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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

October 2, 2026

U.S. adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in September

The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring dropped from a revised 133,000 in August. The unemployment rate rose to a still-low 4.2% from 4.1% in August. Economists had expected 90,000 new jobs.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 30, 2026

U.S. economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate

The second-quarter growth number was an improvement on the department’s previous estimate of 1.5%. Consumer spending — which accounts for about 70% of U.S. economic activity — increased at a healthy 3.8% annual pace, up from 0.7% in the January-March period.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 29, 2026

U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

The Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) also showed that layoffs fell and the number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — was little changed in August.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 24, 2026

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 4, 2026

U.S. job market rebounds as employers add 162,000 jobs; the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%

Employers have been reluctant to let go of the staff they have, so most Americans enjoy unusual job security and unemployment is low.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

August 26, 2026

U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate

The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that growth in gross domestic product — the nation’s output of a goods and services — decelerated from a 2.1% pace from January through March.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

August 7, 2026

U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%

The June jobs numbers from the Labor Department Friday marked a sharp reversal for the American labor market.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

July 30, 2026

U.S. economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high

Consumer spending — which accounts for about 70% of U.S. economic activity — increased at a 3.2% annual clip.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

July 30, 2026

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh described the policy discussion to reporters as a “good family fight.” Inflation has been stuck above the central bank’s 2% target for more than five years and Wall Street still expects a rate hike in September.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

July 15, 2026

U.S. producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — dropped 0.3% from May.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

June 11, 2026

U.S. producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022

The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — jumped 6.5% from May 2025. It also rose 1.1% from April, same as it did the previous month.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

June 5, 2026

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The drop in immigrants and rising Baby Boomer retirements mean that fewer people are competing for work. As a result, the so-called break-even point — the number of new jobs required to keep the unemployment rate stable — has likely dropped to near zero, from the 155,000 new jobs per month that was typical two or three years ago, according to a Federal Reserve report.

News

News | Cass Rutledge •

October 7, 2026

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

News | Associated Press •

October 7, 2026

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit U.S. Gulf Coast this week

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 7, 2026

Joint Bench Warrant Task Force proposes using email instead of certified mail to alert bondsmen of absent defendants

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 6, 2026

Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 2, 2026

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 1, 2026

Tech entrepreneur turns Hurricane Katrina tragedy into company to preserve family memories

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 7, 2026

Sherman Lee Dillon leaves a legacy of family, music, and deep love of community

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 7, 2026

Vengeance is the Lord’s

Culture | Associated Press •

October 6, 2026

Kewan Lacy expected to return for No. 9 Mississippi vs. Vanderbilt, coach Pete Golding says

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 7, 2026

Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

September 28, 2026

Putin must be defeated

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 23, 2026

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

U.S. adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in September

U.S. economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate

U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

U.S. job market rebounds as employers add 162,000 jobs; the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%

U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate

U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%

U.S. economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

U.S. producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

U.S. producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war

News

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit U.S. Gulf Coast this week

Joint Bench Warrant Task Force proposes using email instead of certified mail to alert bondsmen of absent defendants

Business

Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

Tech entrepreneur turns Hurricane Katrina tragedy into company to preserve family memories

Culture

Sherman Lee Dillon leaves a legacy of family, music, and deep love of community

Vengeance is the Lord’s

Kewan Lacy expected to return for No. 9 Mississippi vs. Vanderbilt, coach Pete Golding says

Opinion

Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences

Putin must be defeated

Midterm elections in Mississippi shaping up as a familiar exercise in black-and-white

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