JACKSON – Governor-elect Phil Bryant today named directors for most state agencies at a 3:30 p.m. press conference in Jackson.

“Effective leaders surround themselves with exceptional people, and today’s announcement will introduce you to some talented individuals who I am happy to have on my team,” Bryant said. “These individuals have the skills, talent and [...]

Jim Barksdale to serve as Interim Executive Director of Mississippi Development Authority

JACKSON – Governor-elect Phil Bryant appointed Jim Barksdale Interim Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority at a 2 p.m. press conference on Jan. 4 in Jackson.

Barksdale, former President and CEO of Netscape Communications Corp., will succeed Leland Speed as chief of [...]

“Rising Together” to be the theme for the inauguration of Mississippi’s 64th Governor

JACKSON — Governor-elect Phil Bryant announced today the theme of his inauguration, which will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. The inaugural theme will be “Rising Together.” In addition, Bryant announced the three Co-Chairs of his inaugural committee as well as [...]