Economy

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

May 28, 2026

Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes

Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from 3.5% in March and the highest since May 2023.

Economy | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press •

May 14, 2026

Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

Retail sales rose 0.5% in April, a slowdown from the revised 1.6% in March, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

May 13, 2026

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — shot up 1.4% in April, the biggest monthly gain since March 2022.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

May 12, 2026

U.S. consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month.

Economy | Stan Choe, Associated Press •

May 5, 2026

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% Tuesday and topped its prior all-time high set at the end of last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1% to set its own record.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

April 30, 2026

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

Compared with a year ago, prices rose 3.5%, the biggest increase in almost three years.

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.

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

Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes

Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers

U.S. consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

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

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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