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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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.
DC
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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.
Economy
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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.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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May 13, 2025
Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet
Tuesday’s report could provide an early read on how Trump’s duties will affect the prices Americans pay for necessities and other goods.
DC
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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May 7, 2025
Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment
The Fed kept its rate at 4.3% for the third straight meeting, after cutting it three times in a row at the end of last year.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 16, 2025
Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves
For now, most recent reports suggest the economy is in solid shape. Hiring has been solid and inflation cooled in March.
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Frank Corder
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August 6, 2026
Bishopric Industries expanding in Natchez, creating 28 new jobs
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 6, 2026
Woodward Hines steps up to fill shortfall in last dollar college scholarship fund for foster children
News
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Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
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August 6, 2026
Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 4, 2026
DRC Industries locating in Lowndes County, creating 50 jobs
Business
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 30, 2026
MCC, Compass partnering to train Mississippians to fill data center jobs
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 27, 2026
German cookie manufacturer locating operations in Madison with $70 million investment
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 6, 2026
Delta Supper Club gives back
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 6, 2026
From sadness to gladness
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 5, 2026
What’s happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State this August
Opinion
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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August 5, 2026
The warning Europe is sending America
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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August 5, 2026
Madagascar and the AI machines that think for us
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 5, 2026
Context, history matter in fairly assessing Trump administration’s recent SNAP cuts
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