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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
24-06-2025
- Business
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Shoppers across Georgia concerned about whether their Kroger stores may be closing
One of the nation's largest grocery chains, Kroger, has announced it will be closing 60 stores over the next 18 months, prompting concern from shoppers across Georgia about whether their local stores may be affected. The Cincinnati-based company released the news Friday, June 20, as part of its first quarter 2025 earnings report. Kroger currently operates 1,239 stores across 16 states, with the highest concentration in Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee, Michigan, Georgia, and Ohio. The planned closures represent roughly 5% of the company's total locations. Here is more about what we know. Kroger has not yet released a list of the stores that will be shuttered, leaving many Georgia residents wondering if any of the chain's 166 stores across 76 cities in the state will be on the chopping block. Until a full list is released, Kroger customers in Georgia are being urged to monitor updates from the company and local news sources. For more information, visit Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Are Kroger locations closing in Georgia?
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Automotive
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Is it legal to sleep in your car in Alabama? Here's what overnight parking laws say
Spending the night in a car is an uncomfortable last resort, yet many people find themselves in this situation for various reasons. While state laws and local ordinances often set rules for sleeping in a car, regulations vary widely at gas stations, parking lots and residential neighborhoods. In Alabama, no state law bans you from sleeping in your car, but it is prohibited in some areas. Gulf Shores and Fairhope ordinances prohibit overnight sleeping in your vehicle between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Check with local ordinances before trying to pull over for the night. Although Alabama rest stops are designed for travelers to rest on their journeys, overnight parking and camping are prohibited. However, you may use the rest facilities for their restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. If you're going to sleep in your car on private property, including business parking lots and garages, you must have the owner's permission to do so. If you do not have permission, you could be detained for trespassing. However, it is generally permitted to sleep in a parking lot. Some businesses and lots will have signs that warn about overnight parking, so check the signs and local ordinances for restrictions. Although drinking and driving is illegal, you can still be charged with a DUI if caught trying to 'sleep it off' in your car, even if it's not moving. Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@ This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Can I sleep in my car in Alabama? Here's what we know about state law
Yahoo
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
- Business
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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
