Mississippi Edition

Energy providers are cautioning their customers about a growing number of scams.

Then, a dangerous heatwave continues to loom over Mississippi and the gulf south.

Plus, we talk with a trans teen from M…

What could the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action at colleges and universities mean for the state?

Then, a retirement plan for public employees may see changes in 2024.

Plus, emergency resp…

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is breaking ground on a new Nursing school.

Then, June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

Plus, Mississippi's official state fruit will soon be the B…

Mississippi is getting a 1.2 billion dollar infusion of federal funds to bring high-speed internet to under-served areas of the state.

Then, commercial oyster harvesting along the gulf coast is experi…

Much of Mississippi will face dangerously high temperatures this week as a record-setting heat wave makes its way from Texas across the south.

Then, a new law will soon require Mississippians to verif…

Experts are looking at how Mississippi can improve reproductive health.

Then, state revenues have exceeded expectations this fiscal year, with a surplus of $650 million.

Plus, a Mississippi teen won a …

The only democratic candidate for governor in Mississippi is sharing his plans for economic improvements.

Then, it will be one year since the Dobbs decision was handed down by the Supreme Court.

Plus, …

A new healthcare report ranks Mississippi at the bottom of health system performance.

Then, women in Mississippi face a high rate of complications during pregnancy.

Plus, a Mississippi student has won …

Meteorologists explain how Mississippi has faced continued severe weather for a week.

Then, emergency responders say heat illness can be deadly.

Plus, one of Mississippi's Public Service Commissioners …

Breaking this morning: 

Several tornados swept across Mississippi last night, and officials have confirmed at least one death in Jasper County.

Also on today's show:

Disability rights advocates are tryi…

Around 168 thousand power outages are being reported this morning as a result of Thursday night's severe storms.

Then, Mississippi's agriculture commissioner shares tips for finding affordable, local …

A new study investigates the racial disparities in Mississippi childcare services.

Then, public school students in Mississippi can access free telehealth services throughout the summer.

Plus, folks are…

Severe weather could impact parts of the Magnolia State today. We talk to the National Weather Service.

Then, Amtrak is seeking federal funding to study a possible new route across Central Mississippi…

An attorney was arrested in Lexington, Mississippi while filming a police traffic stop.

Then, a continued look at how the agriculture industry is adjusting to climate change.

Plus, A recent change in t…

The Supreme Court has ruled against Alabama in a case over judicial redistricting, and a similar case is underway in Mississippi.

Then, how can a billion federal dollars be used to fight climate chang…

The former home of Medgar Evers is being re-dedicated as a national landmark.

Then, we follow several students as they tour historical landmarks from the civil rights movement.

Plus, dancers from aroun…

We sit down for part two in our conversation with Myrlie Evers-Williams about her life and dedication to civil rights.

Then, Mississippi's leading infectious disease expert, who coordinated statewide …

On the night of June 12th, 1963, NAACP Field Secretary Medgar Evers was returning home from a mass meeting when he was executed.

60 years later, his daughter Reena Evers can still vividly recall the e…

The Department of Justice is touring Mississippi, asking how they can improve civil rights protections.

Then, a new series by the Gulf States Newsroom asks, ‘What happens when a water leak causes your…

The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear an appeal over if a highly-contested bill violates the rights of Jackson residents.

Then, how an Alabama man is making a name for himself on TikTok through the …