Issues

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 | Russ Latino •

September 11, 2025

Ole Miss executive staff member shared a post suggesting Charlie Kirk had it coming. She’s no longer employed

News | Daniel Tyson •

September 11, 2025

Domtar shuttering Grenada paper mill, impacting more than 150 employees

News | Magnolia Tribune •

September 11, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: September 11, 2025

Business

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Business | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 11, 2025

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

Business | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 10, 2025

U.S. supply chain prices unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August

Business | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 5, 2025

Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape

Culture

Culture | Laura Lee Leathers •

September 11, 2025

Let’s Eat, Mississippi: The Handpie Guy

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 11, 2025

The subtle influence of error

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

September 10, 2025

Twists, Turns, and Masterpieces: Exploring the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum

Opinion

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

September 11, 2025

Misapplied rage permeates throughout modern society

Opinion | Russ Latino •

September 10, 2025

The assassination of Charlie Kirk presents a turning point opportunity

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 10, 2025

‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking