Mississippi Edition

The deadline to enroll for insurance through Healthcare.gov is just days away. Applications sent in this weekend could be active as early as January 1st.

Then, the VA is launching a new campaign to re…

Joint Legislative Budget Committee adopts their budget recommendations for the upcoming 2025 session.

Then, for small businesses in Mississippi, providing insurance to workers can be expensive, and of…

Lawmakers are considering if the state should financially support parents who want to send their children to private schools.

Then, the start of Winter is two weeks away. Emergency Management Official…

Doctors say expanding Medicaid benefits in the state could have major benefits for accessing healthcare and improving the overall health of Mississippians.

Then, President-Elect Donald Trump is expect…

There's a growing number of dolphins washing ashore along Mississippi's islands either dead or severely ill. It's sparked concern among local marine biologists.

Then, Mississippi has one of the highes…

How could Mississippi improve the state's community mental health care centers through access and funding? That's the question lawmakers are trying to answer.

Then, when someone loses their right to v…

As lawmakers make their budget recommendations for next year's session, the State Auditor releases his own proposals.

Then, Strikes by unions usually last until one side caves-in. Either the workers o…

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the Yazoo Pump Project, an initiative that's received significant push-back from environmental protection groups.

Then, a lawsuit that could have made it …

Lawmakers in Mississippi want to cut taxes, but they're debating how it should be done.

Then, it's "Giving Tuesday" today.  Before pulling out your card or checkbook, the secretary of state says it's …

Today is Cyber Monday, one of the biggest online shopping days in the country.  We talk to a cyber security expert on how to avoid online dangers. 

Then, People in Alabama’s Black Belt living in manuf…

Voters in Mississippi have chosen who will hold the open seat on the state Court of Appeals. But the race for Supreme Court Justice is still too close to call.  

Gun violence has been on the rise in…

We speak with leaders at the Mississippi Hospital Association about healthcare needs in the state.

Then, it's legal to buy and sell "kratom" at many convenience stores and gas stations throughout Miss…

Jackson's infrastructure problems have been well documented. A new report suggests it may just be "the canary in the coal mine" for Mississippi.

Then, the runoffs for this year's general election in M…

Tobacco is the number one cause of lung cancer in Mississippi. Health officials are urging folks to quit tobacco during this Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Then, climate experts in solar power are speak…

A 2016 state law opened the door for state oversight at the largest airport in Mississippi. And this week, a lawsuit seeking to block that legislation has been dismissed.

Then, we sit down with Lt. Go…

A cyber security summit is being held Tougaloo College to train students along the cutting edge of digital safety.

Then, leaders with the CDC say the overall rates of STDs remain high, but signs are b…

Lawmakers are considering how to better support the health of women, infants and children across Mississippi.

Then, a new report looks at racial and cultural divides throughout the state, and how thos…

The Red Cross is calling for donations to help folks living with sickle cell anemia.

Then, as lawmakers prepare their budget recommendations for the 2025 legislative session, they're hearing from Miss…

A report from the Southern Education Foundation finds many black students continue to be left behind in Mississippi and other southern states.

Then, new grant funding could revitalize pedestrian infra…

A major grant approval is injecting roughly 110 million dollars into Mississippi's economy to build infrastructure, job training, and conservation.

Then, calls for Medicaid expansion are being renewed…