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05/03/2026 · Leflore County
Mississippi Housing Market Gains Momentum as Prices Rise 4.5% Year-Over-Year
Mississippi's real estate market is accelerating, with home prices climbing 4.5% and sales volume jumping 13.7% in September 2025, signaling strengthened buyer demand across the state. The median home price reached $263,400, while inventory levels indicate a more balanced market favoring both buyers and sellers. Oxford's metro area stands out as a growth engine, projecting sustained price increases through mid-2025.
ABB to Double Senatobia Plant, Adding 200 Manufacturing Jobs
Global technology company ABB is investing $40 million to expand its Senatobia manufacturing facility, doubling its footprint and creating 200 new jobs as demand surges for advanced electrical equipment serving data centers and renewable energy projects across North America.
05/03/2026
Mississippi Tourism Hits Record Heights with 44.2 Million Visitors in 2024
Mississippi's tourism industry generated a record $18.1 billion economic impact in 2024 as the state welcomed 44.2 million visitors, surpassing the previous year's benchmark. The milestone underscores tourism's growing dominance as Mississippi's fourth-largest industry, sustaining more than 136,000 jobs across the state.
05/03/2026