Economy

Federal Reserve Powell

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

November 7, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on supporting the job market as well as fighting inflation.

Federal Reserve Powell

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

November 4, 2024

Federal Reserve is set to cut rates again while facing a hazy post-election outlook

On Thursday, the Fed's policymakers, led by Chair Jerome Powell, are on track to cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point, to about 4.6%, after having implemented a half-point reduction in September.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 11, 2024

US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices

Consumers have kept spending despite their gloomy responses to economic confidence surveys.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

October 4, 2024

US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market

Few employers are laying off workers, though many have grown more cautious about hiring.

Federal Reserve

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 18, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight

The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market, which has shown clear signs of slowing.

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 11, 2024

Consumer prices rose 2.5% last month, with U.S. inflation reaching a 3-year low

Grocery prices were unchanged from July to August, extending a cool-down in food costs even though they remain much higher than they were three years ago.

News

News | Associated Press •

October 3, 2025

Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to a deal for ending the war in Gaza

News | Frank Corder •

October 3, 2025

Ole Miss professor joins growing Democrat field in Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District

News | Magnolia Tribune •

October 3, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: October 3, 2025

Business

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

October 2, 2025

Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo

Business | Lynne Jeter •

September 25, 2025

Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County

Business | Lynne Jeter •

September 23, 2025

Tandon to speak on trailblazing regenerative medicine at Southern Miss University Forum

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

October 5, 2025

Churches, families and mentors – together for Christlike discipleship

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 3, 2025

Things to do in the Magnolia State this October 2025

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 3, 2025

What to do with life

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

October 1, 2025

Yes, Clinton High School absolutely pumped the brakes on a Turning Point USA Chapter

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 1, 2025

Broken trust with our American institutions threatens the future of our national identity

Opinion | Jansen Owen •

September 30, 2025

Education freedom opponents are worried. They should be