Mississippi Edition

 It's Infant Mortality Awareness Month, and Mississippi health officials are talking about how the state can see fewer babies die before their first birthday.

Then, in rural Alabama, residents are str…

Hurricane Francine makes landfall around noon today along the Louisiana coast and is expected to move northeast across Mississippi.

Plus, authors and book vendors are gearing up for the 10th annual Mi…

The University of Mississippi is launching new research into the medical uses and efficacy of cannabis.

Then, the results are coming in on southern cities’ guaranteed income test runs. They show the c…

September is Suicide Prevention Month. The 988 hotline is available for folks struggling with their mental health.

Then, the Mississippi National Guard is under new leadership.

Plus, the University of …

AT&T workers in Mississippi remain on strike after union members claim the company did not offer a reasonable compromise to labor rules.

Then, Grandparents raising their grandchildren in Alabama will …

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among all males in Mississippi.

Then, a massive "Dead zone" in the northern Gulf of Mexico could be dangerous to aquatic life. Researchers are l…

A new home visitation program will help pregnant mothers, families and children meet with healthcare providers.

Then, Mississippi hospitals are partnering with a company specializing in electric aircr…

Cases of the West Nile Virus are spreading in Mississippi. Doctors say there are several steps folks can take to protect themselves.

Then, the November election is just two months away. How are Missis…

Thousands of cars are going to be on the road this weekend, and highway safety experts are reminding drivers to be aware of their surroundings.

Then, a traveling art exhibit in the Gulf South is shini…

Mississippi could soon become the 48th state to implement in-person early voting, but lawmakers have a long road ahead of them.

Then, a new organization is calling for the passage of a flood mitigatio…

A growing number of Mississippi counties are being placed under burn bans.

From the Gulf States Newsroom: Football season is underway in the South. But the risk of extreme heat may put some players in…

More Mississippians than ever could soon have access to high-speed internet. But some folks are asking if coverage will be universal.

Then, Mississippi's only children's hospital is unveiling renovati…

Mississippi's representatives at this year's Democratic National Convention discuss their takeaways and what the campaign could look like going forward.

Then, advocates for sexual health want to reduc…

Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker is calling for greater military spending. That's in response to growing aggression from adversaries like Russia and China.

A settlement has been reached in a federal r…

Democratic delegates at the national convention talk about their enthusiasm over the Harris Walz presidential ticket and what they need to do to win in November.

Then, we speak with the State Epidemio…

Workers for AT&T in Mississippi have joined a strike with others in 9 states calling for better working conditions.

Then, the federal government has negotiated lower prices on 10 medications for Medic…

40 delegates from Mississippi are in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention.

Then, what does the state's Indian American community think about Kamala Harris leading the Democratic ti…

Coronavirus cases are on the rise across the nation. In Mississippi, health officials are reminding folks about the risks of the disease. 

Then, a new study seeks to identify why workforce participati…

On today's show:

A Jackson city council member has resigned and pled guilty in federal court of a conspiracy to commit bribery charge. 

Then, New K9 units are on duty at the Jackson airport.

Plus, new r…

Mississippi is among the top 7 states with the highest HIV rates in the country. Grassroots organizers are calling for better testing and access to care.

Then, routine vision checks can help identify …