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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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November 11, 2026
As higher prices seep into broader economy, Fed officials consider faster hikes
Rising prices may be spreading beyond the one-time shocks from tariffs and high gas prices into the wider economy, meaning that mortgages, credit cards and other forms of borrowing are likely to become increasingly expensive.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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November 10, 2026
Inflation ran hotter than expected last month, underscoring affordability challenges
The consumer price index rose 0.4% from September to October, the Labor Department said Tuesday, down from 0.6% the previous month.
News
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 28, 2026
Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation, gives little signal of next move
The Fed is tasked by Congress to combat inflation, and it does so by lifting rates to slow borrowing and spending and cool price increases.
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.
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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.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 13, 2026
Roundtable set to gather public comment on potential statewide utility credit system for fair weather outages
News
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Frank Corder
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November 13, 2026
Governor Tate Reeves will appoint Scott Colom’s interim replacement as District Attorney
News
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Frank Corder
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November 13, 2026
Governor appoints Lawson to fill Chancery Court post
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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November 13, 2026
Senatobia chosen as site for Semar’s first U.S. manufacturing facility
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 12, 2026
Hancock Whitney, Trustmark to merge in $3.2 billion transaction
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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November 10, 2026
Universal Services expanding operations in Leakesville
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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November 13, 2026
Big weekend ahead in the Capital City
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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November 13, 2026
A yoke of freedom
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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November 12, 2026
Son of encouragement
Opinion
Opinion
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Dr. Brittney Chaney
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November 13, 2026
Gifted education is not a luxury. It is an investment in Mississippi’s future
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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November 11, 2026
The debt we owe on Veterans Day
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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November 11, 2026
Partisan realignment in Congress reshuffles Mississippi’s influence in Washington
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