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Unanswered questions and unresolved problems are frustrating, to say the least. In an effort to help people find the answers they are looking for, Security Support Services of Ridgeland has offered international, national, and local clients with a full range of security related services and products for over thirty years.  The recent launch of their new website, www.securitysupportservices.com, makes it even easier for individuals and businesses to start the process of determining which investigative system best fits their needs.

?When people need security services, they look for a firm that offers experience, professionalism, and integrity,? stated David Crawford, CEO of web development firm U.S.NEXT.  ?For that reason, Security Support Services asked us to develop a site that let the public know the many services they offered, their years of investigative experience, and the quality of their work.?

The new website features a home page that allows clients to become acquainted with the team of security professionals and their qualifications.  With the ease of click-on tabs, the user can quickly find a list of references and information about the different services Security Support Services offers.  Also, the website offers a contact us page with a fill-in form for those who need to request additional information. 

Security Support Systems believes that trust and integrity are a part of the professional competence, excellent service, and personal commitment of each of their officers, managers, investigators, technicians and office support staff.  The launch of their new website gives prospective clients the confidence they need to take the first step in trusting someone with their investigative needs.

U.S.NEXT launched 22 new client websites during April, May and June of 2017.  The clients include a variety of businesses, governments, not-for-profit organizations, and professional firms:

• Brookhaven Milling Co – mobucksdeerfeed.com
• Bienville Parish – bienvilleparish.org
• Lincoln County – golincolnms.com
• Murrah Hoofbeat – mhoofbeat.com
• Madison Healthplex – healthplexperformance.com
• Valley Tool Inc. – valleytoolinc.com
• Caldwell Parish – caldwellparish.org
• HireEd – hireed.us
• Jefferson Health Center – jeffersoncomprehensivehealthcenter.com
• Yalobusha County – yalobushaonline.org
• AITA – aitaonlineapp.com
• Coosa County – coosacountyal.com
• Off the X Backpack – offthexbackpack.com
• Amite County – amitecounty.ms
• JC Cheek – jccheek.com
• MS Assn of County Administrators – themacac.org
• Moores Carpet Care – moorescarpetcare.com
• Jefferson County – jeffersoncountyms.gov
• Leake County – leakecountyms.org
• Inspirations Design Group – inspirationsdesign.net
• Perry County Sheriff – perrysheriff.com

The perfect place to enjoy life because of its rich history and ample opportunities for fun and recreation: Coosa County! With the recent launch of their new mobile-friendly website, www.coosacountyal.com, finding information about this beautiful area of Alabama has never been easier. The website?s user friendly navigation provides a way for the community to stay connected as well as a way to connect to those who wish to visit or relocate to Coosa County.

?The Coosa County Commission wanted an attractive website that made accessing information easy,? stated David Crawford, of web development firm U.S.NEXT. ?We designed a website which allows residents and visitors to easily and conveniently locate services, contact officials, and conduct business from their cell phone, tablet, or personal computer. Additionally, the website gives county managers a way to relay information to residents promptly and efficiently.?

Residents will find colorful navigation tabs on the homepage that provide links to services such as paying utility bills and applying for licenses, information about upcoming events, pages for elected officials, and information about employment opportunities. Established businesses, as well as prospective businesses, will find helpful links to business planning information, as well as links to popular community entities, such as the chamber of commerce. Visitors will find a list of local attractions and a photo tour of must-see sights. 

Staying connected is important to Coosa County. Their new website provides a place for residents not only to connect with each other, helping to build and maintain meaningful relationships, but also a way to connect with prospective businesses and potential friends and neighbors. 

Steeped in history and cultural traditions, Madison Parish is focusing on progress by recently launching a dynamic and picturesque website. The new site, www.madisonparish.org, puts information and resources at the fingertips of Parish residents. With mobile friendly capabilities, the new website takes advantage of the latest available technologies to provide a better experience for users.

?Today?s residents expect website content to be responsive, concise and presented in a way that helps make information easy to find,? stated David Crawford, of the web development firm U.S.NEXT. ?Madison Parish is aiming to meet these expectations with a streamlined website that also reflects the parish?s unique brand and tone.?

New features include access to contacting elected officials and parish services, local attractions, answers to popular inquiries through the ?How Do I? section, community and school district links, and a photo tour. Helpful information for businesses, residents, and visitors is now easily available with user-friendly dropdown menus. The site also features a menu for residents to find online services that will allow them to renew vehicle registration and pay taxes or fees without leaving the house. 

The new website uniquely blends Madison Parish?s pride of the past with the progress of the present, allowing residents, businesses, and visitors to experience the picturesque community in a modern way without losing the flavor of it rich history.

Getting an intense workout at the gym is a positive experience, but sometimes finding fitness information on your smartphone or laptop is not. With that in mind, Healthplex Performance Center is thrilled to announce the launch of their updated, redesigned website, www.healthplexperfomance.com. With its cleaner, more advanced responsive design and improved search functionality, the new website is refreshed with unique mobile capabilities, allowing the user to find information quickly and easily.

?Healthplex Performance Center is not your typical big-box, membership-driven gym, so we wanted to tailor the copy, content, and design of the site to engage their target market as well as their existing members,? stated David Crawford of U.S.NEXT web development firm. ?Our goal was to develop a website that showcases Healthplex Performance Center?s wonderful facilities, personal service, and quality training.?

The new website displays a colorful layout and easy-to-navigate design, featuring drop-down menus for information on facilities, programs, what?s new, and membership sign-up.  The website also serves as an informative resource for those interested in different training modalities such as personal training, small group training, and general fitness.

With the launch of Healthplex Performance Center?s new website, making wise choices concerning one?s health and wellness needs has never been easier.

