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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 3, 2026
Iran attacks threaten U.S. economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
A longer war that pushed oil past $100 a barrel for an extended period would likely boost inflation, at least temporarily, while slowing growth and intensifying Americans’ unhappiness with the cost of essentials.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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February 20, 2026
U.S. economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than expected
A downturn in government and consumer spending contributed to the slowdown in fourth-quarter growth, the government said.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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February 13, 2026
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
Friday’s report suggests inflation could be cooling, but it comes after the cost of food, gas, and apartment rents have soared since the pandemic.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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January 28, 2026
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
With the economy growing at a healthy pace and no signs of deterioration in hiring, Fed officials likely see little reason to rush any further rate cuts.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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January 22, 2026
Prices ticked up in November as Americans keep spending, a key inflation measure shows
Consumer prices rose 2.8% in November from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from a 2.7% annual pace in October.
DC
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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December 10, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions
In a set of quarterly economic projections, Fed officials signaled they expect to lower rates just once next year. Wednesday’s cut reduced the rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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December 5, 2025
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened
The data likely eases the way to a widely expected interest rate cut by the central bank next week.
Business
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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
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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.
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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