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 •

October 6, 2026

After starting his campaign with a fake call, Colom shares AI-generated video of Hyde-Smith

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 6, 2026

Mississippi Joint Task Force Vigilance to use $2.5 million from Justice Department to fight fraud

News | Frank Corder •

October 6, 2026

As Colom tries to capitalize on anti-data center sentiment, Entergy Mississippi says customers are benefitting from data centers, not subsidizing them

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 6, 2026

Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 2, 2026

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 1, 2026

Tech entrepreneur turns Hurricane Katrina tragedy into company to preserve family memories

Culture

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 7, 2026

Vengeance is the Lord’s

Culture | Associated Press •

October 6, 2026

Kewan Lacy expected to return for No. 9 Mississippi vs. Vanderbilt, coach Pete Golding says

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

October 6, 2026

A Far Out stay in Starkville: The motel with a Johnny Cash past

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

September 28, 2026

Putin must be defeated

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 23, 2026

Midterm elections in Mississippi shaping up as a familiar exercise in black-and-white

Opinion | Bill Cork •

September 22, 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

After starting his campaign with a fake call, Colom shares AI-generated video of Hyde-Smith

Mississippi Joint Task Force Vigilance to use $2.5 million from Justice Department to fight fraud

As Colom tries to capitalize on anti-data center sentiment, Entergy Mississippi says customers are benefitting from data centers, not subsidizing them

Business

Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

Tech entrepreneur turns Hurricane Katrina tragedy into company to preserve family memories

Culture

Vengeance is the Lord’s

Kewan Lacy expected to return for No. 9 Mississippi vs. Vanderbilt, coach Pete Golding says

A Far Out stay in Starkville: The motel with a Johnny Cash past

Opinion

Putin must be defeated

Midterm elections in Mississippi shaping up as a familiar exercise in black-and-white

The states winning investment are the states ready to deliver

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