Mississippi Edition

Officials try to get a plagued water plant fully operational, and Mayor of Jackson responds to criticism of the city's management of the facility.

Then, we look ahead to January's legislative session …

Water pressure may have returned to homes in Jackson, but it remains unsafe to drink. And the plant at the center of the crisis is the now the subject of some political finger pointing.

Then, students…

Federal officials visit the capital city. We bring you the latest on the Jackson water crisis.

Then, how the history of one of the oldest Black communities in Cullman County has shaped its present.

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With capital city residents in continued need of water, officials across levels of government launch new water distribution sites.

Then, college football shifts its attention to a Mississippi HBCU.

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The White House approves the state's emergency declaration. We take a closer look at what that means for the city of Jackson.

Then, the purpose and pitfalls of targeted monkeypox vaccine campaign.

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With the capital city's water system in dire straights, the Governor issues a state of emergency.

Then, a federal court upheld Mississippi's disenfranchisement code. We hear from the group challenging…

The threat of flooding may be receding with the Pearl River, but the capital city's water woes continue.

Then, like other labor movements before them, striking coal miners in Alabama are in the middle…

The capital city faces its second major flood event in two years.

And the latest mission to the moon has ties to Mississippi.

Plus, a group of football officials make history in the Magnolia State.

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The capital city prepares for a flood event as the Pearl River rises.

Then, caregivers in Rankin County reflect on unexpected evacuations caused by Wednesday's heavy rains.

Plus, a look at the Mississi…

Days of constant rain brings flooding to parts of central and south Mississippi. We assess what's known about the damage and danger with MEMA.

Then, a look at two pilot projects that would bring more …

Public school advocates make their case in court against a program that sets aside federal relief funds for private schools.

Then, its been five years since Hurricane Harvey caused massive flooding in…

More rain is expecting for much of the state, bringing with it flood advisories. We talk to the National Weather Service.

Then, leaders of the capital city respond as residents continue to face water …

Rocket technology tested in Mississippi is set to launch a new series of missions to the moon. We talk Artemis 1.

Then, a state agency's plan to get WiFi service to those in need.

Plus, the National Ec…

A federal initiative seeks to bring broadband access to Mississippi Choctaws.

And we get reaction from a Mississippi Senator about the FBI investigation of Donald Trump and the Inflation Reduction Act…

A civil rights group says police have “terrorized” residents in a small Mississippi town. We talk to an attorney representing the citizens of Lexington in a federal lawsuit.

Then, a visit from the Dir…

More calls for gun policy - this time from pediatricians and surgeons.

Then, with lawsuits and investigations pending, we look at what's still to come out of the state's welfare fraud scandal. 

Plus, t…

How elements of the Inflation Reduction Act will help ease some of the financial burden of Mississippians living with diabetes.

Plus, we continue our comprehensive look at the state's welfare fraud sc…

Following another wrinkle in the state's TANF fraud scandal, we take a comprehensive look at what's unfolded so far.

Then, Mississippi physicians and the AARP are working together to promote exercise.

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A new Amazon Fulfillment Center opens in Madison County.

Then, we talk to a school superintendent on gun policy and safety standards.

Plus, with hurricane season entering its peak period, we take a loo…

More pushback following the Governor's decision to end federally-funded housing assistance.

Then, NPR's education correspondent joins us to see how the first week of school is going for students in th…