U.S.NEXT launched 18 new client websites during January, February and March of 2017.  The clients include a variety of businesses, county governments, not-for-profit organizations, and professional firms:

• Tucker Moore Law Group – tuckermoorelaw.com
• Telpico LLC – telpico.com
• Washington County – washingtoncounty.ms
• Greene County – greenecountyms.gov
• Security Support Services – securitysupportservices.com
• Lamar County – lamarcountyal.com
• Goddess Lengths – goddesslengths.com
• Madison Parish – madisonparish.org
• Stone County – stonecountygov.com
• Marion County – marioncountyms.com
• Covington County – covcounty.com
• Mid-South Meter – midsouthmeter.com
• Jefferson County – jeffersoncountyms.gov
• MS Dental Society – msdentalsociety.org
• Hale County – halecountyal.com
• City of Newton – newtonms.org
• Madison Chancery Court – 11chancery.com

Lincoln County?s new website sets a higher standard for digital government thanks to the Board of Supervisors? leadership and valuable input from staff members.  Purposefully designed to make it easier for citizens to access and utilize County services via the Internet, the new website www.golincolnms.com was built with an emphasis on responsive design, improved search functionality, an updated look, and easy-to-use navigation.

“In today?s digital world it is vital that Lincoln County have a progressive presence on the internet that showcases the County’s strengths and attributes,? stated David Crawford, CEO of web development firm U.S.NEXT.  ?It is all about being transparent, serving the public and making government as user-friendly as possible.?

With radically enhanced functionality and designed with mobile devices in mind, the website was developed with emphasis on the end user.  By simply accessing the County’s new site, citizens will now have the ability to view frequently asked questions, contact departments and elected officials, access land records, search local employment opportunities, and much more. 

Staying connected continues to make Lincoln County such a friendly place to live and work, and with their new website, staying connected is now easier than ever.

Mississippi Valley State University (MSVU) is proud to unveil a newly designed and mobile-friendly website at www.mvsu.edu. The responsive site provides a dynamic platform for showcasing all the University has to offer and an improved, user-friendly navigation to help make locating information much more intuitive. Built on a content management system that will allow the University to more efficiently and effectively update content, the website also utilizes the best of social media.

While the site is a major leap forward in aiding prospective students as they make their college decision, it is also a breath of fresh air for current students, parents, faculty and staff members, and the extended MVSU family. Visitors to the site will have access to up-to-date news and events occurring at the college, including the latest press releases and athletics information.

Web development services firm U.S.NEXT project manager, Keith Liberto said, ?In a world of ever-changing technology being accessed daily by students, faculty, staff, alumni, and donors, Mississippi Valley State University needed a new footprint on the web. They only have one chance to make a first impression, and the new website conveys the positive qualities their campus embodies.? 

From the brilliant green and white themed pages to the pictures depicting student life, to the efficient design, the university?s new website makes a positive impression.  ?We’re pleased help MVSU create a web portal where people can access information and resources to learn about the university?s educational options ? whether a student seeking college credit or a business in need of training for its workforce,? said David Crawford, CEO of U.S.NEXT.  ?With its mobile and tablet friendly design, interactive elements, enhanced search, and higher visibility of upcoming events, the newly designed site gives a look and feel that better meets the demands of its users.?

MVSU is proud that its web presence now reflects the quality of its faculty and campus experience.

The City of Newton?s annual Loose Caboose Festival will now attract even more visitors with the recent launch of the city?s new website www.newtonms.org.  Ready to see local attractions?  Looking for a job nearby?  Want to start a new business?  The City’s mobile-friendly website is focused on meeting the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors, and is packed with useful tools, pictures, links, and search features. 

?The mayor and board of aldermen?s goal was to create a 24-hour online City Hall,? stated David Crawford, CEO of web development firm U.S.NEXT.  ?The City of Newton?s website empowers residents to more fully engage in the community and what their City has to offer.?

With sections about elected officials, city services, airport information, and much more, the new website reflects public input and research.  It features high-demand topics such as finding local jobs, growing a business, applying for licenses, paying online, finding emergency information, online forms, frequently asked questions and more.

Today the Internet is at nearly everyone?s finger tips on phones and tablets, and the City of Newton?s new website makes it easier for everyone to enjoy, experience, and engage in what makes the City so special.

The following article by Mark Rogers was published in the Columbian-Progress on March 18:

Want to pay a county garbage bill online or find how to contact your county supervisor? Now there is an easy way, the new Marion County Web site.

Recently, at a Marion County Board of Supervisors meeting at its offices on Courthouse Square, David Crawford of U.S.NEXT, introduced www.marioncountyms.com to county Board members and staff.

?It?s got a lot of features,? County Comptroller Susan Bridges said. ?You can pay your solid waste bill and many other things. You can even go to the Emergency Management page and get live radar. It?s full of information.?

The site includes a variety of items, from biographies of elected officials from every department, services, information for residents, information for potential businesses, visitors and even a calendar of events. Among the other items that can be found are ways to pay court fines and tickets, buy fishing and hunting licenses, renew a boat registration and even a link to renew a state driver?s license.

Other information found on the site includes voter registration, weather warnings, homestead exemption information and even how to obtain a disabled parking permit. The site also has links to local jobs, economic development and online records as well as the links for the Marion County School District and Columbia School District.

Visitors can also take a visual tour of Marion County through a variety of photographs of historical markers and locations from Lake Columbia to the John Ford Home.

The site also links to the Marion County Sheriff?s Office web site where visitors can find items ranging from news releases to sex offender locations and jail items.

?It?s full of good information,? Bridges said. ?We hope people will find it useful.?

The Marion County Board of Supervisors next meet in regular session on Monday at its offices on Courthouse Square.