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Unemployment rate drops

U.S. employers added 134,000 jobs in September dropping the unemployment rate to 3.7 percent. That’s the lowest unemployment rate since 1969. The job growth extends an eight and a half year streak of monthly growth. The strong economy has made…

Possible utilities rate reductions

Mississippi utility customers could see their power and gas bills reduced as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Mississippi Public Service Commission requested the public utilities staff to investigate possible rate reductions available to Mississippians due…

Mississippi Power rate increase hearings

Hearings begin next week to set final rates for a $7.5 billion Mississippi Power plant. The Mississippi Public Service Commission says it won’t immediately impose a ruling concerning the Kemper County Plant if the issue isn’t settled at the hearing.…

Cheaper toll rates in Orange Beach, Alabama

Those who plan on heading to Orange Beach, Alabama will now pay a cheaper toll rate, just in time for the summertime fun. With the help of the new Beach Express Go program, beachgoers will now pay $2.75. Orange Beach…

New Rates for Charter Boats in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi now has the lowest berthing rates for charter boats on the entire Coast. The decision was made at the Biloxi City Council meeting today. The berthing rate has gone from $6 to $3 a square foot…

Potential Boat Slip Rate Increase for Biloxi

The City of Biloxi is still in discussion about potentially raising the boat slip rates at the Small Craft Harbor and Point Cadet Marina. Local boat owners are up in arms over the potential rate increase. They voiced their opinions…

Public Service Commission Votes 3-0

Mississippi utility regulators are approving a settlement cutting rates for consumers but paying Mississippi Power Company for part of its Kemper County power plant.