Mississippi has seen record economic development in recent years, and one group of counties is looking to keep the momentum going with the creation of a new alliance.

Economic and elected leaders from Lafayette, Tate, Panola, and Yalobusha counties recently agreed to work together to bring large-scale projects to their shared portion of north Mississippi. The partnership, currently being referred to as the Northwest Regional Alliance but with a new name in the works, was rubber-stamped by lawmakers during this year’s legislative session.

The passage of House Bill 1897, authored by Republican Rep. Trey Lamar of Tate County, enabled coordinated efforts between the four counties. It also provides a chance for existing laws surrounding economic development and taxes to potentially be amended

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