Based in Alabama: The Spire leader for Alabama and Mississippi demonstrates the essence of people-first leadership
In a tight-knit neighborhood in downtown Birmingham, Joe Hampton grew up witnessing his parents tirelessly helping their Platt city neighbors. “I came from humble beginnings,” Hampton recalled. “My dad worked in the mines and my mom was at a local salon. They didn’t earn much, but they were always ready to lend a hand when […]
Grounded in Alabama: The President of Spire Alabama and Mississippi is demonstrating what people-centered leadership truly means
In a tight-knit area of downtown Birmingham, Joe Hampton grew up witnessing his parents tirelessly helping their neighbors. “I started from very humble beginnings,” Hampton shared. “My dad worked in the mines while my mom was at a local beauty salon. They didn’t earn much, but they always stepped up to assist those in need.” […]
Grounded in Alabama: The President of Spire Alabama and Mississippi is demonstrating the essence of people-first leadership.
Joe Hampton: A Lifelong Commitment to Community and Leadership In a close-knit neighborhood in downtown Birmingham, young Joe Hampton watched his parents work tirelessly, always ready to lend a hand to their Platt City neighbors. “I came from a humble beginning,” Hampton reflects. His father was a miner and his mother a beauty salon worker. […]
Mississippi River cities brace for still-rising floodwaters • Tennessee Lookout
Cities along the Mississippi River are continuing to prepare for the water after closing flood gates and soaking four days of heavy rain that saw up to 15 inches of rain in some areas. The river is projected to be up to 54 feet (54 feet above the major flood stage) in Cairo, Illinois on […]
DOUGLAS CARSWELL: How Mississippi Eliminated The Income Tax
Located in Mississippi It made history As the first state in the United States – Besides, Oil-rich Alaska – Passing laws aimed at phased out income tax. The monumental achievement, led by Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Jason White, is a huge victory for the state. The newly passed bill outlines plans to eliminate […]
The Lower Mississippi River’s largest ecosystem restoration project got the federal go-ahead • Tennessee Lookout
The first project, which seeks to restore the river ecosystem along 39 miles of the Mississippi River, can get federal approval to move forward, provided it can secure slices of the federal bankroll. Hatchie-Loosahatchie Mississippi River Ecosystem Restoration The project will restore habitat for endangered species, support the natural culling of invasive carp, and restore […]
In wake of Mississippi seafood scandal, Alabama is set to enact mandatory disclosure of origin
At the end of High-profile seafood fraud case A new Alabama law goes into effect on October 1, 2024 to prevent similar fraudulent practices after a Mississippi restaurant admitted to passing off imported fish as local Gulf of Mexico seafood. The Mississippi case resulted in the restaurant paying a $1.35 million fine and pleading guilty […]
Mississippi House passes Medicaid Expansion, Alabama lags behind
In sharp contrast to Alabama's passive stance on health care reform, Mississippi has taken a bold step, with its Republican-led legislature spearheading the push to expand Medicaid. This move, encapsulated in the swift passage of House Bill 1725, is a testament to Mississippi's commitment to addressing the health care needs of working and low-income families. […]
2 Mississippi National Guardsmen Killed In Helicopter Crash During Training Mission
Mississippi's governor announced Friday that two Mississippi National Guard pilots were killed in a helicopter crash. Mississippi's Republican governor, Tate Reeves, said an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed. post Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Reeves posted that the crash occurred during a routine training mission. (Related: Marines identify troops lost in helicopter crash) At […]
Mississippi nearing legalization of online sports betting
Mississippi has taken a big step toward legalizing online sports betting. Mississippi House of Representatives by overwhelming margin of 97-14 passed it Mississippi's mobile spot gaming law went into effect last week. If passed by the Senate, the bill would allow legal sports betting platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings to operate in the state, making […]