Mississippi Edition

The Mississippi agriculture commissioner meets with farmers who say they're facing a crisis. They talk about what the state can do to help shore up the industry.

Then, infant mortality in Mississippi …

The cannabis industry in Mississippi is experiencing low demand, and steep competition. Lawmakers are considering how to address the issue.

Then, the recent Overdose Awareness Day draws attention to t…

Families, advocates, and state officials are remembering those who died from opioid overdoses.

Then, Hurricane Katrina devastated the lives of many Mississippians. That includes their mental health.

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We continue our conversation with former Governor Haley Barbour about how Mississippi overcame the massive damage left by Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago today.

Then, we hear reflections on how the sto…

Officials from Jackson meet with the state legislators to discuss revitalizing the city.

Then, the violent lynching of Emmett Till 70 years ago today is being commemorated with a new artifact at the T…

Social media site Blue Sky hasn't blocked Mississippi users yet, but access to the platform is up in the air due to a new state law.

Then, Media coverage in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has been…

House lawmakers are considering a variety of "school choice" policies for next year's legislative session.

Then, the Mississippi Department of Transportation explains what goes into safely evacuating …

A Connecticut company is investing $6 billion to build a major high-tech data center in Brandon.

Then, a conference at Tourgaloo College shines a light on Black men's health and the importance of scre…

The Mississippi Department of Health declares a "public health emergency" because of the state's high infant mortality rate.

The Institutions of Higher Learning begins the search for a new president o…

A closer look at a federal judge's ruling Mississippi Supreme Court District lines must be redrawn.

Then, we talk with Jackson Mayor John Horhn, who took office in July, about the challenges and his g…

Governor Tate Reeves deploys 200 members of the National Guard to Washington DC. 

Then, a researcher focused on agriculture say Mississippi farmers could see economic benefits from the bill passed by …

A new housing taskforce takes aim at unsafe apartments and negligent landlords in Jackson.

Then, dozens of spiritual leaders and advocates rally against the 'big beautiful bill' for 'Moral Monday.'

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Protests outside the offices of U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith call for guardrails on national spending cuts. Additional concerns are being raised about a viral comment made by Senat…

An automotive industry expert in the state says used car prices are up, but tariffs aren't necessarily behind the rising costs.  

Then, state lawmakers hold their first meeting examining healthcare in…

A new mental health platform for students is rolled out in 29 school districts across the state.

Then, a new report ranks Mississippi sixth in the nation for most affordable homes. But housing advisor…

Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith meets with leaders at the Mississippi Industries for the Blind.

Then, a non-profit seeks to raise money to support early learning in the state. 

Plus, we speak…

The state's high syphilis rate is down, but an infectious disease expert says more must be done to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

Then, the attorney general's office is accepti…

What role does Mississippi play in the ongoing conflict along the Gaza Strip? Two members of the Jewish community share their thoughts.

Then, the state's largest non-profit supporting pre-k education …

An advisory opinion from Attorney General Lynn Fitch is upending Mississippi's hemp industry.

Then, Temperature data shows New Orleans is getting hotter. But what would the data sound like?

Plus, a civ…

A lawsuit to stop the enforcement of an anti-DEI law is in the hands of a federal judge.

Then, an FCC commissioner is in Jackson with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker to talk broadband expansion.

Plus, we con…