Economy

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

March 4, 2026

Bills aimed at adjusting new PERS Tier 5 die

News | Stan Choe, Associated Press •

March 4, 2026

U.S. stocks rebound after strong economic updates and an easing of oil prices

News | Jeremy Pittari •

March 4, 2026

Teacher pay raise bills die on deadline day

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

March 3, 2026

General Atomics expanding in Shannon

Business | Frank Corder •

February 25, 2026

Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins

Business | Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press •

February 23, 2026

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

March 4, 2026

“Mississippi Made” exhibit traces the impact of the Magnolia State as part of America 250 celebration

Culture | Alistair Begg •

March 4, 2026

Every promise fulfilled

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

March 3, 2026

A century across the water: Ship Island Excursions turns 100

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

March 4, 2026

Celebrating Scouting’s summit with the latest group of youth to soar with the Eagle rank

Opinion | Tyler McCaughn •

March 3, 2026

Keep sports betting where it belongs – with the states

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

March 3, 2026

JXN Water troubles