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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
Wednesday's decision brings the Fed's key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. Lower rates could, over time, reduce borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, as well as for business loans.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 17, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year
The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%, down from 4.3%.
Business
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 11, 2025
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
Consumer prices rose 2.9% in August from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, up from 2.7% the previous month and the biggest increase since January.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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August 12, 2025
US inflation unchanged last month, though core prices accelerated
Consumer prices rose 2.7% in July from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, the same as the previous month and up from a post-pandemic low of 2.3% in April.
DC
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
, Josh Boak, Associated Press
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August 8, 2025
Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board
Miran, if approved by the Senate, will serve until January 31, 2026.
DC
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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August 1, 2025
US employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as labor market weakens in face of Trump trade wars
The Labor Department reported Friday that revisions shaved a stunning 258,000 jobs off May and June payrolls.
DC
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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July 30, 2025
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts
Chairman Powell and other Fed officials say they want to see how Trump’s duties on imports will impact inflation and the broader economy. Two Fed governors dissented in favor of a cut.
DC
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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July 15, 2025
US inflation accelerated last month to highest level since February
On a monthly basis, prices climbed 0.3% from May to June, after rising just 0.1% the previous month.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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June 27, 2025
Key inflation gauge rose last month while Americans cut back on spending
The inflation figures suggest that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are still having only a modest effect on prices.
DC
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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June 24, 2025
Powell says Fed can wait to reduce interest rates as Trump demands cuts
Powell is facing two days of what could be tough grilling on Capitol Hill, as Trump has repeatedly urged the Fed to reduce borrowing costs.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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June 11, 2025
Inflation rose slightly last month as grocery prices ticked higher
The figures suggest inflation remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, which makes it less likely that the central bank will cut its key short-term interest rate.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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May 30, 2025
US inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so far
A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped.
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Frank Corder
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November 4, 2025
Holly Springs sues PSC over actions related to the city’s electric utility
News
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Frank Corder
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November 4, 2025
Mississippi’s October revenue collections exceed estimates by $45.7 million
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 4, 2025
Seven of eight public universities in Mississippi see enrollment growth
Business
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2025
Delta Grain investing $3.76 million to expand Sidon operations
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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October 23, 2025
Entergy Mississippi breaks ground on $1.2 billion Vicksburg Advanced Power Station
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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November 4, 2025
Where art meets ocean air: The Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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November 4, 2025
He knows
Culture
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Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press
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November 3, 2025
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 29, 2025
Shutdown impacts in Mississippi require an understanding of reliance on federal funds
Opinion
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Daniel Sparks
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October 24, 2025
Mississippi taking strides to reduce harm from smoking
Opinion
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Grant Callen
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October 23, 2025
If lawmakers are trying to defund public education, they aren’t very good at it
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