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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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.
Economy
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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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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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May 13, 2025
Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet
Tuesday’s report could provide an early read on how Trump’s duties will affect the prices Americans pay for necessities and other goods.
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News
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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October 8, 2025
Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging
News
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Frank Corder
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October 8, 2025
Illinois case before SCOTUS could provide glimpse into Mississippi’s mail-in ballot challenge
News
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Daniel Tyson
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October 8, 2025
Majority of Jackson City Council wants water system operations returned to municipality
Business
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 7, 2025
Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 2, 2025
Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 8, 2025
Family of Curious George creators visit de Grummond Collection in Hattiesburg
Culture
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Ashok Amaran
, Alistair Begg
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October 8, 2025
Consumed by pride
Culture
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Stephen Griffin
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October 7, 2025
Tiny houses, big ideas: A new chapter for Mississippi State Parks
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 8, 2025
Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’
Opinion
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Jeremy England
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October 7, 2025
The dream for Israeli citizens is the American Dream
Opinion
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Haley Fisackerly
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October 6, 2025
Superpower Mississippi: Entergy Mississippi’s bold plan to cut power outages in half at less cost to customers
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