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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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December 16, 2025
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
The unemployment rate is at its highest level since 2021. Labor Department revisions also knocked 33,000 jobs off August and September payrolls.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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December 10, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions
In a set of quarterly economic projections, Fed officials signaled they expect to lower rates just once next year. Wednesday’s cut reduced the rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years.
Economy
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Frank Corder
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December 9, 2025
Mississippi near top of U.S. in wage growth
Mississippi's average weekly wage grew 5 percent, the second highest rate in the nation. Governor Reeves said, "Surely does not fit the narrative being pushed by certain members of the liberal press!"
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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December 5, 2025
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened
The data likely eases the way to a widely expected interest rate cut by the central bank next week.
Economy
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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.
Economy
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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.
Economy
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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.
Economy
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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.
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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.
Economy
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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.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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August 12, 2026
Scott Colom seeks to distance himself from the new radicals within the Democratic Party
News
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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August 12, 2026
Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 12, 2026
The Lumber Manufactory bringing 50 jobs to New Albany with new sawmill
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2026
Southwire investing $256 million in Starkville expansion
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2026
Saronic brings unmanned surface vessel testing facility to Gulfport
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 7, 2026
Mississippi’s only two cannabis testing laboratories are merging
Culture
Culture
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Maura Carey, Associated Press
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August 12, 2026
6 must-watch matchups that could play key role in setting the 2026 College Football Playoff field
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 12, 2026
Pantry 45 Café & Bakery: A must-stop on Highway 45
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 12, 2026
Jesus lifts us up
Opinion
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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August 12, 2026
The distraction in our pocket
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 12, 2026
Death penalty support nationally remains strong despite concerns over disparities
Opinion
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Denton Gibbes
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August 11, 2026
AI changes political and issues management
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