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BLS: Mississippi unemployment rate lowers to 3.6% (as of July 2026)
By PRESS RELEASE - US BLS
Tue,08/25/26-11:06AM , 374 Reads 5,578 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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Randy Porter
Mon,08/24/26-3:12PM , 1,278 Reads
CHARLESTON — Randy Everett Porter went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 22.
A celebration of life service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, at Womble Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Shelly Scallions and Bro. Joel Hammon officiating.
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Barbara Henderson
Mon,08/24/26-11:38AM , 533 Reads
ENID — Funeral services for Barbara Henderson were held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 22, at Permisson Hill Missionary Baptist Church near Enid.
J Brown Community Funeral Services had charge of arrangements.

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State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,08/24/26-2:00PM , 484 Reads 5,217 Statewide
Chief Accountability Officer Dr. Paula Vanderford told the State Board of Education that the most recent MAAP assessment does differ from prior years, adding that this year’s testing should be considered a transition year.
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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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