Mississippi Edition

A new online dashboard shares an education roadmap for making up for pandemic-era learning loss.

Then, coaches are using new technologies to help their teams acclimate and stay safe in high temperatur…

Statewide temperatures continue to rise, raising concerns for heat-related illness when outdoors.

Then, a recent article from the Associated Press looks at the deadly link between tornados and manufac…

4 out of 5 young people believe gun violence is a major problem in the U.S. according to a new report.

Then, after an explosion at a chemical plant two weeks ago, the company said the air in the surro…

The two leading candidates for Governor are speaking at the Neshoba County Fair.

Then, we speak with some of the people attending the fair, many of whom have joined the annual event for generations.

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Politicians are giving their stump speeches at the Neshoba County Fair ahead of this year's primary elections. We hear from two candidates for Attorney General and another two for Lt. Governor.

Then, …

Immigrant rights activists are demanding a federal investigation into the death of a 16 year old immigrant at a chicken plant.

Then, President Biden has dedicated three monuments to the legacy of Emme…

Today would have been Emmett Till's 82nd Birthday, and President Joe Biden is expected to declare several sites linked to his murder as national landmarks.

Then, Governor Tate Reeves is requesting a f…

The state Attorney General wants to retain access to out-of-state abortion records.

Then, the state climatologist discusses the heavy rainfall that's swept across Mississippi all summer.

Plus, several …

A federal policy to forgive student will soon take effect in Mississippi.

Then for some students, the school year is starting early. That's under a modified calendar with support by the state legislat…

State lawmakers are meeting with insurance and healthcare leaders to determine how they can cut red tape for certain treatments.

Then, rural healthcare is in crisis, and experts say more action could …

Extreme heat advisories are being issued for several counties.

Then, hospitals are continuing to lay off employees, cut services or close entirely.

Plus, a shortage of lifeguards and folks trained to p…

The State Department of Health will now grant religious exemptions to the state's required pediatric vaccines for public school students.

Then, the state lottery has brought in more than 122 million d…

The Department of Justice is joining actions against a new state law that allegedly takes voting power away from Black Mississippians.

Then, Black farmers in Mississippi are an aging demographic. But …

Protesters in Holmes County are demanding police be held accountable.

Then, federal regulators have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill.

Plus, public schools across the state will ha…

The State Public Service Commission has launched an investigation into last month's prolonged power outages.

Then, medical leaders are taking new steps to test pregnant folks for Syphilis.

Plus, the Mi…

Farmers are hoping Mississippi can join a national program to assist in local food supply chains.

Then, we continue our discussion about new state laws.

Plus, an author shares the state's history of ge…

A special diabetes program could expire in September, and advocates are asking lawmakers for an extension.

Then, in the Mississippi Delta, a "Baby University" seeks to support young parents and their …

Today is the last day Mississippians can register to vote in the upcoming primary election.

Then, the FDA has approved a new treatment for Alzheimers.

Plus, the Supreme Court has chosen to not near an …

The leader of Mississippi's Democratic Party has announced his resignation.

Then, when it comes to fighting utility bills, there’s a big power imbalance between customers and companies.

Plus, Mississip…

Advocates for costal Mississippians claim a military installation where weapons are stored could pose a risk to communities.

Then, returning home from prison is hard. But most people don’t understand …