Mississippi

The Natchez-Adams School Board took steps toward borrowing $34 million.

The Natchez-Adams School Board approved minutes Friday that would be part of its package to take out a $9 million bond to help fund a district wide building project.

Regional bond issuance slipped by 31% in the first half and volume was down sharply in Florida.

Gulfport will borrow more than it first expected to help pay for the $93 million Mississippi Aquarium under construction downtown.

Since 2013, the Tupelo, Miss., and Lee County school districts have made major additions and improvements to their school campuses. Besides the obvious benefits of those construction projects to the school districts, the improvements have pumped nearly $40 million total into the local economy and employed hundreds of local residents.

An appeals court ruling favored a Mississippi county in its dispute with Assured Guaranty.

Treasurer Lynn Fitch credits work of the three-member Mississippi Bond Commission with saving the state $32 million during the upcoming, cash-strapped fiscal year.

The majority of Adams County voters rejected a $35 million school bond issue on Tuesday's ballot as the measure failed.

NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Natchez High School will see a complete redesign should voters approve the Natchez-Adams School District's $35 million bond measure.

The outlook on Mississippi’s AA S&P rating was revised to negative.