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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 14, 2026
Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near
On a monthly basis, costs jumped 0.6% from August to September, up from 0.4% the previous month.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 9, 2026
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Overall, the survey found broad gains in income, even after adjusting for inflation, which slightly reduced income inequality.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 30, 2026
Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending
Excluding the volatile energy and food categories, inflation came in lower than expectations, rising 3% in August from a year ago.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 16, 2026
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 15, 2026
Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump’s demands
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 11, 2026
U.S. inflation picked up as gas prices marched higher due to conflict in the Middle East
The Labor Department said Friday that the consumer price index rose 3.4% last month compared with a year ago, the same as in July. But on a monthly basis, inflation accelerated, as costs jumped 0.4% from July to August, up from an increase of just 0.1% the previous month.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 10, 2026
U.S. wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb
Inflation has shown some signs of easing in recent months but is still high, frustrating consumers who are struggling with more expensive gas, groceries, clothing and other essentials.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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August 28, 2026
Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated
Warsh says inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has sent before about his economic outlook.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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August 13, 2026
Wholesale price inflation slowed last month as gas, food costs fall
The Labor Department’s producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 4.7% in July from a year ago, down from a much larger 5.5% increase in June.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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August 12, 2026
Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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July 14, 2026
Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease
Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said Tuesday. On a yearly basis, inflation declined to 3.5%, down from a year-over-year gain of 4.2% in May and lower than many economists expected.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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July 3, 2026
U.S. employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, though the drop mostly occurred because many people out of work gave up looking and were no longer counted as unemployed.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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October 23, 2026
Attorney General to Colom: Remove AI ads or face injunction
News
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Cass Rutledge
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October 23, 2026
Eller, Foster work to unseat odds-on favorite Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District
News
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Frank Corder
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October 23, 2026
Fired Trooper Williams running for Governor of Mississippi as a Democrat
Business
Business
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 22, 2026
New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery
Business
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Frank Corder
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October 20, 2026
Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 20, 2026
Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion
Culture
Culture
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Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
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October 23, 2026
Struggling Texas QB Arch Manning says he’ll be ‘letting it rip’ against No. 7 Ole Miss
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 23, 2026
83rd National Folk Festival and Mississippi Arts Commission unveil captivating program for festival’s Mississippi folklife area
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 23, 2026
Together is where we belong
Opinion
Opinion
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David Guenthner
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October 23, 2026
When teachers are free, students win
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 21, 2026
Social Security and Medicare: The promise America made and the bills we postponed
Opinion
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Ellery Jones
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October 19, 2026
Forest products industry contributes heavily to Mississippi, U.S. economy
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