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21-07-2025
- Business
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Target plans new Mississippi store. See where, when it will open. What to know
One Mississippi town is on track to get a new Target store. "From the Big Apple to the California coast and in between, our stores are at the center of how we serve our guests," according to Target's website. "And that's why we're continuing to invest in new stores in neighborhoods across the country." The popular retailer plans to open new stores in 22 states. Here's what to know about when, where a new store is coming to the Magnolia State. Where will the new Target open in Mississippi? Construction is ongoing in Tupelo, Mississippi. The store will be at the Northwest corner of North Gloster Street and Commonwealth Boulevard. When will the new Target open in Tupelo? Based on reporting from WTVA, Mayor Todd Jordan says it's set to open in October 2026. How many Target stores are in Mississippi? There are Target locations in six Mississippi cities, according to its store directory. D'Iberville. Flowood. Hattiesburg. Horn Lake. Jackson. Olive Branch. Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Target plans new MS store. See where, when it will open. What to know Solve the daily Crossword
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21-07-2025
- Business
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Job hunting? These are the 3 best MS companies to work for, says US News & World Report
Job hunting in Mississippi? Great news! The Magnolia State has some of the best employers in the country. Recently, U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best companies to work for, which included three headquartered in Mississippi. This was determined by looking at 5,000 large publicly traded companies, analyzing metrics like pay and comfort, and giving each a score. Categories were given a 1-5 ranking, with 5 being the best. KLLM KLLM is a Richland-based transportation company that's one of the biggest temperature-controlled trucking carriers in the country. It was founded in 1963 and now has an annual revenue between $500 million and $1 billion and it employees between 5,000 and 10,000 people. Quality of pay: 5 Work-life balance: 3 Stability: 4 Comfort: 5 Belongingness: 4 Professional development: 3 The First The First is based in Hattiesburg. Founded in 1996, this finance and insurance firm achieved perfect scores in work-life balance, comfort, and belonging. U.S. News ranked it as one of the best companies to work in the South. In April, the bank merged with Renasant Corporation in Tupelo. According to a news release, The First's operations are expected to be fully integrated with Renasant by August. Quality of pay: 3 Work-life balance: 5 Stability: 4 Comfort: 5 Belongingness: 5 Professional development: 3 More: South Mississippi home to state's three top employers. Can you guess which ones? Yates Construction Yates Construction is based in Philadelphia, MS. The engineering and construction firm was founded in 1963. Today, it has an annual revenue between $1 billion and $10 billion. Quality of pay: 5 Work-life balance: 4 Stability: 3 Comfort: 4 Belongingness: 3 Professional development: 1 Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: US News & World Report names best companies to work for in MS 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Is this Mississippi adventure on your bucket list? What HGTV says is a must-do before you die
If you could pick one thing for people to do in Mississippi what would it be? HGTV has created a must-do list of 50 bucket list items, one for every state. For example, you could see the Northern Lights in Alaska, hike the Grand Canyon in Arizona, see Chicago from The Skydeck or take in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. The state has beautiful beaches, stellar food options and some of the country's best museums and college sports. On top of that, we're surrounded by natural beauty and small towns with fun downtown areas where you can get a taste of art, culture, literature or just enjoy a day of shopping at small businesses. Still, the Mississippi pick might surprise you. "Is coming face-to-face with an alligator on your bucket list? Take an airboat tour with Gulf Coast Gator Ranch on the swamplands of the Mississippi Gulf Coast to spot a gator in their natural habitat," HGTV wrote. Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Airboat Swamp Tours in Moss Point offers rides and tours of its own gator ranch. River View Swamp Tours, based in Pearlington, has 2-hour cruises of Honey Island Swamp. If you prefer to stay on land, Gulf Coast Eco Tour, also in Pearlington, will lead you on a boardwalk tour to see wildlife in the swamp. You can rent a kayak if you prefer to get up close with nature. Mississippi alligators can be a lot of fun to look at. But keep your hands to yourself. Did you know killing alligators in Mississippi is illegal outside of specific hunting seasons? It's also against the law to possess, feed, harass or mess with an alligator at all in the Magnolia State. Contributing: Brian Broom Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Bucket list: See what HGTV says you must do in MS before you die
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05-06-2025
- Lifestyle
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Where does US News & World Report call the best place to live in Mississippi? See the list
U.S. News & World Report has listed the best places to live in Mississippi, and the list might surprise you. The Magnolia State has great food, rich history, art and lots of nature to enjoy. Cities along the coast have beaches. Casinos and resorts offer regular entertainment, and the Gulf is known for having golf courses that are par excellence. U.S. News & World Report also tracked online searches for moving to a new city or state in the first quarter of 2025. Mississippi made the Top 10. Coastal states and Southern states ranked highly. People are likely considering factors like weather, the job market and housing affordability. The Magnolia State has a lower cost of living and plenty of small towns with great food, culture and access to nature. If you're looking to move to Mississippi or just looking for a greener pasture close to where you currently call home, these are the top options. The Hub City has art, academics and charm. Housing costs in Hattiesburg run about $182,020, and the national average is $370,489. The average commute is about 13 minutes. That's 8.5 minutes shorter than the national average. Population: 49,196. Median Home Value: $182,020. Median Household Income: $41,707. Jackson is the largest city in the state. It has great food and entertainment options. Housing costs in Jackson are about $113,396. The average commute time is about 20 minutes. That's slightly less than the national average. Population: 146,302. Median Home Value: $113,396. Median Household Income: $44,635. World Atlas: These 9 small towns are the best places to live in Mississippi. Here's why Gulfport has a lower cost of living than many cities, and home prices are well below the national average. Housing costs in Gulfport run about $188,052, that's about half the national average. The average commute time about 19 minutes, which is lower than the national average. Population: 74,212. Median Home Value: $188,052. Median Household Income: $47,016. According to U.S. News & World report, these are the Top 10 places to live: Johns Creek, Georgia. Carmel, Indiana. Pearland, Texas. Fishers, Indiana. Cary, North Carolina. League City, Texas. Apex, North Carolina. Leander, Texas. Rochester Hills, Michigan. Troy, Michigan. Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: US News & World Report picks best places to live in MS. See the list
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29-05-2025
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Mississippi migration: State is one of most-searched by people who want to move
U.S. News & World Report tracked online searches for moving to a new city or state in the first quarter of 2025. Mississippi made the Top 10. The state has a lower cost of living and plenty of small towns with great food, culture and access to nature. U.S. News & World Report noted that coastal states and Southern states ranked highly. People are likely considering factors like weather, the job market and housing affordability. More: These 9 small towns were named the best places to live in Mississippi. Here's why According to U.S. News & World Report, the following states were the most searched related to moving in the first quarter of 2025: South Carolina. Tennessee. Delaware. North Carolina. Maine. Idaho. West Virginia. Alabama. Arkansas. Mississippi. Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: US News & World Report: People who want to move keep looking at MS
