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Economy & Jobs

SIP Manufacturing to Invest More Than $100 Million in Southaven, Creating 187 Jobs

Beverage co-packer SIP Manufacturing is establishing operations in an existing Southaven building, a corporate investment of more than $100 million expected to create 187 jobs over five years, the Mississippi Development Authority announced July 22.

July 24, 2026  ·  Source: Source: Mississippi Development Authority (news release, July 22, 2026)  ·  Verified
Economy & Jobs

AI task force holds first hearing on data centers, energy

A new legislative task force began its work July 13, taking testimony at the Capitol on how Mississippi should regulate data centers and artificial intelligence.

July 14, 2026
Economy & Jobs

Mississippi Opens Applications for New Federal Workforce Pell Grants

Mississippi is accepting applications for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program, which lets Pell-eligible students use federal aid for approved short-term job-training programs beginning July 1.

July 14, 2026