Stennis concludes first tests
HANCOCK COUNTY — On May 8, NASA engineers successfully completed the first series of tests at Stennis Space Center in the early development of the J-2X engine that will power the upper stages of the Ares I and Ares V rockets.
Coast Guard signs for inaugural ship
PASCAGOULA — On May 8, the U.S. Coast Guard signed documents signaling the preliminary acceptance of its first National Security Cutter, Bertholf, which was designed and built at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding's Ingalls shipyard.
U.S. 61 named 'Blues Highway'
MISSISSIPPI DELTA — At a ceremony at the Tunica Visitors Center, Gov. Haley Barbour unveiled the "Highway 61-America's Blues Highway" marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail.
Bradley Arant makes ranking
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Southern Business & Development magazine has named Bradley Arant Rose & White, LLP, as one of the "Ten Law Firms that Know Economic Development" in the South.
MDWFP cuts ribbon at park
TISHOMINGO COUNTY — On May 8, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks joined state and local officials at J.P. Coleman State Park for a ribbon cutting for the renovated boating facilities.
DSU adds endowed scholarship
CLEVELAND — Delta State University has a new endowed scholarship honoring Martha Roberts Jenkins, and represents the first scholarship at the university offered exclusively to Yazoo City students.
President declares disaster
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — President George W. Bush has issued a major disaster declaration for the areas of Mississippi affected by flooding.
Grant program's cost share reduced
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — Local governments needing hazard mitigation grants to increase community safety and disaster preparedness will pay less money to match federal dollars, according to Gov. Haley Barbour.
DBFC sends out NMLS memo
JACKSON — The Department of Banking and Consumer Finance has mailed to all mortgage licenses currently licensed by the department a memorandum notifying them that, as of July 1, 2008, Mississippi will be participating in the National Mortgage Licensing System, and that participation is mandatory.
Callon's earnings increase
NATCHEZ — Callon Petroleum Company, for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, reported a 25% increase in net income when compared to the first quarter of the prior year.
Millsaps campaign sets record
JACKSON — Millsaps College has reached a new fund-raising record, $100 million, halfway through "Legacy: A Campaign for Millsaps College," a seven-year, $160-million initiative.
Committee approves Heritage Areas
WASHINGTON — The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has approved legislation to establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.
Son to follow father on HCC board
RAYMOND — James Bradley "Brad" Fountain will fill the unexpired term of late his father, Sonny Fountain, on the Hinds Community College board of trustees.
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