Podcasts by Mississippi Edition

12/11/2023: Maternal Deaths | State Auditor Part 1 | Hanukkah from 2023-12-12T15:22:40

Maternal deaths are on the rise in Mississippi. The Department of Health is calling on pregnant people to seek prenatal care.

Then, we speak with the state auditor about what policy change...

12/08/2023: Hinds County Election Issues | Rankin County Sheriff’s Office | Victims of Violent Crimes from 2023-12-12T15:17:17

Multiple precincts in Hinds County's election system ran out of ballots during the general election this year. Election advocacy groups are trying to get answers about how that happened.

T...

12/07/2023: One Lake Project in Jackson | Legislative Revenue Estimates | "Goon Squad" report from 2023-12-07T21:40:59

The Army Corps of Engineers has released a new report on how a flood mitigation project in Jackson could change the Pearl River.

Then, state lawmakers continue to dissagree on what a budge...

12/06/2023: Revenue Losses Expected in 2024 | School attendance | Ratification of 21st Amendment from 2023-12-06T15:21:34

Declining revenue for the state could impact some leaders' legislative priorities for 2024.

Then, Mississippi schools are seeing higher attendance rates than in recent years.

Plus, i...

12/05/2023: Private schools and public funds | Early Learning Collaboratives Report | Respiratory Illness from 2023-12-05T19:37:03

Many conservative state lawmakers want to offer increased benefits for people with kids attending private school. But the state constitution requires spending go only toward public education. Listen

12/04/2023: Post Conviction | Ousting of US Congressman | Flood Mitigation Canvasing from 2023-12-05T19:27:21

A Mississippi man convicted of two capital murders in 1994 says evidence and witness testimony used to convict him and sentence him to death are unreliable.

Then, a Mississippi Congressman...

12/01/2023: World Aids Day | Prison Reform | Candlelight Tours from 2023-12-01T20:51:15

It's World Aids Day. Doctors want Mississippians to know their status for the disease and seek treatment if positive.

Then, we speak with an advocate about what criminal justice and econom...

11/30/2023: Jackson Water 1 year later | School Choice | USPS Holiday Shipping from 2023-12-01T20:47:50

It's been one year since control of Jackson's troubled water system was handed over to a third-party manager by a federal court.

Then, school choice advocates want more opportunities for f...

11/29/2023: Online Sports Betting | Medical Supply Donations | Early Intervention from 2023-12-01T20:46:15

State lawmakers are trying to determine what legalization of online sports betting could look like in Mississippi.

Then, Jackson community organizations are donating medical supplies to re...

11/28/2023: Education formula | Water bills go missing | BBB on Giving Tuesday from 2023-11-28T16:13:57

A teachers' advocacy group is calling for a greater investment in the state's education funding formula next year. But the state economist has warned of a possible economic downturn in 2024.

11/27/2023: Food worker minimum wage | Applesauce recall | Salvation Army from 2023-11-27T16:30:13

A collaboration between national and local organizations is trying to bring higher wages to Jackson's tipped food service workers.

Then, some applesauce manufacturers have recalled their p...

11/21/2023: Dexter Wade Funeral | Teacher Health Plans | Winter weather preparedness from 2023-11-21T16:22:51

During a funeral service for a man killed by an off-duty Jackson police officer, civil rights leaders called for justice and a federal investigation.

Then, state lawmakers are trying to de...

11/20/2023: Dexter Wade autopsy | Professional Jiu Jitsu | Jackson water billing changes from 2023-11-21T16:14:18

An independent autopsy into the death of Dexter Wade finds evidence contradicting the story officials have provided to his family. 

Then, the only professional jiu-jitsu league in the...

11/17/2023: Gov reacts to JLBO Budget | HRC Municipal Scores | New JSU President | Turkey Pardon 2023 from 2023-11-17T21:28:12

Mississippi's governor wants to cut taxes next year, but a group of lawmakers want budget proposals to reflect a possible economic downturn.

Then, the Human Rights Campaign is scoring citi...

11/16/2023: Budget Disputes | LGBTQ Brain Drain | Jails not ready for Patients from 2023-11-17T21:21:13

Lawmakers are preparing budget recommendations for next year's legislative session, but the top statewide officials disagree on how it should be divided up.

Then, Some LGBTQ healthcare pro...

11/15/2023: Burn ban lifted | Diabetes and Prediabetes | 'Lost Cause' myth from 2023-11-16T15:03:35

Governor Tate Reeves has lifted a burn ban affecting 40 counties, but meteorologists say full relief from these dry conditions is still a ways away.

Then, Mississippi has one of the highes...

11/14/2023: Body exhumed early | Early intervention taskforce | Sickle Cell treatment from 2023-11-14T20:31:20

The Relatives of a man killed by an off-duty Jackson police officer in March arrived to find his body was exhumed hours before the scheduled time.

Then, a taskforce is preparing recommenda...

11/13/2023: Call center on strike | Roe, the play | Newborns with Syphilis from 2023-11-13T15:45:29

More than 100 call center employees in Hattiesburg went on strike Thursday, demanding higher wages and an end to 'union busting' tactics.

Then, Roe, the play, is premiering in Baton Rouge,...

11/09/2023: DOJ Investigates Lexington | Lt. Governor Wins Second Term | Political Analysis of Governor's Race from 2023-11-09T21:54:54

The department of justice is investigating the city of Lexington and its police department for possible civil rights abuses against Black residents. 

Then, Lieutenant Governor Delbert...

11/08/2023: Recapping the 2023 Mississippi General Election from 2023-11-08T15:59:46

Republican Incumbent Tate Reeves has won a second term as Governor of Mississippi. We sit down with political analysts Republican Lucien Smith and Democrat David Baria to break down the results. Listen

11/07/2023: Election Day | Governor's Race | Aquatic Health Lab from 2023-11-07T15:11:28

It's election day in Mississippi. We speak with the Secretary of State about what voters need to have when going to the polls.

Then, a new report shows a tight race for Governor is leaning...

11/06/2023: Voters in Oxford, Greenwood and Lexington | MSDH Uber rides from 2023-11-06T15:18:36

Voters are making the final decisions about who they will elect for Governor tomorrow.

We visit the cities of Oxford, Greenwood and Lexington to speak with folks about who they want to see...

11/03/2023: Ballot Initiative | Turkey Creek | Fire Alarms from 2023-11-06T15:15:41

Candidates for Mississippi Governor debated many topics Wednesday night, but voters say they wanted to hear about plans to restore the state's ballot initiative process.

Then, a federal ap...

11/02/2023: Recap of the 2023 Mississippi Gubernatorial Debate from 2023-11-02T15:08:32

We sit down with MPB political analysts Democrat Brandon Jones and Republican Austin Barber to discuss this year's only gubernatorial debate between Republican Incumbent Tate Reeves and Democratic ...

11/01/2023: Proposed closing of some Jackson Public Schools | Margaret Walker | History is Lunch from 2023-11-02T15:05:22

Families in Jackson Public School District are asking what would happen if several of the area's schools are closed.

Then, a new biography tells the story of Margaret Walker, a visionary a...

10/31/2023: Covid Vaccines during Pregnancy | Mother seeking justice | Breast Cancer Survivor from 2023-10-31T15:08:28

A nonprofit women's health clinic in Jackson is involved with a CDC Foundation campaign to inform pregnant people of the importance of staying up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. <...

10/30/2023: Christians and Medicaid | PERS Legislative Recommendations | Breast Cancer Awareness Month from 2023-10-30T15:46:04

Faith leaders make the moral case for closing the health care coverage gap in Mississippi. 

Then, several changes to the state's public employees' retirement system are being proposed...

10/27/2023: HobNob 2023 | Classic Football Weekend from 2023-10-27T19:45:02

Political candidates are sharing their policy priorities as they attempt to garner votes prior to next month's election.

Plus, It’s Classic weekend in Birmingham. The legendary match-up be...

10/26/2023: Medicaid Rally | Online Sports Betting Taskforce | Jxn Walking Trail and Heart Health from 2023-10-26T17:44:55

State lawmakers are rounding out a statewide tour of promoting Medicaid expansion.

Then, the legislature is considering what online sports betting could look like in Mississippi.

Plu...

10/25/2023: Deer Overpopulation | EV Revolution | Soil and the Civil War from 2023-10-25T15:12

A record-high deer population has wildlife officials asking hunters to bag at least two deer this season.

Then, the global transition to electric vehicles means the chance for a manufactur...

10/24/2023: Governor Polling | Cannabis Cultivator Shares Experience || Public Defenders from 2023-10-24T18:18:46

A recent poll by the Democratic Governor's Association shows a 1-point margin between the candidates in Mississippi's gubernatorial election.

Then, a cannabis cultivation and distribution ...

10/23/2023: ADHD Medication Shortage | Re-Entry Housing | Low Income Voters from 2023-10-23T15:46:49

National shortages of ADHD medication are preventing many Mississippians from getting their treatments.

Then, lawmakers are meeting with Corrections officers to see how the state can impro...

10/20/2023: Medicaid Roundtable | Women's Wrestling Team | Integration Marker Unveiled from 2023-10-20T18:24:43

A state senator is joining educators and medical professionals in calling for Medicaid expansion in Mississippi.

Then, Huntingdon College debuted their women’s wrestling team, which is the...

10/19/2023: SIDS | COPD | Black Women and Breast Cancer from 2023-10-19T18:22:02

Sleep-related deaths are the third leading cause of infant mortality in Mississippi.

Then, experts say smoking can drastically increase someone's chances of developing chronic obstructive ...

10/18/2023: Farm Droughts | School-to-Prison Pipeline | Rolling Fork Documentary from 2023-10-18T14:30:05

Prolonged dry conditions are impacting Mississippi farmers in the fields and at the market.

Then, we continue the Southern Poverty Law Center's examination into youth incarceration by taki...

10/17/2023: Israel Hamas War Protest | Youth Incarceration | FEMA Grants from 2023-10-17T14:16:43

Some Mississippians are calling for de-escalation in the Gaza strip.

Then, a new report finds major disparities in the state's youth legal system.

Plus, two major federal grants coul...

10/16/2023: Forestry Grants | Right to Contraception Act | Breast Cancer Awareness Month from 2023-10-16T14:59:49

The National Forestry Service is awarding more than $16 million to Mississippi to help protect the environment and plant trees.

Then, the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus announced pla...

10/13/2023: Public Defenders Hearing | Israel Hamas Reaction Thompson | UAW Strike Continues from 2023-10-13T14:59:26

State lawmakers are seeking answers for why Mississippi has a severe lack of public defenders.

Then, the war between Israel and Hamas is being closely watched by the U.S. Mississippi's 2nd...

10/12/2023: Congressional House Speaker | Utility Bill of the Month | Mississippi Antiques Showcase from 2023-10-12T14:19:38

Congressional Republicans have nominated a new Speaker of the House. Mississippi's 2nd district congressman shares his thoughts.

Then, a record-hot summer in the Gulf South meant cranking ...

10/11/2023: Israel/Hamas War | Voter Engagement | History is Lunch from 2023-10-11T16:27:04

Mississippians are reacting to the growing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Then, voter engagement groups are trying to get people ready for the upcoming November general election. Listen

10/10/2023: Jackson Sewage | Healthcare Access | Mystery Novelist from 2023-10-10T16:18:26

Some Jackson residents want more transparency into how the city's sewage system will operate under a court order.

Then, healthcare workers are meeting in Jackson to call for Medicaid expan...

10/09/2023: CHAMP for Mothers | Absentee Voting | Rural Broadband and Telemedicine from 2023-10-09T19:00:37

Many new mothers experience post-partum depression after giving birth. Doctors are trying to find new ways to reach people who are at the greatest risk.

Then, Mississippi's Secretary of St...

10/06/2023: Wildfire season | Banned Book Week | 164th State Fair from 2023-10-06T14:24:46

For the first time ever, Mississippi is requesting wildfire equipment and personnel from other southern states to help combat wildfires.

Then, Banned Books Week has brought readers across ...

10/05/2023: Lexington Police Lawsuit | Heat exposure laws | RSV Vaccine from 2023-10-05T14:23:59

The ACLU is filing another lawsuit against the City of Lexington for alleged wrongful imprisonment. 

Then, This August was the hottest on record for Mississippi and Louisiana. Yet the...

10/04/2023: Jackson Sewage | Blood Shortage | Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week from 2023-10-04T14:19:25

The leader of Jackson's Water System is being tasked with another project; the city's sewage system.

Then, Mississippi Blood Services is asking folks to donate blood and help save lives. Listen

10/03/2023: Lt Governor Budget | Secretary of State Candidates | Arts and Humanities Endowments from 2023-10-03T14:55:07

Multiple state agencies are asking for more money this year as the state sits on a $600 million dollar revenue surplus.

Then, the two candidates for Secretary of State are sharing their pl...

10/02/2023: PERS JLBO | Hispanic Heritage Month | Felony Voting Lawsuit from 2023-10-02T15:25:04

As state lawmakers begin to plan their budgets for next year, the Public Employees Retirement System is asking for more money.

Then, we visit a latin festival in Jackson where folks are ce...

09/29/2023: Health Centers | Auditor's Report Pt 2 | Suicide Prevention Awareness from 2023-10-02T14:08:37

A federal shutdown could disrupt the dozens of community health centers throughout Mississippi.

Then, we continue our conversation with a university professor who says there's more to a co...

09/28/2023: Jackson Water Intervention | Pearl River Cleanup | Auditor's Report Pt 1 from 2023-10-02T14:01:40

Two advocacy gruops are seeking to intervene in a federal lawsuit over Jackson's water system.

Then, cleanup operations along the Pearl River are tying to help reduce pollution as water le...

09/27/2023: Early Childhood intervention | UAW Strikes | Poetry Festival from 2023-09-29T18:18:50

Mississippi's State Health Officer discusses how early childhood interventions can identify and help treat illness early.

Then, General Motors employees are on strike in the Gulf States. Listen

09/26/2023: UAW Strike | PERS Rates | Stennis Space Partnership from 2023-09-26T18:39:45

Members of the United Auto Workers union in Mississippi are joining the nationwide strike against the three largest domestic car manufacturers.

Then, the rates which state and local govern...

09/25/2023: Doctor reacts to Medicaid investments | Revisiting Rolling Fork | Plantiff on HB 1020 ruling from 2023-09-25T19:29:03

The state's strained healthcare system may soon see a growth of income from Medicaid, but some doctors say it is not sustainable.

Then, it has been six months since a catastrophic tornado ...

09/22/2023: Hospital Investments | HB 1020 Ruling | Delta food bus from 2023-09-22T16:02:17

Governor Tate Reeves is proposing a change to Medicaid reimbursement rates that could inject up to 700 million dollars into the state's troubled healthcare system.

Then, the Mississippi Su...

09/21/2023: Don't Ask Don't Tell | Black quarterbacks | Ag Museum from 2023-09-21T16:09:41

Mississippi's LGBT community is recognizing the 12th anniversary of the repeal of an anti-gay military policy.

Then, a new book details how Black quarterbacks have revolutionized professio...

09/20/2023: Public Defender Shortage | EMS Heat | Anne Moody Pt 2 from 2023-09-20T20:09:33

Poor defendants are getting left behind in Mississippi's criminal justice system. But legal experts and the leader of the state's public defender office have solutions.

Then, a deep di...

09/19/2023: Mississippi River Waterline | Respiratory illnesses Pt. 2 | Civil Rights Sit-ins Honored from 2023-09-19T14:31:52

The water line on the Mississippi River is dropping rapidly with little rainfall on the horizon.

Then, doctors say parents play an important roll in keeping children safe from respiratory ...

09/18/2023: RSV, Flu and COVID | WIC Budgets | College Courses from 2023-09-18T14:26:28

The CDC is reporting increased hospitalizations for COVID-19, as well as a rise in cases of RSV. We talk to an expert in pediatric infectious disease.

Then, a Congressional gridlock o...

9/15/2023 - Voting Rights Politics | Public Funds, Private Schools | Life Insurance from 2023-09-15T17:10:18

Two Democratic Candidates for state office are announcing their plans to work together to protect elections.

Then, the state's largest educator association has filed an amicus brief for a ...

09/14/2023: Child Poverty Rates | Heat in rural areas | Welding training in prisons from 2023-09-14T15:41:05

Mississippi youth advocates are reacting to new Census data that shows a near doubling of child poverty rates in the nation.

Then, this year’s extreme heat is taking a toll on rural commun...

09/13/2023: Petition for Resignation | Disaster Public Assistance | Cyberattacks from 2023-09-13T15:28:49

The NAACP is gathering signatures to petition the resignation of Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey. 

Then, FEMA has expanded disaster public assistance to 12 counties affected by the...

09/12/2023: Power Grid | Prison Higher Education | Black Mustard Seed from 2023-09-12T18:31:02

A federal program is trying to find weaknesses in the state's power grid.

Then, how can higher education help reduce the number of repeat offenders in state prisons.

Plus, part two o...

09/11/2023: Pearl River Flooding Project | Broadband Access | Diaper Access pt 1 from 2023-09-11T15:23:55

Federal engineers are studying ways to mitigate flooding along the lower Pearl River, but progress is being delayed.

Then, the legislature is trying to better understand how broadband acce...

09/08/2023: Democratic Candidate Sec of State | Louisiana Expressway Noise | Teacher Pay pt. 2 from 2023-09-11T15:17:45

The Democratic Candidate for Mississippi Secretary of State has dropped out of the race, and the party has been approved to appoint a new candidate for the November election.

Then, we visi...

09/07/2023: Teacher Pay Pt. 1 | Utility Bill of the Month | Broadcast Advisor of the Year from 2023-09-11T15:13:39

Teachers in Mississippi remain under financial strain despite a recent pay raise according to a new report.

