Business

Mississippi lawmakers are questioning the process by which businesses are brought to the state.
MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that some are concerned that certain areas of the state are being excluded from development.

The new national unemployment numbers show the nation continuing a slow economic recovery. But business leaders in Mississippi are still wary about the recovery. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that some who run businesses are waiting to see how 2011 plays out.

Millions of taxpayers who itemize deductions will have to wait until mid February to file their federal tax returns. And as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports there are other changes Mississippians can expect this tax year.

A four month study of Mississippi's Casino industry reveals a very mixed picture. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports how complicated it is to figure out gambling's true economic impact.

Yesterday on MPB news, we took you to Crystal Springs to examine slow job growth in the state. Today, we go back to Crystal Springs to see how those stores compete with their Big Box neighbors. MPB's Jeffrey Hess finds out how they entice consumers to shop close to home.

Mississippi's economy continues its painfully slow climb out of the recession. But even a quick recovery might be too late for many in Mississippi. MPB's Jeffrey Hess visits a rural town to find out how much longer people can wait.

The 2010 Governor’s Workforce Development Conference in Tunica is running through Wednesday. As MPB’s Sandra Knispel reports, retraining may the best option for many of Mississippi’s unemployed.

Business owners and managers in Mississippi are still waiting for a tipping point, signaling a major economic recovery. There are positive trends but MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports; it doesn't seem to be enough to inspire broad confidence.