Economy

Federal Reserve Powell

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

November 7, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on supporting the job market as well as fighting inflation.

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

October 9, 2025

State Board of Health updated on effects of federal shutdown, importance of vaccinations

News | Daniel Tyson •

October 9, 2025

State Fair big business for Mississippi, capital city

News | Magnolia Tribune •

October 9, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: October 9, 2025

Business

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

October 7, 2025

Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

October 2, 2025

Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo

Business | Lynne Jeter •

September 25, 2025

Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

October 9, 2025

A sweet spot in Hattiesburg: Mulukakao makes chocolate and coffee with heart

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 9, 2025

Humble faithfulness

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 8, 2025

Family of Curious George creators visit de Grummond Collection in Hattiesburg

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 8, 2025

Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’

Opinion | Jeremy England •

October 7, 2025

The dream for Israeli citizens is the American Dream

Opinion | Haley Fisackerly •

October 6, 2025

Superpower Mississippi: Entergy Mississippi’s bold plan to cut power outages in half at less cost to customers