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Business  |  Daniel Tyson  • 
October 30, 2025

Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles

Farmers are watching what's happening in Washington D.C. and globally as tariffs and now proposed beef imports add to their fears.
Business  |  Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  • 
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.