OWNERS of very large crude carriers have shunned Suez Canal transits to cut costs and avoid piracy trouble spots, at a time when spot charter rates are at loss-making levels. There was a 70% drop in the number of VLCCs going through the ...

As the national recession lingers and state funding shrinks, Mississippi's university athletic departments are looking for ways to cut costs while still fielding competitive teams. The goal: Trim the fat, but don't lose any muscle.

"The changes to the bus schedule are part of a regional effort to cut costs and be more efficient with what we do have," said McAtee. "The overall goal is to improve services and reduce costs. If we spend less on bus service it may give ...

Facing a recession, the fire district recognized the need to cut costs or increase revenue, so they presented a fire levy to the voters. The Lacey City Council campaigned against it, and the levy failed. One of the stations had to close ...

As the national recession lingers and state funding shrinks, Mississippi's university athletic departments are looking for ways to cut costs while still fielding competitive teams. The goal: Trim the fat, but don't lose any muscle. ...