Mississippi Edition

New research in the medical marijuana industry will help patients and dispensaries better understand how different applications of cannabis affect outcomes.

Then, a look at what pregnancy resource cen…

The Democratic delegation from Hinds County pushes back against a bill that would create a special judicial jurisdiction within the capital city complex.

Then, a number of education bills made it out …

The Governor delivers his state of the state and calls on lawmakers to back his policies on tax reform, education and healthcare.

Then, the Democratic front-runner in the gubernatorial race provides h…

After years of waiting, patients in Mississippi have access to medical marijuana.

Then, Jackson's third-party water administrator lays out a financial plan for the city's system and billing.

Plus, reco…

A coalition of women and family advocates campaign for legislation to expand health care access.

Then, medical marijuana is now available in some Mississippi dispensaries. But leaders in the industry …

Mississippi's immigrant community asks lawmakers to consider legislation that protects and preserves their community.

Then, school choice advocates want more options. But supporters for traditional pu…

Lawmakers and education advocates celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Mississippi’s Pre-K program.

Then, in part two in our conversation on teacher attrition, we look at which teachers are most impa…

There are fewer overall education vacancies this year. But a recent report suggests more Mississippi teachers could be eyeing the exit.

Then, emergency officials use a mock disaster to prepare for a w…

The state's university hospital adds a burn unit.

Then, emergency services in the Gulf South are spending more time waiting to offload patients at hospitals and that means fewer of them are responding…

Health experts see a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases.

Then, Poison Control reports a rise in marijuana-related calls.

Plus, the Mayor of Pickens is part of a conference in Washington, D.C. She sha…

The first filing day of the Mississippi legislature has come and gone. We talk to the Lt. Governor about what bills are working through the Senate.

Then, a Mississippi neighborhood says it’s experienc…

Administrators at UMMC say a 2007 law could allow a means to open a burn center at the hospital.

Then, college students engage in conversation about activism and reconciliation on the National Day of …

The National Day of Racial Healing hopes to open and encourage discussion about racism and reconciliation.

Then, a Mississippi lawmaker introduces legislation to de-criminalize fentanyl test strips.

Pl…

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the legacy and contributions of the Civil Rights icon.

And, we examine the figure with whom King shares a day of remembrance - the Confederate General…

Another pediatric COVID-19 death brings Mississippi's pandemic total to fourteen. We examine the risks the coronavirus still presents to the state's youngest residents

Then, the Department of Health a…

Leaders from the Legislative Black Caucus present their policy priorities on a major deadline day.

Then, the Attorney General is asking the Supreme Court not to take up a disenfranchisement case. We s…

Critical agencies are asking lawmakers for more funding to fill job vacancies and retain staff.

Then, as the enrollment deadline for the ACA Marketplace nears, we hear from the Robert Wood Johnson Fou…

The American Academy if Pediatrics has new guidelines for childhood obesity. We examine the changes and what it could mean for Mississippi families.

Then, months after their historic pay raise went in…

Industry leaders say it will still be weeks before patients can get medical marijuana. We hear what further changes they're seeking to rules and regulations.

Then, a new quick charge EV station should…

Officials in the capitol city announce a 600-million-dollar infusion of federal funding to fix its aging water system.

Then, we examine how members of the Jackson Public Schools community are managing…