Mississippi Edition

Black women in Mississippi have a 1 in 4 chance of developing postpartum depression, according to new research.

Then, Alcorn State University is partnering with a casino in Natchez to house students d…

Activists in Jackson are continuing to speak out against federal cuts by the Trump administration and Congress.

Then, new school policies are limiting cell phone use in classrooms. We speak with a sup…

Mississippi Department of Health warns cases of the Whooping Cough are rising at a high rate.

Children are especially vulnerable and it can be fatal. 

Then, the Army Corps of Engineers reveals new floo…

New polling from the Southern Poverty Law Center shows lower approval ratings for Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. That could mean a more difficult election cycle for her next year. 

Then, more sc…

Religious leaders led a faith-based demonstration outside the Jackson offices of Mississippi’s two U.S. senators.

Then, after nearly two decades of planning and implementation, Mississippi’s court sys…

It's the tax-free weekend in Mississippi. What that means for families trying to save while making back to school purchases.

Then, the first Naloxone vending machine in Mississippi is now open. Health…

Mississippi’s top health expert says federal funding cuts won’t be allowed to affect critical health programs in the state.

Then, lawmakers are searching for ways to curb the opioid epidemic in Missis…

Congress has passed a version of Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" what that means for Mississippi, ahead.

Then, Airports around Mississippi received over $21 million dollars in grants from the Fede…

Mississippi Highway Patrol cautions major holidays like the 4th of July can be deadly when drivers don't follow the rules of the road. 

Then, the new mayor of the capital city talks about his vision t…

A variety of new state laws are now in effect. One of the biggest changes folks will see in their daily lives is a higher gas tax.

Then, today marks what would have been Medgar Wiley Evers' 100th birt…

Mississippi House Speaker Jason White says he's planning a major push next year making it easier for families to change where their kids go to school.

Then, the daughter of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kenn…

Mississippi lawmakers named to select four committees will soon begin holding hearings on issues like the revitalization of the Capital city.

Then, Louisiana’s new third-grade reading test is now requ…

Daughters of three civil rights leaders share how their parents shaped their lives while also fighting for racial equality.

Then, a new gas tax goes into effect next week. An official with MDOT shares…

Mississippi executes the state's oldest and longest-serving death row inmate Wednesday evening at Parchman Penitentiary.

Then, High school seniors in Mississippi no longer have to pass a U.S. History …

Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire with the involvement of the U.S. What does it mean for Mississippi? That's ahead.

Then, a federal judge hears arguments challenging Mississippi's law banning…

An Iranian American living in Jackson shares her thoughts on the conflict between her home country, Israel and the US air strikes.

Then, courts have approved a settlement between the NCAA and student …

Mississippi is set to carry out the execution of a death row inmate on Wednesday. That's despite numerous attempts to have the sentence overturned.

Then, health advocacy experts say a new FDA-approved…

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Immigrant Rights activists are calling for the release of an immigrant arrested while working with his supervisor.  

He's now in ICE custody.

Then, Mississippians share how they celebra…

Mississippi is partnering with chip manufacturer NVIDIA.

Then, post-traumatic stress disorder affects roughly three percent of Americans. But in Mississippi, they say that number could be higher.

Plus,…

A new national report lists Mississippi at the bottom for several key health indicators. One is maternal health an on-going issue for the state.

Then, what are the risks of cancer for people who drink…