Then, about a third of Southerners have trouble paying their power bills. The go...

09/06/2023: Early Childhood Interventions | Youth Court | 100 Things To Do in Mississippi Before You Die from 2023-09-06T20:58:36

Early childhood interventions could help reduce the major health risks for young Mississippians.

Then, state lawmakers are trying to better understand the unique challenges facing the stat...

09/05/2023: Naloxone | Post-Partum Suicide Prevention | Football Heat from 2023-09-06T20:55:12

A lifesaving drug that can reverse an overdose has been on the market for years, but pharmacies in the state are unlikely to carry it.

Then, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month...

09/01/2023: Dem Nominee for AG | First openly gay lawmaker | Freedom Rider birthday from 2023-09-01T14:17:39

The Democratic nominee for attorney general announces her new labor-focused plan for office.

Then, Mississippians in House District 66 have elected the state's first openly gay legislator....

08/31/2023: Jackson Police Jurisdiction | State Health Officer | 'The Harvest' documentary from 2023-08-31T14:25:31

Local and state police are meeting in Jackson to discuss how they can respond to calls efficently and reduce youth crime rates.

Then, Mississippi's State Health Officer discusses the first...

08/21/2023: Hosemann on budget recommendations | Workplace and AI | Lifestyle Author from 2023-08-29T17:23:31

The Legislative Budget Office will soon meet to draft their recommendations for next year's state budget.

Then, the widespread adoption of A I could grow the digital divide for many Missis...

08/29/2023: Till monuments unveiled | Rural learning loss | Art exhibit from 2023-08-29T16:03:21

Two national monuments have been unveiled in Mississippi to commemorate the lynching of Emmett Till 68 years ago.

Then, rural school districts were among the hardest hit by the pandemic an...

08/28/2023: FEMA disaster relief | Purple Heart | Is It Cake? from 2023-08-29T15:59:21

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is conducting community outreach to help victims of the May and June tornados.

Then, a Mississippi man injured in the Iraq war is being awarded the ...

08/25/2023: Football Heat | foreign governments purchase land | Till monuments from 2023-08-29T15:56:41

Mississippi's high schools are moving football games to later times to avoid the ongoing record-breaking heat.

Then, a new legislative committee is studying the purchase of Mississippi far...

08/24/2023: Outdoor heat dangers | Felony voting rights | Baby Box from 2023-08-29T15:54:15

Temperatures remain dangerously high across Mississippi, and doctors are reminding folks to stay cool while outdoors.

Then, Mississippi is seeking to overturn a federal court ruling that w...

08/23/2023: EPA Jackson Sewage | Broadband access | History is Lunch from 2023-08-29T15:51:14

The Environmental Protection Agency is hearing community feedback on how Jackson's sewage system should operate.

Then, state leaders and businesses are working together to get broadband ac...

08/22/2023: Burn Ban | Medicaid disenrollment | First Black Republican in Legislature from 2023-08-29T15:48:55

A heatwave and low rainfall has prompted the governor to issue a partial burn ban in Mississippi.

Then, thousands of children in Mississippi are being removed from the medicaid roles.

8/11/2023 - PACT Act | Droughts & Wildfire Prevention | Jurassic Quest from 2023-08-11T13:55:01

A deadline approaches for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins to receive retroactive benefits.

Then, hot and dry conditions are elevating the risk for wildfires in Mississippi.<...

8/10/2023 - LGBTQ+ Friendly Blood Donation | PFAs in Water | It's in the Voices from 2023-08-10T13:50:15

The Red Cross adopts new screening guidelines for blood donors that removes a blanket ban on gay and bisexual men.

Then, a new investigation reveals a number of contaminants in water syste...

8/9/2023 - Primary Election Special | Analysis with Austin Barbour & Brandon Jones from 2023-08-09T13:43:04

We are joined by Austin Barbour and Brandon Jones to examine the results of Mississippi's Primary Elections.

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Then, we talk with party experts about what folks can expect during this year's election cycle.

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08/07/2023: Felony Voting Rights | Congressman reacts to Trump Incitement | Maternal Mortality from 2023-08-08T15:40:02

Federal courts have overturned a state law that permanently disenfranchised felons from voting.

Then, we speak with Mississippi's 2nd district Congressman Bennie Thompson about the recent ...

08/04/2023: Rankin Police issue guilty Plea | Utility Bill of the Month | Jackson 911 system from 2023-08-04T19:28:11

Six law enforcement officers in Rankin County have pled guilty to torturing, sexually assaulting and shooting a man in their custody.

Then, getting drinking water to homes in rural areas c...

08/03/2023: Lawsuit in Lexington | Aging Prison Population | Political Signs from 2023-08-04T19:18:55

The ACLU has filed a complaint against the City of Lexington for the police allegedly abusing their power.

Then, Mississippi's prison population is aging, a pattern experts say could point...

08/02/2023: Education Dashboard | Summer Sports | Pearl Darter from 2023-08-04T19:15:06

A new online dashboard shares an education roadmap for making up for pandemic-era learning loss.

Then, coaches are using new technologies to help their teams acclimate and stay safe in hig...

08/01/2023: Hot summer | Tornados and Manufactured Homes | Maternal Healthcare Study from 2023-08-04T19:12:21

Statewide temperatures continue to rise, raising concerns for heat-related illness when outdoors.

Then, a recent article from the Associated Press looks at the deadly link between tornados...

07/31/2023: Teens and Gun Violence | Chemical Plant Explosion | Chapel Hart from 2023-08-04T19:09:53

4 out of 5 young people believe gun violence is a major problem in the U.S. according to a new report.

Then, after an explosion at a chemical plant two weeks ago, the company said the air ...

07/28/2023: Neshoba Governors Race | Fair Folk | Ballot harvesting from 2023-07-28T16:50:28

The two leading candidates for Governor are speaking at the Neshoba County Fair.

Then, we speak with some of the people attending the fair, many of whom have joined the annual event for ge...

07/27/2023: Neshoba day 1 | Black Women's Equal Pay Day | Southern Storytellers from 2023-07-27T14:20:45

Politicians are giving their stump speeches at the Neshoba County Fair ahead of this year's primary elections. We hear from two candidates for Attorney General and another two for Lt. Governor.<...

07/26/2023: Death of Immigrant minor | Till Monument | Early Intervention from 2023-07-26T15:14:33

Immigrant rights activists are demanding a federal investigation into the death of a 16 year old immigrant at a chicken plant.

Then, President Biden has dedicated three monuments to the le...

07/25/2023: Till Monuments | Disaster Declaration | Drilling Expedition from 2023-07-25T15:03:04

Today would have been Emmett Till's 82nd Birthday, and President Joe Biden is expected to declare several sites linked to his murder as national landmarks.

Then, Governor Tate Reeves ...

07/24/2023: Abortion Records | State Climatologist | Women's World Cup from 2023-07-24T15:35:03

The state Attorney General wants to retain access to out-of-state abortion records.

Then, the state climatologist discusses the heavy rainfall that's swept across Mississippi all summer. Listen

07/21/2023: Student Loan forgiveness | Modified school calendar | MBAT from 2023-07-21T14:22:16

A federal policy to forgive student will soon take effect in Mississippi.

Then for some students, the school year is starting early. That's under a modified calendar with support by the st...

07/20/2023: Medical Red Tape | Rural Healthcare pt 2 | Extreme Heat from 2023-07-21T14:17:45

State lawmakers are meeting with insurance and healthcare leaders to determine how they can cut red tape for certain treatments.

Then, rural healthcare is in crisis, and experts say more a...

07/19/2023: Extreme Heat | Rural Hospital Crisis | Lifeguard Shortage from 2023-07-21T14:14

Extreme heat advisories are being issued for several counties.

Then, hospitals are continuing to lay off employees, cut services or close entirely.

Plus, a shortage of lifeguards and...

07/18/2023: Vaccine Mandate Exemption | Lottery taxes | Aerospace engineering from 2023-07-21T14:10:25

The State Department of Health will now grant religious exemptions to the state's required pediatric vaccines for public school students.

Then, the state lottery has brought in more than 1...

07/17/2023: DOJ Joins Lawsuit | Black farmers | Fraud database from 2023-07-21T14:07:49

The Department of Justice is joining actions against a new state law that allegedly takes voting power away from Black Mississippians.

Then, Black farmers in Mississippi are an aging demog...

07/14/2023: Police Accountability | Birth Control from 2023-07-14T15:36:13

Protesters in Holmes County are demanding police be held accountable.

Then, federal regulators have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill.

Plus, public schools acros...

07/13/2023: Power Investigation | Syphilis Testing | Art Grants from 2023-07-13T19:54:18

The State Public Service Commission has launched an investigation into last month's prolonged power outages.

Then, medical leaders are taking new steps to test pregnant folks for Syphilis....

07/12/2023: Local Food Supply Chain | New Laws Pt 2 | Gender Rituals from 2023-07-13T19:50:33

Farmers are hoping Mississippi can join a national program to assist in local food supply chains.

Then, we continue our discussion about new state laws.

Plus, an author shares the st...

07/11/2023: Diabetes Research Funding | Baby University | New Laws pt. 1 from 2023-07-11T17:05:29

A special diabetes program could expire in September, and advocates are asking lawmakers for an extension.

Then, in the Mississippi Delta, a "Baby University" seeks to support young parent...

07/10/2023: Voter Registration | Alzheimers Treatment | Felony Voting Lawsuit from 2023-07-10T16:33:56

Today is the last day Mississippians can register to vote in the upcoming primary election.

Then, the FDA has approved a new treatment for Alzheimers.

Plus, the Supreme Court has cho...

07/07/2023: Democratic Party Chair | Utility Bills | Railroad Crossing from 2023-07-10T15:41:35

The leader of Mississippi's Democratic Party has announced his resignation.

Then, when it comes to fighting utility bills, there’s a big power imbalance between customers and companies. Listen

07/06/2023- Military Explosives | Re-entry | Trans Youth Healthcare from 2023-07-10T15:29:17

Advocates for costal Mississippians claim a military installation where weapons are stored could pose a risk to communities.

Then, returning home from prison is hard. But most people don’t...

07/05/2023- Energy Scams | Heat Dome | Trans Youth from 2023-07-10T15:26:38

Energy providers are cautioning their customers about a growing number of scams.

Then, a dangerous heatwave continues to loom over Mississippi and the gulf south.

Plus, we talk with ...

06/30/2023- Affirmative Action | PERS changes | 4th of July Fireworks from 2023-07-10T15:20:23

What could the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action at colleges and universities mean for the state?

Then, a retirement plan for public employees may see changes in 2024.

P...

06/29/2023- New Nursing School Building | Alzheimers | Blueberries from 2023-06-29T14:25:57

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is breaking ground on a new Nursing school.

Then, June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

Plus, Mississippi's official state fruit...

06/28/2023 Internet Investments | Oyster Harvesting Decline | Roadhouse Justice from 2023-06-29T14:20:21

Mississippi is getting a 1.2 billion dollar infusion of federal funds to bring high-speed internet to under-served areas of the state.

Then, commercial oyster harvesting along the gulf coa...

06/27/2023- Heat Dome | Age Verification | Education Political Endorsements from 2023-06-29T14:17:26

Much of Mississippi will face dangerously high temperatures this week as a record-setting heat wave makes its way from Texas across the south.

Then, a new law will soon require Mississippi...

06/26/2023 Reproductive Health | State Revenue Surplus | IBC Winner from 2023-06-29T14:10:55

Experts are looking at how Mississippi can improve reproductive health.

Then, state revenues have exceeded expectations this fiscal year, with a surplus of $650 million.

Plus, a Miss...

06/23/2023- Presley Economics | Dobbs anniversary | Autism from 2023-06-23T14:56:17

The only democratic candidate for governor in Mississippi is sharing his plans for economic improvements.

Then, it will be one year since the Dobbs decision was handed down by the Supreme ...

06/22/2023- Healthcare Rankings | Pregnancy risks | Podcast Winner from 2023-06-23T14:51:33

A new healthcare report ranks Mississippi at the bottom of health system performance.

Then, women in Mississippi face a high rate of complications during pregnancy.

Plus, a Mississip...

06/20/2023- Unusual Weather | Heat Illness | Power Outages from 2023-06-20T15:20:48

Meteorologists explain how Mississippi has faced continued severe weather for a week.

Then, emergency responders say heat illness can be deadly.

Plus, one of Mississippi's Public Ser...

06/19/2023- Weekend Tornado | Disability Voting Lawsuit | Juneteenth from 2023-06-19T14:24:13

Breaking this morning: 

Several tornados swept across Mississippi last night, and officials have confirmed at least one death in Jasper County.

Also on today's show:

D...

06/16/2023- Overnight Storms | Local Food | In the Bones Documentary from 2023-06-16T14:18:01

Around 168 thousand power outages are being reported this morning as a result of Thursday night's severe storms.

Then, Mississippi's agriculture commissioner shares tips for finding afford...

06/15/2023- Childcare disparities | Summer telehealth | Family Fun Day from 2023-06-15T14:24:49

A new study investigates the racial disparities in Mississippi childcare services.

Then, public school students in Mississippi can access free telehealth services throughout the summer. Listen

06/14/2023- Severe Weather | Amtrak Study | History is Lunch from 2023-06-14T14:35:23

Severe weather could impact parts of the Magnolia State today. We talk to the National Weather Service.

Then, Amtrak is seeking federal funding to study a possible new route across Central...

06/13/2023- Detained Filming Police | Ag Climate Change | SNAP Changes from 2023-06-13T14:22:29

An attorney was arrested in Lexington, Mississippi while filming a police traffic stop.

Then, a continued look at how the agriculture industry is adjusting to climate change.

Plus, A...

06/12/2023 Alabama SC Ruling | Climate Change Farming | Flood Insurance Hike | Hot Cars in Summer from 2023-06-12T14:15:22

The Supreme Court has ruled against Alabama in a case over judicial redistricting, and a similar case is underway in Mississippi.

Then, how can a billion federal dollars be used to fight c...

06/09/2023- Home of Medgar Evers Re-Dedicated | Students tour civil rights landmarks | International Ballet Competition from 2023-06-09T16:05:48

The former home of Medgar Evers is being re-dedicated as a national landmark.

Then, we follow several students as they tour historical landmarks from the civil rights movement.

Plus,...

06/08/2023- Reena Evers-Everette | State Epidemiologist Retires | Author of Thalia Mara biography from 2023-06-09T15:56:33

We sit down for part two in our conversation with Myrlie Evers-Williams about her life and dedication to civil rights.

Then, Mississippi's leading infectious disease expert, who coordinate...

SPECIAL - Reena Evers-Everette from 2023-06-06T14:00:19

On the night of June 12th, 1963, NAACP Field Secretary Medgar Evers was returning home from a mass meeting when he was executed.

60 years later, his daughter Reena Evers can still vividly ...

6/2/2023 - DOJ and Civil Rights Protections | Utility Bill of the Month | Community Health from 2023-06-02T15:45:48

The Department of Justice is touring Mississippi, asking how they can improve civil rights protections.

Then, a new series by the Gulf States Newsroom asks, ‘What happens when a water leak...

5/31/2023 - HB 1020 Plaintiffs Appeal | TikTok Storyteller | High Speed Internet Expansion from 2023-05-31T15:41:29

The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear an appeal over if a highly-contested bill violates the rights of Jackson residents.

Then, how an Alabama man is making a name for himself on TikTok ...

5/30/2023 - Adderian Murry's Family Seeks Answers | Hurricane Prep | Diversity in Film from 2023-05-30T15:35:11

The family of an 11-year-old boy shot by police in his home is seeking answers and accountability.

Then, meteorologists are predicting an average Atlantic hurricane season.

Plus, so...

5/26/2023 - Graduation & Trans Rights | State Health Officer | Airbag Recall from 2023-05-26T22:24:43

A federal judge sides with a Mississippi school district disallowing a transfeminine from wearing a dress at graduation.

Then, we speak with Mississippi's top medical leader about the futu...

5/25/2023 - Social Media Harms | License Plate Suit Dropped | Barksdale from 2023-05-25T22:20:01

National health leaders say social media can have major negative effects on children.

Then, a lawsuit has been dropped that challenged Mississippi's inclusion of 'In God We Trust' on licen...

5/24/2023 - STD Rates | Strengthening Gulf South Homes | Woolworth's Sit-in from 2023-05-24T21:28:18

A new study from the CDC says Mississippi's capital has the second highest STD rate in the nation.

Then, policy-makers in the gulf south are considering grants which could help improve hom...

5/23/2023 - Federal Hearing on 1020 | Period Poverty | Summer Learning Loss from 2023-05-23T20:35:37

First, a federal court is hearing arguments on if a new law violates Mississippi's constitution.

Then, community leaders are sparking conversations around access to menstrual products duri...

5/22/2023 - IRS Audit Disparities | Reducing Rx Costs | Emergency Response from 2023-05-22T13:59:15

Black Mississippians are one of the most likely groups to be audited in the nation.

Then, a recent poll finds 80 percent of Mississippi residents want legislation that could reduce costs o...

5/19/2023 - Pre-K Benchmarks | No Menthol | HBCU Students & Law School from 2023-05-19T14:11:07

Mississippi is one of five states to pass all of its quality benchmarks

Then, Mississippians are being asked to put down their menthol cigarettes this weekend, with experts saying the addi...

5/18/2023 - ICE Deportations | March Against Crime | Expanded Telehealth from 2023-05-18T14:08:15

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement office is carrying out several deportation flights despite pushback from Mississippi immigration advocacy groups.

Then, a civil rights leader is sta...

