Economy

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

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 | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

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 | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

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 | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press , Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press •

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 | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

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 | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

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 | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

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 | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

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 | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

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 | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

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 | Alex Veiga, Associated Press •

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 | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

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 | Fatima Hussein, Associated Press •

September 22, 2026

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

News | Frank Corder •

September 22, 2026

Boyanton swipes at Ezell over campaign contributions. Ezell’s camp calls it “a political stunt”

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 22, 2026

State Auditor seeks details on cyberattacks at UMMC, IHL

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 | Frank Corder •

September 22, 2026

A Mississippi culinary-themed float will parade through Pasadena in the 2027 Rose Parade

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

September 22, 2026

The house that stone built: The story of the Purvis Rock House

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 22, 2026

Countering spiritual laziness

Opinion

Opinion | Bill Cork •

September 22, 2026

The states winning investment are the states ready to deliver

Opinion | Lesley Davis •

September 21, 2026

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

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 16, 2026

Economy

U.S. economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface

U.S. producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

U.S. employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

U.S. producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022

Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

News

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Boyanton swipes at Ezell over campaign contributions. Ezell’s camp calls it “a political stunt”

State Auditor seeks details on cyberattacks at UMMC, IHL

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

A Mississippi culinary-themed float will parade through Pasadena in the 2027 Rose Parade

The house that stone built: The story of the Purvis Rock House

Countering spiritual laziness

Opinion

The states winning investment are the states ready to deliver

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

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

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