Living here
Nearest 4-year college33 mi
Nearest community college43 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates87.5%
College graduates19.6%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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East Mississippi Business Development Corp.
The EMBDC is the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Organization, and MainStreet Organization serving Meridian, Marion, and Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Its mission is to support growth, connect people, and build leaders.
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Electric Power Associations of Mississippi
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi is the unified voice of Mississippi Electric Cooperatives. The page lists 841878 members, 26 electric cooperatives, 98272 miles of energized line, and 3395 employees.
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Entergy Mississippi Economic Development
Mississippi Economic Development is the Entergy Mississippi division providing business and economic development contacts for Mississippi; the page lists regional staff and contact details.
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Mississippi Economic Dev Council
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) serves as the voice for economic development and chamber stakeholders and professionals across Mississippi.
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Tennessee Valley Authority Sites & Buildings
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages in TVA's seven-state region, with site selection services and incentives for businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes