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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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June 18, 2025
Wall Street drifts after the Fed indicates it may still cut rates twice this year
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is still waiting to see what the effects of tariffs will be on the economy before deciding their next moves.
Economy
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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June 18, 2025
US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels
The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits the week of June 7 slid to 1.95 million.
Economy
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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June 16, 2025
Wall Street recovers from Friday’s shock as US stocks rise and oil prices ease
Calm is returning to Wall Street. The price for a barrel of benchmark U.S. oil fell by 1.7%, while gold's price eased.
Economy
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David McHugh, Associated Press
, Jiang Junzhe, Associated Press
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June 13, 2025
Oil prices surge while global shares retreat after Israel’s strike on Iran
U.S. benchmark crude oil rose more than 7% and US stocks fell in futures trading ahead of the market open. U.S. Treasurys and the dollar rose.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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June 11, 2025
Inflation rose slightly last month as grocery prices ticked higher
The figures suggest inflation remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, which makes it less likely that the central bank will cut its key short-term interest rate.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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June 6, 2025
Hiring in the US slows, though employers still added a solid 139,000 jobs in May
The Department of Labor said Friday that hiring fell from a revised 147,000 in April. The unemployment rate stayed at 4.2%.
Economy
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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June 5, 2025
Wall Street drifts ahead of Friday’s jobs report
Stocks turned briefly higher, but then lost steam, after President Donald Trump said he and China's leader agreed to resume talks on trade shortly.
Economy
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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June 2, 2025
Wall Street drifts as oil prices jump and US manufacturing slumps
Some of the strongest action was in the oil market, where the price of crude jumped roughly 3%. Treasury yields ticked higher in the bond market.
Economy
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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May 30, 2025
US inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so far
A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped.
Economy
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
, Josh Boak, Associated Press
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May 29, 2025
Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
The court found the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the use of tariffs.
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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May 27, 2025
US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety
Trump's tariff pullbacks, pauses and negotiations with some trading partners may have calmed nerves for the time being.
Economy
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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May 23, 2025
Wall Street, European stocks and Apple fall following Trump’s latest tariff threats
U.S. stocks are sinking after President Donald Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the European Union that could begin in a little more than a week.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2026
State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
News
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
, Jesse Bedayne, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 21, 2026
JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 21, 2026
Where 2,000 years of Mississippi history still rises from the ground
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Chambliss, Lacy are back to lead a talented roster for No. 9 Mississippi with high expectations
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
Opinion
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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