Issues

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

October 17, 2024

Average freshman to sophomore retention for Mississippi universities at 81 percent, IHL Board told

Two new degree programs at the University of Mississippi were also approved by the IHL Board at Thursday's meeting.

Federal, bribery, Jackson city councilwoman, Angelique Lee, conspiracy to commit bribery

Issues | Russ Latino •

October 17, 2024

Scope of Jackson bribery scandal comes into picture with new guilty plea

Sherik Marve' Smith, a business associate of Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, pled guilty on Wednesday for his role in funneling bribery payments to Jackson elected officials.

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

October 9, 2025

State Board of Health updated on effects of federal shutdown, importance of vaccinations

News | Daniel Tyson •

October 9, 2025

State Fair big business for Mississippi, capital city

News | Magnolia Tribune •

October 9, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: October 9, 2025

Business

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

October 7, 2025

Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland

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

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

October 9, 2025

A sweet spot in Hattiesburg: Mulukakao makes chocolate and coffee with heart

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 9, 2025

Humble faithfulness

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 8, 2025

Family of Curious George creators visit de Grummond Collection in Hattiesburg

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 8, 2025

Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’

Opinion | Jeremy England •

October 7, 2025

The dream for Israeli citizens is the American Dream

Opinion | Haley Fisackerly •

October 6, 2025

Superpower Mississippi: Entergy Mississippi’s bold plan to cut power outages in half at less cost to customers