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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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October 2, 2026
U.S. adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in September
The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring dropped from a revised 133,000 in August. The unemployment rate rose to a still-low 4.2% from 4.1% in August. Economists had expected 90,000 new jobs.
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Bianca Vasquez Toness, Associated Press
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October 1, 2026
Federal scholarship for private school and homeschooling opening to most kids in at least 30 states
Mississippi is among at least 30 states to opt into the program which aims to support school choice and is expected to benefit about 96% of children in participating states.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 30, 2026
Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending
Excluding the volatile energy and food categories, inflation came in lower than expectations, rising 3% in August from a year ago.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 30, 2026
U.S. economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
The second-quarter growth number was an improvement on the department’s previous estimate of 1.5%. Consumer spending — which accounts for about 70% of U.S. economic activity — increased at a healthy 3.8% annual pace, up from 0.7% in the January-March period.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 29, 2026
U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy
The Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) also showed that layoffs fell and the number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — was little changed in August.
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Frank Corder
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September 29, 2026
Governor Reeves, former State Supt. Wright tell Mississippi’s education success story in new book
The book, Do What Works, features a chapter by Governor Tate Reeves and Dr. Carey Wright, the former Mississippi Superintendent of Education, that centers on the "Mississippi Miracle" and how the state achieved its nationally celebrated education gains.
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 29, 2026
Karmacharya, Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board Executive Director, announces retirement
When she started, the Board oversaw four charter schools with a fifth planning to open. Today, MCSAB’s portfolio has more than doubled in both the number of schools and students served.
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Frank Corder
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September 28, 2026
U.S. Dept. of Education rescinds Biden-era attempt to expand Title IX beyond “biological reality”
"We will continue to relentlessly champion equal opportunity for all Americans and hold accountable any school or college that violates the rights, privacy, or athletic opportunities of our women and girls," said Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
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Frank Corder
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September 28, 2026
IHL hopes to have new MUW President in place by spring 2027
The IHL search committee is now conducting a national search with the planned assistance of a higher education search firm to replace Nora Miller who retired in June.
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Frank Corder
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September 25, 2026
Mississippi becomes 7th state approved for “Returning Education to the States” waiver from U.S. Dept. of Education
The waiver allows Mississippi to consolidate $14 million in federal funds through 2029. The state can then align the funds with its state-level improvement priorities and strategic plan.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 24, 2026
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security.
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Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
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September 22, 2026
Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
Vice President JD Vance said this move would save $2.2 billion, ensuring subsidies go to those who need them. The Trump administration is also suspending new brokers from signing up enrollees for six months, citing fraud concerns.
News
News
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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October 5, 2026
A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 5, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: October 5, 2026
News
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Cass Rutledge
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October 2, 2026
Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 1, 2026
Tech entrepreneur turns Hurricane Katrina tragedy into company to preserve family memories
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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September 30, 2026
Mississippi 12th in U.S. for doing business in 2026
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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September 25, 2026
A&W Custom Furniture expanding in Okolona, adding 20 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 5, 2026
In focus: Sights from Mississippi State vs. Alabama
Culture
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Robert St. John
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October 5, 2026
Seven helicopters, 935 Greek salads, and 24 friends
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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October 5, 2026
Paralyzed by fear? Jesus has an answer for that
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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September 28, 2026
Putin must be defeated
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 23, 2026
Midterm elections in Mississippi shaping up as a familiar exercise in black-and-white
Opinion
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Bill Cork
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September 22, 2026
The states winning investment are the states ready to deliver
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