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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.
Economy
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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.
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Josh Boak, Associated Press
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April 13, 2026
The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
The new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers lays out a blueprint for how more construction could help the middle class and the economy, setting up an argument Trump could make to voters.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 10, 2026
Soaring gas prices lead to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 9, 2026
Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
Thursday’s report is largely a warm-up for the more important inflation data to be released Friday, when the government will publish the higher-profile consumer price index for March.
Economy
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Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press
, Matt Ott, Associated Press
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April 8, 2026
Wall Street, global markets surge after US-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel
Wall Street surged in premarket trading as oil prices plunged 16% after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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April 3, 2026
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
The job gains were about three times what economists had forecast. The unemployment rate was down from 4.4% in February.
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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April 2, 2026
U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs.
Economy
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Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
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April 1, 2026
Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending
Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in February, from a revised 0.1% decline in January, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 24, 2026
It’s a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll
Just 28% of workers in a quarterly Gallup survey conducted in the last part of 2025 said now is a “good time” to find a job, with 72% saying it is a bad time.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 18, 2026
Fed projects one rate cut this year as Powell vows to stay on until DOJ investigation is finished
Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%
News
News
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
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May 1, 2026
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
News
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Daniel Tyson
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May 1, 2026
Federal judge temporarily blocks new Metro Jackson Water Authority
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 1, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: May 1, 2026
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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May 3, 2026
America reads the Bible
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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May 1, 2026
The tragic history of Windsor
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 1, 2026
A disciple of Christ
Opinion
Opinion
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Susan Crabtree
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May 1, 2026
U.S. Secret Service Chief says Hilton site was ‘set up perfectly,’ critics disagree
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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