05/17/2023 - Parole Laws | Fallen Officers | Sea Change from 2023-05-17T14:05:08

A new study looks at the correlation between Mississippi's parole program and the state's high incarceration rates.

Then, law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty are bei...

05/16/2023 - HB 1020 Rulings | Child Care Assistance | Maximus Protest from 2023-05-16T13:57:27

Initial rulings are coming in on a new, highly contested public safety law.

Then, a barrier for single parents to get childcare assistance is removed.

Plus, a new podcast is investig...

5/15/2023 - OTC Birth Control | End of Public Health Emergency | Poetry Out Loud from 2023-05-15T13:54:52

The FDA considers allowing birth control pills to be sold over the counter.

Then, what changes can be expected as the COVID-19 public health emergency comes to an end.

Plus, a Missis...

05/11/2023 - 1020 Motions | CASA | Hospital Scores from 2023-05-11T22:45:46

A chancery court is hearing arguments on if House Bill 1020 would violate the rights of Jackson residents.

Then, a national foster youth advocacy group is expanding operations in Mississip...

5/10/2023 - Public Safety Conference | Speaker Gunn Reflections: Part 3 | The Defenders from 2023-05-10T22:42:07

Law enforcement leaders are gathering to coordinate procedures for trafficking, community engagement and mental health.

Then, Mississippi's outgoing Speaker of the House shares his hopes f...

5/9/2023 - SPLC Complaint | Speaker Gunn Reflections: Part 2 | Tuition Hike from 2023-05-09T16:13:20

The state faces more legal scrutiny over policies related to the capital city – this time over a delay in releasing federal funds for Jackson’s water system.

Then, part two of our conversa...

5/8/2023 - Injunction on 1020 | Yazoo Pumps | Speaker Gunn Reflections: Part 1 from 2023-05-08T15:44:57

A court filing seeks to block a law that would create an inferior court system in Jackson.

Then, a decades old project to build flood mitigation pumps in the Delta is moving forward, despi...

5/5/2023 - Postpartum Mental Health | Role of Monuments | Birth Control via Telehealth from 2023-05-05T19:40:50

Mississippi doctors are working together to reduce the suicide rates of women after birth.

Then, a panel of experts are discussing what a responsible use of monuments could be.

Plus,...

05/04/2023 - Medical Cannabis Changes | Housing Market | Tori Bowie from 2023-05-04T19:29:09

State lawmakers have made several major adjustments to Mississippi's Medical Cannabis Act.

Then, how the state's housing market is performing amid national bank closures, high interest rat...

05/03/2023 - Incarcerated Education | Heart Birth Defects | Emmett Till & the Mississippi Press from 2023-05-03T19:19:37

Incarcerated Mississippians are being granted more opportunities for higher education.

Then, doctors warn that birth defects of the heart can lead to lifelong health risks.

Plus, in ...

05/02/2023 - Sienna College Poll | Monuments & History | Stroke Awareness from 2023-05-02T17:11:13

A recent poll finds that most Mississippians want a new governor this election cycle, but no one candidate has secured a top position.

Then, experts are discussing how monuments can shape ...

5/1/2023 - Rasheem Carter | Ukrainian Family | Hurricane Prep from 2023-05-01T17:06:43

Police claim a dismembered body was caused by wildlife, sparking protests under the suspicion of foul play.

Then, we hear how a family from Ukraine was forced to flee from war and start a ...

4/28/2023 - Till Accuser Dies | Involving Youth in Public Policy | Autism Awareness: Part 2 from 2023-04-28T20:09:25

The woman who's accusation led to Emmett Till being lynched has died.

Then, advocates encourage young Mississippians to get involved in shaping the public policy that affects them.

P...

4/27/2023 - Body Donors | Gambling Addiction Services | Autism Awareness: Part 1 from 2023-04-27T20:04:59

Medical students in Mississippi remember those who have donated their bodies to science.

Then, while gambling options in Mississippi have expanded, services for those with addition have be...

4/26/2023 - Health Care & Broadband | Climate Change & Black Communities | The Story of Clyde Kennard from 2023-04-26T21:37:04

Researchers and advocates draw a line between expanded broadband services and healthcare savings.

Then, a former Greenville mayor highlights the effects of climate change on Black communit...

4/25/2023 - HB 1020 Lawsuits | Public Defense | Gulfs Among Us from 2023-04-25T21:35:29

Multiple organizations file suit against the state of Mississippi over legislation they call unconstitutional.

Then, a recent Supreme Court ruling makes public defenders more accessible fo...

4/24/2023 - Rolling Fork Residents | Confederate Memorial Day from 2023-04-24T20:30:56

Nearly one month after a devastating tornado, residents of Rolling Fork describe work and life in town trying to bounce back.

Plus, on this Confederate Memorial Day we revisit to document ...

4/20/2023 - Gov. Signs "Pro-Life Agenda" Bills | Changes to CPS | Health Care in Rolling Fork from 2023-04-20T16:11:13

The Governor signs a collection of bills he says will help mothers and children across the state.

Then, the Director of Child Protective Services lays out changes to the agency under recen...

4/19/2023 - Jackson Approves Trash Contract | Rural Emergency Warnings | 1963 Jackson Children's Crusade from 2023-04-19T14:42:58

Residents in the capital city will soon get trash pick-up service again as the mayor and city council agree on terms for an emergency contract.

Then, a look at the gaps in storm system war...

4/18/2023 - Garbage Dispute Settled | Mifepristone Ruling Impact | Turkey Creek: Part 2 from 2023-04-18T17:14:11

Jackson's City Council and Mayor resolve a dispute over trash pick up in the capital city following a hearing in Hinds County Chancery Court.

Then, how restrictions on mifepristone would -...

4/17/2023 - Insurance & Tornadoes | Turkey Creek: Part 1 | "Let the World See" from 2023-04-17T17:10:31

Last month's tornados brought damage to much of the state. We talk to the insurance commissioner about damage claims.

Then, a sixth-generation descendent of Turkey Creek receives a gr...

4/14/2023 - Jackson Garbage Piles Up | Delta Flooding | Winona Town Hall from 2023-04-14T17:02:50

Frustrations mount in Jackson as the city enters its third week without a curbside waste disposal contract in place.

Then, parts of the South Mississippi Delta have suffered from flooding ...

4/13/2023 - MEMA Update | "Free Baldomero" | Students Against Gun Violence from 2023-04-13T17:00:10

The Director of MEMA provides an update on tornado recovery and discusses a new program to house displaced residents.

Then, members of the immigrant community call on ICE to release a man ...

4/12/2023 - Southern States Shape National Policy | Dollar Stores: Part 4 | Margaret Walker from 2023-04-12T16:56:38

A group of civil rights advocates say Southern states set the tone for policy that has broader, national ramifications - often disproportionately affecting minority groups.

Then, how some ...

4/11/2023 - Jackson Garbage Dispute | Dollar Stores: Part 3 | Mifepristone Ruling from 2023-04-11T16:31:01

Garbage piles up in Jackson as the Mayor and City Council remain in dispute over a waste disposal contract.

Then, leaders in Birmingham and New Orleans said they have too many dollar store...

4/10/2023 - Amory | Dollar Stores: Part 2 | Region 6 Mobile Crisis Unit in Delta | from 2023-04-10T16:26:09

The northeast community of Amory continues its recovery weeks after a tornado devastated much of the town.

Then, Dollar General opens about three stores a day. But, advocates warn the doll...

4/6/2023 - Oral, Throat & Head Cancers | Dollar Stores: Part 1 | Rep. Alyce Clarke from 2023-04-06T16:22:30

Health professionals offer free screenings for oral, throat and head cancers.

Then, dollar stores now outnumber Starbucks and Walmart combined - and they're especially popular in small tow...

4/5/2023 - Recapping Education Policy | Emotional Storm Damage | Eudora Welty's Photography from 2023-04-05T16:15:59

We recap some of the education policy passed this legislative session with an advocate for public schools.

Then, as tornado-ravaged communities look to build back, mental health experts sa...

4/4/2023 - Speaker and Lt. Reflect on Session | Litigating HB 1020 from 2023-04-04T16:07:43

The Speaker of the House reflects on his last legislative session with the gavel.

Then, the Lt. Governor discusses the final session of his term and assesses the Senate's work.

Plus,...

4/3/2023 - House Final Debate on 1020 | POTUS in Rolling Fork | South Delta Schools from 2023-04-03T15:55:44

The legislative session comes to a close with another round of heated floor debate on HB 1020.

Then, residents of Rolling Fork weigh in on the President's visit.

Plus, how students ...

3/31/2023 - Senate Passes HB 1020 | AP African American Studies | Medical Care in Rolling Fork from 2023-03-31T22:15:45

After multiple revisions and heated debate, HB 1020 moves one step closer to becoming law.

Then, we go inside a Baton Rouge classroom to get a taste of the AP African American History clas...

3/30/2023 - Education Superintendent Denied Confirmation | Hospital Grants | Afternoons with Harper Lee from 2023-03-30T22:01:48

The Mississippi Senate votes not to confirm the State Board of Education's appointment for Superintendent...and Black members say race is a factor.

Then, a former president of the state me...

3/29/2023 - New Voter Purge Law | Tornado Recovery | Preventorium from 2023-03-29T21:56:36

Republican majorities in the legislature advance new laws that will purge voter rolls.

Then, communities impacted by a string of tornadoes look to neighbors and new friends as they begin t...

3/28/2023 - Legislature: Storm Relief and School Guardians | Granny Midwives | Blueberries from 2023-03-28T14:10:25

As the legislative session enters its final week, some lawmakers hope to secure financial relief to communities devastated by last week's tornadoes.

And, one conference report passed by bo...

3/27/2023 - Tornado Disaster Declaration | Rolling Fork Begins Recovery | Doc Pushes for New Ballot Initiative from 2023-03-27T14:07:21

The Biden Administration approves an Emergency Disaster Declaration following Friday night's devastating tornadoes.

And, the people of Rolling Fork begin the process of recovery.

Plu...

3/24/2023 - Severe Weather | Ballot Initiative Dies | Funding MAEP from 2023-03-24T21:24:16

A severe weather system could bring tornadoes and hail to the Magnolia State. We talk to the National Weather Service.

Then, efforts to revive the ballot initiative process are in dir...

3/23/2023 - Jackson Water Transparency | HB 1020 Goes to Conference | Bank Run: Part Two from 2023-03-23T21:18:24

Community groups in Jackson say they feel shut out as the federally-appointed administrator works to restore the city's water system.

Then, we hear from lawmakers assigned to conference on...

3/22/2023 - Maximus Strike | Colorectal Screenings | Bank Run: Part One from 2023-03-22T21:13:36

A coalition of workers' rights organizations call on the Biden administration to take action against a federally contracted call center.

Then, health experts in Mississippi advise colorect...

3/21/2023 - Passenger Rail | More Medical Marijuana Dispensaries | Women in Law Enforcement from 2023-03-21T21:36:34

Passenger rail service could be mere months from returning to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We get the latest from the Southern Rail Commissioner.

Then, more medical marijuana dispensar...

3/20/2023 - Fentanyl Test Strips | Lottery Funds for MDOT | Books in Prison from 2023-03-20T21:34:19

How the decriminalization of fentanyl test strips could reduce overdose deaths in Mississippi.

Then the Mississippi Lottery has reached a significant financial milestone

Plus, the no...

3/17/2023 - Postpartum Extention | ICE Detainees Stage Hunger Strike | Insulin Price Cuts from 2023-03-17T21:33:02

After years of refusing to expand Medicaid benefits in Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves has signed legislation extending postpartum care for Mothers in the state. 

Then, detainees in...

3/16/2023 - New Voting Laws | March Madness in Birmingham | Insulin Cost Caps from 2023-03-16T18:10:52

The legislature advances bills that change voting regulations and increase penalties in the state.

Then, a southern city prepares to host the first two rounds of college basketball's March...

3/15/2023 - More Resistance to HB 1020 | Black Women & Pre-natal Health | New ELCs from 2023-03-15T15:38:04

More pushback from Jackson residents and community activists as HB 1020 inches toward conference.

Then, Black women in Mississippi face disproportionately high health risks during pregnanc...

3/14/2023 - Equal Pay Day | New Syphilis Testing Requirements | Endow Mississippi from 2023-03-14T14:42:38

On Equal Pay Day, we examine the wage gap and where it still persists in Mississippi.

Then, the Department of Health issues a new directive to combat the rise in congenital syphilis.

3/13/2023 - Digital Content Restrictions | STORK EMS | Pandemic: Three Years Later from 2023-03-13T14:28:17

Civil rights advocates say a bill in the state legislature could restrict materials in public libraries.

Then, new program in Mississippi trains paramedics and emergency healthcare workers...

3/10/2023 - Pediatricians and Postpartum Medicaid | No New TANF Regs | 2023 Poetry Out Loud from 2023-03-10T15:23:26

With the state a signature away from extending postpartum Medicaid coverage, medical leaders examine what it could mean for Mississippi.

Then, a Senate Democrat attempts to add tighter reg...

3/9/2023 - Ballot Initiative | Bus Transit | MAEP Through the Years from 2023-03-09T22:48:05

Lawmakers in the House advance a resolution that could restore the ballot initiative. But it could come with a number of changes and new restrictions.

Then, a look at a better bus past in ...

3/8/2023 - Bills Move in the Legislature | Henifin and Lumumba | The Tacky South from 2023-03-08T15:10:26

As another deadline day in the legislature approaches, a number of bills get advanced - including a postpartum Medicaid expansion.

Then, the Mayor of Jackson discusses his relationship wit...

3/7/2023 - Jackson Stakeholders Against Legislation | MAEP Formula Changes | Allergies: Part 2 from 2023-03-07T20:19:44

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3/6/2023 - NAACP Threatens Legal Action | Net Metering | Allergies: Part 1 from 2023-03-06T21:51:35

The NAACP says it will legally challenge the state of Mississippi should lawmakers pass legislation that strips Jackson of its sovereignty. 

Then, environmental justice advocates say ...

3/3/2023 - Funding MAEP | Selma Jubilee | Tourism from 2023-03-03T22:12:19

Some lawmakers say they have a path to fully fund the state's obligation to public schools.

Then, Selma, Alabama prepares for the 58th anniversary of the march that ended with Bloody Sunda...

3/2/2023 - Abortion Pill Mobile Billboard | Coal Miner Strike Ends | Brain Injury Awareness from 2023-03-02T22:05:44

A mobile billboard is traversing parts of the Magnolia State. The doctor behind it want to remind residents that abortion pills are still legal in all 50 states.

Then, after nearly tw...

3/1/2023 - Gov. Reeves Signs Bill Limiting Healthcare for Trans Youth | Know Your Rights: Part 2 | Postpartum Medicaid from 2023-03-01T22:47:16

Governor Tate Reeves signs legislation restricting gender-affirming care for minors.

Then, part two of the Gulf States Newsroom's tag-along with attorneys at an immigrant detention center ...

2/28/2023 - Postpartum Medicaid Extension | Immigrant Detention | Jackson Bills from 2023-02-28T21:59:38

One day after the Governor pivots on postpartum Medicaid, a coalition of faith leaders calls on the legislature to take action.

Then, the questions a team of attorneys get when they visit ...

2/27/2023 - Jackson Water Update | Job Quality Report | Cancel Culture from 2023-02-27T21:57:44

As the legislature considers bills that would shift control over Jackson's water system, the federally appointed manager says he remains confident he can continue his work.

Then, workers i...

2/24/2023 - Senate Overhauls HB 1020 | Chemical Endangerment | Reforming Sexual Assault Laws from 2023-02-24T15:17:55

The Senate overhauls a House Bill designed to give jurisdiction in parts of the capital city to appointed judges and prosecutors.

Then, health leaders Alabama look for alternatives to chem...

2/23/2023 - House Pressured to Take Up Medicaid | Cook Political Report | "National Divorce" from 2023-02-23T17:10:55

Doctors and medical leaders push House leadership to allow a vote on legislation to extend postpartum Medicaid benefits.

Then, a non-partisan publication adjusts its rating for this fall's...

2/22/2023 - Senate Passes Ban on Gender-affirming Care | Injustice, Inc | Origins of Home Ec from 2023-02-22T22:10:16

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2/21/2023 - NAACP Challenges Jackson Bills | CDC Youth Mental Health: Part 2 | HBCU Bobbleheads from 2023-02-21T22:27:26

The Mississippi State Conference of the NAACP goes to the capitol to sway lawmakers on legislation that could impact the state's Black communities.

Then, we continue our look at a CDC repo...

2/20/2023 - CDC Report on Youth Mental: Part 1 | Mardi Gras | Crown Act from 2023-02-20T22:25:24

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals more adolescents are exhibiting indicators of poor mental health - especially teenage girls.

Then, Mardi Gras is bac...

2/17/2023 - Governor's Infrastructure Project | Homemade Throws | Governor Race Polling from 2023-02-17T16:28:55

The Governor asks the legislature to invest in a wide variety of infrastructure projects.

Then, signature homemade throws are a hallmark of some Mardi Gras krewes in New Orleans.

Plu...

2/16/2023 - Severe Weather Threats | Trans Rights Protest | US Education Secretary from 2023-02-16T16:25:22

Severe weather threatens parts of the Magnolia State. We talk to the National Weather Service about what to expect.

Then, trans youth and allies protest legislation that would restric...

2/15/2023 - Rep. Thompson on Jackson Bills | Amish Cajun | 1964 from 2023-02-15T17:14:12

The U.S. Representative for most of Jackson and Hinds County calls a number of bills in the legislature "a step backwards".

Then, how Amish, Mennonite and other faith groups are working to...

