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Pontotoc woodworker uses old tools to make new pieces
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 4—PONTOTOC — In 1978, David Rowan built his first piece of furniture. It was a baby cradle for his middle daughter. "I saw a picture of one in a magazine," Rowan said. "My wife's grandfather ...
Southern Furniture Industries confirms about 280 laid off at two plants
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 23—PONTOTOC — Zack McMillen worked for nearly four years on the upholstery line at Southern Motion's No. 2 plant in Pontotoc. On Wednesday, he was laid off. So, too, was his wife. The McMillens ...
Pontotoc County Republican Women's Club plans Spring Tour of Homes
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 29—PONTOTOC — The Pontotoc County Republican Women's Club will host its first Spring Tour of Homes on May 6 and 7. Four homes will be open to visitors that Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 ...
A state championship trophy and a field of ruins: What Amory baseball seniors found after tornado
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTy Hester and Bryce Glenn stared at the Amory baseball and softball fields with disbelief early...
Gov. Kevin Stitt: Sulphur tornado damage the worst he's seen as governor
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 4 days agoGov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 counties after severe storms and several...
At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake Midwest, South
Politico via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWYNNE, Ark. — Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South and Midwest,...
Former United Furniture employees share stories of mass layoff
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNov. 23—The email from United Furniture announcing that the entire workforce had been terminated arrived in Denise Alomari's inbox at 10:56 p.m. Monday, but she didn't see it until Tuesday morning ...
2,700 people without jobs after United Furniture terminates workforce
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNov. 23—United Furniture laid off its entire workforce overnight Monday. Approximately 2,700 employees lost their jobs, most of whom live in Northeast Mississippi. United sent a memo via email ...
'We needed to come play baseball': How Amory athletics returned after devastating Mississippi...
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSALTILLO — Corbin Gillentine had worn many hats in the previous eight days. The senior has basically become a general contractor in the aftermath of the tornado that leveled Rolling Fork before ...
Summer furniture market kicks off Tuesday
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 15—TUPELO — Seventeen months ago, Hector Mustafa purchased Magnolia Upholstery Designs. Despite the pandemic, business was exceptional, as consumers who were stuck at home began to upgrade ...
