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BLS: Mississippi unemployment rate lowers to 3.6% (as of July 2026)
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Tue,08/25/26-11:02AM , 412 Reads 4,453 Statewide
Below is a press release from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics:

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for July of 2026.
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The Rock at Southern Miss gets a new name
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,08/21/26-11:48AM , 2,302 Reads 12,299 Statewide
A 10-year naming rights deal between Southern Miss and Renasant Bank will net the athletic program nearly $14 million.
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John David Baker leads Ole Miss offense
Tue,08/25/26-5:13AM , 887 Reads 7,904 Statewide
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Mississippi State players adjusting to new defense
Tue,08/25/26-5:17AM , 807 Reads 6,690 Statewide

By Elijah Klepczyk

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STARKVILLE - Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby hired former Bulldog coach Zach Arnett over the offseason to help shore up the defensive side of the ball, and players appear to be responding well to the change.
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BLS: Mississippi unemployment rate lowers to 3.6% (as of July 2026)

Below is a press release from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics:

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for July of 2026.

Read more about BLS: Mississippi unemployment rate lowers to 3.6% (as of July 2026)

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Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 95°F
Min Temp: 70°F
Feels Like: 74°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 56%
Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sunset: 7:30 PM

Wind Speed: 0 mph
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Sky Cover: 36%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
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