Mississippi Edition

Thousands of Mississippians in Jackson and across the state hold protests as part of the nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations.

Then, a coalition of advocates concerned about access to healthcare in th…

Governor Tate Reeves announces major investments to bolster the artificial intelligence industry across Mississippi.

Then, the state's congressional delegation share differing opinions on President Do…

The new administrator for the US Environmental Protection Agency visits Mississippi.

Then, officials are warning about a scam that claims people owe money for traffic violations that don't exist.

Plus,…

Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour shares remarks on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Then, a summit in Jackson brings together law enforcement agencies from across the state.

Plus, a …

Civil rights groups sue the state over a new law banning DEI programs in public schools.

Then, June is Men's Mental Health Month. Healthcare leaders are calling attention to high rates of suicide amon…

Mississippi receives its highest education ranking yet in a national report.

Then, researchers at two Mississippi universities report unsafe levels of toxic metals in fish.

Plus, business leaders share…

Community advocates raising awareness about their work preventing gun violence in Jackson, saying they're reorganizing now that some funding is cut.

Then, many students rely on the breakfast and lunch…

Faculty at the University of Mississippi are teaming up with the state Department of Health to reduce the 

spread of syphilis.

The results are in, Tuesday's municipal elections show significant gains f…

A new law privatizing the majority of the state's publicly-held oyster reefs is challenged by a lawsuit.

Then, a judge says Mississippi needs a more consistent youth court system. A bill to place full…

Mississippi's legislative leadership breaks down the results of last week's special session.

Then, a new collegiate program is designed to help fill hundreds of teaching vacancies across the state.

Plu…

Now that the special session is over, Republican leaders of the state House and Senate say education tops their agenda in 2026

Then, the grassroots national “State of the People Power Tour” stops in t…

Lawmakers wrap up a special session to pass a roughly $7 billion state budget.

Then, advocates for low-income Mississippians say cuts to federal food assistance will hurt the state.

Plus, the Universit…

Democrats in the State House slowed progress on the first day of the special session, claiming a lack of transparency and calls to rubber stamp bills. 

Then, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals hears arg…

State legislators return to the Mississippi Capitol this morning for a special session to pass a budget.  

Then, federal funding has helped states like Alabama and Mississippi make great strides in fi…

Republican Governor Tate Reeves is expected to call Mississippi lawmakers back to the state capitol this week for a special session to adopt a budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

Then, Mississippians are con…

A newly released "Year in Hate" report identifies seven hate groups in Mississippi.

Then, members of the US House of Representatives passed a major spending bill yesterday. Policy analysts in Mississi…

We speak with Congressman Mike Ezell about, President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," and what he knows about the governor's request for a major disaster declaration.

Then, May is Stroke Awareness Month…

State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney is leading the creation of a new system of care to help lower the state's high infant and maternal mortality rates.

Then, supporters of the federal food assistance p…

Fishermen in the Gulf are speaking out against legislation that would privatize wild oyster reefs in the area.

Then, early childhood educators are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Head Start pr…

Women in Mississippi are at a higher risk for heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in the state.

Then, doctors are sounding the alarm about the link between smoking and strokes.

Plus, oyst…