Mississippi Edition

The state's medical association issues suggestions for lawmakers to tackle the hospital crisis.

Then, members of the faith-community invite state officials and legislators to let prayer bridge the pol…

The 2023 legislative session is now underway. We hear from chamber leadership on the outlook for next 90 days.

Then, Republicans control both Houses, but Democrats have policy priorities of their own.…

Mississippi's lawmakers return to the Capitol as the final session of the term begins.

Will legislators expand Medicaid? Will there be any type of welfare reform?

We examine legislative priorities with…

The third-party administrator over Jackson's water system meets with community members.

Then the Asylum Hill project unearths stories of patients buried in the old lunatic asylum cemetery.

Plus, how c…

More federal dollars are coming to Mississippi to support the state's broadband expansion efforts.

Then, exploring the history of the lunatic asylum on the site of UMMC's campus.

Plus, how one of the …

Families gather in Jackson to honor those lost to violent crime.

Then, we explore HIV treatment, prevention, and barriers to care in Mississippi.

Plus, one of America’s oldest Christmas traditions retu…

A federal court has approved a plan to temporarily hire contractors to oversee Jackson’s water system.

Then, on the first day of HIV Awareness Month, we examine landscape of HIV care and prevention in…

Multiple tornadoes swept through parts of the state yesterday. We get a preliminary assessment from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.

Then, the federal government orders the city of Jackson…

Much of Mississippi is under a severe weather threat today. We talk to the national weather service about what to expect.

Then, the Mississippi State Board of Education taps its new Superintendent.

Plu…

Amtrak Trains have been given the green light to bring passenger rail service back to the Mississippi gulf coast. 

Then, A recent report reveals, when it comes to lung cancer, Mississippians have a lo…

The issue of abortion rights is the subject of a new lawsuit as a group of anti-abortion doctors seek to challenge a 1998 Mississippi Supreme Court opinion.

We hear from the group representing the pla…

Federal and city officials meet to discuss the future of Jackson's troubled water system.

Then, while the state faces a healthcare shortage, training programs look to accelerate nurse education.

Plus, …

The state's Real Estate Commission says the housing market is taking a dip. And the number of realtors in the state may soon follow that trend.

Then, the tax credit for crisis pregnancy centers could …

A coalition of civil rights groups wants to bring an end to corporal punishment in Mississippi schools.

Then, how doctors at the MIND center are finding ways to better understand living with Alzheimer…

Voter participation in Mississippi was the lowest in the nation during Tuesday's midterm election. We examine some factors that lead to low turnout.

Then, on the anniversary of the Marine Corps foundi…

The Secretary of State's office responds to a cyber attack during the midterm election.

Then, researchers in Mississippi explore the best treatment options for alcohol and drug addiction.

Plus, the Cap…

Mississippi has a new member of the House of Representatives. We take a look comprehensive look at the state's fourth Congressional District.

Then, the midterms came and went without a competitive rac…

It's Election Day, and all four of Mississippi's House seats are on the ballot. We hear from the state's GOP Chairman on the outlook for the midterms.

Then, the Vice-chair of Mississippi's Democratic …

On the eve of Election Day, we breakdown voting 101 with the Secretary of State.

Then, an ongoing battle between Mississippi’s largest hospital and the biggest commercial insurer has left patients wit…

As rural hospitals continue to face financial challenges, the Hospital Association is pushing for sustainable solutions.

Then, the state's average ACT scores took a dip in 2022.

Plus, how a federal law…