Economy

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

October 30, 2026

U.S. economy grows at brisk 3.4% pace in third quarter on strong consumer spending and AI investment

The expansion in third-quarter gross domestic product – the nation’s output of goods and services – was faster than the 2.2% growth registered from April through June, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

October 27, 2026

U.S. consumer confidence recovers in October as gas prices eased a bit

The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose 7.5 points to 91.7 in October from 84.2 last month.

Economy | Alex Veiga, Associated Press •

October 22, 2026

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August

Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, often sought by borrowers refinancing a home loan, also eased this week. That average rate slipped to 6.68% from 6.71% last week.

Economy | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press •

October 15, 2026

Retail sales up a better-than-expected 0.8% in September as shoppers remain resilient

Business at furniture and home stores rose 1.3%, while department stores posted a 1.6% increase. Business at online retailers rose 0.3%, according to the report.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 14, 2026

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

On a monthly basis, costs jumped 0.6% from August to September, up from 0.4% the previous month.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 9, 2026

Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds

Overall, the survey found broad gains in income, even after adjusting for inflation, which slightly reduced income inequality.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Stan Choe, Associated Press •

September 17, 2026

U.S. stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease

Stocks got a boost after the price for a barrel of Brent crude oil slid 1% to settle back below $105. That helped pull the yield on the 10-year Treasury down to 4.93%.

News

News | Frank Corder •

October 30, 2026

Jackson receiving $100 million grant from the Trump administration’s Dept. of Justice to support public safety

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 30, 2026

As fall sets in, MDOT advises motorists to be on the lookout for deer crossing roadways

News | Frank Corder •

October 30, 2026

Special elections to be held Tuesday in Mississippi House Districts 70 and 77

Business

Business | Meredith Biesinger •

October 22, 2026

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Business | Frank Corder •

October 20, 2026

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 20, 2026

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

Culture | Jim Vertuno, Associated Press •

October 30, 2026

Manning and No. 11 Texas want to keep momentum going against a Mississippi State team missing Taylor

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 30, 2026

What’s happening in the Magnolia State this November?

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 30, 2026

Divine enthusiasm

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

October 30, 2026

Honoring Mississippi’s role in American history

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 28, 2026

‘Hail, Dear Old’ State!’ meant something quite special to the late Dr. Richard E. Holmes

Opinion | Laurie Todd-Smith •

October 27, 2026

Economy

U.S. economy grows at brisk 3.4% pace in third quarter on strong consumer spending and AI investment

U.S. consumer confidence recovers in October as gas prices eased a bit

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August

Retail sales up a better-than-expected 0.8% in September as shoppers remain resilient

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds

U.S. adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in September

Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

U.S. economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate

U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

U.S. stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease

News

Jackson receiving $100 million grant from the Trump administration’s Dept. of Justice to support public safety

As fall sets in, MDOT advises motorists to be on the lookout for deer crossing roadways

Special elections to be held Tuesday in Mississippi House Districts 70 and 77

Business

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

Manning and No. 11 Texas want to keep momentum going against a Mississippi State team missing Taylor

What’s happening in the Magnolia State this November?

Divine enthusiasm

Opinion

Honoring Mississippi’s role in American history

‘Hail, Dear Old’ State!’ meant something quite special to the late Dr. Richard E. Holmes

It was hard work. That is exactly why it is a miracle

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