Economy

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

July 30, 2026

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh described the policy discussion to reporters as a “good family fight.” Inflation has been stuck above the central bank’s 2% target for more than five years and Wall Street still expects a rate hike in September.

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

July 28, 2026

Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Consumer attitudes had improved modestly in June as gas prices came down to around $3.70 a gallon from more than $4.50 a gallon in late April and early May. But consumer anxiety increased in July, along with the price of gas.

Economy | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press , Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press •

July 23, 2026

Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface

Consumers already feeling pinched since the Iran war started may feel more pain after oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

July 15, 2026

U.S. producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — dropped 0.3% from May.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

July 14, 2026

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said Tuesday. On a yearly basis, inflation declined to 3.5%, down from a year-over-year gain of 4.2% in May and lower than many economists expected.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

July 3, 2026

U.S. employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, though the drop mostly occurred because many people out of work gave up looking and were no longer counted as unemployed.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

June 11, 2026

U.S. producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022

The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — jumped 6.5% from May 2025. It also rose 1.1% from April, same as it did the previous month.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

June 10, 2026

Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges

Consumer prices rose 4.2% in May from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, up from 3.8% in April and the third straight increase.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

June 5, 2026

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The drop in immigrants and rising Baby Boomer retirements mean that fewer people are competing for work. As a result, the so-called break-even point — the number of new jobs required to keep the unemployment rate stable — has likely dropped to near zero, from the 155,000 new jobs per month that was typical two or three years ago, according to a Federal Reserve report.

Economy | Alex Veiga, Associated Press •

June 4, 2026

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months

Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

June 1, 2026

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York calculates that remote work is responsible for nearly two-thirds of the rise in the unemployment rate for young college graduates since the pandemic.

Economy | Matt Sedensky, Associated Press •

May 29, 2026

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index.

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

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface

U.S. producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

U.S. employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

U.S. producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022

Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

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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