Economy

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

December 6, 2024

US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown

Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October.

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 •

January 23, 2026

From vehicle registrations to school nurse pay, House Education Committee moves bills forward

News | Frank Corder •

January 23, 2026

Bill filed to provide guidance to retailers, cash customers when rounding to the nearest five-cent

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 23, 2026

USDA streamlines reporting of foreign-owned farmland

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

January 20, 2026

SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing

Business | Frank Corder •

January 13, 2026

Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development

Business | Frank Corder , Daniel Tyson •

January 8, 2026

xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven data center

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

January 25, 2026

Repentance

Culture | Susan Marquez •

January 23, 2026

Embrace the cozy practice of hygge

Culture | Alistair Begg •

January 23, 2026

Now is the time

Opinion

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

January 21, 2026

Mississippi Legislators: Be bold this session

Opinion | Philip Wegmann •

January 21, 2026

Trump OMB launches full review of federal funds sent to blue states

Opinion | Russ Latino •

January 21, 2026

Quit the hysteria, Mississippi already allows students to transfer between public schools