2/14/2023 - Lumumba Responds to Legislation | Reproductive Health | Donor Day from 2023-02-14T17:21:54

The Mayor of Jackson continues to push back against legislative efforts to reduce the elected officials role in many of the city's functions.

Then, a Mississippi non-profit is gearing up f...

2/13/2023 - Jackson Senators | Hypertension | White Lies from 2023-02-13T17:08:27

Jackson Senators hope a House Bill aimed at creating a special court district in the capital city is met with resistance in their chamber.

Then, doctors are planning to team up with church...

2/10/2023 - CCID Court Jurisdiction | Super Bowl | Fearless 11 from 2023-02-10T21:59:54

Legislation to create a special court jurisdiction in the capital city invites legal questions.

Then, at the Super Bowl this weekend Mississippi will have more representation than any othe...

2/9/2023 - Postpartum Medicaid | Unreformed | Laurel-Jones Black History Museum from 2023-02-09T21:56:36

The Mississippi Senate is once again advancing legislation to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. A leading Mississippi pediatrician hopes the House will give it a vote.

Then, new po...

2/8/2023 - Bills Seek to Shift Control of Jackson Water | Guardian Program | Black Women of Yalobusha from 2023-02-08T21:15:13

The Republican super-majorities in the state legislature advance bills could change how the Jackson's water system is managed, and shrink the authority of its courts.

Then, a bill on the H...

2/7/2023 - Jackson Mayor Responds to Legislature | Congenital Syphilis -Part 2 | ACLU's Jarvis Dortch from 2023-02-07T16:04:45

Jackson's mayor responds to legislation that would divert special revenue away from general infrastructure.

Then, looking at solutions to a growing rate of congenital syphilis.

Plus,...

2/6/2023 - Community Hospital Collaboration | Congenital Syphilis | Heart Health from 2023-02-06T15:25:41

The Mississippi Senate advances legislation to allow more collaboration between community hospitals.

The, the former state health officer breaks down a increasing threat in pre-natal care....

2/3/2023 - Dan Jones on Medicaid Expansion & Gov. Reeves | Jackson Tax & Water | Alcohol on Sundays from 2023-02-03T15:26:49

The former Chancellor of the University of Mississippi says then-Lt. Governor Tate Reeves once acknowledged the benefits of Medicaid expansion...but said he couldn't support it for political rea...

2/2/2023 - Cannabis Research App | Pregnancy Resource Centers | Mysterious Circumstance from 2023-02-02T20:10:30

New research in the medical marijuana industry will help patients and dispensaries better understand how different applications of cannabis affect outcomes.

Then, a look at what pregnancy ...

2/1/2023 - Dems Push Back on HB 1020 | Education Bills | Fight the Power from 2023-02-01T15:28:04

The Democratic delegation from Hinds County pushes back against a bill that would create a special judicial jurisdiction within the capital city complex.

Then, a number of education bills ...

1/31/2023 - State of the State | Democratic Response | Governor's Arts Awards: King Edward Antoine from 2023-01-31T16:50:04

The Governor delivers his state of the state and calls on lawmakers to back his policies on tax reform, education and healthcare.

Then, the Democratic front-runner in the gubernatorial rac...

1/30/2023 - Medical Cannabis Hits Dispensaries | Jackson Water Financial Plan | Governor's Arts Awards: Betsy Bradley from 2023-01-30T16:43:31

After years of waiting, patients in Mississippi have access to medical marijuana.

Then, Jackson's third-party water administrator lays out a financial plan for the city's system and billin...

1/27/2023 - Expanding Healthcare for Women | Medical Marijuana Backlog | Tobacco Policy Rating from 2023-01-27T16:39:19

A coalition of women and family advocates campaign for legislation to expand health care access.

Then, medical marijuana is now available in some Mississippi dispensaries. But leaders...

1/26/2023 - Migrant Protections | School Choice & Public Education | Combating Human Trafficking from 2023-01-26T16:33:16

Mississippi's immigrant community asks lawmakers to consider legislation that protects and preserves their community.

Then, school choice advocates want more options. But supporters f...

1/25/2023 - Pre-K Turns 10 | Eyeing the Exit: Part 2 | Delta Chinese from 2023-01-25T16:11:30

Lawmakers and education advocates celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Mississippi’s Pre-K program.

Then, in part two in our conversation on teacher attrition, we look at which teachers a...

1/24/2023 - Eyeing the Exit: Part 1 | Mock Disaster | Braille Literacy from 2023-01-24T16:05:13

There are fewer overall education vacancies this year. But a recent report suggests more Mississippi teachers could be eyeing the exit.

Then, emergency officials use a mock disaster t...

1/23/2023 - New Burn Unit at UMMC | EMS Delays | House Bans Gender Affirming Care from 2023-01-23T16:01:18

The state's university hospital adds a burn unit.

Then, emergency services in the Gulf South are spending more time waiting to offload patients at hospitals and that means fewer of them ar...

1/20/2023 - Post-holiday COVID Surge | Marijuana & Poison Control | Mayor of Pickens from 2023-01-20T15:55:08

Health experts see a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases.

Then, Poison Control reports a rise in marijuana-related calls.

Plus, the Mayor of Pickens is part of a conference in Washi...

1/19/2023 - Legislative Filing Day | Manufacturing & Pollution | Trans-Rights from 2023-01-19T15:47:37

The first filing day of the Mississippi legislature has come and gone. We talk to the Lt. Governor about what bills are working through the Senate.

Then, a Mississippi neighborhood sa...

1/18/2023 - UMMC Burn Center | Day of Racial Healing | History of Mississippi's Department of Ag from 2023-01-18T15:43

Administrators at UMMC say a 2007 law could allow a means to open a burn center at the hospital.

Then, college students engage in conversation about activism and reconciliation on the Nati...

1/17/2023 - National Day of Racial Healing | Fentanyl Test Strips | Teachers Lobby Lawmakers from 2023-01-17T21:57:37

The National Day of Racial Healing hopes to open and encourage discussion about racism and reconciliation.

Then, a Mississippi lawmaker introduces legislation to de-criminalize fentanyl te...

1/16/2023 - Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. | Examining Lee from 2023-01-16T15:08:37

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the legacy and contributions of the Civil Rights icon.

And, we examine the figure with whom King shares a day of remembrance - the Confede...

1/13/2023 - Pediatric COVID | MSDH Seeks Support from Lawmakers | Statuary Hall from 2023-01-13T19:15:51

Another pediatric COVID-19 death brings Mississippi's pandemic total to fourteen. We examine the risks the coronavirus still presents to the state's youngest residents

Then, the Depar...

1/12/2023 - Legislative Black Caucus | AG Asks SCOTUS to Deny Appeal | CPR Training from 2023-01-12T21:31:34

Leaders from the Legislative Black Caucus present their policy priorities on a major deadline day.

Then, the Attorney General is asking the Supreme Court not to take up a disenfranchisemen...

1/11/2023 - Agencies Ask for Funding | Marketplace Enrollment | Income Tax Reduction & Paychecks from 2023-01-11T21:27:39

Critical agencies are asking lawmakers for more funding to fill job vacancies and retain staff.

Then, as the enrollment deadline for the ACA Marketplace nears, we hear from the Robert Wood...

11/10/2023 - Childhood Obesity Guidelines | Insurance Hikes | Cannabis Banking from 2023-01-10T22:19:54

The American Academy if Pediatrics has new guidelines for childhood obesity. We examine the changes and what it could mean for Mississippi families.

Then, months after their historic ...

1/9/2023 - Medical Marijuana Stakeholders Want Change | EV Charing Station | Footbal Safety from 2023-01-09T22:40:17

Industry leaders say it will still be weeks before patients can get medical marijuana. We hear what further changes they're seeking to rules and regulations.

Then, a new quick charge ...

1/6/2023 - Jackson Water Gets Federal Funding | JPS Manages Disruptions | MEC Capitol Day from 2023-01-09T22:38:18

Officials in the capitol city announce a 600-million-dollar infusion of federal funding to fix its aging water system.

Then, we examine how members of the Jackson Public Schools community ...

1/5/2023 - MSMA Solutions to Hospital Crisis | Prayer Breakfast | New Black Wall Street from 2023-01-05T23:00:07

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 br...

1/4/2023 - Legislative Leadership | Legacy Contamination | JPS and Water Woes from 2023-01-04T22:37:28

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 priorit...

1/3/2023 - Legislative Preview Special from 2023-01-03T22:31:05

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 leg...

12/2/2022 - Violent Crime | HIV Awareness: Part 2 | Singing Christmas Tree from 2022-12-02T20:26:54

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 C...

12/1/2022 - Fed Approves Water Plan | HIV Awareness: Part 1 | Maternal Care Report from 2022-12-01T20:25:36

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 p...

11/30/2022 - MEMA Tornado Update | Jackson Water Federal Order | Updated Rape Kit from 2022-11-30T20:24:29

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 th...

11/29/2022 - Severe Weather | MDE Superintendent | Giving Tuesday from 2022-11-29T20:22:43

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 Superi...

11/28/2022 - Passenger Rail | Lung Cancer | Holiday Shopping from 2022-11-28T20:21:21

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, Mi...

11/17/2022 - Anti-abortion OBGYNs File Lawsuit | Mertis of the Case | New Local Foods Initiative from 2022-11-17T15:10:13

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 represen...

11/16/2022 - Jackson/EPA Agreement | Accelerated Nursing Degrees | Change-makers from 2022-11-16T16:59:27

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 educ...

11/15/2022 - Real Estate Dips | Care Provider Wants More Support | New Pre-K Programs from 2022-11-15T16:57:54

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 ce...

11/14/2022 - Ending Corporal Punishment | Alzheimer's Research | The U.S. & the Holocaust from 2022-11-14T14:20:18

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 wi...

11/11/2022 - Low Voter Turnout | Remembering Fallen Marine | Veteran Affairs from 2022-11-11T17:19:16

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 Ma...

11/10/2022 - Election Day Cyber Attack | Addition Research | Water System Winterization from 2022-11-10T17:14:32

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.<...

11/9/2022 - 2022 Midterm Election Analysis from 2022-11-09T17:29:44

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 ...

11/8/2022 - Republican Midterm Outlook | Democratic Optimism | Mark McArthur: Part 2 from 2022-11-08T15:45:01

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 Mississi...

11/7/2022 - Voting 101 | Insurance Showdown | Mark McArthur: Part 1 from 2022-11-07T15:39:25

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 ...

11/4/2022 - Hospitals & Financial Challenges | ACT Scores | PAW Act from 2022-11-04T20:16:04

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...

11/3/2022 - Steel Dynamics | Democrats Respond | School Safety from 2022-11-03T20:13:44

The Governor and Republican leaders in the legislature celebrate after a special session paves the way for a new economic development project.

Then, lawmakers across the aisle push for act...

11/2/2022 - Special Session Preview | Mississippi River Drought | Searching for Freedom Summer from 2022-11-02T21:54:52

The Governor calls a special session of the legislature with his sights on a massive economic development project.

Then, communities along the Mississippi River continue to feel the pain o...

11/1/2022 - Jackson Water Update | Stay Pink | Dia de los Muertos from 2022-11-01T21:51:52

Governor Tate Reeves has extended the emergency order for Jackson's water system, and the city's Mayor says solutions are on the horizon.

Then, group of activists in Mississippi continue t...

10/31/2022 - Medical Marijuana Update | NOLA to Angola | Nation's Report Card from 2022-10-31T21:48:15

The State Health Department updates on the medical marijuana program as dispensaries prepare to open.

Then, a group of bikers in New Orleans reflect on the impacts of incarceration as they...

10/27/2022 - Childhood Preventative Care | Lt. Gov. Hosemann - Part 1 | RSV Cases from 2022-10-27T16:31:53

Lawmakers hear from experts regarding the gap in early childhood preventative care.

Then, the Lt. Governor shares more about what could be ahead this legislative session.

And, what a...

10/26/2022 - Childcare Access | Byram's Water Solutions | Battle of Jackson from 2022-10-26T16:30:50

The Mississippi Senate's study group on women, children and families examines childcare access.

Then, ongoing water problems in Jackson also mean problems for the suburbs that get their wa...

10/25/2022 - Severe Weather Threat | Byram's Water Connections | Nation's Report Card from 2022-10-25T16:29:40

After weeks dry weather, severe storms return to the forecast.

Then, Byram, Mississippi isn’t part of Jackson anymore, but they still share a water system and that means they share a water...

10/24/2022 - Emmett Till Statue | Teacher Shortage | Kratom Bans from 2022-10-24T16:25:54

Decades after 14-year-old Emmett Till was kidnapped and murdered by white men in the Mississippi Delta, a statue now stands in the city of Greenwood honoring his memory.

A recent report re...

10/21/2022 - Pardons & Water | ACA Family Glitch | Black Family's Guide to College Admissions from 2022-10-21T16:24:43

The Governor weighs in on pardons and the latest developments regarding the City of Jackson's water system.

Then, what a fix to the ACA's "family glitch" means for Mississippians.

Pl...

10/20/2022 - UMMC Violence Studies | Crops & Backed-up Ports | History & Culture Access Consortium from 2022-10-20T15:43:03

Mississippi's largest hospital gets two grants to research the causes and fallout of violence.

Then, the Delta harvest season was good, but ports along the river are backed up. We exp...

10/19/2022 - TANF Hearing | Jan. 6th Committee | Mound Bayou from 2022-10-19T15:39:26

Mississippi's Democratic lawmakers tackle questions regarding the state's welfare spending.

Then, the Chair of the January 6th Select Committee discusses the next chapter of the investigat...

10/18/2022 - Congress Requests Info | TANF Hearing | Blood Shortage from 2022-10-18T15:48:49

Two House committee chairs request information from the governor on how the state is allocating federal dollars for water infrastructure.

Then, more from the state's Senate Minority leader...

10/17/2022 - Rural Hospitals & Marijuana Convictions | Endangered River | Severe Weather Prep from 2022-10-17T15:44:49

The Mississippi Senate Minority Leader shares his thoughts on rural hospitals and marijuana conviction reform.

Then, a coalition of conservationists are calling for the federal protection ...

10/14/2022 - Rural Hospitals | Alabama Civil Rights Icon | Private School Funding Lawsuit from 2022-10-14T16:21:48

As rural hospitals discontinue critical services, the State Health Officer assesses the accessibility of healthcare in Mississippi.

Then, a southern town celebrates the legacy of a Supreme...

10/13/2022 - COVID-19 Booster Update | Teen E-Cigarette Data | Far East, Deep South from 2022-10-13T18:17:04

A Mississippi doctor provides an update on COVID-19 boosters and bivalent vaccines.

Then, an annual CDC survey reveals a rise in teen e-cigarette usage.

Plus, Far East Deep South loo...

10/12/2022 - Mississippi River Barge Traffic | Cannabis Banking | By Hands Now Known from 2022-10-12T18:15:29

As the Mississippi River nears its lowest level in nearly a decade, we look at effects on barge traffic.

Then, banking in a cash-heavy, highly regulated medical cannabis industry.

Pl...

10/11/2022 - Rural Hospital Struggles | OTC Hearing Aids | Proclamation of Reconciliation from 2022-10-11T18:13:46

A Mississippi physician responds to the recent spell of rural hospitals closing units and limiting services.

Then, we examine how a recent policy change could affect those who require hear...

10/10/2022 - Roadblock Lawsuit | Guaranteed Income | League of Women Voters from 2022-10-10T17:00

Police in the capital city agree to scale back roadblocks following a lawsuit.

Then, advocates are looking at what it will take to make a guaranteed income permanent.

Plus, a convers...

10/7/2022 - State Fair | Women's Health Screenings | Clay Conference from 2022-10-07T21:34:04

The 163rd state fair opens.

Then, how a coastal health clinic is putting women's health at the forefront this October.

Plus, a first of its kind art conference in the Magnolia State....

10/6/2022 - Net Metering | Oil, Gas, & Abortions | "Forward" from 2022-10-06T21:32:27

The Public Service Commission votes on a new net metering policy.

Then, Mississippi is giving oil and gas companies tax breaks for donating to Pregnancy Resource Centers. Activists say the...

10/5/2022 - Charter School Grant | Insurance Disputes | Natchez Colored Troops Monument from 2022-10-05T20:29:25

The U.S. Department of Education sends nearly 20 million dollars to Mississippi for charter school expansion.

Then, lawmakers hear from the insurance commissioner regarding a dispute betwe...

10/4/2022 - Pearl Rover Flood Control | Toxic Waterways | 988 Update from 2022-10-05T20:27:44

The Pearl River Valley District is set to get an infusion of funding for a flood control project.

Then, a recent report rates the toxicity of Mississippi's waterways.

Plus, a mental ...

10/3/2022 - Medical Marijuana Harvest | Housing Assistance | Dry Conditions from 2022-10-03T20:26:33

A sooner-than-expected medical marijuana harvest leads to a rush of employee certifications.

Then, Mississippi gets housing assistance from HUD.

Plus, drier conditions could mean hig...

9/30/2022 - HIV and Policy Discrimination | Climate & Housing | Ending Food Insecurity from 2022-09-30T16:34:33

Mississippi faces an HIV epidemic. We examine what activists are doing to address stigma and discrimination.

Mississippi and other Gulf States rank near the bottom in climate prep.&nb...

9/29/2022 - Senate Study Group | Maternal Suicide | College Excellence Awards from 2022-09-29T16:27:27

A special Senate study group formed after the Dobbs decision holds it first hearings.

Then, we talk with a clinical psychologist about the increasing rates of maternal suicide — especially...

9/28/2022 - UM Integration 60th Anniversary | Jackson Water Lawsuits | Delta State Sit-in from 2022-09-28T16:24:03

A Mississippi university recognizes the man who integrated it.

