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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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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
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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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
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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July 28, 2026
Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Consumer attitudes had improved modestly in June as gas prices came down to around $3.70 a gallon from more than $4.50 a gallon in late April and early May. But consumer anxiety increased in July, along with the price of gas.
Economy
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Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
, Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press
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July 23, 2026
Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface
Consumers already feeling pinched since the Iran war started may feel more pain after oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel.
Economy
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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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
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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July 14, 2026
Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease
Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said Tuesday. On a yearly basis, inflation declined to 3.5%, down from a year-over-year gain of 4.2% in May and lower than many economists expected.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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July 3, 2026
U.S. employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, though the drop mostly occurred because many people out of work gave up looking and were no longer counted as unemployed.
Economy
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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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
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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June 10, 2026
Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges
Consumer prices rose 4.2% in May from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, up from 3.8% in April and the third straight increase.
Economy
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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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.
Economy
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Alex Veiga, Associated Press
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June 4, 2026
Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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June 1, 2026
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York calculates that remote work is responsible for nearly two-thirds of the rise in the unemployment rate for young college graduates since the pandemic.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 31, 2026
Rankin County School District released from desegregation order
News
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Frank Corder
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July 31, 2026
Results of autopsy, toxicology in Wells death sent to Jackson County DA
News
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Frank Corder
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July 31, 2026
Mississippi officials join DOJ’s Southeast Regional Fraud Enforcement Partnership
Business
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
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 23, 2026
SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 31, 2026
Bit of the ‘Sip returns to Oxford
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 31, 2026
Sovereign Lord, gentle shepherd
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 30, 2026
Biloxi’s Fly Llama Brewing named a Top 10 Producer in the 2026 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship
Opinion
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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July 29, 2026
Every Mississippi child matters. Every day counts
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 29, 2026
Mississippi’s senators again control major legislative “gates” for defense contracting
Opinion
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Jeremy Hutchinson
, Mark Bowling
, Mary Kate Mull
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July 27, 2026
When junk science decides guilt in the South
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