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The Mississippi Development Authority announced Monday that Southeastern Timber Products is expanding its operations in Ackerman.

According to MDA, the project represents a corporate investment of $123.4 million and will create 40 new jobs expected to be filled within the next two years.

Governor Tate Reeves welcomed the announcement, saying that Southeastern Timber’s expansion speaks volumes about the special things happening in Mississippi.

“Mississippians are proud of our state’s manufacturing capabilities, and we’re excited to see the increased demand for them,” Reeves said. “This multi-million-dollar investment and these 40 new jobs are a massive win for Choctaw County, and it’s a remarkable way to start the new year.”

The family-owned business has been manufacturing southern yellow pine lumber, timber, and decking products in continuous operation since 1972.

The company’s expansion of its Ackerman sawmill will increase its production capacity from 120 million board feet per year to 300 million board feet per year. To facilitate the project, Southeastern Timber Products will install a new sawmill line, new dry kilns and storage facilities.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, revealed to Newsmax on Tuesday that Democrats critical of President Joe Biden face backlash from the "Biden machine."

Ernst highlighted the intense pressure faced by Democrats who criticize Biden and described the administration's concerted effort to silence dissenting voices within its ranks.

"They are pretty mum out there. They're keeping their lips as tight as possible," Ernst said of her Democratic colleagues on the "The Chris Salcedo Show."

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, revealed to Newsmax on Tuesday that Democrats critical of President Joe Biden face backlash from the "Biden machine."

Ernst highlighted the intense pressure faced by Democrats who criticize Biden and described the administration's concerted effort to silence dissenting voices within its ranks.

"They are pretty mum out there. They're keeping their lips as tight as possible," Ernst said of her Democratic colleagues on the "The Chris Salcedo Show."

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, revealed to Newsmax on Tuesday that Democrats critical of President Joe Biden face backlash from the "Biden machine."

Ernst highlighted the intense pressure faced by Democrats who criticize Biden and described the administration's concerted effort to silence dissenting voices within its ranks.

"They are pretty mum out there. They're keeping their lips as tight as possible," Ernst said of her Democratic colleagues on the "The Chris Salcedo Show."