Mississippi Edition

The Department of Labor is meeting with immigrant workers from the state's poultry industry to discuss possible workers' rights violations.

Then, as the New Orleans Catholic Archdiocese bankruptcy cas…

A formerly incarcerated woman with terminal cancer alleges Mississippi prison officials avoided providing her with proper and timely care because it would affect their bottom line.

The state health of…

State and local officials are sharing their plans for reducing crime in Mississippi's capital city.

Then, Gulf South farmers struggled with extreme heat and drought last year. Now, some producers are …

House Democrats were surprised when a House resolution to restore the state's ballot initiative process was different from what they had been promised. 

Then, it's been more than 60 years since the as…

Lawmakers in the state House are expected to introduce legislation that would restore the voting rights of Mississippians convicted of certain felonies.

Then, Mardis Gras celebrations come with hundre…

The state health department is requesting an increase in funding so it can more effectively address community health issues.

Then, we hear from two reporters following how the US Department of Justice…

The head of the Mississippi Division of Medicaid is projecting that the program's cost to the state is going to increase by hundreds of millions of dollars over the next few years.

The police departme…

The Mississippi Supreme Court is considering if allocating coronavirus relief dollars to private schools violates the state constitution.

Then, an author examines the journal and life story of a black…

The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing arguments today about if federal coronavirus relief dollars could be sent to private schools.

Then, a coalition of statewide organizations want to ensure no co…

A cohort of latinx and indigenous Mississippians are graduating from training so they can help bridge gaps in healthcare

Then, Vaccine hesitancy could be leading to higher rates of HPV in Mississippi.

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State legislators representing the Delta say they weren't consulted before the presentation of a plan to oversee healthcare in the region. 

Then, 15 states opted out of a federal program that would ha…

The Mississippi House has advanced a bill that would remove hurdles that prevent pregnant people from receiving timely prenatal care. 

Then, Mississippi continues to have one of the highest rates for …

Legislation has been signed, paving the way for Amazon to invest 10 billion dollars in Mississippi.

Then, community health centers play a large role in ensuring Mississippians get access to healthcare…

The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority is requesting lawmakers provide funding to make infrastructure repairs.

Then, tax cuts are on the docket this year and could have a major effect on Mississippi'…

A resolution that recently passed the Mississippi House could overhaul the state's ballot initiative process.

Then, many conservative lawmakers want to cut taxes again this year, but research shows it…

Lawmakers have opened a pathway for Amazon to invest $10 billion in Mississippi for the construction of two new data centers.

Then, In Louisiana, where drug overdose death rates are among the highest …

Members of the Mississippi House want to reinstate the ballot initiative, but many disagree on how it should be done.

Then, Governor Tate Reeves calls another special session today for a major economi…

Flash floods are expected throughout Mississippi today as heavy rains sweep across the state. We'll speak with the National Weather Service about what all drivers should watch for.

Then, The Fifth Cir…

Legal action is being taken against the City of Lexington over alleged civil rights violations.

Then, Governor Tate Reeves has signed bills that will push forward the second-largest economic developme…

Jackson's water utility is working with law enforcement to investigate social media posts that in part caused water pressure to drop last week.

Then, a Jackson resident shares their story of extremely…