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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.
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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.
Economy
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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.
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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.
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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.
Economy
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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.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 29, 2026
Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell’s last meeting, as Warsh to advance
The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to vote on the nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell.
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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April 28, 2026
U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index inched up to 92.8 in April from 92.2 in March.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2026
State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
News
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
, Jesse Bedayne, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 21, 2026
JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 21, 2026
Where 2,000 years of Mississippi history still rises from the ground
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Chambliss, Lacy are back to lead a talented roster for No. 9 Mississippi with high expectations
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
Opinion
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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