Economy

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

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 | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Josh Boak, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

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 | Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press , Matt Ott, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

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 | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

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.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

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%

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

March 16, 2026

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs

The administration has to use different legal provisions to impose new duties, and those provisions require longer, complex processes that U.S. companies can use to seek exemptions.

News

News | Munir Ahmed, Associated Press , Michelle L. Price, Associated Press , Russ Bynum, Associated Press •

June 12, 2026

U.S. and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 12, 2026

MDOT planning capacity projects, conducting other road work across the state

News | Magnolia Tribune •

June 12, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: June 12, 2026

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 10, 2026

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Business | Frank Corder •

June 8, 2026

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Eric Olson, Associated Press •

June 12, 2026

College World Series field once again tilts heavily toward SEC

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 12, 2026

Comfort for a troubled mind

Culture | Susan Marquez •

June 11, 2026

Let’s scream for ice cream

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

June 12, 2026

Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

June 11, 2026

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Opinion | Andy Gipson •

June 10, 2026

Economy

Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell’s last meeting, as Warsh to advance

U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

Soaring gas prices lead to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years

Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war

Wall Street, global markets surge after US-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending

It’s a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll

Fed projects one rate cut this year as Powell vows to stay on until DOJ investigation is finished

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs

News

U.S. and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says

MDOT planning capacity projects, conducting other road work across the state

Magnolia Mornings: June 12, 2026

Business

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Culture

College World Series field once again tilts heavily toward SEC

Comfort for a troubled mind

Let’s scream for ice cream

Opinion

Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud

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