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Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announce 10-Year Renewal of the Acres for America Program
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 21, 2024
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced a 10-year, $34.5 million renewal of the historic Acres for America conservation program. This new commitment from...
One Million Dollar Gift Made to Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale, Mississippi
Mississippi Economic Development Council
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November 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024 - Clarksdale, MS Jon Levingston On November 4, 2024, at the Global Heart Network conference held at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, representatives of the US based Divine Will Foundation, a 501(3) corporation, and...
RCLF Receives $20 Million Bond Loan to Expand Access to Housing Financing Opportunities in Mississippi and Alabama
EIN Presswire
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November 4, 2024
Funding Empowers RCLF to Expand Homeownership Support and Drive Community Revitalization GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Renaissance Community Loan Fund (RCLF) is proud to announce their selection into the...
NANO Nuclear Energy Executives Scheduled to Present at the Upcoming Mississippi Public Service Commissioners’ Nuclear Summit
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 14, 2024
New York, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing portable, clean energy solutions, today...
Restoring Independence on Independence Day: Purple Heart Homes and Partners Deliver a New Home for WWII Veteran Drew “Preacher” Smith in Just 12 Days
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
Holly Springs, MS, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple Heart Homes is proud to announce that today, just in time for Independence Day, 99-year-old World War II Veteran Drew “Preacher” Smith has moved into his brand-new forever home, built on...
Cooperative Energy Honors the Stone County Economic Development Partnership with Inaugural SPARK Award for ‘Mississippi Miracle’
Mississippi Economic Development Council
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September 27, 2024
Sep 23, 2024 - Stone County, MS by: Cooperative Energy Cooperative Energy is proud to announce that the Stone County Economic Development Partnership (SCEDP) has been selected as the first-ever recipient of the SPARK Award for their extraordinary...
Entergy Mississippi to Build First New Power Station in 50 Years
Mississippi Economic Development Council
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September 27, 2024
Sep 3, 2024 - Greenville, MS by: Entergy Newsroom For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure customers continue to have modern, reliable energy well into the future. The...
Interior Department Announces More Than $157 Million in Funding for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges
U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C.
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September 10, 2024
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior announced that more than $46.2 million in grants was approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission today, which will...
W&T Offshore Issues 2023 Corporate Sustainabilty Report
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 19, 2024
HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (the “Company” or “W&T”) today announced that the Company has issued its 2023 Corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) report, which is now available on...
U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Michael Guest for Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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September 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Michael Guest to represent Mississippi’s Third Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free enterprise,...
Severe Fall Allergy Season Expected in Mississippi Due to Rising Temperatures and Increased Rainfall
EIN Presswire
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September 5, 2024
JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Mississippi residents eagerly anticipate the arrival of fall, allergy sufferers should prepare for a challenging fall allergy season. Compared to last year, increased...
Secretaries Burgum, Wright Join JERA and U.S. LNG Producers to Finalize Agreements Expected to Add over $200 Billion to U.S. GDP
U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C.
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June 12, 2025
Date: June 11, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, chair and vice-chair of the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) respectively, joined Yukio...
NFWF Announces $2.5 Million in Grants to Restore Hardwood Forests and Wetland Habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 26, 2024
Washington D.C., Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $2.5 million in grants to improve, restore and expand important forest and wetland habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial...
Creating a Supportive Environment for Individuals with ADD: Practical Guidance for Home and Work
EIN Presswire
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August 16, 2024
GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) presents unique challenges that can impact various aspects of daily life, from maintaining organization to managing time effectively. To...
Attorney General Knudsen leads 24-state coalition demanding answers from top asset managers supporting unpopular environmental proposals
Montana Department of Justice
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August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024 HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 24 attorneys general in demanding answers from the nation’s top asset managers to determine if they are neglecting their fiduciary duty to their clients. The...
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri
FEMA
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May 23, 2025
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8,...
AWS Announces New Training Programs and Renewable Energy Projects in Mississippi
Mississippi Economic Development Council
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August 19, 2024
May 20, 2024 by: Amazon Staff AWS data centers are poised to add $3.3 billion to the state’s GDP, while renewable energy projects will produce the energy equivalent to powering 303,000 homes. In January, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced plans...
More Than $10 Million Approved for April Tornado Survivors in Mississippi
FEMA
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July 25, 2024
MADISON, Miss. – As of July 24, 2024, more than $10 million in FEMA assistance has been approved for survivors of the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. This assistance helps pay for uninsured and...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million in Awards for Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Technologies as part of Investing in America Agenda
Federal Aviation Administration
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August 16, 2024
Friday, August 16, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing $291 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects that will help achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050 as...
ADD-Friendly Exercise Programs Linked to Improved Focus and Cognitive Function
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New insights into exercise and cognitive performance are shaping how attention deficit disorder (ADD) is being managed outside of traditional treatment settings. At ADD Clinics in...