SUMMARY: Joe Max Higgins was abruptly removed as CEO of the Golden Triangle Development LINK after over 20 years, during which he facilitated over $10 billion in economic growth. The executive committee cited prolonged workplace behavior and speech inconsistent with organizational values, extending beyond mere profanity to conduct that could harm the community. His firing followed a committee vote deeming a leadership change necessary for the region’s long-term interests, despite some local officials viewing the decision as hasty. COO Meryl Fisackerly will lead during the CEO search, with stakeholder input encouraged. Higgins contributed to major projects including Steel Dynamics and Airbus plants and multiple megasites.

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Rebecca Turner, host of Good Things with Rebecca Turner on SuperTalk Mississippi Media, earned second place in the Max Axle event at the Natural Strongman Federation world championship in Ireland, competing against over 250 athletes worldwide. Turner qualified by winning the American regional in the lightweight women’s over-40 division. The competition tested raw strength across seven events. Turner, balancing workouts with motherhood, lifted 165 pounds in the axle press. As a registered dietitian and mom, she advocates for strength training, especially for women over 40, emphasizing health benefits and debunking myths around women becoming bulky. Her journey inspires women to prioritize their strength and health.

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SUMMARY: Defense technology company Northrop Grumman is opening an aerospace lab at Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Corinth campus, supported partly by a Northrop Grumman Foundation grant. The facility, expected to open in early 2026, will offer hands-on training in composite material fabrication, repair, and inspection, preparing students for aerospace and defense industry careers. Governor Tate Reeves praised the investment as vital for Mississippi’s workforce and future high-tech jobs. Northrop Grumman’s corporate VP Tom Jones highlighted the lab’s role in developing a skilled technical workforce to boost state prosperity. The company employs over 800 people and operates multiple manufacturing sites in Mississippi.

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