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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Economy
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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.
Economy
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Matt Sedensky, Associated Press
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May 29, 2026
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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May 28, 2026
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes
Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from 3.5% in March and the highest since May 2023.
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Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
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May 14, 2026
Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
Retail sales rose 0.5% in April, a slowdown from the revised 1.6% in March, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday.
Economy
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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May 13, 2026
Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — shot up 1.4% in April, the biggest monthly gain since March 2022.
Economy
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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May 12, 2026
U.S. consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month.
Economy
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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May 5, 2026
Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% Tuesday and topped its prior all-time high set at the end of last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1% to set its own record.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 30, 2026
Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
Compared with a year ago, prices rose 3.5%, the biggest increase in almost three years.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 22, 2026
Enrollment at Ole Miss breaking records, Chancellor Boyce tells IHL Board
News
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2026
PERS needs additional funding “more in line with actuarial recommendations,” executive director tells lawmakers
News
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2026
New Starkville High School being constructed on Mississippi State campus
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
Culture
Culture
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Robert St. John
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June 22, 2026
The community cafe
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 22, 2026
Majestic surrender
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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June 21, 2026
Remembering Dad this Father’s Day
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 19, 2026
Dads Matter
Opinion
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Hunter Estes
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June 19, 2026
Mississippians with Down syndrome are worth defending
Opinion
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
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