Madison aerospace firm gets NASA contract

L-3 Vertex Aerospace at Gluckstadt has received a $20 million contract from NASA.
Under the terms of the contract, L-3 Vertex will provide services for aircraft operations, maintenance and research at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif., as well as operation of the Moffett Federal Airfield.

The Madison County Herald

Majestic Burger coming to Madison County?

The Mississippi Business Journal is reporting that the Majestic Burger in Jackson is soon to have a second location. Considering the owners live in Madison, could that mean closer to me? My stomach says "yes" but my arteries say "NO"!

To hell with my arteries! Bring it Sandifer . . . bring it!

The Journal writes on March 5th that the concept of using high-quality, fresh ingredients for its unique burgers and other menu items has the success of locally-owned Majestic Burger spawning a second location.

Greenwood native Fred Sandifer moved his family back to Mississippi from the Washington, D.C., area in Aug. 2005 with the goal of starting a business.

He’d done enough research while still employed at Freddie Mac in Washington to know he wanted to open a restaurant. He considered the option of opening a franchise, but ultimately decided to start his own.

“I researched places on the East Coast, in California and in Dallas, so I drew inspiration from a lot of different areas,” Sandifer said. “I looked at possible franchises, but just decided to go with my own concept.”

He convinced his wife, Amy, who is from the Washington, D.C., area, to “take the plunge,” and move their family to the Magnolia State.

I just gained a dimple in my rear-end thinking about it.

Fox 40 Video of Monsanto Groundbreaking at Flora Industrial Park

Fox 40 Video of Monsanto Groundbreaking at Flora Industrial Park

Madison County School Board expected to vote on water park and amphitheater tonight.

The Madison County School Board tabled a vote March 1st on whether to allow a developer to build a water park and amphitheater in Gluckstadt off Interstate 55. The developer said the project will bring millions to the area. Some neighbors are skeptical. Proponents and opponents alike will get the word tonight from the school board on whether it will be allowed.

School board members have toured a 66-acre site where developers want to build a new water park and a 15,000 seat amphitheater. Developers said they're willing to pour $40 million into the project.