Mississippi Edition

The Democratic Candidate for Mississippi Secretary of State has dropped out of the race, and the party has been approved to appoint a new candidate for the November election.

Then, we visit a Louisian…

Teachers in Mississippi remain under financial strain despite a recent pay raise according to a new report.

Then, about a third of Southerners have trouble paying their power bills. The good news is t…

Early childhood interventions could help reduce the major health risks for young Mississippians.

Then, state lawmakers are trying to better understand the unique challenges facing the state's youth co…

A lifesaving drug that can reverse an overdose has been on the market for years, but pharmacies in the state are unlikely to carry it.

Then, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the third …

The Democratic nominee for attorney general announces her new labor-focused plan for office.

Then, Mississippians in House District 66 have elected the state's first openly gay legislator.

Plus, the Tw…

Local and state police are meeting in Jackson to discuss how they can respond to calls efficently and reduce youth crime rates.

Then, Mississippi's State Health Officer discusses the first round of re…

The Legislative Budget Office will soon meet to draft their recommendations for next year's state budget.

Then, the widespread adoption of A I could grow the digital divide for many Mississippians.

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Two national monuments have been unveiled in Mississippi to commemorate the lynching of Emmett Till 68 years ago.

Then, rural school districts were among the hardest hit by the pandemic and learning l…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is conducting community outreach to help victims of the May and June tornados.

Then, a Mississippi man injured in the Iraq war is being awarded the Purple Heart…

Mississippi's high schools are moving football games to later times to avoid the ongoing record-breaking heat.

Then, a new legislative committee is studying the purchase of Mississippi farmland by for…

Temperatures remain dangerously high across Mississippi, and doctors are reminding folks to stay cool while outdoors.

Then, Mississippi is seeking to overturn a federal court ruling that would allow r…

The Environmental Protection Agency is hearing community feedback on how Jackson's sewage system should operate.

Then, state leaders and businesses are working together to get broadband access into mo…

A heatwave and low rainfall has prompted the governor to issue a partial burn ban in Mississippi.

Then, thousands of children in Mississippi are being removed from the medicaid roles.

Plus, we speak wi…

A deadline approaches for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins to receive retroactive benefits.

Then, hot and dry conditions are elevating the risk for wildfires in Mississippi.

Plus, an even…

The Red Cross adopts new screening guidelines for blood donors that removes a blanket ban on gay and bisexual men.

Then, a new investigation reveals a number of contaminants in water systems throughou…

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Mississippians are heading out to the polls today for the state's party primaries.

Then, we talk with party experts about what folks can expect during this year's election cycle.

Plus, we speak with th…

Federal courts have overturned a state law that permanently disenfranchised felons from voting.

Then, we speak with Mississippi's 2nd district Congressman Bennie Thompson about the recent indictments …

Six law enforcement officers in Rankin County have pled guilty to torturing, sexually assaulting and shooting a man in their custody.

Then, getting drinking water to homes in rural areas can get expen…

The ACLU has filed a complaint against the City of Lexington for the police allegedly abusing their power.

Then, Mississippi's prison population is aging, a pattern experts say could point to a lack o…