Mississippi Edition

Two Mississippi universities are partnering together to help rural schools achieve education goals.

Then, hundreds of rural road and bridge projects have been funded recently, but officials say there …

It's week two of a federal lawsuit alleging Mississippi's State Supreme Court maps violate the Voting Rights Act.

Then, it's hot outside. An emergency room leader shares tips on how folks can protect …

A cyber-attack has disrupted the blood donation process in several states. Mississippi wasn't directly hit, but it could affect blood supplies in the state.

Then, legal observers often serve as watchd…

School counselors are in high demand across Mississippi, and are speaking with state lawmakers about better ways they could engage students.

Then, a new federal grant is being used to help reduce high…

We continue our conversation with the new State Superintendent of Education about his goals for Mississippi.

From the Gulf States Newsroom, jobs in the South’s auto industry offer some of the best pay…

Updates to a federal anti-discrimination law go into effect this school year, but state officials are asking courts to block those changes.

Then, Farmers in AL and MS receive the largest chunk of a $2…

A lawsuit has been filed challenging the district maps that make up the Mississippis Supreme Court.

Then, school started again for many students in Mississippi. Some are earlier than others thanks to …

On today's show:

Fiery stump speeches took center stage at the Neshoba County Fair.

Then, federal investigators found evidence of discrimination in how farm insurance was given out. A new initiative i…

On today's show;

We visit the Neshoba County Fair where the politicking has begun.   

Then, A coalition of Black women in Mississippi and across the country are ramping up efforts to elect Kamala Harri…

On today's show;

A new federal regulation could make it easier for Mississippians to contact incarcerated loved ones. 

From the Gulf States Newsroom; there’s a movement in the South to train more nurs…

On today's episode;

It's getting harder to find affordable home insurance on the coast.

Then, how rideshares can help folks in Mississippi visit their county health department.

Plus, how residents along…

There are surprising changes in this year's presidential race. How are Mississippians feeling about 

what's happening?

Then, Jackson officials want to reduce crime among youth in their city, but some t…

Experts in the field of mental health are gathered in Flowood this week to discuss how they can improve the lives of youth in Mississippi.

Then, Oyster populations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are…

A Mississippi Congressman is helping to lead an investigation into security failures that led up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. He also weighs in on recent developme…

Discussions continue about if Mississippi communities want to move forward with a flood mitigation plan in the Delta.

Then, a legislative task force is working with experts across many fields to bette…

How could a flood mitigation project affect residents in the Mississippi Delta? Community members weigh in.

Then, Biden dropped out of the presidential race. How are Mississippians responding to the d…

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling that would have restored the voting rights to people convicted of certain felonies who have served their sentences. 

Then, conservatives from…

A growing number of national Democrats are calling for President Biden to drop out of the presidential race. What do party leaders in Mississippi think?

Then, republicans in Mississippi are returning …

Some Mississippi lawmakers want to make it easier for families to choose private or charter schools for their children. But critics say these new measures could undermine public school funding.

Then, …

What services are available for veterans in Mississippi who struggle to find housing?

Then, youth in Jackson are under a curfew. City officials say it will help with violence, but some residents say t…