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Renasant OKs dividend payment on Oct. 1
The board of directors for Renasant Corp., the parent of Renasant Bank, approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per share.
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Spending slightly up, economy limps along
Americans are spending a little more this summer, but hardly enough to rejuvenate the weakening economy.
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Government eyes system to put grade on vehicles
The proposed new stickers would include fuel economy and environmental information
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DENNIS SEID: Toyota offers opportunity,no guarantee, for workers
What characteristics do people need to become a “team member” for Toyota? A good work ethic, along with flexibility, creativity and energy.
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MDA awards energy grants to local groups
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We previously told you about two of these winners (American and Lane). Here are the rest. Excerpts of a press release from the Mississippi Development Authority: Jackson, Miss. (September 2, 2...
Fairpark agency talks about future of district
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We're live at the monthly meeting of the Tupelo Redevelopment Agency. The agency is the city-created board charged with overseeing the development of the Fairpark District in downtown Tupelo. Th...
UM & MSU games to be shown live in Fairpark
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We're live at a press conference in Fairpark where officials are gathered to announce an event called Pigskins in the Park . Play-by-play details: John Oxford of Renasant Bank and chairman ...
Magazine names Tupelo's top young professionals
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Many of our tweeps, friends and Biz Buzz interviewees on this list. Congrats! Excerpts of a press release from Legend Publishing, which publishes Greater Tupelo Magazine: TUPELO, Miss. –...
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Stocks rise on economic hopes ahead of payrolls (Reuters)

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, August 31, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - Stocks rose on low volume on Thursday as data showed improvement in housing and the job market a day ahead of the critical monthly payrolls figures.


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Economic data damp down fears of new recession (Reuters)

A home for sale is seen in Great Falls, Virginia August 23, 2010. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueReuters - Pending sales of previously owned U.S. homes rebounded unexpectedly in July and new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, helping quell fears the economy could face a double-dip recession.


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Burger King agrees to $3.3 billion sale to 3G Capital (Reuters)

A Burger King sign outside a Miami restaurant. US fast food giant Burger King said Thursday it would no longer buy palm oil from Sinar Mas or its subsidiaries after Greenpeace campaigned against the Indonesian group's land-clearing practices.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Joe Raedle)Reuters - Burger King Holdings Inc agreed to sell itself to investment firm 3G Capital for $3.26 billion, giving the No. 2 U.S. fast-food chain breathing room to fix its business and close the gap with leader McDonald's Corp.


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Murdoch: Global economy is still not out of turmoil (Reuters)

News Corp Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch arrives at the Sun Valley Inn in Sun Valley, Idaho July 9, 2010. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniReuters - News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch said the global economy is still in an uncertain state and the media industry is going through a fundamental transformation that is unpredictable


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