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United Furniture laid off its entire workforce overnight Monday, Nov. 21. Approximately 2,700 employees lost their jobs, most of whom live in Northeast Mississippi.

Proposed gun range would feature a wide variety of rifle ranges and pistol bays.

TUPELO — Tupelo officials kicked off the redistricting process after shifting communities and demographics left four of the seven wards outside of their ideal populations.

The sudden emergence of a proposal for Columbus to pursue annexation of two areas east of  the city limits calls to mind a bit of wisdom that dates back to the 17th Century: Act in haste, repent at leisure.

SOUTHBURY — Signs are an issue for local businesses, business owners told members of the Zoning Commission at a meeting on Wednesday, November 9.

Mayor Keith Gaskin broke a tie to table a proposal from the Golden Triangle Planning and Development District for an annexation and redistricting study during Tuesday’s Columbus City Council meeting.

The council heard a proposal from Golden Triangle Planning and Development District about conducting a study into the costs and benefits of annexing two areas around Lehmberg Road into the city limits.

If President Biden doesnt get TVA board nominees approved this year, the process will start over in 2023. TVA has taken precautions, just in case.

FORT SMITH -- The Western Arkansas Planning and Development District reported helping secure over $1.8 million more in grant money for entities in its service area this year compared to last year.

Commission backs away from idea after fierce pushback from residents. The common refrain: Keep tall buildings downtown where they belong.