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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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December 10, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions
In a set of quarterly economic projections, Fed officials signaled they expect to lower rates just once next year. Wednesday’s cut reduced the rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years.
Economy
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Frank Corder
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December 9, 2025
Mississippi near top of U.S. in wage growth
Mississippi's average weekly wage grew 5 percent, the second highest rate in the nation. Governor Reeves said, "Surely does not fit the narrative being pushed by certain members of the liberal press!"
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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December 5, 2025
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened
The data likely eases the way to a widely expected interest rate cut by the central bank next week.
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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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.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
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December 1, 2025
Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
It’s no secret that buying things online is now a staple of many people’s everyday routines.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 20, 2025
U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
The increase in payrolls was more than double the 50,000 economists had forecast.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 19, 2025
U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports
A drop in imports and the trade deficit is good for economic growth because foreign products are subtracted from the nation's gross domestic product.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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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.
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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October 24, 2025
Wall Street heads for records following an encouraging update on inflation
The data on inflation is encouraging because it could mean less pain for lower- and middle-income households struggling with still-high increases in prices every month.
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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October 17, 2025
Wall Street cruises toward the finish of its best week in 2 months as bank stocks steady
This week is shaping up to be the best for the S&P 500 since the first of August.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 25, 2025
US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth
The Commerce Department said Thursday that U.S. gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — rebounded in the spring from a 0.6% first-quarter drop.
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Economy
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Frank Corder
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September 19, 2025
Governor touts record high non-farm employment in Mississippi
The governor called the news the latest historic win for Mississippi.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
News
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”
News
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
Business
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 12, 2025
Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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December 12, 2025
The purpose of the cross
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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