Mississippi Edition

For the first time ever, Mississippi is requesting wildfire equipment and personnel from other southern states to help combat wildfires.

Then, Banned Books Week has brought readers across the Deep Sou…

The ACLU is filing another lawsuit against the City of Lexington for alleged wrongful imprisonment. 

Then, This August was the hottest on record for Mississippi and Louisiana. Yet there are no federal…

The leader of Jackson's Water System is being tasked with another project; the city's sewage system.

Then, Mississippi Blood Services is asking folks to donate blood and help save lives.

Plus, the Gove…

Multiple state agencies are asking for more money this year as the state sits on a $600 million dollar revenue surplus.

Then, the two candidates for Secretary of State are sharing their plans for offi…

As state lawmakers begin to plan their budgets for next year, the Public Employees Retirement System is asking for more money.

Then, we visit a latin festival in Jackson where folks are celebrating Hi…

A federal shutdown could disrupt the dozens of community health centers throughout Mississippi.

Then, we continue our conversation with a university professor who says there's more to a college educat…

Two advocacy gruops are seeking to intervene in a federal lawsuit over Jackson's water system.

Then, cleanup operations along the Pearl River are tying to help reduce pollution as water levels drop be…

Mississippi's State Health Officer discusses how early childhood interventions can identify and help treat illness early.

Then, General Motors employees are on strike in the Gulf States.

Plus, an archi…

Members of the United Auto Workers union in Mississippi are joining the nationwide strike against the three largest domestic car manufacturers.

Then, the rates which state and local governments pay in…

The state's strained healthcare system may soon see a growth of income from Medicaid, but some doctors say it is not sustainable.

Then, it has been six months since a catastrophic tornado ripped acros…

Governor Tate Reeves is proposing a change to Medicaid reimbursement rates that could inject up to 700 million dollars into the state's troubled healthcare system.

Then, the Mississippi Supreme Court …

Mississippi's LGBT community is recognizing the 12th anniversary of the repeal of an anti-gay military policy.

Then, a new book details how Black quarterbacks have revolutionized professional football…

Poor defendants are getting left behind in Mississippi's criminal justice system. But legal experts and the leader of the state's public defender office have solutions.

Then, a deep dive into the surg…

The water line on the Mississippi River is dropping rapidly with little rainfall on the horizon.

Then, doctors say parents play an important roll in keeping children safe from respiratory illnesses.

Pl…

The CDC is reporting increased hospitalizations for COVID-19, as well as a rise in cases of RSV. We talk to an expert in pediatric infectious disease.

Then, a Congressional gridlock on the spending bu…

Two Democratic Candidates for state office are announcing their plans to work together to protect elections.

Then, the state's largest educator association has filed an amicus brief for a case that al…

Mississippi youth advocates are reacting to new Census data that shows a near doubling of child poverty rates in the nation.

Then, this year’s extreme heat is taking a toll on rural communities across…

The NAACP is gathering signatures to petition the resignation of Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey. 

Then, FEMA has expanded disaster public assistance to 12 counties affected by the June tornados.

Pl…

A federal program is trying to find weaknesses in the state's power grid.

Then, how can higher education help reduce the number of repeat offenders in state prisons.

Plus, part two of our conversation …

Federal engineers are studying ways to mitigate flooding along the lower Pearl River, but progress is being delayed.

Then, the legislature is trying to better understand how broadband access can be ex…