Mississippi Edition

The Mississippi Senate votes not to confirm the State Board of Education's appointment for Superintendent...and Black members say race is a factor.

Then, a former president of the state medical associ…

Republican majorities in the legislature advance new laws that will purge voter rolls.

Then, communities impacted by a string of tornadoes look to neighbors and new friends as they begin to clean-up a…

As the legislative session enters its final week, some lawmakers hope to secure financial relief to communities devastated by last week's tornadoes.

And, one conference report passed by both chambers …

The Biden Administration approves an Emergency Disaster Declaration following Friday night's devastating tornadoes.

And, the people of Rolling Fork begin the process of recovery.

Plus, with the ballot …

A severe weather system could bring tornadoes and hail to the Magnolia State. We talk to the National Weather Service.

Then, efforts to revive the ballot initiative process are in dire straights as th…

Community groups in Jackson say they feel shut out as the federally-appointed administrator works to restore the city's water system.

Then, we hear from lawmakers assigned to conference on one of the …

A coalition of workers' rights organizations call on the Biden administration to take action against a federally contracted call center.

Then, health experts in Mississippi advise colorectal screening…

Passenger rail service could be mere months from returning to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We get the latest from the Southern Rail Commissioner.

Then, more medical marijuana dispensaries are opening d…

How the decriminalization of fentanyl test strips could reduce overdose deaths in Mississippi.

Then the Mississippi Lottery has reached a significant financial milestone

Plus, the not so black and whit…

After years of refusing to expand Medicaid benefits in Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves has signed legislation extending postpartum care for Mothers in the state. 

Then, detainees in a Louisiana ICE …

The legislature advances bills that change voting regulations and increase penalties in the state.

Then, a southern city prepares to host the first two rounds of college basketball's March Madness.

Plu…

More pushback from Jackson residents and community activists as HB 1020 inches toward conference.

Then, Black women in Mississippi face disproportionately high health risks during pregnancy. We examin…

On Equal Pay Day, we examine the wage gap and where it still persists in Mississippi.

Then, the Department of Health issues a new directive to combat the rise in congenital syphilis.

Plus, a new tax de…

Civil rights advocates say a bill in the state legislature could restrict materials in public libraries.

Then, new program in Mississippi trains paramedics and emergency healthcare workers to deliver …

With the state a signature away from extending postpartum Medicaid coverage, medical leaders examine what it could mean for Mississippi.

Then, a Senate Democrat attempts to add tighter regulations on …

Lawmakers in the House advance a resolution that could restore the ballot initiative. But it could come with a number of changes and new restrictions.

Then, a look at a better bus past in New Orleans …

As another deadline day in the legislature approaches, a number of bills get advanced - including a postpartum Medicaid expansion.

Then, the Mayor of Jackson discusses his relationship with the federa…

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The NAACP says it will legally challenge the state of Mississippi should lawmakers pass legislation that strips Jackson of its sovereignty. 

Then, environmental justice advocates say the state needs t…

Some lawmakers say they have a path to fully fund the state's obligation to public schools.

Then, Selma, Alabama prepares for the 58th anniversary of the march that ended with Bloody Sunday.

Plus, a lo…