Mississippi Edition

The Army Corps of Engineers has released a new report on how a flood mitigation project in Jackson could change the Pearl River.

Then, state lawmakers continue to dissagree on what a budget should loo…

Declining revenue for the state could impact some leaders' legislative priorities for 2024.

Then, Mississippi schools are seeing higher attendance rates than in recent years.

Plus, it's been 90 years s…

Many conservative state lawmakers want to offer increased benefits for people with kids attending private school. But the state constitution requires spending go only toward public education.

Then, ea…

A Mississippi man convicted of two capital murders in 1994 says evidence and witness testimony used to convict him and sentence him to death are unreliable.

Then, a Mississippi Congressman oversaw the…

It's World Aids Day. Doctors want Mississippians to know their status for the disease and seek treatment if positive.

Then, we speak with an advocate about what criminal justice and economic reform co…

It's been one year since control of Jackson's troubled water system was handed over to a third-party manager by a federal court.

Then, school choice advocates want more opportunities for families in w…

State lawmakers are trying to determine what legalization of online sports betting could look like in Mississippi.

Then, Jackson community organizations are donating medical supplies to residents to t…

A teachers' advocacy group is calling for a greater investment in the state's education funding formula next year. But the state economist has warned of a possible economic downturn in 2024.

Then, whe…

A collaboration between national and local organizations is trying to bring higher wages to Jackson's tipped food service workers.

Then, some applesauce manufacturers have recalled their products afte…

During a funeral service for a man killed by an off-duty Jackson police officer, civil rights leaders called for justice and a federal investigation.

Then, state lawmakers are trying to determine how …

An independent autopsy into the death of Dexter Wade finds evidence contradicting the story officials have provided to his family. 

Then, the only professional jiu-jitsu league in the country has been…

Mississippi's governor wants to cut taxes next year, but a group of lawmakers want budget proposals to reflect a possible economic downturn.

Then, the Human Rights Campaign is scoring cities based on …

Lawmakers are preparing budget recommendations for next year's legislative session, but the top statewide officials disagree on how it should be divided up.

Then, Some LGBTQ healthcare providers are l…

Governor Tate Reeves has lifted a burn ban affecting 40 counties, but meteorologists say full relief from these dry conditions is still a ways away.

Then, Mississippi has one of the highest rates of d…

The Relatives of a man killed by an off-duty Jackson police officer in March arrived to find his body was exhumed hours before the scheduled time.

Then, a taskforce is preparing recommendations for ho…

More than 100 call center employees in Hattiesburg went on strike Thursday, demanding higher wages and an end to 'union busting' tactics.

Then, Roe, the play, is premiering in Baton Rouge, causing mix…

The department of justice is investigating the city of Lexington and its police department for possible civil rights abuses against Black residents. 

Then, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann shares …

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It's election day in Mississippi. We speak with the Secretary of State about what voters need to have when going to the polls.

Then, a new report shows a tight race for Governor is leaning Republican.

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Voters are making the final decisions about who they will elect for Governor tomorrow.

We visit the cities of Oxford, Greenwood and Lexington to speak with folks about who they want to see in office.

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