Federal earmarks will focus on job creation (Daily Chronicle)
Local agencies are in the process of preparing lists that will be submitted â?“ and hopefully earmarked â?“ for federal funding in the next budget cycle.

Apple founder Steve Jobs back to work at full speed
Paul Sakuma/APApple chief executive Steve Jobs is shown with the new iPad during an Apple event in San Francisco in January. One year after getting a liver transplant that saved his life, Appleâ?™s Steve Jobs is back at work full...

Solar plant to net 512 <b>jobs</b>
SENATOBIA - State economic officials announced Friday plans for a $175 million solar panel manufacturing plant which will employ 512 high-tech jobs in Senatobia.

More jobs being advertised - Labour Department
A hike in the number of jobs advertised online is good news for the economy and labour market, a new report says.The Labour Departments jobs online monthly report found strong growth in the three months to the end of May."The...

Christensen fiddles on his last days as county engineer (Newton Daily News)
Jim Christensen will spend his last day as Jasper County Engineer next week. A reception for him was held Wednesday afternoon in the Jasper County Courthouse.