicks off the first of three events on July 8 at Fairpark Amphitheater in Downtown Tupelo.

Azadi: Fine Furniture & Interiors Opens in Mississippi With an Exclusive Collection From Christopher Guy

Tupelo crowned Kevin Mills their ultimate Elvis tribute artist during a preliminary competition held at the Tupelo Elvis Festival on June 4-5, 2010.

GotoBus.com, the leading online ticketing company for intercity bus services and bus tours, is expanding its bus travel routes far beyond the crowded Northeast corridor and heavily trafficked West Coast.

For political pundits, "Super Tuesday" in November 2010 is the date they are watching to see what change will come to America, however, Mississippi native and multi-media personality Cyrus Webb is more interested in Saturday, July 3, 2010.

Selling food products in 2010 is quite a challenge - slim margins, stiff competition, low quality - they're all part of the national mix. However, the recent gulf oil concern will cause major implications on the food industry in Mississippi!

Status Inc. welcomes its newest Publicist/Junior Account Executive.

While the gulf coast areas cry out during this unfortunate situation and the recent oil concern off the coast - it has made some interesting changes - some food industry managers are taking stock!

Smart students get angry when they learn they have been deceived -- this includes teaching lies in history lessons, says an Iowa author of three civil rights books.

A massive rosewood rococo ¾ tester plantation bed, crafted around 1850 by P. Mallard, soared to $40,320 at the sale of the contents of the magnificent Bella Vida mansion in Aberdeen, Miss., held May 1 by Stevens Auction Company of Aberdeen.

Linen and Uniform companies are challenged to find best sales reps. on coast as the market has been flooded with folks.

Mississippi Business owners on the coast and throughout the state are finding, "It's a Hirers Market," claims one senior manager with 20 plus years of hiring expertise. See article below why MS is now flooded with best in market reps.

Wait a minute - oil spill helps - I thought oil spill and leak hurts. Well, you're right it does hurt short-term employment, restaurants, wildlife and more - but read on to find out how it may actually help your business a bit.

Yes - the recent Gulf Oil Leak will reak havoc on Gulf-coastal region, especially Mississippi. With the highest county now reporting 22% unemployment - wow - horrible timing for this major ecological and environmental nightmare!

Leaders and recruiters are capitalizing on a challenged economy to weed thru the muck and find the gold in the hills! It's there - but man, "It takes some diggin' to find."

Many Hiring Managers on the Mississippi coastline are using Katrina, up to 22% unemployment (worst county in MS) and this recent oil nightmare as an interesting springboard to re-structure their salesforce! Yes, better talent is on coast!

Mississippi Hiring executives in Food Industry are considering a complete overhaul of their sales force to ensure best-in-market are on the team. Katrina, then oil spill, plus 22% unemployment (in one county), spell a solid pool of reps in market.

When Dorothy & Toto were scared - they said, "Lions, Tigers, & Bears, Oh My." Then, in the end, they realized they had all the resources & tools right at there finger tips ALL ALONG. Most managers do not rise up when economy is down. .Do You?

How will this recent oil spill and leak in the Gulf-coast affect employment and hiring managers in the gulf region. There's some bad news and some good news!

Mississippi Food Brokers & Food Hiring Managers - Brace Yourself. . . this hurdle is bigger than folks are letting on . . . and it has some serious upside and some serious downside.

It's a great question - How will this recent crisis affect the short-term and long-term food industry in Mississippi?

Ever wonder what the 4 largest oil spills in history were and how it affects employment. Lets just say that identifying the 4 largest is a whole lot easier than trying to pinpoint affects on employment as that takes DECADES! This is a big deal!

Every sour story has something positive in it - Got Smashed Lemons - Make Lemonade. The best and brightest business owners are finding the 22%+ employment (highest Mississippi County) to be unpleasant - but there is a silver lining in the cloud!

With Mississippi's highest county unemployment rate now toppling 20+, hiring folks and seeing how they perform is just now longer an option - you have to hire the right one the first time. Seasoned veterans are suddenly available at great rates.

Wow - with Mississippi Unemployment between 9.2% thru 22%+, Employers are finding a great challenge weeding thru everything to find best employees - so many applicants - now there are more available - but the BEST are had to FIND!

Unemployment in Mississippi Food Industry is at a peak - that makes it hard for employers to identify and attain the very best talent - pools are full - but screening and hiring the best remains extremely challenging.

Even the best talent in Mississippi, Louisiana, & Gulf-coastal areas struggle to find best jobs - Top 10 Sales Talent doesn't just want "a job . . they want a long-term career" to grow and offer expertise. Important case study & contact info. below:

Finding the right employee is like finding a needle in a hay-stack. With the right tools & equipment - it can be done. You can find the needle when you use a metal detector! Same way with hiring - see article for helpful tips to find Sales Reps.

Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico - This article briefly covers some of the concerns for both fish, birds, and man - as this will negatively impact both man and beast. Links are provided to explain the effects on wildlife & tips on hiring in tough times.

Food Industry is starving fo the right sales talent - even though the market is flooded with seasoned and entry-level sales personnel - digging out the best experts is a tough task amidst the varied personalities who have flooded the MS marketplace.

The estate of the late J.T. Boudreaux of southern Louisiana, plus the contents of the magnificent Bella Vida mansion, will be sold Sat., May 1, at 9 a.m. (CST). The auction will be held at Bella Vida, at 503 So. Franklin St. in Aberdeen, Miss.

Due to recent changes in the economy - many 20 and 30 year sales veterans are now unemployed in the Food Industry - Sorting thru the sludge to find the best talent is a hard task.

The estate of the late Virginia Sykes, a longtime resident of Aberdeen, Miss., will be sold at an on-site auction on Saturday, Mar. 27, beginning at 10 a.m., by Stevens Auction Company, based in Aberdeen. It will be an absolute auction.

"Who Killed Uncle Pete?" A Comedy Murder Mystery - Tour Starts With Writer's Hometown Being the First Stop

Known for his role as Carl Perkins in "Walk The Line" John Holiday real name Jon Saint LaFleur (29) records debut album in Memphis to be released this Summer 2010. Jon Saint's new album will be a recollection of his youth in the Jukes of Mississippi.

An authentic 19th-century vampire killing kit – containing a pistol with silver bullets, Holy water vials, a cleaver, a prayer book and a looking glass – sold for $8,800 at an auction held on Halloween by Stevens Auction Co. of Aberdeen, Miss.

Tri-Coastal Community Outreach in Grand Bay, AL, needs food donations and financial support to provide holiday packages for 125 families in the Gulf Coast region, including Mobile and Baldwin Counties, and Jackson, County, Mississippi.

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg announces the appearance of renowned recording artist Jewel performing at the Bottleneck Blues Bar on Saturday, November 7.