Then, the latest on hundreds of lawsuits over lead exposure that have piled up against the city and state leadership in Missi...

9/27/2022 - EPA & Jackson Water | Human Trafficking Research | Allergy Season from 2022-09-27T15:32:20

The EPA Administrator visits Jackson over the city's on going water system troubles.

Then, a new human trafficking research center is launched at a Mississippi university.

Plus, what...

9/26/2022 - Hurricane Ian | Senate Study Group | METP from 2022-09-26T15:27:21

With Ian entering the Gulf, we talk to the National Weather Service about what to expect.

Then, a Senate study group begins hearings tomorrow to inform new policy maternal an infant health...

9/23/2022 - TANF Guilty Pleas | TANF Investigation | Race & the Wage Gap from 2022-09-23T15:44:26

The former head of the Mississippi Department of Human Services enters guilty pleas in federal and state court.

Then, the attorney dismissed from the TANF scandal investigation breaks down...

9/22/2022 - LBO | Wage Inequities | SBA Loans from 2022-09-22T15:38:20

The Joint Legislative Budget Office looks ahead to the next fiscal year.

Then, the Black Women's Round Table explains how yesterday was an important day to highlight wage inequities.

9/21/2022 - Voter Registration | Choctaw Workforce | James Meredith Graphic Novel from 2022-09-21T16:19:17

Activists across the state engage with voters ahead of the general election registration deadline.

Then, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians uses federal aid to improve economic develo...

9/20/2022 - Jackson Restaurants | Immigrant Alliance | Return to Oldfields from 2022-09-20T19:35:20

State and local officials continue efforts to revive traffic in Jackson's restaurants following the boil water notice.

Then, a Mississippi immigrant rights advocate responds to recent relo...

09/19/2022 - Jackson Water Lawsuits | Hope Credit Bridges Wealth Gaps | NASA & HBCU from 2022-09-19T19:02:46

The city-wide boil water notice in Jackson may be over, but some parents say the system's water has been dangerous for years.

Then, a Mississippi-based credit union gets a federal infusion...

9/16/2022 - Jackson Boil Notice Lifted | Suicide Prevention Month from 2022-09-16T19:26:35

The Department of Health lifts the boil water notice in Jackson. We hear from officials about what residents can expect next.

Plus, September is Suicide Prevention Month. We talk...

9/15/2022 - Jackson Water Lawsuit | Stop the Opt | Operation Bill Assist from 2022-09-15T19:25:31

Jackson has been in the headlines for weeks due to poor water quality. But a 2021 lawsuit claims the water system has been dangerous for children for years.

Then, how one Mississippi ...

9/14/2022 - Jackson Community Meeting | Long-COVID | 1835 Slave Insurrection Scare from 2022-09-14T15:05:46

Residents in the capital city engage with leadership as the boil water notice continues.

Then, understanding the risks of long-COVID.

Plus, how a historical marker in Clinton is conn...

9/13/2022 - Jackson Mayor & Water | Auditor White on TANF Investigation | Art Therapy from 2022-09-13T17:56:45

The Mayor of Jackson says the boil water notice could be lifted in a matter of days. We have the latest on the city's water crisis.

Then, the State Auditor responds to questions regar...

9/12/2022 - Jackson Restaurants | New COVID Booster from 2022-09-12T17:53:14

Jackson restaurants try to get a boost from elected officials as the city endures its seventh straight week under a boil water notice.

Plus, a new COVID booster serves as a reminder that t...

9/9/2022 - Jackson Water | Juul Settlement from 2022-09-09T20:39:02

It's been seven weeks since the Department of Health first issued a boil water notice for Jackson's water system. We talk to a community activist about life without dependable tap water. Listen

9/8/2022 - EPA in Jackson | Monkeypox Vax & Decadence | HBCU Preservation Grants from 2022-09-08T21:12:22

The administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency visits Jackson as residents approach seven weeks without drinkable water.

Then, lessons health officials have learned from the AIDS...

9/7/2022 - Jackson Mayor Responds | Lt. Gov. Hosemann Previews Session | Lantern Project from 2022-09-07T15:00:24

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 legislat...

9/6/2022 - Water Crisis Blame | Schools, Colleges, and Water | Lt. Gov: Part 1 from 2022-09-06T14:36:06

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.

9/5/2022 - Water Pressure Returns | Colony, AL | Disaster Guide from 2022-09-05T14:26:51

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 shape...

9/2/2022 - Jackson Water Crisis | HBCU Football | Racial Reconciliation: {art 2 from 2022-09-02T14:23:21

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 Mississi...

9/1/2022 - Federal Emergency | Monkey Pox | Racial Reconciliation from 2022-09-01T15:55:48

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 vacc...

8/31/2022 - State of Emergency | Disenfranchisement | Rita Brent: Part 2 from 2022-08-31T19:29:33

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 ...

8/30/2022 - Water Crisis Worsens | Miner Damage | Rita Brent from 2022-08-30T14:25:46

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 i...

8/29/2022 - Jackson Flooding | Artemis 1 | All-women Football Crew from 2022-08-29T14:14:54

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 ...

8/26/2022 - Pearl River Rises | Flash Flooding Evacuations | Lottery from 2022-08-26T14:54:46

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 l...

8/25/2022 - MEMA Response to Flooding Rains | Hurricane Harvey: Part 2 | MAAP Scores from 2022-08-25T15:35:11

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 ...

8/24/2022 - Lawsuit Over Private School Grants | Hurricane Harvey | 1950 Census from 2022-08-24T14:51:12

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...

8/23/2022 - Flood Threat | Jackson Water Woes | Oil Spill Health Research from 2022-08-23T14:30:30

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 contin...

8/22/2022 - Artemis 1 Rocket | WiFi Program | National Economic Council from 2022-08-22T14:28:40

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.

8/19/2022 - Broadband for Choctaws | Baby Formula | Book Festival from 2022-08-19T16:01:45

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 R...

8/18/2022 - Lexington Lawsuit | HUD in Jackson | Alice Walker from 2022-08-18T14:33:46

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 v...

8/17/2022 - Gun Reform | TANF Scandal: Part 3 | The Last Slave Ship from 2022-08-17T14:23:17

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 scan...

8/16/2022 - IRA & Diabetic Patients | TANF Scandal: Part 2 from 2022-08-16T16:49:41

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 welf...

8/15/2022 - TANF Scandal | Walk with a Doc | Prison Inter-faith Facility from 2022-08-15T19:53:54

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 promo...

8/12/2022 - Amazon Facility | School Gun Policy | Hurricane Season Update from 2022-08-12T18:44:35

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 pe...

8/11/2022 - RAMP Resistance | JPS Back to School | Till Institute from 2022-08-11T14:34:05

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 st...

8/10/22 - Reaction to FBI Search | Global Commerce | National Guard Oral Histories from 2022-08-10T17:18:44

The Chair of the January 6th Select Committee responds to Department of Justice's search of Mar-A-Lago.

Then, the U.S. Department of Commerce visits the capital city with the goal of conne...

8/9/2022 - School & Water Woes | Cardiovascular Medicine | Deer Creek Drive from 2022-08-09T17:20:05

Students in Jackson returned to school yesterday. But challenges amount as the capitol city enters its second week under a boil water advisory.

Then, physicians and advocates try to g...

8/8/2022 - Kids Count Data | Don't Call it a Union | Jobs Report from 2022-08-08T14:47:59

The latest Kids Count report reveals how Mississippi compares to the rest of the nation.

Then, dollar store workers are organizing. But they’re going a different route than the Starbucks a...

8/5/2022 - New State Health Officer | GMB State Convention | Lady Makers from 2022-08-05T15:23:41

The new State Health Officer lays out his priorities and addresses the latest public health emergency.

Then, leaders of the oldest organization of Black churches in Mississippi issue resol...

8/4/2022 - Reeves Ends RAMP | Mississippi Economy | Education Funds from 2022-08-04T19:19:30

The Governor ends a federally-funded rental assistance program.

Then, the state economist provides an outlook as Mississippi begins its fiscal year.

Plus, how a recently passed state...

8/3/2022 - Rare Bacteria | Dr. Dobbs: Part 3 | Overground Railroad from 2022-08-03T19:19:42

A rare bacteria is found in Mississippi. We ask a doctor what residents should know.

Then, a close look at public health in Mississippi with the former State Health Officer.

Plus, we...

8/2/2022 - Teen Vaping | Dobbs: Part 2 | Barbers & Mental Health from 2022-08-02T16:50:03

As Mississippi students return to school this week, a focused campaign begins to reduce teen vaping.

Then, Dr. Thomas Dobbs reflects on two policy issues that became high profile during hi...

8/1/2022 - Profiling Dr. Dobbs | Public Health Underfunding | Storm Shelters from 2022-08-01T16:45:58

Dr. Thomas Dobbs reflects on his tenure as Mississippi's Health Officer.

Then, a new report examines the the adequacy of public health funding.

Plus, some Mississippians can get fina...

7/29/22 - Neshoba Stumps | Women in a Post-Dobbs World | Jail Deaths from 2022-07-29T14:17:45

The state's political leaders stump at the Neshoba County Fair.

And the former owner of the Pink House responds to the post-Dobbs state of women's health care and outlines new efforts to h...

7/28/22 - Monkeypox Confirmed | TANF Fraud | Mental Health Stigmas from 2022-07-28T15:46:42

The first case of monkey pox is confirmed in Mississippi. What officials have to say about the new health emergency.

And the chair of the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee ca...

7/27/22 - LTC Outbreaks | Guaranteed Income | Cookbooks as History from 2022-07-27T15:01:05

Outbreaks of COVID-19 in nursing homes are rising again. What it means for the state's vulnerable population.

Then, what guaranteed income projects across the Gulf South mean for thre...

7/26/22 - Disability Justice | Brain Drain | Southern Crop from 2022-07-26T17:36:36

The Americans with Disabilities Acts provides protections for millions of Americans. But local advocates what more on the state level.

Then, examining brain drain and what the new inc...

7/25/22 - Abortion Access | States for Business Ranking | Singing Rver from 2022-07-25T16:47:32

The legal challenge to preserve abortion access is likely to end today. We look at what's next for women seeking those services.

Then, one national report ranks Mississippi as the wor...

7/22/22 - Economic Cost of Gun Violence | Justice40 | Monkeypox from 2022-07-22T15:35:39

A report from Everytown for Gun Safety examines the economic toll of gun violence in Mississippi.

Then, federal agency serving the Mississippi Delta is making a commitment to address the n...

7/21/22 - Record Heat | About BA-5 | Entergy Settlement from 2022-07-21T18:42:59

Some Mississippi cities are breaking records. We talk heat wave precautions with MEMA.

And, what does the BA-5 subvariant tell us about life going forward with the coronavirus.

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7/20/22 - Long COVID | Las Cruces | Sea Turtles from 2022-07-20T14:46:40

Health experts warn COVID isn't over as the B5 subvariant of the coronavirus leads to elevated transmission.

Plus, the role a new coastal establishment plays in rehabilitating an endangere...

7/19/22 - Abortion Pill Billboards | Hurricane Bags | Catfish from 2022-07-19T15:21:12

Nearly all clinical abortions in Mississippi are banned. But, a collection of billboards in the capital city point to alternative solutions.

Then, it's hurricane season for the Gulf S...

7/18/22 - Roe Polling | Country Stores | 988 from 2022-07-18T15:48:46

A new poll reveals Mississippian's attitudes on the Dobbs decision and abortion rights.

Then, how one rural Mississippi store is adapting to the latest challenge in its 138 years of doing ...

7/15/22 - COVID | Farmers Markets | Jaz Brisack from 2022-07-15T14:28:19

The state epidemiologist breaks down the latest surge of coronavirus cases.

And how farmers' markets could offer relief from rising retail costs and supply chain disruptions.

Plus, a...

7/14/22 - Pharmacists & the Pandemic | Gun Safety | Green Book from 2022-07-14T14:20:36

What this stage of the pandemic looks like for pharmacists.

Then, we talk to a Mississippi gun safety advocate fresh off a trip to the White House.

And, a new exhibit at the Two Miss...

7/13/2022 - Abortion | Citizens' Council from 2022-07-13T14:43:41

An unusual plan to preserve abortion access in the Gulf South comes into focus. Could it work?

And, we learn about a white supremacist organization founded in Mississippi that terrorized ...

7/12/2022 - COVID-19 | Abortion from 2022-07-12T14:10:19

COVID numbers are, once again, creeping up.

Then, Mississippi's lone abortion clinic is closed. What's next for one woman who spent years protesting outside it.

7/11/2022 - Abortion | Medical Marijuana from 2022-07-11T14:24:21

The future of abortion in Mississippi.

Then, we check in on the state's blossoming medical marijuana program.

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7/8/2022 - Pregnancy | Guaranteed Income from 2022-07-08T14:22:21

Reproductive healthcare in Mississippi is in the midst of a transformation. We hear from two women poised to be pregnancy support leaders in the state.

Then, a guaranteed income program i...

7/7/2022 - Abortion | Birth Control | Farish Street from 2022-07-07T14:27:18

Abortion is almost completely banned in Mississippi. What now?

Then, the future of Farish Street.

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7/6/2022 - Abortion | Drugs | Historian Ben Wynne from 2022-07-06T18:35:23

We talk with one advocate hoping to end the war on drugs in Mississippi.

Then, a look at the ties that bind two Mississippi music legends.

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6/29/22 - Legislative Promises After Roe v Wade | Choctaws and the Confederacy from 2022-06-29T13:42:58

We recap the Republican primary run-off elections.

And Senator Nicole Boyd discusses a new legislative study group.

Plus, Choctaws and the Confederacy.

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6/27/2022 - Abortion | Rep. Steven Palazzo from 2022-06-27T14:12:38

On Friday, the eyes of the world turned to Mississippi.

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban, and overturn Roe v. Wade, will transform reproductive he...

6/24/2022 - Congressional Candidate Mike Ezell | Neptune Pass from 2022-06-24T14:06:40

We hear from Congressional primary candidate Mike Ezell.

Then, a battle over shipping and sediment in the Mississippi River.

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6/23/2022 - Vaccine Trial | Passionfruit from 2022-06-23T16:08:09

A look inside a COVID vaccine trial at Hattiesburg Clinic.

Then, is the Gulf Coast's climate ready for a new fruit?

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6/22/2022 - Pride | Mississippi River from 2022-06-22T14:00:34

We talk with a lobbyist tasked with advancing pro-LGBTQ legislation in Mississippi.

Then, one Gulf Coast scientist argues the Mississippi River needs a national lab.

6/21/2022 - Heatwave | Community College | Fife & Drum from 2022-06-21T14:11:20

How to survive the heatwave.

Then, why community college enrollment is declining in the state.

And, the story behind North Mississippi's Black fife and drum tradition.

6/20/2022 - Juneteenth | Pride from 2022-06-20T14:12:06

The story of emancipation in Mississippi. Then, what Pride Month means to the queer community in Jackson.

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6/16/2022 - Congressional Candidate Michael Cassidy | School Funding Lawsuit | Heatwave from 2022-06-16T14:22:05

We talk with Republican Congressional candidate Michael Cassidy.

Then, a lawsuit alleges a new Mississippi law improperly funnels federal money to private schools.

And, how you can...

6/15/2022 - Representative Michael Guest | DACA from 2022-06-15T17:42:56

We talk with Mississippi's third district congressman, Michael Guest.

And, the DACA program marks its tenth anniversary. What's next for Mississippi recipients?

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6/14/2022 - Digital Privacy | Gun Violence from 2022-06-14T14:13:22

A look at digital privacy in a post-Roe world.

Then, how one group is working to combat gun violence in Jackson.

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6/13/2022 - Telehealth | Shipwrecks | Parchman Ordeal from 2022-06-13T14:04:16

The state's largest hospital looks to tele-health services to reach more in need of care.

And, a new study reveals there's more to shipwrecks than sunken treasure. 

Plus, under...

6/10/2022 - Crime Summit | Second Amendment | Our Bodies, Our Births from 2022-06-10T14:50:01

A multi-agency approach to improving safety in the capital city.

Then, how an upcoming opinion from the Supreme Court could shape gun-control efforts.

Plus, a new documentary examine...

6/9/2022 - Primary Reaction | 2nd Amendment | Pickle Fest from 2022-06-09T15:37:42

Two Republican Congressional incumbents are facing run-offs for their party nomination. We examine those races and recap the primaries.

Then, a look at the second amendment as the gun...

6/8/2022 - Primary Recap | Post-Roe Digital World | Faulkner and American Indian Identity from 2022-06-08T15:17:15

We recap the congressional primaries.

And, how the digital world will have to adapt to a post-Roe world.

Then, a new book explores American Indian identity in William Faulkner's writ...

6/7/2022 - Primaries | Milk from 2022-06-07T14:46:59

It's primary election day and both major parties have contests in Congressional districts throughout the state. We hear from party chairs about their outlook on the races.

And high i...

6/6/2022 - Primaries | Cannabis Patient | State of Pre-K from 2022-06-07T13:45:48

One the eve of primary day in Mississippi, we talk elections with the Secretary of State

Then, how one prospective patient influenced his town's decision to opt into the state's medical ca...

6/3/2022 - Gun Violence Solutions | Sea Level Rise | Mold from 2022-06-03T14:44:15

We examine local solutions to the national epidemic of gun violence.

Then, how the Gulf Coast can protect itself against sea level rise.

And, another hot and humid Mississippi summer...

6/2/2022 - Long COVID | Heirs' Property from 2022-06-02T14:12:18

We talk with a Mississippi doctor working to make sense of long COVID.

