Mississippi Edition

The Mississippi River has been listed as one of the most endangered rivers in the nation. Local officials say cutbacks in disaster relief is at the core of the problem.

Then, federal cuts to early chi…

Federal judges order the State Election Commission to redraw voting lines in the DeSoto County area again.

Then, the City of Jackson breaks ground on affordable housing in the historic Farish Street c…

Parents and childcare providers are worried that the loss of an early education subsidy could jeopardize access to affordable care and put centers out of business.

Then, Mississippi's State Auditor sh…

Health advocates are sounding the alarm that Black women in Mississippi are at a much higher risk of dying during pregnancy than their white counterparts.

Then, federal grants to museums are being shu…

Mississippians who oppose cuts being made by the Trump administration are trying to meet with the state's two Senators.

Then, a coalition of religious groups are meeting with Jackson's top mayoral can…

The Mississippi Medical Association unveils a marker about the history of hospitals that served Black people during the Jim Crow Era.

Then, for the first time in Mississippi, treatments are being offe…

Mississippi agencies announce new guidelines on how reports of child abuse cases will be handled in all 82 counties.

Then, Mississippi's State Health Officer says he's hopeful investments by the legis…

Courts are reviewing a new set of redistricting maps for Mississippi. 

Then, mayors of towns along the Mississippi River are seeking federal aid for flooding as the water level continues to rise.

Plus,…

We're speaking with Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Mississippi's former State Health Officer, reflecting on the five years that have passed since the start of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

For an extended version of t…

Millions of federal dollars being used by the Mississippi Department of Education is being rescinded.

Then, ag economists share what the Trump administration's sweeping round of new tarrifs could mean…

Lawmakers have ended the 2025 legislative session without passing a budget. Governor Tate Reeves says not to worry.

Then, the state Department of Health learns that over $230 million dollars in federa…

House lawmakers have officially ended their 2025 legislative session, although the Senate is still meeting today. More than 100 budget bills haven't been passed.

Then, Major cuts to healthcare have st…

A bill that could cut out the middleman and potentially reduce drug costs nearly passed the legislature yesterday. But now it's being sent back for more debate.

Then, Governor Tate Reeves has requeste…

The federal government is clawing back hundreds of millions of dollars allocated to Mississippi public schools for COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts.

Then, human trafficking can be a difficult crime to…

We speak with the National Weather Service to get an update on this morning's severe storms.

Then, More than 100 bills that fund all of the functions of Mississippi’s state government died Saturday ni…

Governor Tate Reeves signs a bill eliminating the state's income tax.

Then, disaster response teams are on the ground in Tylertown and surrounding communities to help with recovery efforts from this m…

Among the 7 Mississippians who died as a result of the March 14th and 15th tornadoes was a child. Their parents, and the community of Tylertown, are mourning the loss.

Then, Lawmakers have until Satur…

We speak with a tax expert about how lawmakers may have made a typo when passing a bill that would eliminate income tax in Mississippi.

Then, for Equal Pay Day, black women from across Mississippi are…

Hear from survivors of the tornado that tore through Tylertown on March 15th. Our Michael McEwen takes us there as they continue recovery efforts.

Then, Governor Tate Reeves has signed a bill into law…

It's been exactly two years since an EF-4 tornado hit rolling fork. And last night, another tornado was spotted in the area.

Then, lawmakers have passed a major tax cut bill that will eliminate the st…