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BLS: Mississippi achieves slight unemployment rate decline from 4.2% to 4.1% (as of April 2022)

By PRESS RELEASE - US BLS PRESS RELEASE - US BLS
Fri,05/20/22-10:16AM, 3,354 Reads 54,629 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 the past month.
- Read more about BLS: Mississippi achieves slight unemployment rate decline from 4.2% to 4.1% (as of April 2022)
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Lookin' more like fall, y'all

Local artist Kristie Hartley of Tillatoba paints a fall pumpkin scene on the front door of The Flower Basket and Gifts boutique on South Court Square in Charleston on Friday, Sept. 26. Many businesses are sprucing up their storefronts in honor of autumn. Some of the activity is motivated by the chance to win a first-, second- or third-place trophy in this year’s Charleston Gateway to the Delta Festival Decorating Contest. The competition will help beautify the Court Square for the Oct. 18 Gateway to the Delta Festival.

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Lookin' more like fall, y'all

Thu,10/02/25-4:37PM, 3,354 Reads
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The Nation's Weather

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mon,05/20/24-3:30AM, 3,348 Reads
The Nation's Weather for Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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NATIONAL SUMMARY
A large storm is expected to climb northeast across the
Plains tomorrow. On the northern side of this storm, there
can be heavy rain across Nebraska, South Dakota and
Minnesota. South of this system, severe storms are expected
- Read more about The Nation's Weather
This map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System identifies states with the highest levels of adult physical inactivity. In a survey, respondents were classified as physically inactive if they responded “no” to the following question: “During the past month, other than your regular job, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?” (Source: CDC)

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Mississippi worst state in nation for adult inactivity, per CDC data

By CDC MEDIA RELATIONS CDC MEDIA RELATIONS
Thu,01/20/22-9:33AM, 3,346 Reads
More than 1 in 5 adults is inactive in all but four states, according to new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Read more about Mississippi worst state in nation for adult inactivity, per CDC data

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Charleston, 38921, MS

Current Temp

86°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 88°F
Min Temp: 56°F
Feels Like: 82°F
Dew Point: 52°F
Humidity: 59%
Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sunset: 6:37 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: NNE
Wind Gust: 10 mph
Sky Cover: 4%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 52°F
Moon Rise: 2:43 AM
Moon Set: 4:29 PM

Sunny, with a high near 88. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

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