Economy

Federal Reserve Powell

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

November 4, 2024

Federal Reserve is set to cut rates again while facing a hazy post-election outlook

On Thursday, the Fed's policymakers, led by Chair Jerome Powell, are on track to cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point, to about 4.6%, after having implemented a half-point reduction in September.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 11, 2024

US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices

Consumers have kept spending despite their gloomy responses to economic confidence surveys.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

October 4, 2024

US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market

Few employers are laying off workers, though many have grown more cautious about hiring.

Federal Reserve

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 18, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight

The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market, which has shown clear signs of slowing.

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 11, 2024

Consumer prices rose 2.5% last month, with U.S. inflation reaching a 3-year low

Grocery prices were unchanged from July to August, extending a cool-down in food costs even though they remain much higher than they were three years ago.

News

News | Ben Smith •

July 31, 2025

The exploding whale

News | Magnolia Tribune •

July 31, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: July 31, 2025

News | Martha Bellisle, Associated Press •

July 31, 2025

12 members of Congress sue Trump administration to ensure access to ICE detention centers

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

July 17, 2025

Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract

Business | Frank Corder •

July 9, 2025

Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028

Business | Lynne Jeter •

July 8, 2025

Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event

Culture

Culture | David Lewis •

July 31, 2025

Mississippi’s cherished southern spaces -porches – featured in 2025 International Venice Architectural Biennale

Culture | Susan Marquez •

July 31, 2025

Best places to enjoy ice cream in the Magnolia State

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

July 31, 2025

Raised from the dead

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 30, 2025

“One big, beautiful bill” adoption signals both danger and opportunities for the state’s rural hospitals

Opinion | Russ Latino •

July 27, 2025

Facing the Darkness

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

July 23, 2025

Caught in the Epstein web