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 | Frank Corder •

September 2, 2026

Mississippi’s August revenue collections come in $51 million above estimate

News | Cass Rutledge •

September 2, 2026

$10 million USDA grant supports expansion of Leland Medical Clinic

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 2, 2026

Mississippi law enforcement operation targets card skimmer fraud

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 2, 2026

Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard

Business | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Business | Frank Corder •

August 27, 2026

Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest

Culture

Culture | Steve Reed, Associated Press •

September 2, 2026

Clemson’s Swinney says he hasn’t heard from NCAA on tampering allegations he made against Ole Miss

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 2, 2026

God of the ordinary

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

September 1, 2026

A little bit petty, a whole lot creative: Inside Tupelo’s Petty Betty’s Art Studio

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 2, 2026

For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

September 1, 2026

Energy Wars: Attack of the drones

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

August 28, 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

Mississippi’s August revenue collections come in $51 million above estimate

$10 million USDA grant supports expansion of Leland Medical Clinic

Mississippi law enforcement operation targets card skimmer fraud

Business

Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest

Culture

Clemson’s Swinney says he hasn’t heard from NCAA on tampering allegations he made against Ole Miss

God of the ordinary

A little bit petty, a whole lot creative: Inside Tupelo’s Petty Betty’s Art Studio

Opinion

For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon

Energy Wars: Attack of the drones

Reports of Mississippi momentum are true

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