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Company’s Lee County expansion to impact more than just two towns
www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-17 18:24:50 SUMMARY: Lee County has gained hundreds of new jobs as Ashley Furniture, the world's largest home furnishings manufacturer, announced an expansion. The […] The post Company’s Lee County expansion to impact more than just two towns appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. Related posts: Mississippi Insight for July 23, 2023: One on one with Gov. Tate Reeves Fashion The Alani Taylor Way Renovations coming to Kress building in Laurel
Ashley home furnishings to expand Mississippi operations
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Ashley Furniture Industries plans an $80 million expansion at its two facilities in Mississippi’s Lee County, creating at least 500 new jobs as a result. The Mississippi Development Authority said Wednesday the project will expand Ashley’s foam and mattress production in Verona through the...
CRIME REPORTS: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Friday at 1 p.m. Jacquez Deshun Cherry, 27, of Belden, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, violation of probation, possession of paraphernalia, malicious mischief. Frankie Charles Clanton, 55, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, four counts of ...
Ashley Furniture announces expansions to facilities in Lee County
www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-17 14:13:38 SUMMARY: Ashley Furniture is investing $80 million in Lee County, creating 500 jobs to enhance its presence in the region. The investment […] The post Ashley Furniture announces expansions to facilities in Lee County appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. Related posts: Possible new gas plant coming to Caledonia Habitat for Humanity is celebrating a huge milestone in northeast Mississippi Oxford and Lafayette County are excited for upcoming water park
Baldwyn woman facing multiple drug trafficking charges
TUPELO – A tip from the community led to an early morning drug raid last week, the arrest of a Baldwyn woman and the seizure of more than 5 pounds of illegal drugs. Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson said a member of the community approached a patrol deputy about a month ago to pass along information about suspected drug activity at an East Main Street address in Baldwyn. The tip sparked an ...
Lee County jail work program gives felons opportunities to serve
The Lee County program that gives inmates the supervised opportunity to work in the community does a great deal of positive good, the sheriff says, not just for the community itself, but for the inmates doing the work. Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson and his department have been operating an inmate work program for more than 20 years. The program is coordinated with the Mississippi Department ...
Local law enforcement rethinks security measures for VIPs following attempted assassination
www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-15 17:22:51 SUMMARY: The attempted assassination of former President Trump has raised significant concerns about law enforcement preparedness. Despite the incident occurring in Pennsylvania, […] The post Local law enforcement rethinks security measures for VIPs following attempted assassination appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. Related posts: Richard Schwartz opens new office in Hattiesburg Jones County investigating death at residence on Shiloh Church Road Hattiesburg police crackdown on speeding in school zones with pilot program
Drug bust landed Baldwyn woman behind bars
www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-15 17:21:18 SUMMARY: In Lee County, over a thousand pills and pounds of meth and cocaine were discovered at a home, leading to the […] The post Drug bust landed Baldwyn woman behind bars appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. No related posts.
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