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Officials and company leaders shovel dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for Kloeckner Metals’ new facility in Columbus, Miss., on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Golden Triangle builds on Steel Dynamics growth with new Kloeckner aluminum plant

By KATHERINE LIN - MISSISSIPPI TODAY KATHERINE LIN - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,10/20/25-2:42PM, 148 Reads 9,076 Statewide
Gov. Tate Reeves says Mississippi is well positioned for a resurgence in American manufacturing.
The groundbreaking of Kloeckner Metals’ new facility was a celebration of the area’s long-term investment in manufacturing and a continued push for American-made goods.
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Latino: Gipson in for Governor. What’s the state of play for 2027?

By RUSS LATINO - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE RUSS LATINO - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,06/12/25-9:02AM, 148 Reads 9,404 Statewide
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
Have hat, will run for Governor. Commissioner of Agriculture Andy Gipson became the first candidate to publicly announce for Mississippi’s highest office. We break down his candidacy and the political dynamics heading into 2027.
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Joe Max Higgins, former CEO of the Golden Triangle Development LINK, speaks to a crowd at the opening of the group's new headquarters in Columbus, Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025. Credit: Katherine Lin/Mississippi Today

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Joe Max Higgins, longtime Golden Triangle economic development CEO, leaves abruptly

By KATHERINE LIN - MISSISSIPPI TODAY KATHERINE LIN - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,08/26/25-11:02AM, 148 Reads 7,380 Statewide
Lowndes, Oktibbeha and Clay counties’ economic development group announced the departure of its longtime chief on Sunday, with little explanation.
In a statement, the group’s executive committee said that it had “determined that a leadership transition is in the best long-term interest of the organization and the region we serve.”
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Ingalls selected to design, build new small surface combatant for U.S. Navy

By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,12/23/25-2:24PM, 147 Reads 10,855 Statewide
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said he has directed the acquisition of a new frigate class based on HII’s Ingalls-built Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC), “a proven American built ship.”
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