Then, a look at a project to help Black Mississippians secure the rights to their ancestors' property.

6/1/2022 - Hurricane Season | Community Colleges from 2022-06-01T14:04:46

It's the first day of hurricane season. We learn about the new tools researchers are using to make sense of storms.

Then, how inflation and labor shortages are affecting the state's commu...

5/31/2022 - Doug Evans | 'Banned' Podcast from 2022-05-31T14:17:26

A massive twist in a sleepy judicial race.

Then, we talk with reporter Rosemary Westwood about her new podcast on abortion rights in Mississippi.

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5/25/2022 - Cannabis | Amtrak from 2022-05-25T14:12:17

We check in on a fledging cannabis company in Mississippi.

Then, a standout Alabama school superintendent is headed to New Orleans.

And, why the Gulf Coast has become ground zero i...

5/24/2022 - Crime | Call Center Workers' Strike from 2022-05-24T14:23:12

We return to our conversation with Jackson criminologist Kevin Levine.

Then, we talk with a call center employee on strike today in Hattiesburg.

Then, an update on COVID-19.

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Then, COVID-19 cases are on the rise in some part of the country. Should we be worried?

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5/19/2022 - COVID Discrimination Lawsuit | Writer Jenny Tinghui Zhang from 2022-05-19T14:34:15

An NAACP lawsuit alleges Mississippi discriminated against Black and law-income people in its COVID response.

Then, we talk with writer Jenny TING-way Jhung ahead of her appearance in Oxf...

5/18/2022 - Investigative Reporter Anna Wolfe from 2022-05-18T16:40:39

We talk with Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe about her new series "The Backchannel."

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Then, the future of telemedicine in the state.

And, we return to our conversation with Sisters in Birth CEO Getty Israel.

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5/16/2022 - Parchman | Maternal Health from 2022-05-16T14:04:54

The state Senate Corrections Chair promises progress at Parchman Prison amidst threat of a federal lawsuit.

And, we talk maternal health in Mississippi with Sisters in Birth CEO Getty Isr...

5/13/2022 - Expungement Clinics | Emergency Rooms | Eudora Welty's Family Papers from 2022-05-13T14:14:35

Lawyers' groups host expungement clinics throughout the state.

Then, a new report indicates women and people of color wait longer in emergency rooms when they present with chest pain. Listen

5/12/2022 - Medical Marijuana | Writer Angie Thomas from 2022-05-12T14:20:42

A prominent Mississippi pharmacist balks at medical marijuana opt-outs.

Then, we talk with writer Angie Thomas.

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5/11/2022 - Gun Violence & Brain Drain from 2022-05-11T14:58:44

We ask how to make Mississippi better. MPB reporter Kobee Vance sits down with two experts focused on improving economic and health outcomes in the state.

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We talk avian flu with the state vet.

And, activists in the state rally for immigrants' rights.

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5/9/2022 - COVID-19 | Meteorites from 2022-05-09T15:11:34

A COVID vaccine for toddlers could be on the way.

And, meteorite collectors make a big find days after a fireball lit up the Mississippi sky.

And, we talk with writer Jesmyn Ward.

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5/4/2022 - Abortion | The Moth from 2022-05-04T14:42:24

A future in Mississippi without legal abortion seems closer than ever, according to advocates for and opponents of the right to the procedure.

Then, The Moth is set to bring its signature...

5/3/2022 - Abortion from 2022-05-03T14:16:32

A deep dive into the apparent leak that indicates the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Then, a look at today's celebration in honor of the late Governor William Winter and hi...

5/2/2022 - Gun Violence | Critical Race Theory from 2022-05-02T15:35:18

A school year comes to a close, and a new law with major implications for educators waits in the wings. We talk with a proud proponent, as well as a fierce opponent, of Mississippi's ban on critica...

4/29/2022 - Superintendent of Education Search | Toby Price from 2022-04-29T15:20:55

Start your engines. A search to find Mississippi's next education chief is set to begin.

And, we talk with Toby Price, the assistant principal fired after he read a book called "I Need a ...

4/28/2022 - Parchman | Medical Marijuana from 2022-04-28T14:40:36

An in-depth look at Parchman Prison's failures, according to the Department of Justice. Then, why the state's new medical marijuana law may leave some would-be patients in limbo.

Education Superintendent Retirement | Mudbug Festival | Motherland, Fatherland, Whateverland from 2022-04-27T15:38:02

It's crawfish season at the state fairgrounds.

And, a newly published memoir chronicles how one man's intercontinental search for home led him to the Mississippi Delta. We talk with the b...

4/26/2022 - Redistricting Lawsuit | Alternatives to Policing from 2022-04-26T14:37:25

House Speaker Philip Gunn addresses a new Department of Justice report detailing conditions at Parchman Prison.

And, a look at alternatives to policing in the Deep South.

4/25/2022 - Confederate Memorial Day from 2022-04-25T14:44:58

And, today is Confederate Memorial Day in Mississippi. We look at the painful history all Mississippians share.

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4/22/2022 - COVID-19 | Son House from 2022-04-22T14:17:20

We talk COVID-19 next steps with the President of the state Medical Association.

And, the story behind a newly released sixty-year-old album from a Mississippi blues legend.

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4/21/2022 - Sec. of Ag. Tom Vilsack | Sec. of State Michael Watson from 2022-04-21T14:51:32

We talk voting and medical marijuana with Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson.

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4/19/2022 - Medicaid | The Loyola Project from 2022-04-19T15:18:45

A Medicaid expansion advocate reflects on a dismal past few months.

And, a new film explores the Mississippi connection to a 1960s basketball team that broke unspoken racial boundaries. Listen

4/18/2022 - Income Tax from 2022-04-18T14:31:27

A deep dive into Mississippi's historic income tax cut. We'll hear expert insight from both sides of the issue, and examine what the new rules mean for the future of the state.

And, why advocates say Medicaid expansion could transform healthcare outcomes for women of color in the ...

4/12/2022 - Auditor Shad White | Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney | Art Exhibition from 2022-04-12T14:13:29

The state Insurance Commissioner discusses a change to the Affordable Care Act recently proposed by President Biden.

And, a new exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Art explores the Great ...

4/11/2022 - Legislative Session | Judge Constance Slaughter-Harvey from 2022-04-11T15:20:46

A top-to-bottom recap of this year's legislative session.

Then, attorney Constance Slaughter-Harvey reacts to Ketanji Brown-Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation.

4/8/2022 - Rep. Robert Johnson | Singer-Songwriter David Wilcox from 2022-04-08T14:05:54

A leader within Mississippi's Democratic party reacts to a busy legislative session.

And, we chat with singer-songwriter David Wilcox.

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House Speaker Philip Gunn reflects on an active legislative session.

And, one scholar's work to uncover the stories behind a collection of hundred-year-old Mississippi photographs.

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4/6/2022 - Legislature | Alligators from 2022-04-06T14:46:30

A busy state legislative session comes to a close.

And, how Mississippi's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks plans to combat an alligator infestation in Rankin County.

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4/5/2022 - Postpartum Medicaid from 2022-04-05T14:46:33

An all-but-postmortem look at a bill to extend postpartum Medicaid.

And, an update on the Horn Lake mosque that's set to break ground in the wake of a legal battle.

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4/4/2022 - Teacher Pay from 2022-04-04T14:17:51

We hear from Mississippi Professional Educators Director Kelly Riley as a legislative session with big implications for teachers wraps up.

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4/1/2022 - Power Outages | UMMC/Blue Cross Contract from 2022-04-01T14:44:36

An update on power outages in the wake of Wednesday's storms.

And, we hear from a leader at the University of Mississippi Medical Center as the hospital's contract with a major health ins...

3/31/2022 - Equal Pay | Pollen from 2022-03-31T15:12:12

A leading women's right activist in the state says a new equal pay bill rings hollow.

Then, why this year's pollen season is extra sniffly.

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3/28/2022 - Sen. Roger Wicker | Day of Empathy from 2022-03-28T14:08:54

We talk Ukraine and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker.

And, the case for a more humane criminal justice system in Mississippi.

And, a new film looks at the 21st-century integration of two ...

3/21/2022 - Gas Prices | Postpartum Medicaid from 2022-03-21T15:06:16

We visit a gas station in rural Alabama as fuel prices reach a record high.

Then, a state bill to extend postpartum Medicaid is set to come back from the dead.

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3/18/2022 - Childcare | Oil Drilling | Vaping from 2022-03-18T14:19:37

Why the President of Mississippi's Economic Council believes childcare access could unlock untapped talent in the state.

Then, how oil drilling companies skirt U.S. regulations off the Gu...

3/17/2022 - Teacher Pay | Emmett Till from 2022-03-17T14:18:01

A teacher pay raise is one step closer to becoming law.

And, we hear a lawyer's perspective on renewed calls for justice for Emmett Till.

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3/15/2022 - CRT | Income Tax from 2022-03-15T15:09:26

A bill to ban so-called "Critical Race Theory" in the state is now law.

Then, how you can access help with funeral expenses if you've lost a loved one to COVID.

And, the latest on ...

3/14/2022 - Ukraine | Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann from 2022-03-14T14:12:35

We hear from a Ukrainian-American in Mississippi.

And, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann weighs in on the latest from the state legislative session.

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3/10/2022 - Postpartum Medicaid | ARPA Funds from 2022-03-10T15:35:26

A bill to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage dies in the state House of Representatives.

And, state Senator David Blount weighs in on the billion-plus dollars in federal dollars the legis...

Former MS Gov., U.S. Navy Sec. Ray Mabus (Full) from 2022-03-09T16:49:30

The war in Ukraine grows longer and bloodier. Military and civilian casualties mount by the hour as Russian forces press closer to the capital city of Kyiv. 

The United States has...

3/9/2022 - Ray Mabus | Mike Chaney from 2022-03-09T15:17:31

More from our conversation with former Mississippi Governor and U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus.

And, Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney weighs in on this year's legislative session.

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3/7/2022 - Ukraine from 2022-03-07T16:00:35

We look at how the war in Ukraine is resonating here in Mississippi. We'll hear what state leaders are saying, as well as what they're doing, and we'll explore what it all means for you and your...

3/4/2022 - CRT | Family Dollar | Dear Silas from 2022-03-04T15:14:05

A bitter fight in the state House over a proposed ban on so-called Critical Race Theory.

Then, a look at one of hundreds of Family Dollar stores temporarily shuttered after an inspection ...

3/3/2022 - Legislature | HBCU Campus Violence | Income Tax from 2022-03-03T15:52:33

It's time for pending legislation to get busy livin' or get busy dyin'.

Then, more than fifty years after the Jackson State killings, a look at violence on HBCU campuses.

And, how ...

3/2/2022 - Teacher Pay | Income Tax | Critical Race Theory from 2022-03-02T15:21:04

A proposed teacher pay raise survives deadline day at the buzzer.

Then, the State Economist projects how an income tax cut could affect the state.

And, we talk Critical Race Theory w...

3/1/2022 - Education | Jackson Police Lawsuit from 2022-03-01T15:20:11

Education and the legislature.

Then, the Jackson Police Department's new traffic checkpoint initiative faces a class-action lawsuit.

And, we talk with Secretary of State Michael Watson in the wake of the state's settlement with a cryptocurrency app.

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2/23/2022 - Senate Tax Plan | Rep. Bennie Thompson | Abortion from 2022-02-23T15:22:47

The state Senate throws its tax cut proposal into the ring.

Then, we talk with U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson.

And, a new initiative from the Attorney General's office eyes a ...

2/22/2022 - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann | Fannie Lou Hamer's America from 2022-02-22T15:14:36

We return to our conversation with Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann.

Then, we talk with the producer of the new documentary film "Fannie Lou Hamer's America."

2/21/2022 - Black History | Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann from 2022-02-21T15:08:35

Black history and football.

Then, we talk ways, means, and appropriations with Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann.

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2/18/2022 - Legislature | Medical Marijuana | The Black Church from 2022-02-18T15:22:53

We check in on the legislature.

Then, an update on medical marijuana.

And, the Black Church and the pandemic.

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2/17/2022 - Weather | Workforce Development | Story State from 2022-02-17T15:04:51

High winds and heavy rain projected for much of the state.

Then, the Mississippi Economic Council pitches its workforce development blueprint to lawmakers.

And, Mississippi State U...

2/16/2022 - COVID-19 | Critical Race Theory from 2022-02-16T15:09:10

The road ahead for kids and COVID.

And, we talk with the professor teaching the state's only Critical Race Theory class.

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2/15/2022 - FedEx Shooting | Conservation Funding | "American Reckoning" from 2022-02-15T15:17:10

We talk with a lawyer representing a Black FedEx driver who says he was the victim of a hate crime.

Then, a look at legislation to boost conservation funding in the state.

And, we ...

2/14/2022 - Black History | Oral Antivirals | Teacher Survey from 2022-02-14T15:20:13

We talk money and power with Hope Credit Union CEO Bill Bynum.

Then, state health officials highlight an under-utilized COVID treatment.

And, what a new teacher survey tells us abo...

2/11/2022 - Voting | Medicaid | "The Queen of Basketball" from 2022-02-11T15:35:25

A bill to tighten voting restrictions in the state.

Then, what's ahead for Medicaid in Mississippi.

And, we talk with the director of the Oscar-nominated documentary "The Queen of ...

2/10/2022 - Nursing Shortage | The Williams Brothers from 2022-02-10T15:25:11

An in-depth look at the nursing shortage in Mississippi's rural hospitals.

And, we talk with Governor's Art Award honoree Doug Williams of the Williams Brothers.

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The future of the ballot initiative process.

Then, we find out how Mississippi scored on this year's American Lung Association tobacco report.

And, we talk with with Mississippi Book...

2/08/2022 - Rep. Robert Johnson III | Medical Marijuana | Broadband from 2022-02-08T18:00:17

We talk taxes and infrastructure with House Minority Leader Robert Johnson.

Then, a look at the future of medical marijuana.

And, Public Service Commissioner Brandon Pressley says ...

2/07/2022 - Black History Month | Lusia Harris from 2022-02-07T15:07:33

Black History, Critical Race Theory, and Emmett Till.

Then, we remember women's basketball great Lusia Harris.

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2/04/2022 - Winter Storm | Legislature from 2022-02-04T15:59:40

A winter storm coat parts of Mississippi in ice.

And, the state is one step closer to exiting the alcohol distribution business.

And, what COVID means for schools.

2/01/2022 - Black History Month | Hate Crime Bill | COVID-19 from 2022-02-01T16:22:06

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1/31/2022 - CRT | Legislature from 2022-01-31T16:00:23

A square-off over Critical Race Theory.

Then, we take a look at two bills working their way through the state legislature: one to ban dress codes that discriminate against Black hair, and...

1/28/2022 - Equal Pay | Nursing Shortage from 2022-01-28T15:08:04

A deep dive into the controversial bill that promises to combat pay discrimination in the state.

And, a Gulf Coast college and hospital take a crack at Mississippi's nursing shortage.

1/27/2022 - Medical Marijuana | CRT | COVID-19 from 2022-01-27T15:04:53

A closer look at lawmakers' big move towards a medical marijuana program.

Then, legislation to ban so-called Critical Race Theory in Mississippi gains momentum. Educators in neighboring s...

1/26/2022 - State of the State Breakdown from 2022-01-26T15:15:54

We break down key moments in Gov. Reeves' State of the State address, and hear highlights from Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons' Democratic response.

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1/24/2022 - Senate Walkout | Gun Violence | COVID-19 from 2022-01-24T15:28:13

Black state Senators walk out over a bill aimed at banning so-called "Critical Race Theory."

Then, the city of Jackson grieves hundreds of lives lost to gun violence during the COVID-19 p...

1/21/2022 - COVID-19 | Legislature | Astronomy from 2022-01-21T15:19:58

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 threatens to put Deep South hospitals in a death spiral.

Then, why one State Rep wants to take a chunk out of the Superintendent of Education's salary. Listen

1/20/2022 - Medical Marijuana | Income Tax from 2022-01-20T15:24:15

Mississippi inches closer to a medical marijuana program.

And, the case for and against elimination of the state income tax.

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Mississippi's Veterans Administration eyes a boost in funding.

Then, why some New Year's resolutions fail.

And, how low-income Mississippians can access discounted medical care for...

1/18/2022 - Kids and COVID from 2022-01-18T18:53:18

What the Omicron variant of COVID-19 means for kids in Mississippi.

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1/17/2022 - MLK | COVID-19 | Sec. of State Michael Watson from 2022-01-17T16:31:52

The story of Martin Luther King, Jr's visit to a tiny town in the Delta.

Then, an update on COVID-19.

And, we talk voting rights with Secretary of State Michael Watson.

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1/14/2022 - Medical Marijuana | Abortion | ACA from 2022-01-14T15:24:46

Mississippi is one step closer to a medical marijuana program.

Then, a look at abortion access in the state.

And, an Affordable Care Act open enrollment deadline approaches.

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1/13/2022 - Teacher Pay, Income Tax & Redistricting | Tech Jobs | Childcare from 2022-01-13T19:57:21

House Speaker Philip Gunn reacts to two key bills passing his chamber.

Then, the state Senate passes the Magnolia 1 redistricting map, and some Democratic legislators cry foul.

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1/12/2022 - Hospitals | Teacher Pay | Rep. Robert Johnson from 2022-01-12T16:50:30

Hospitals grapple with rising COVID-19 case counts.

Then, a pay raise for Mississippi teachers comes into focus.

And, we return to our conversation with State House Minority Leader...

1/11/2022 - Hospitals | Critical Race Theory from 2022-01-11T18:40:31

Pediatric hospitalizations rise as COVID surges in the state.

