JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Business Alliance announced Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules as the winner of the 2026 Mississippi Makers’ Challenge. The competition determines the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi.”
“Mississippi is proud to see Lockheed Martin’s Meridian-built C-130J Super Hercules named MSBA’s Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi,” said Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.). “This vital aircraft supports more than 500 Mississippi jobs across our state, building on a 57-year heritage in Meridian. We are proud of the key role Lockheed Martin continues to play in Mississippi’s support of the U.S. Armed Forces and our allies.”
The announcement was made during an event on September 9, 2026, at the Jackson Convention Complex…