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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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December 4, 2025
U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates.
Economy
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
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December 1, 2025
Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
It’s no secret that buying things online is now a staple of many people’s everyday routines.
Economy
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 20, 2025
U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
The increase in payrolls was more than double the 50,000 economists had forecast.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 19, 2025
U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports
A drop in imports and the trade deficit is good for economic growth because foreign products are subtracted from the nation's gross domestic product.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
Wednesday's decision brings the Fed's key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. Lower rates could, over time, reduce borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, as well as for business loans.
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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October 24, 2025
Wall Street heads for records following an encouraging update on inflation
The data on inflation is encouraging because it could mean less pain for lower- and middle-income households struggling with still-high increases in prices every month.
Economy
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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October 17, 2025
Wall Street cruises toward the finish of its best week in 2 months as bank stocks steady
This week is shaping up to be the best for the S&P 500 since the first of August.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 25, 2025
US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth
The Commerce Department said Thursday that U.S. gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — rebounded in the spring from a 0.6% first-quarter drop.
Economy
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Frank Corder
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September 19, 2025
Governor touts record high non-farm employment in Mississippi
The governor called the news the latest historic win for Mississippi.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 17, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year
The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%, down from 4.3%.
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Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
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September 16, 2025
Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July
Yet, tariffs are starting to hurt the job market and lead to price hikes.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 11, 2025
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
Consumer prices rose 2.9% in August from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, up from 2.7% the previous month and the biggest increase since January.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 22, 2026
Bipartisan federal legislation filed to address student loans for those seeking nursing degrees
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 22, 2026
Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year
News
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Frank Corder
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May 22, 2026
Memorial Day travelers hit with highest prices at the pump in 4 years
Business
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
Culture
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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May 24, 2026
Happy birthday, Church! A day to celebrate
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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May 22, 2026
Flag flying etiquette is a real thing
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 22, 2026
A bastion for our souls
Opinion
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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May 22, 2026
Hoist on your own petard
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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May 20, 2026
Second-generation jurist brings impactful tenure on the federal bench to a close at age 85
Opinion
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Mike Ezell
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May 14, 2026
Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political
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