Mississippi Edition

The Mississippi Department of Education shares plans for how the state could continue receiving grants that would help improve schools.

Then, a leader with the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learn…

How could tariffs affect Mississippians in the coming months? A business leader says some industries could be hit hard.

Then, on this day in 1970, two young men were killed by police gunfire at Jackso…

There are discussions in Washington about cutting billions of dollars in Medicaid funding, an action supporters of the program say would hurt thousands of vulnerable Mississippians.

Then, it's Nationa…

Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture is defending the President's choice to impose tariffs on foreign nations-- saying it could lead to better deals for Mississippi farmers.

Then, hurricane seaso…

The head of the Rankin County NAACP speaks out against comments by a county supervisor disparaging two victims of the Goon Squad.

Then, Early learning advocates express relief the Trump Administration…

Federal courts approve a new redistring map for DeSoto County. Special elections are in November.

Then, how can Mississippi bridge the gap between faith and mental health services? That's the central …

The President of Jackson State University resigns. Board members of the Institutions of Higher Learning appoint an interim leader.

Then, a minister from a Catholic church in Jackson weighs in on the s…

Student loan payments resume for those in default, affecting millions of people, including Mississippians.  

Then, immigrant rights leaders in the state share what it's like trying to help immigrants …

Officials say a federal program to increase Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to rural hospitals could be a lifeline for their community.

Then, aspiring Mississippi entrepreneurs seek to win a $15 …

Finding healthcare in rural areas of Mississippi can be difficult, and experts say the issue gets worse with age.

Then, congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Texas delivers the commencement address at Tou…

Two victims attacked, tortured and sexually assaulted by law enforcement in Rankin County reach a settlement in a civil lawsuit.

Then, the governor says major investments in electrical grids could put…

The Mississippi Department of Education announces gains in pre-k education.

Then, Mississippians are wearing denim to help erase the stigma that victims of sexual assault can face.

Plus, a new law will…

Mississippi School leaders have mixed reactions to the U.S. Department of Education freezing COVID-related federal funding.  

Then, a federal program supporting volunteer work in the state ends today.

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A new report identifies a company with a chicken processing plant in Mississippi as one of the 12 most dangerous places to work in the country.

Then, a new state law prohibits camping in public proper…

Sexual violence is not rare in Mississippi. A coalition of advocates are trying to help folks stay safe and access resources after an attack.

Then, Mississippi's 2nd district congressman shares his th…

Parents, childcare workers and advocates are calling on the state Department of Human Services to provide funding after abrupt cuts made in Washington.

Then, 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson h…

The Mississippians who have donated their bodies to science are honored.

Then, a new marker helps tell the story of Rosa Scott, a pioneer in education for African Americans who helped establish a scho…

An air quality report shows major signs of pollution in some parts of Mississippi.

Then, a deadline nears for air travelers to have a Real ID driver's license or identification card to fly.

Plus, trade…

Mississippians celebrate the legacy of Pope John Francis. He died yesterday at the age of 88.

Then, Conservationists urge the Army Corps of Engineers to use measured steps in opening the Bonne Carre S…

Fifteen years ago today, the BP oil spill, the largest in history oil flowed into the Gulf of Mexico for nearly 

3 months. Environmentalists say the disaster is still being cleaned up.

Then, protesters…