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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.
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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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Jeremy Pittari
, Daniel Tyson
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March 29, 2026
Lawmakers agree on PERS Tier 5 changes
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 27, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers agree on $2,000 teacher pay raise
News
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Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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March 27, 2026
Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programs
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2026
International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County
Culture
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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March 27, 2026
Richard Truly: Mississippi’s astronaut and national treasure
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 27, 2026
Numbering our days
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 26, 2026
Anthony’s: A West Point table worth coming back to
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 26, 2026
Facts, not feelings, are a hard sell in teacher pay raise debate
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 25, 2026
Senate Democrat suing state over Mississippi Supreme Court map named by Hosemann to help redraw lines
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 25, 2026
Supreme Court action on Mississippi cases impacts protest rights, balloting procedures
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