Issues

Issues | 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.

Issues | 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.

Carly Gregg

Issues | Shaun Yurtkuran •

September 21, 2024

Carly Gregg sentenced to life in prison for murder of mother

On Friday, 15-year-old Carly Gregg was found guilt of murdering her mother, Ashley Smylie, and attempting to murder her stepfather, Heath Smylie.

Federal Reserve

Issues | 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.

charter school

Issues | Frank Corder •

September 18, 2024

Mississippi charter schools see achievement gains

Two charter schools that faced failing accountability scores in previous years rose to passing levels of C and higher.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

September 17, 2024

Record number of Mississippi school districts receive grade of C or higher in latest accountability report

Mississippi's graduation rate up and dropout rate down.

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Issues | 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 | Frank Corder •

July 30, 2025

Auditor claims Attorney General not consistently enforcing demands; AG responds

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

July 30, 2025

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 30, 2025

Gipson doubles down on bid for Mississippi Governor, literally throwing his hat in the ring at Neshoba

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

July 17, 2025

Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract

Business | Frank Corder •

July 9, 2025

Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028

Business | Lynne Jeter •

July 8, 2025

Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

July 30, 2025

Katrina trees: A symbol of recovery and resilience

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

July 30, 2025

All ours

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

July 29, 2025

Smitty’s Super Service: Mississippi’s animatronic time machine

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 30, 2025

“One big, beautiful bill” adoption signals both danger and opportunities for the state’s rural hospitals

Opinion | Russ Latino •

July 27, 2025

Facing the Darkness

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

July 23, 2025

Caught in the Epstein web