The Mississippi State University Extension Service is working hard to ensure the economic wellbeing of the Golden Triangle region, which includes the northeastern cities of Columbus, Starkville and West Point. In response, Governor Tate Reeves called a special session of the Mississippi State Legislature for Wednesday morning to discuss an “economic development project”. Legislators were not well-informed about the topic of the sudden special session, and some had to reschedule their plans to be in Jackson for the process. Gulfport, founded in the 1890s, became the main pine wood export terminal in southern Mississippi. The Mississippi Free Press is a project of the Mississippi Journalism and Education Group, a 501 (c) nonprofit journalistic organization (EIN 85-140393).
The Civil War had a devastating effect on Mississippi, with thousands of state soldiers and civilians dying in the fighting and leaving part of the state in ruins. In addition, substantial amounts of the state's wealth had been invested in the property of other human beings. The post-war years saw rapid expansion of the lumber industry in the pine forests of southern Mississippi. The nature of slavery in Mississippi varied over time and from place to place, as did the living conditions of the average slave. Three out of four students who graduate from a community college live and work in Mississippi after graduation, creating 8,876 direct jobs and 6,421 indirect jobs each year. In 1830 and 1831, the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes ceded their remaining tribal lands to the state of Mississippi through the Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty and Treaty of Pontotoc respectively.
Mandatory military service, exemptions for ranchers, payment of taxes in kind, and Confederate property rights policies increased class tensions between Mississippi's “common whites” and wealthier whites. By 1840, blacks outnumbered whites in the state, and on the eve of the Civil War, Mississippi had 437,404 African-American residents. Although several thousand Choctaws and a smaller number of Chickasaw stayed in Mississippi after most of their tribes moved to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), they faced poverty, poor legal protection, and harassment from white Mississippi residents. A report commissioned by the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Universities was released on Tuesday showing that universities across the state have a multi-billion dollar economic impact. African-American slavery existed in all districts, with most slaves working and living in plantation neighborhoods where their forced labor made it possible for wealthy planters to live a “good life”.The economic status of northeastern Mississippi communities is one that has been shaped by centuries of history.
From its beginnings as an agricultural economy to its current status as an industrial powerhouse with a multi-billion dollar impact on universities across the state, northeastern Mississippi has seen its share of highs and lows. Despite its turbulent past, this region continues to be an important part of Mississippi's economy. The economic impact that northeastern Mississippi communities have had on the state is undeniable. From its early days as an agricultural economy to its current status as an industrial powerhouse with a multi-billion dollar impact on universities across the state, this region has seen its share of successes and failures. Despite its turbulent past, this region continues to be an integral part of Mississippi's economy. The report commissioned by the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Universities revealed that universities across the state have a multi-billion dollar economic impact each year.
This includes 8,876 direct jobs created by graduates who stay in Mississippi after graduation as well as 6,421 indirect jobs created by these graduates. This is just one example of how northeastern Mississippi communities are contributing to economic growth throughout the state. In addition to providing jobs for graduates who stay in Mississippi after graduation, northeastern communities are also providing opportunities for businesses to thrive. Gulfport was founded in 1890s as a main pine wood export terminal in southern Mississippi. This industry has continued to grow over time due to its proximity to major ports along the Gulf Coast.
This has allowed businesses to take advantage of international trade opportunities while also providing jobs for local residents. The Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes also played an important role in shaping northeastern Mississippi's economy. In 1830 and 1831 they ceded their remaining tribal lands to the state through two treaties: The Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty and Treaty of Pontotoc respectively. This allowed for more land to be used for agricultural purposes which helped create more jobs for local residents. The Civil War had a devastating effect on northeastern Mississippi communities as thousands died in battle or were left homeless due to destruction caused by war. Afterward there was an increase in class tensions between “common whites” and wealthier whites due to mandatory military service exemptions for ranchers as well as Confederate property rights policies. Despite its turbulent past, northeastern Mississippi continues to be an important part of Mississippi's economy today.
From its beginnings as an agricultural economy to its current status as an industrial powerhouse with a multi-billion dollar impact on universities across the state, this region has seen its share of highs and lows but continues to be an integral part of economic growth throughout the state.
