SUMMARY: The Biloxi Shuckers' home stadium has been officially renamed Keesler Federal Park after Keesler Federal Credit Union secured the naming rights with a $150,000 per year offer for five years, which was $25,000 more than Biloxi's target. Keesler's bid was notably higher than Shuckers Baseball, LLC's $90,000 yearly proposal for a decade. As Mississippi Braves plan to relocate post-season, the Shuckers will become Mississippi's only minor league team. Keesler will benefit from prominent signage at the stadium entrances and atop the scoreboard early in the 2024 MiLB season. (Photo courtesy of the MiLB).

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SUMMARY: Service Specialists, Ltd. and HORNE Federal, two Mississippi-based companies, have formed SSHF, a partnership to assist small businesses in securing government contracts. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, SSHF combines Service Specialists' entrepreneurial skills with HORNE Federal's industry experience to offer government clients services such as financial management, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance. They aim to innovate and set new industry standards while fostering growth in Mississippi and beyond. Their collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic proved successful and the venture is now headquartered in Madison County, aspiring to be a top federal government support provider.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi's public employees' retirement system (PERS) will see financial changes as Senate Bill 3231 heads to Gov. Tate Reeves' desk. The bill prevents a 2% employer rate increase in July 2024, substituting it with a 0.5% hike each year until 2028. Future rate changes by the PERS Board will require two independent actuarial assessments and legislative approval. House Speaker Jason White affirmed that the measure, intended to address a potential $25 billion funding issue, won't affect current employees or retirees but aims to ensure financial obligations can be met without burdening taxpayers. Further PERS reforms may be considered in 2025.

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