Matt Ott, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Matt Ott, Associated Press

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

February 12, 2026

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

Economists are conflicted about whether the stronger-than-expected January job gains are a one-off or possibly the first sign of a recovering labor market.

DC | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

December 23, 2025

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter

Tuesday’s report from the Commerce Department said U.S. gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — up from its 3.8% growth rate in the April-June quarter.

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

December 4, 2025

U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates.

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

August 26, 2025

August consumer confidence dips in US with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most unease

Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month.

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

May 27, 2025

US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety

Trump's tariff pullbacks, pauses and negotiations with some trading partners may have calmed nerves for the time being.

DC | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

May 1, 2025

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims jumps last week, but remains at healthy levels

The total number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for the week of April 19 climbed to 1.92 million, the most since November of 2021.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

March 27, 2026

Mississippi lawmakers agree on $2,000 teacher pay raise

News | Michelle L. Price, Associated Press •

March 27, 2026

Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programs

News | Frank Corder •

March 27, 2026

Study committee created to ensure Mississippi municipalities are receiving accurate sales tax diversions

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

March 26, 2026

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

Business | Frank Corder •

March 25, 2026

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

March 20, 2026

International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County

Culture

Culture | Marilyn Tinnin •

March 27, 2026

Richard Truly: Mississippi’s astronaut and national treasure

Culture | Alistair Begg •

March 27, 2026

Numbering our days

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

March 26, 2026

Anthony’s: A West Point table worth coming back to

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

March 26, 2026

Facts, not feelings, are a hard sell in teacher pay raise debate

Opinion | Russ Latino •

March 25, 2026

Senate Democrat suing state over Mississippi Supreme Court map named by Hosemann to help redraw lines

Opinion | Sid Salter •

March 25, 2026

Supreme Court action on Mississippi cases impacts protest rights, balloting procedures