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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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.
Economy
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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.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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June 10, 2026
Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges
Consumer prices rose 4.2% in May from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, up from 3.8% in April and the third straight increase.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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June 1, 2026
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York calculates that remote work is responsible for nearly two-thirds of the rise in the unemployment rate for young college graduates since the pandemic.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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May 28, 2026
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes
Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from 3.5% in March and the highest since May 2023.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 30, 2026
Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
Compared with a year ago, prices rose 3.5%, the biggest increase in almost three years.
DC
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 29, 2026
Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell’s last meeting, as Warsh to advance
The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to vote on the nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 10, 2026
Soaring gas prices lead to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 9, 2026
Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
Thursday’s report is largely a warm-up for the more important inflation data to be released Friday, when the government will publish the higher-profile consumer price index for March.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 24, 2026
It’s a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll
Just 28% of workers in a quarterly Gallup survey conducted in the last part of 2025 said now is a “good time” to find a job, with 72% saying it is a bad time.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 18, 2026
Fed projects one rate cut this year as Powell vows to stay on until DOJ investigation is finished
Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%
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News
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Frank Corder
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November 13, 2026
Trump on Colom: “I don’t know the gentleman, but I give him credit”
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 13, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: November 13, 2026
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 12, 2026
Mississippi Poison Center director advises the use of naloxone in all overdoses, including kratom
Business
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
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 10, 2026
Ingalls, SUPSHIP break ground on new $50 million facility in Pascagoula
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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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
Opinion
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Dr. Tom Miller, Jr.
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November 10, 2026
Access to banking is a national problem so it needs a national solution
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