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Nearly half of small business owners still struggling to hire: survey

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A new survey from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has revealed that three years after shutdowns initially began, nearly half of small business owners are still struggling to find employees.

According to the latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, 47 percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, remaining at a historically high level. Prior to the onset of the pandemic, that number was around 28 percent.

“We've come a long way since the pandemic brought things to a halt in March 2020,” NFIB Director Dawn McVea said. “It looks like the worst of the pandemic is behind us, but a lot of problems still remain.”

McVea added that she believes the large influx of federal COVID-19 money is still playing a role in the unemployment rates.

“You do have to really ask yourself, ‘What is it that's keeping people from home?'” McVea continued. “You have to believe that the funding that was out there that still remains out there to …

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Title: Nearly half of small business owners still struggling to hire: survey
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Published Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:13:21 +0000

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Gov. Reeves signs bill regulating Jackson’s tax spending

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Governor Tate Reeves has signed a bill into requiring the city of to monthly reports of how it spends its additional one percent tax dollars.

On Monday, Reeves signed House Bill 1168, authored by Representative Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia, originally authored to mandate for the city's one percent infrastructure sales tax to only be used on fixing issues with the capital city's and sewer system.

The legislation was later amended to require Jackson to supply detailed monthly reports including the names of vendors and how much they were paid courtesy of the one percent sales tax.

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Mississippi's capital city will be subject to annual audits. Failure by the city to comply with audits and requirements within 30 days after receiving written notice of noncompliance will result in the Department of Revenue withholding payments to the municipality.

Additionally, House Bill 698, authored by Representative Shonda Yates, I-Jackson, has passed…

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Title: Gov. Reeves signs bill regulating Jackson's tax spending
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Published Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:16:28 +0000

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Back-to-back state champion coach leaves for Coast job

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After a decade of in central Mississippi, high school football coach Jeff Stockstill is heading to the Gulf Coast.

On Friday, the School Board of Trustees hired Stockstill as the new head coach for the Pass High Pirates.

“We are excited about Coach Stockstill coming in to help build our program,” Athletic Director Ricky Smith said. “He's a proven winner and we are excited to watch him build a winning culture.  His expectations for his players on the field, in the classroom, and in the community are excellent and we are excited for him to be a Pirate.”

Winning back-to-back championships with the Scott Central Rebels, Stockstill has accumulated a 63-19 record as a head coach, including a 28-2 record over the last two years.

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After leaving Raleigh with a 29-12 record over three years, one district title, and being 5-3 in the 3A playoffs from 2014-2016, Stockstill took a position at Forrest County AHS in Brooklyn, Miss., for just one year finishing…

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By: Hunter Dawkins
Title: Back-to-back state champion coach leaves for Coast job
Sourced From: www..fm/back-to-back-state-champion-coach-leaves-for-coast-job/
Published Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:27:55 +0000

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Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, March 29

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Northern Mississippi

Sunny today with highs in the mid-60s. Tonight will be clear with lows in the lower 40s.

Central Mississippi

Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing with highs in the upper 60s. Clear tonight with lows in the mid-40s.

Southern Mississippi

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny with highs near 70. Clear tonight with lows in the upper 40s.

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Title: Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, March 29
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Published Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:53 +0000

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