And, we talk Critical Race Theory with state House Minority Leader Robert Johnson III.

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1/7/2022- Rep. Bennie Thompson | Cash Assistance | Medical Marijuana from 2022-01-07T16:31:56

U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson reflects on the January 6th insurrection.

Then, Deep South cities experiment with cash support for low-income residents.

And, advocates rally in s...

1/4/2022 - Legislative Session | Pediatric Mental Health from 2022-01-04T16:43:23

What to watch for as the state's 2022 legislative session kicks off.

Then, calls about children's mental health spike during the pandemic.

And, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, an ann...

12/21/2021 - Law Enforcement Bonuses | Capital Access | Choctaw Economic Outlook from 2021-12-21T15:28:59

Thousand-dollar hazard pay bonuses for state law enforcement who've worked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Then, a Jackson-based credit union receives millions as part of a federal program ...

12/20/2021 - Prison Job Training | First Responders Caucus | Choctaw Economic Outlook from 2021-12-20T16:02

A Department of Corrections initiative teaches incarcerated people in Mississippi how to weld.

Then, a newly founded state legislative caucus focuses on first responders.

And, a chec...

12/17/2021 - Yazoo Pumps | Redistricting | IEPs from 2021-12-17T15:17:22

The Yazoo Pumps project is officially dead in the water.

Then, civil rights groups in the state object to a new redistricting plan.

And, we talk schools, special needs, and the hol...

12/16/2021 - Redistricting | Social Welfare | Investigative Journalist Jerry Mitchell from 2021-12-16T17:05:36

Storm clouds over redistricting efforts in the state.

Then, social welfare programs: a year in review.

And, we talk Emmett Till with investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell.

12/13/2021 - COVID-19 | Teacher Pay | JSU Football from 2021-12-13T18:06:39

What Mississippians need to know about the Omicron Variant of COVID-19.

Then, educators speak out as lawmakers mull the mechanics of a teacher pay raise.

And, what Jackson State's ...

12/10/2021 - Boosters | Sea Turtles | 2 MS Museums from 2021-12-10T15:09:29

A visit to a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic in Jackson.

Then, forty sick sea turtles arrive in the state for medical care.

And, the Two Mississippi Museums mark their fourth anniv...

12/9/2021 - Evictions | Prison Education | Writer Suzanne Cope from 2021-12-09T15:15:03

A federal judge rules a Mississippi eviction law unconstitutional.

Then, a look at efforts to bring college classes to Parchman inmates-- despite the pandemic.

And, writer Suzanne ...

12/8/2021 - Emmett Till | COVID-19 Relief | Jackson Water from 2021-12-08T17:28:02

A turning point for the family of Emmett Till.

Then, healthcare leaders in the state eye COVID relief.

And, how Jackson hopes to spend its chunk of millions in infrastructure cash....

12/7/2021 - Infrastructure Funding | Crime | Spelling Bee from 2021-12-07T20:02:18

What new federal infrastructure funding could mean for water systems in Mississippi.

Then, families of homicide victims remember their loved ones in Jackson.

And, a quest to save a...

12/6/2021 - Abortion | Omicron Variant | Medicare from 2021-12-06T20:14:37

A visit to the state's lone abortion clinic.

And, what Mississippians need to know about the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

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12/3/2021 - Abortion | HIV | Singing Christmas Tree from 2021-12-03T15:23:59

The future of abortion in the state.

Then, a look at HIV in Mississippi.

And, a beloved holiday tradition kicks off tonight in Jackson.

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11/30/2021 - Abortion | Rep. Bennie Thompson from 2021-11-30T15:15:19

Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban faces the Supreme Court.

And, we talk Yazoo pumps and Parchman with Representative Bennie Thompson.

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11/29/2021 - Rep. Bennie Thompson | Build Back Better | Christmas Trees from 2021-11-29T15:21:30

The January 6th Select Committee is seeking out new testimony through another round of Congressional subpoenas. Chairman and Mississippi Representative Bennie Thompson shares an update on t...

11/23/21 - Teacher Compensation | Broadband Expansion | Fire Safety from 2021-11-23T17:18:20

A new regional report examines teacher compensation. We talk to the group behind it on how Mississippi’s teachers stack up.

Then, a senate committee explores broadband expansion.

And...

11/22/21 - Transgender Day of Remembrance | Culture of Health | COVID Relief Funds from 2021-11-23T17:16:56

Remembering those who have died because of gender violence.

Then, a small Delta town receives a prestigious health prize.

And, state Senator John Polk talks COVID relief allocation.<...

11/19/2021 - Yazoo Pumps | Telemedicine | EPA from 2021-11-19T15:12:23

The EPA vetoes-- again-- a project to install pumps in an oft-flooded region of the Mississippi Delta.

Then, what the expiration of Governor Reeves' COVID-19 State of Emergency means for t...

11/18/2021 - Execution | Health | Writer David Magee from 2021-11-18T15:24:46

Convicted murderer David Neal Cox was executed late yesterday at Parchman Prison.

And, a conversation with writer David Magee.

Then, the Environmental Protection Agency visits Jackson.

And, a medica...

Felecia Cox from 2021-11-15T15:40:45

David Cox is set to be executed in Mississippi this Wednesday, 11/17. His connection to an unsolved 2007 missing persons case raises questions as to what criminal justice in the state truly means, ...

Felecia Cox from 2021-11-15T15:40:45

David Cox is set to be executed in Mississippi this Wednesday, 11/17. His connection to an unsolved 2007 missing persons case raises questions as to what criminal justice in the state truly means, ...

11/15/2021 - ACA | Nursing Shortage | Felicia Cox from 2021-11-15T15:35:37

A look at Mississippi's ongoing nursing shortage.

And, a 2007 missing person's case casts a shadow over the impending execution of Mississippian David Cox.

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11/11/2021 - Abortion | Infrastructure | Felder Rushing from 2021-11-11T15:25:03

Women continue to seek abortion care from a Jackson clinic at the center of a bitter national fight.

Then, why one Mississippi Congressman voted "no" on the new infrastructure bill.

11/10/2021 - Learning Loss | Evictions | COPD from 2021-11-10T15:52:29

Rural schools wrestle with pandemic learning loss.

Then, evictions are on the rise throughout the Deep South.

And, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, a look at efforts to comba...

11/9/2021 - Misinformation | Supply Chain & Labor Shortage | Cancer from 2021-11-09T15:21:04

A data-driven look at COVID vaccine misinformation.

Then, twin crises bear down on small business owners in the state.

And, new guidance aims to help younger people avoid colorecta...

11/8/2021 - Vaccines from 2021-11-08T15:12:51

Who's getting the COVID vaccine, and who isn't?

We know federal employees are, because they've been mandated to. And Governor Reeves is crying foul. 

Kids are getting the shot, ...

11/5/2021 - Vaccines | Horn Lake Mosque | Oysters | Serval from 2021-11-05T14:23:12

COVID vaccines for kids between the ages of five and eleven are now available in the state.

Then, contention over a proposed mosque in Desoto County.

Plus, a novel approach to cons...

11/4/2021 - Teacher Shortage | Walter Anderson Documentary | Vaccines | Writer Mark A. Johnson from 2021-11-04T14:27:29

Education leaders wrestle with the state's intensifying teacher shortage.

Then, Mississippi artist Walter Anderson is the subject of a new TV documentary.

Plus, most Gulf Coast tee...

11/3/2021 - COVID-19 | Lead | Nurses from 2021-11-03T14:20:59

The state mourns ten thousand people dead of the coronavirus.

Then, fear and mistrust snarls efforts to combat lead poisoning in the Mississippi Delta.

And, hospitals face a growing ...

11/2/2021 - COVID Relief | Vaccine Mandates | Nurses from 2021-11-02T14:27:56

How one State Senate Democrat looks to allocate COVID relief funds.

Then, the latest in a jumbled series of vaccine guidance for state universities.

And, Mississippi stares down an s...

11/1/2021 - Brett Favre | COVID-19 | Federal Aid from 2021-11-01T14:22:15

Bad blood between the State Auditor and former quarterback Brett Favre. 

Then, amidst the Deep South's uneven COVID response, a major triumph.

And, what's next for the more than...

10/29/2021 - House Speaker Philip Gunn | Vaccine Boosters | Black Farmers | Medical Marijuana from 2021-10-29T15:09:42

We talk vaccine mandates with House Speaker Philip Gunn.

Then, the State Epidemiologist updates Mississippians on COVID vaccine boosters.

Plus, bleak realities and enduring hope for ...

10/28/2021 - MDHS & Child Support | Breast Cancer | B.B. King from 2021-10-28T16:58:38

A new PEER report questions the effectiveness of the state's privatized child support enforcement.

Then, a Mississippi breast cancer story from the heart of the pandemic.

And, writer...

10/27/2021 - COVID-19 | Breast Cancer | Early Voting from 2021-10-27T14:13:31

Mississippi hits a devastating COVID-19 milestone.

Then, 2021 is a critical year for breast cancer awareness.

And, a ballot initiative for early voting in the state faces an uncertai...

10/26/2021 - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann | Charter Schools | Vaccine Incentives from 2021-10-26T14:17:12

We talk income tax and COVID vaccinations with Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann.

Then, a look at charter schools in the state.

And, the Clinton school district ponies up to inc...

10/25/2021 - Death Penalty | Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann | The Brew Sign from 2021-10-25T16:02:09

Mississippi is set to execute a man for the first time in nearly ten years.

Then, we talk COVID relief allocation and medical marijuana with Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann.

And...

10/22/2021 - Jackson Water | Prison Visitation from 2021-10-22T14:13:52

The city of Jackson faces legal action over lead in its water system.

And, Mississippi prisons re-open for visitation.

Hos...

10/21/2021 - "Twindemic" | Writer Keisha Blain from 2021-10-21T15:24:54

Mississippi isn't rid of COVID yet. And flu season is just around the corner.

Plus, we talk with writer Keisha Blain about her new biography of Fannie Lou Hamer.

10/20/2021 - UMMC Vaccine Mandate | Heirs Property from 2021-10-20T19:17:16

We check in with the University of Mississippi Medical Center, post-vaccine mandate.

And, a conversation on Black involuntary land loss.

This is an abridged show produced to acco...

10/19/2021 - Mental Health | Vaccine Hesitancy from 2021-10-19T18:02:21

A new report sheds light on teen suicide in Mississippi.

And, we talk vaccine hesitancy with a Gulf Coast nurse practitioner.

This is an abridged show produced to accommodate MPB...

10/18/2021 - Vaccines | Abortion | Medical Marijuana from 2021-10-18T16:45:43

Dr. Dobbs reports progress on COVID-19 vaccinations.

Then, a Jackson clinic is ground zero for America's abortion debate.

And, the ACLU calls for medical marijuana legalization in th...

10/15/2021 - Medical Marijuana | Childhood Obesity | Reveal from 2021-10-15T14:24:20

Gridlock in Jackson as a special session for medical marijuana may be slipping out of reach.

Then, Mississippi has the second-highest childhood obesity rate of any state in the country. Listen

10/14/2021 - TANF Misspending | Childcare Aid | Anita Hill from 2021-10-14T14:10:07

State Auditor Shad White demands repayment of millions in misspent TANF funds.

Then, we ask the Department of Human Services when childcare centers in the state can expect new COVID relief...

10/13/2021 - Vaccine Mandate Bans | Childcare | Complete2Compete from 2021-10-13T15:36:34

Governor Reeves contemplates a ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Then, daycare operators say the state is moving too slow in dispersing COVID childcare aid.

And, after a Southern Rem...

10/12/2021 - Rep. Bennie Thompson | MDHS | Disaster Aid | Book Festival from 2021-10-12T14:23:32

We talk subpoenas with Representative Bennie Thompson.

Then, we continue our conversation with Department of Human Services director Bob Anderson.

Plus, Southern nonprofits re-imagin...

10/11/2021 - Medical Marijuana | MDHS | Mental Healthcare from 2021-10-11T14:10:33

Medical marijuana advocates rally throughout Mississippi.

Then, we talk with Mississippi Department of Human Services Director Bob Anderson as his agency looks to move past a major scandal...

10/8/2021 - Vaccines | Invasive Species | Diabetes from 2021-10-08T14:13:41

Drugmaker Pfizer moves to vaccinate kids as young as five against COVID-19.

Then, customs inspectors make a surprising discovery in Gulfport.

And, we conclude our series on diabetes ...

10/7/2021 - MIS-C | Diabetes | Journalist Robert Costa from 2021-10-07T14:25:12

The University of Mississippi Medical Center observes rising case counts of a rare post-COVID disease in children.

Then, our series on diabetes in the state continues.

And, journalis...

10/6/2021 - State Fair | Stimulus Theft | Diabetes from 2021-10-06T14:20:51

The untold history of the Mississippi State Fair.

Then, the office of the State Auditor nabs an alleged COVID-19 stimulus embezzler.

And, we continue our series on diabetes in the st...

10/5/2021 - Medicaid Expansion | Economic Forecast | Diabetes from 2021-10-05T14:11:35

A prominent pediatrician in the state pounds the table for Medicaid expansion.

Then, the State Economist peers into his crystal ball.

And, we return to our series on diabetes in Miss...

10/4/2021 - Abortion | COVID-19 | Diabetes from 2021-10-04T14:17:52

The fight over abortion rights heats up with a Supreme Court battle imminent.

Then, an update on COVID-19 vaccinations.

And, a look at diabetes in the state.

10/1/2021 - Abortion | Vaccine Mandate | Human Trafficking | Sick Deer from 2021-10-01T14:14:11

Attorney General Lynn Fitch talks abortion ahead of an enormously consequential Supreme Court battle.

Then, the University of Mississippi Medical Center activates a COVID-19 vaccine mandat...

9/30/2021 - COVID | Equal Pay | Vaccine Mandates | Writer Joshua Prager from 2021-09-30T14:22:25

Governor Reeves addresses the Mississippi's COVID response.

Then, the Senate Labor Committee contemplates equal pay legislation.

Plus, the JSU Faculty Senate fires back at the state ...

9/29/2021 - Medical Marijuana | Voting | Equal Pay from 2021-09-29T16:07:16

Questions linger as legislators push forward with a plan to legalize medical marijuana.

Then, conversations on voting at colleges in the state. 

And, advocacy groups push for an...

9/29/2021 - Medical Marijuana | Lily Ledbetter from 2021-09-28T14:12:20

State legislators are ready to green-light a medical marijuana program. But not everyone's happy about it.

Then, a conversation with equal pay activist Lily Ledbetter.

9/27/2021 - Medical Marijuana | HIV | Clinton Massacre from 2021-09-27T14:24:45

Mississippi legislators have reached an agreement on medical marijuana. So, what's the plan?

Then, Lil Nas X's new album highlights the work of a Mississippi nonprofit.

And, the stat...

9/24/2021 - MAAP Testing | Restaurants | Voting Rights from 2021-09-24T14:21:43

MAAP testing results evidence a nosedive in math and English proficiency. 

Then, restaurants in the state wrestle with an ongoing labor shortage.

And, an update on a legal battl...

9/23/2021 - Abortion | Boosters | Vaccine Mandates | Writer M.O. Walsh from 2021-09-23T14:16:33

The "40 Days for Life" Campaign gets underway in Jackson.

Then, Johnson and Johnson says a booster dose of its COVID vaccine is highly effective.

Plus, Ole Miss faculty leadership re...

9/22/2021 - Abortion | College Vaccine Mandates from 2021-09-22T14:12:13

The Supreme Court has set a date to hear arguments on Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban. We talk with activists on both sides of the state's battle over reproductive rights.

And, the stat...

9/21/2021 - Rep. Bennie Thompson | Vaccines | Monoclonal Antibodies from 2021-09-21T14:26:59

We talk abortion, voting rights, and January 6th with Representative Bennie Thompson.

Then, Pfizer says its COVID vaccine is safe and effective in kids.

And, Mississippi can't get en...

9/20/2021 - Rep. Bennie Thompson | Childcare | Substance Abuse from 2021-09-20T14:10:34

We talk COVID with Representative Bennie Thompson.

Then, advocates criticize state oversight of a low-income childcare program.

And, alcohol sales spiked in the Mississippi during th...

9/17/2021 - COVID-19 | Medicaid | Vaccine Mandates | Abortion from 2021-09-17T14:56:49

Public health officials talk COVID in the state.

Then, a Senate Republican responds to the State Economist's new Medicaid report. 

Plus, a conversation on vaccine mandates and M...

9/16/2021 - Teacher Pay | Pregnancy & COVID | Medicaid | Writer Allen Guelzo from 2021-09-16T14:20:07

The state Senate talks teacher pay raises.

Then, a maternal-fetal physician on the threat of COVID to pregnant women.

Plus, the State Economist releases a new report on Medicaid expa...

9/15/2021 - 16th St. Church Bombing | Tele-ICU | Vaccine Mandate from 2021-09-15T18:14:08

It's been fifty-eight years since the 16th Street Church Bombing in which four girls we killed.

Then, the Jackson VA leverages new tech to combat a shortage of healthcare workers.

An...

9/14/2021 - Vaccine Mandates | Parchman | Charter Schools from 2021-09-14T14:20:08

Governor Reeves threatens to sue the President.

Then, the SPLC says Parchman Prison is operating in violation of the Clean Water Act.

And, the state's Charter School Authorizer Board...

9/13/2021 - COVID-19 | Farm Lawsuit | Animal Shelters | Vaccines from 2021-09-13T14:11:30

Eight pregnant women have died of COVID-19 in the state during the Delta variant surge.

Then, a farming operation in the Delta faces a racial discrimination lawsuit.

Plus, pet adopti...

