Economy

Economy | Stan Choe, Associated Press •

September 17, 2026

U.S. stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease

Stocks got a boost after the price for a barrel of Brent crude oil slid 1% to settle back below $105. That helped pull the yield on the 10-year Treasury down to 4.93%.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 16, 2026

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.

Economy | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press •

September 16, 2026

Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in July

Consumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they keep spending, helping to power the economy, according to the latest government snapshot.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 15, 2026

Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump’s demands

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 11, 2026

U.S. inflation picked up as gas prices marched higher due to conflict in the Middle East

The Labor Department said Friday that the consumer price index rose 3.4% last month compared with a year ago, the same as in July. But on a monthly basis, inflation accelerated, as costs jumped 0.4% from July to August, up from an increase of just 0.1% the previous month.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 10, 2026

U.S. wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

Inflation has shown some signs of easing in recent months but is still high, frustrating consumers who are struggling with more expensive gas, groceries, clothing and other essentials.

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 | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 28, 2026

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated

Warsh says inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has sent before about his economic outlook.

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 | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 13, 2026

Wholesale price inflation slowed last month as gas, food costs fall

The Labor Department’s producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 4.7% in July from a year ago, down from a much larger 5.5% increase in June.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 12, 2026

Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices

U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy.

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.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 21, 2026

Statewide assistance program opens for families dealing with opioid abuse

News | Clara Turnage •

September 21, 2026

Student-athletes report need for suicide prevention, training

News | Frank Corder •

September 21, 2026

President Trump welcomes Mississippi’s Reeves, other governors to Oval Office for Medicaid announcement

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

September 18, 2026

Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment

Business | Frank Corder •

September 15, 2026

Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

Culture

Culture | Magnolia Tribune •

September 21, 2026

Sights from the Vaught: Ole Miss vs. LSU

Culture | Pete Iacobelli, Associated Press •

September 21, 2026

Taylor’s four TDs rally Mississippi St. from 16-0 down to 41-34 win at South Carolina in SEC opener

Culture | Chris Burrows, Associated Press •

September 21, 2026

Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss says win over Lane Kiffin and LSU ‘meant more than other games’

Opinion

Opinion | Lesley Davis •

September 21, 2026

The war on women’s spaces has reached the sorority house

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 16, 2026

Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water

Opinion | Russ Latino •

September 15, 2026

Economy

U.S. stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in July

Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump’s demands

U.S. inflation picked up as gas prices marched higher due to conflict in the Middle East

U.S. wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

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

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated

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

Wholesale price inflation slowed last month as gas, food costs fall

Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices

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

News

Statewide assistance program opens for families dealing with opioid abuse

Student-athletes report need for suicide prevention, training

President Trump welcomes Mississippi’s Reeves, other governors to Oval Office for Medicaid announcement

Business

Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment

Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

Culture

Sights from the Vaught: Ole Miss vs. LSU

Taylor’s four TDs rally Mississippi St. from 16-0 down to 41-34 win at South Carolina in SEC opener

Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss says win over Lane Kiffin and LSU ‘meant more than other games’

Opinion

The war on women’s spaces has reached the sorority house

Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water

Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard

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