Mississippi Edition

Police claim a dismembered body was caused by wildlife, sparking protests under the suspicion of foul play.

Then, we hear how a family from Ukraine was forced to flee from war and start a new life in …

The woman who's accusation led to Emmett Till being lynched has died.

Then, advocates encourage young Mississippians to get involved in shaping the public policy that affects them.

Plus, a look at how …

Medical students in Mississippi remember those who have donated their bodies to science.

Then, while gambling options in Mississippi have expanded, services for those with addition have been subject t…

Researchers and advocates draw a line between expanded broadband services and healthcare savings.

Then, a former Greenville mayor highlights the effects of climate change on Black communities.

Plus, th…

Multiple organizations file suit against the state of Mississippi over legislation they call unconstitutional.

Then, a recent Supreme Court ruling makes public defenders more accessible for those unab…

Nearly one month after a devastating tornado, residents of Rolling Fork describe work and life in town trying to bounce back.

Plus, on this Confederate Memorial Day we revisit to document that severed…

The Governor signs a collection of bills he says will help mothers and children across the state.

Then, the Director of Child Protective Services lays out changes to the agency under recently approved…

Residents in the capital city will soon get trash pick-up service again as the mayor and city council agree on terms for an emergency contract.

Then, a look at the gaps in storm system warnings in the…

Jackson's City Council and Mayor resolve a dispute over trash pick up in the capital city following a hearing in Hinds County Chancery Court.

Then, how restrictions on mifepristone would - and wouldn'…

Last month's tornados brought damage to much of the state. We talk to the insurance commissioner about damage claims.

Then, a sixth-generation descendent of Turkey Creek receives a grant to help prese…

Frustrations mount in Jackson as the city enters its third week without a curbside waste disposal contract in place.

Then, parts of the South Mississippi Delta have suffered from flooding for generati…

The Director of MEMA provides an update on tornado recovery and discusses a new program to house displaced residents.

Then, members of the immigrant community call on ICE to release a man detained une…

A group of civil rights advocates say Southern states set the tone for policy that has broader, national ramifications - often disproportionately affecting minority groups.

Then, how some communities …

Garbage piles up in Jackson as the Mayor and City Council remain in dispute over a waste disposal contract.

Then, leaders in Birmingham and New Orleans said they have too many dollar stores and they h…

The northeast community of Amory continues its recovery weeks after a tornado devastated much of the town.

Then, Dollar General opens about three stores a day. But, advocates warn the dollar store spr…

Health professionals offer free screenings for oral, throat and head cancers.

Then, dollar stores now outnumber Starbucks and Walmart combined - and they're especially popular in small towns. The Gulf…

We recap some of the education policy passed this legislative session with an advocate for public schools.

Then, as tornado-ravaged communities look to build back, mental health experts say there is e…

The Speaker of the House reflects on his last legislative session with the gavel.

Then, the Lt. Governor discusses the final session of his term and assesses the Senate's work.

Plus, as HB 1020 heads t…

The legislative session comes to a close with another round of heated floor debate on HB 1020.

Then, residents of Rolling Fork weigh in on the President's visit.

Plus, how students and administrators …

After multiple revisions and heated debate, HB 1020 moves one step closer to becoming law.

Then, we go inside a Baton Rouge classroom to get a taste of the AP African American History class and what i…