The drop in immigrants and rising Baby Boomer retirements mean that fewer people are competing for work. As a result, the so-called break-even point — the number of new jobs required to keep the unemployment rate stable — has likely dropped to near zero, from the 155,000 new jobs per month that was typical two or three years ago, according to a Federal Reserve report.
Mississippi’s public school enrollment is down over 60,000 students in the last decade while the state’s education budget has reached record levels. House lawmakers have discussed consolidation in the past but efforts have stalled.
Every surface of the house and its contents, as well as the front porch and garden, have been carefully arranged with her vibrant, immersive art.
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The Mississippi River tried to change course to the Atchafalaya in 1973. It almost did. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stopped it. A course change is inevitable. It will leave plants and refineries stranded on a saltwater estuary.
Consumers continue to feel the burden as small businesses are forced to raise the prices of their goods and services just to keep pace with rising expenses like swipe fees.
The Golden Fleet provides a target in ship orders, and Congress appears on track to provide the resources. But institutional discipline to stay the course for many years on the shipbuilding plan is less assured.
Even in states where President Trump enjoys a reliable voter popularity, angst over high gas prices is one of the “kitchen table issues” that can and do impact elections.
Lockers Manufacturing CEO Keith Dunham said the company is well positioned to continue to make customized best-in-class locker products in the USA for decades to come.
According to the Mississippi Development Authority, Canada is Mississippi’s third-largest trading partner, with exports totaling nearly $1.8 billion in 2025.
“This project reinforces our role in powering the digital systems that are shaping our future,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Walmart has invested over $379 million in Mississippi over the past five years to upgrade its stores.
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