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International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,03/20/26-11:34AM , 280 Reads 7,264 Statewide
The company said the new Mississippi plant is being designed to enhance its service capabilities across the Mid-South region.
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Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Wed,03/18/26-1:04PM , 227 Reads 4,759 Statewide
The company will now be able to produce up to 3 million heads of lettuce annually using advanced hydroponic farming technology, reducing Mississippi’s reliance on lettuce shipped from across the country.
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Siblings Lynda Balch (left), John David McElhaney, Jr. (center) and Jonee Mc Elhaney prepare to celebrate their family’s business being 100 years in the making.

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Celebrating 100 years of McElhaney Plumbing
By AMANDA D. LEE - Reporter
Mon,03/16/26-11:59AM , 742 Reads
McElhaney Plumbing has been a household name in the Hub City since 1926, and to celebrate, the McElhaney family and City of Hattiesburg hosted the community at Town Square Park on Saturday, March 14 with a live band, food trucks and community fellowship.
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Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Sun,03/15/26-1:48PM , 280 Reads 6,409 Statewide
The company said Thursday that the collective bargaining agreement for union-represented shipbuilders provides historic wage growth of 35% to 47% through 2031.
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