Mississippi Edition

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…

Educators, students, and parents testify in federal court about the impact of Mississippi’s law banning Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs.

Then, more than 137 million pandemic relief dollars wer…

Special primary elections are underway in the state for 7 legislative seats

Then, Doctors in the state are cautioning folks about a rare bacteria in waterways.

Plus, the state's lead Emergency Manager …

Mississippians with ties to Israel and Gaza share their thoughts on the current hunger crisis.

Then, changes to federal funding isn't slowing the state's push to expand broadband access.

Plus, official…

A state legislative leader says one of his top priorities for the next session is expanding school choice.

Then, the Army Corps of Engineers hears what residents in Jackson think about different versi…

Stump speeches are underway at the annual Neshoba County Fair. Hear what some Mississippi elected officials are talking about. 

Then, Children are going back to school. That means drivers need to slow…

A U.S. District Judge in Mississippi writes a temporary ban of the state's DEI ban. It contained numerous errors, sparking questions about whether artificial intelligence was used to help write it.

Th…

Nationally known business leaders and those in the state take part in a summit to address moving the Magnolia State's economy forward, which also means combating "Brain Drain."

Then, we talk with a ph…

A presidential Executive Order seeks to move unhoused people with mental illness or substance abuse disorders into long-term care facilities.

Then, a professional in the fishing industry reacts to a n…

The FBI arrests 10 Mississippi men in a major drug sting operation. One suspect is still at large.

Then, the federal government approves a Mississippi plan that allows pregnant mothers to get pre-nata…

It's dangerously hot outside. Experts in weather and medicine say it's important to stay cool and drink water.

Then, we continue our conversation on ways Mississippians can slow the onset of dementia …

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has access to medicaid data. Advocates for immigrants in Mississippi say it needs to be stopped.

Then, what are the warning signs of someone developing dementi…

A new state law requires social media sites to verify the age of minors trying to sign up for their platforms. A coalition of media companies is challenging that requirement at the U.S. Supreme Court…

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Black women in Mississippi have a 1 in 4 chance of developing postpartum depression, according to new research.

Then, Alcorn State University is partnering with a casino in Natchez to house students d…