9/10/2021 - Hospitals | Masks in Schools | 9/11 from 2021-09-10T14:23:28

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9/9/2021 - COVID-19 | Rep. Michael Guest | Writer B. Brian Foster from 2021-09-09T14:29:10

New cases of COVID-19 decline as novel dangers of the virus come into focus.

Then, our conversation with Representative Michael Guest continues.

And, we talk with writer B. Brian Fos...

9/8/2021 - Rep. Michael Guest | Monoclonal Antibodies | Labor Shortage from 2021-09-08T14:54:43

We talk with Representative Michael Guest.

Then, a look inside a clinic offering monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID-19.

And, an update on the state's labor shortage.

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9/7/2021 - COVID-19 | Vaccine Hesitancy | Trains from 2021-09-07T14:21:50

Signs of hope, and of peril, in Mississippi's fight against COVID-19.

Then, a deep dive into vaccine hesitancy.

And, Amtrak may soon service the Gulf Coast.

9/3/2021 - Ida Evacuees | Abortion | Hospitals from 2021-09-03T14:15:53

Hurricane Ida evacuees await an uncertain future in Mississippi motels.

Then, the Supreme Court won't block Texas' six-week abortion ban.

And, reinforcements arrive for overwhelmed h...

9/2/2021 - Ida | COVID-19 | Infrastructure | Writer Ian Rosenberg from 2021-09-02T14:13:22

Hurricane response transitions to recovery.

Then, Ida may have worsened the Gulf South's COVID crisis.

Plus, a engineer's perspective on a fatal highway washout in George County.

9/1/2021 - Ida | Insurance | Income Tax from 2021-09-01T14:22:32

We check on Hancock County in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

Then, Mississippi's Insurance Commissioner talks next steps for the Coast.

And, the perils of income tax elimination.

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8/27/2021 - Ida | Income Tax | Community Colleges from 2021-08-27T15:56:32

Mississippi braces for Tropical Storm Ida.

Then, the state legislature eyes the elimination of the income tax.

And, community colleges fend off COVID as a new school year begins.

8/26/2021 - COVID-19 | Hospitals | Trucking | Writer Richard Gaughran from 2021-08-26T14:24:51

Health officials wrestle with an ongoing COVID crisis.

Then, state hospitals welcome in federal aid.

Plus, more and more women hit the road as truck drivers.

And, a conversatio...

8/25/2021 - Hospitals | Vaccines | Natchez from 2021-08-25T14:21:10

Reinforcements arrive for Mississippi hospitals.

Then, the White House Vaccine Coordinator visits the state.

And, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, Natchez announces plans to re...

8/24/2021 - Vaccines | First Responders | Redistricting from 2021-08-24T14:17:55

With the Pfizer vaccine fully approved by the FDA, we examine what comes next for Mississippi’s vaccination campaign.

Then, how first responders are pitching in to relieve the stress on ho...

8/23/21 - Boosters & Bovine De-wormer | Field Hospital | College Campus | Poet Laureate from 2021-08-23T19:54:47

Boosters and bovine de-wormer; we get the latest from Mississippi’s health officials.

And we check in at one of the field hospitals at UMMC.

Then, college students thought this semes...

8/20/21 - Gov. Reeves & Pandemic Response | Urgent Care Clinics | Voting Restrictions | SBA from 2021-08-23T19:48:44

Governor Reeves addresses the state's pandemic response.

Then, urgent care clinics see a spike in demand for COVID testing and vaccines.

Plus, social justice advocates say Mississipp...

8/19/2021 - Hospitals | Schools | Doctors | Curious George from 2021-08-19T14:11:41

The state's medical system is at a breaking point as COVID cases skyrocket.

Then, a massive virus outbreak shuts down Smith County schools.

Plus, three Alabama doctors share their ex...

8/18/2021 - Hospitals | Afghanistan | Medical Debt from 2021-08-18T14:18:13

The state rushes to expand hospital capacity.

Then, what it means to be American in the wake of military withdrawal from Afghanistan.

And, new reporting sheds light on the practices ...

8/17/2021 - Rural Hospitals | Pregnancy & COVID | Medical Debt from 2021-08-17T15:30:24

Rural hospitals are stretched thin as high COVID case counts persist.

Then, the coronavirus can be deadly in pregnant people.

And, new reporting sheds light on the practices a Jackso...

8/16/2021 - COVID-19 | HIV | School Names from 2021-08-16T14:17:14

Governor Reeves and Dr. Dobbs deliver an update on the state's COVID crisis.

Then, a look at HIV in the Deep South.

Plus, one Mississippian says a COVID vaccine may have saved her li...

8/13/2021 - Hospitals | ICE | Vaccine Lottery | Philip West from 2021-08-13T14:31:10

Mississippi's healthcare system braces for a flood of new COVID hospitalizations.

Then, asylum-seekers say they're defenseless against the pandemic in ICE facilities.

Plus, Gulf Coas...

8/12/2021 - Hospitals | Writer Michael Farris Smith | Year 2: Mississippi Schools and the Pandemic from 2021-08-12T14:28:53

Hospitals in the state are at a breaking point.

Then, a conversation with writer Michael Farris Smith.

And, a Hattiesburg pediatrician talks schools and COVID.

8/11/2021 - COVID-19 | Jackson Water | Year 2: Mississippi Schools and the Pandemic from 2021-08-11T16:13:37

Demand for COVID testing and vaccines is on the rise.

Then, the Senate passes a major infrastructure bill.

And, the pandemic is wearing on children's mental health.

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8/10/2021 - Hospitals | ICE Raids | School Sports from 2021-08-10T20:44:52

Mississippi hospitals are overwhelmed as COVID-19 surges.

Then, activists envision expanded workers' rights for undocumented immigrants.

And, school sports get underway in the shadow...

8/9/2021 - COVID-19 | Natchez National Cemetery | Year 2: Mississippi Schools and the Pandemic from 2021-08-09T14:24:30

The Department of Health reckons with an intensifying COVID-19 crisis.

Then, a project to save the Natchez National Cemetery from erosion gets underway.

And, an uncertain new school ...

8/6/2021 - Hospitals | TANF | Vaccinations | Art Museums from 2021-08-06T14:39:44

The state's hospitals are drowning in a flood of new COVID-19 admissions.

Then, a new report indicates poor families aren't getting the help they need.

Plus, COVID vaccinations tick ...

8/5/2021 - Delta Variant | Breakthrough Infections | Writer Robert H. Mayer from 2021-08-05T14:26:14

The Delta variant transformed the fight against COVID-19. What's next?

Then, the survivor of a COVID breakthrough infection reflects on his experience.

And, we talk with writer Ro...

8/4/2021 - Dr. Dobbs | Holmes Co. Schools | UMMC COVID Research from 2021-08-04T14:32:40

Our conversation with State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs continues.

Then, the Board of Education takes action against the Holmes County Consolidated School District.

And, after...

8/3/2021 - Dr. Dobbs | Holmes Co. Schools | Eviction Moratorium from 2021-08-03T14:27:07

State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs updates us on Mississippi's COVID-19 response.

Then, the Holmes County Consolidated School District faces existential questions.

And, the fed...

8/2/2021 - COVID-19 | Parole Board | Critical Race Theory from 2021-08-02T14:23:26

Vaccine advocates chuck the carrot and reach for the stick.

Then, the PEER committee chief speaks out on his organization's latest report.

And, context falls by the wayside as the...

7/30/2021 - Neshoba County Fair | Sales Tax Holiday | Bob Moses from 2021-07-30T14:23:52

State leaders reckon with a rising COVID-19 case count.

Then, Mississippi's sales tax holiday weekend kicks off.

And, a look back on the life of civil rights icon Bob Moses.

7/29/2021 - COVID-19 | Neshoba County Fair | Power Grid | Writer Steve Robertson from 2021-07-29T14:22:43

Mississippi reports more than eighteen hundred new COVID-19 cases.

Then, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann addresses the Neshoba County Fair.

Plus, the Gulf coast's power grid bra...

7/26/2021 - Abortion | Hospitals | Eviction Moratorium from 2021-07-26T18:32:50

Attorney General Lynn Fitch amps up her rhetoric as Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban heads to the Supreme Court.

Then, the state's latest COVID-19 spike threatens to overwhelm hospital...

7/23/2021 - Vaccine Hesitancy | Back-to-School Guidance | Elise Winter from 2021-07-23T16:38:51

Mississippi is one of America's most vaccine-hesitant states.

Then, the American Academy of Pediatrics issues new back-to-school guidance.

And, friends and colleagues pay tribute ...

7/22/2021 - Parole Board | Unemployment | Bobby Rush from 2021-07-22T14:21:55

A new PEER report alleges shortcomings within the state Parole Board.

Then, enhanced unemployment insurance dries up.

And, bluesman Bobby Rush releases a memoir.

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7/21/2021 - COVID-19 | NIL | National Guard from 2021-07-21T14:25:21

Dr. Dobbs forecasts a rough few weeks in the fight against COVID-19.

Then, college athletes explore a brand-new world of moneymaking.

And, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, t...

7/20/2021 - Delta Variant | DACA | Jackson Crime from 2021-07-20T14:20:45

COVID-19 cases spike in Mississippi. 

Then, a federal court ruling puts the future of DACA in jeopardy.

And, Jackson's city council president reacts to a new injection of sta...

7/19/2021 - School COVID-19 Guidelines | Nancy and Zach New | UMMC Vaccine Policy | David Crews on Elise Winter from 2021-07-19T14:24:40

The Mississippi Department of Health debuts guidance for the upcoming school year.

Then, Nancy and Zach New face fresh federal charges.

Plus, the University of Mississippi moves t...

7/16/2021 - Schools | Mental Healthcare Suit | Thomas Moore from 2021-07-16T14:14:02

Mississippi's Board of Education eyes 100% in-person learning this fall.

Then, a new ruling in the prolonged court battle over Mississippi's mental healthcare system.

And, Thomas ...

7/15/2021 - COVID-19 | Police | Child Tax Credit | Photographer Andrew Feiler from 2021-07-15T14:13:23

Mississippi sees a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Then, Governor Reeves addresses policing in Jackson.

Plus, the Enhanced Child Tax Credit program kicks off.

And, a conversation ...

7/14/2021 - COVID in Children | Voting Rights from 2021-07-14T14:21:55

Mississippi children are at heightened risk as the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues its spread in the state.

Then, America's fight over voting rights intensifies.

7/12/2021 - Delta Variant | Ballot Initiative Poll | Rural Hospital from 2021-07-12T14:13:06

Cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 spike in Mississippi.

Then, a new poll indicates deep-rooted support for the ballot initiative process.

And, the Mississippi Delta will soon ha...

7/9/2021 - Police Footage | Telehealth | Disaster Relief from 2021-07-09T14:10:39

Mississippi's Bureau of Investigation shifts its policy on video footage of police-involved shootings.

Then, the future of telehealth in the Deep South. 

And, an update on th...

7/8/2021 - Community Health Centers | Equal Pay | Writer Ace Atkins from 2021-07-08T14:27:45

Community Health Center visits skyrocket during the pandemic.

Then, Mississippi is the only U.S state without an equal pay law.

And, a conversation with writer Ace Atkins.

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7/7/2021 - Dr. Dobbs | Civil War Governors' Letters | Rep. Thompson from 2021-07-07T14:12:03

State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs discusses the state of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Then, USM launches a digital archive of Civil War Governors' Letters. 

And, we return to our ...

7/6/2021 - Rep. Bennie Thompson | Redistricting | COVID-19 Genetic Sequencing from 2021-07-06T15:41:11

Representative Bennie Thompson leads the House committee to investigate the January 6th riot.

Then, the Mississippi legislature prepares for redistricting.

And, a look at COVID-19 ge...

7/2/2021 - Voting Rights | Parole | Fireworks from 2021-07-02T14:20:29

A federal appeals court will review a provision of Mississippi's constitution that prohibits some felons from voting.

Then, legislation effective this week could give incarcerated Missis...

7/1/2021 - College World Series | Computer Science | Medical Marijuana | Writer Deanne Love Stephens from 2021-07-01T14:46:43

The Mississippi State Bulldogs win the College World Series.

Plus, today's the day a number of bills rubber-stamped during Mississippi's 2021 legislative session take effect. We'll look ...

6/30/2021 - Legal Battles | COVID-19 | Mississippi Burning Records from 2021-06-30T14:16:08

The state stares down an mounting pile of litigation.

Then, Mississippi can't shake its low COVID-19 vaccination rate.

And, the Department of Archives unveils records from the Mis...

6/29/2021 - Medical Marijuana | Human Trafficking | Mental Health from 2021-06-29T16:36:50

Not all medical marijuana programs are created equal.

Then, Mississippi law enforcement launches a campaign against human trafficking.

And, a conversation about mental health in M...

6/29/2021 - Medical Marijuana | Human Trafficking | Mental Health from 2021-06-29T16:36:50

Not all medical marijuana programs are created equal.

Then, Mississippi law enforcement launches a campaign against human trafficking.

And, a conversation about mental health in M...

6/28/2021 - State Flag | Mississippi State Baseball | Birth Control from 2021-06-28T15:02:11

Mississippi's Senate Minority Leader reflects on the bill that retired the Confederate state flag.

Then, Mississippi State baseball punches its ticket to the College World Series final.<...

6/28/2021 - State Flag | Mississippi State Baseball | Birth Control from 2021-06-28T15:02:11

Mississippi's Senate Minority Leader reflects on the bill that retired the Confederate state flag.

Then, Mississippi State baseball punches its ticket to the College World Series final.<...

6/25/2021 - Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann | License Plate Lawsuit | Choctaw Vaccination Campaign from 2021-06-25T14:24:03

Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann weighs in on Juneteenth and medical marijuana.

Then, atheists file a suit against Mississippi's "In God We Trust" car tags.

And, the Mississip...

6/24/21 - Delta Variant | Unemployment Fraud | Summer Reading from 2021-06-24T14:25:09

Concerns over the Delta variant of COVID-19 escalate within the medical community.

Then, a state audit finds more than 100 million dollars in improper unemployment payments.

And, ...

6/23/2021 - First Lady Jill Biden Visits Jackson | Kids Count Report | Filmmaker Baldwin Chiu from 2021-06-23T16:47:48

First Lady Jill Biden visits Jackson to urge COVID-19 vaccinations.

Then, the latest Kids Count report shows concerning signs for children in Mississippi.

And, after a Southern Re...

6/22/2021 - Juneteenth | Balanced Calendar Schooling | Blood Supply from 2021-06-22T18:18:12

Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, but it's yet to be recognized by the state of Mississippi.

Plus, a Gulf Coast school district re-imagines its calendar.

And, Mississippi faces...

6/21/2021 - Voting Rights Campaign | eWIC | Center for Evidence-Based Policing from 2021-06-21T14:18:53

The Freedom Ride for Voting Rights tour kicks off in Jackson.

Then, Mississippi rolls out its E-WIC program.

And, Ole Miss is set to establish the Center for Evidence-Based Policing....

6/18/2021 - Affordable Care Act | Southern Baptist Convention | Juneteenth from 2021-06-18T18:44:43

The Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act.

Then, the Southern Baptists Convention elects a new president.

And, President Biden makes Juneteenth a national holiday.

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6/17/2021 - Vaccine Incentives | DACA | Writer Annette Gordon-Reed from 2021-06-17T14:18:08

Businesses and community leaders get creative to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations.

Then, DACA turns 9.

And, writer Annette Gordon-Reed contemplates Juneteenth.

6/16/2021 - Pride in Ocean Springs | Women in Politics | Gulf South for a Green New Deal from 2021-06-16T18:02:03

A Mississippi coast city becomes the first of its kind to recognize Pride Month.

Then, a move to advance women's representation in state government.

And, an emerging environmental...

6/15/2021 - Southern Baptists Convention Annual Meeting | Centene Settlement | Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba from 2021-06-15T14:24:41

The Southern Baptists Convention wrestles with deep internal division in Nashville.

Then, a healthcare company pays out eight figures to settle a lawsuit filed by the State of Mississipp...

6/14/2021 - Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba | COVID-19 Vaccines | Wind Energy Project from 2021-06-14T15:35:25

Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba stares down a second term full of challenge.

Then, the State Health Officer says low demand has forced him to turn away hundreds of thousands of vaccin...

6/11/2021 - Floods | Enhanced Unemployment Ends | Healthcare Workers & COVID-19 | H.C. Porter from 2021-06-11T16:01:34

Heavy rain and floods in North Mississippi.

Then, enhanced unemployment benefits are set to expire.

Plus, we check in with healthcare workers more than a year after COVID-19 first re...

6/10/21 - Floods | Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics | Rural Policing | Writer Curtis Wilkie from 2021-06-10T14:22:53

Flooding in North Mississippi forces evacuations.

Plus, we visit a pop-up vaccine clinic in Richland.

Then, a look at policing in rural Mississippi.

And, in today's Book Club, ...

6/9/2021 - State of the State | Gun Violence | Southwest Airlines from 2021-06-09T14:14:50

A new survey probes Mississippi's appetite for medical marijuana and expanded Medicaid.

Then, Mississippi communities battle a rising tide of gun violence.

  And, after a S...

6/8/2021 - Congressman Bennie Thompson | Vaccine Hesitancy | New Alzheimer's Drug from 2021-06-08T16:14:29

Congressman Bennie Thompson says a higher minimum wage, among other reforms, can better the lives of poor Mississippians.

Then, community leaders talk vaccine hesitancy.

 And, a...

6/7/2021 - COVID-19 Vaccinations | Municipal Elections | The Riverside Hotel from 2021-06-07T14:15:50

Mississippi officials deliver a COVID-19 progress report.

Then, concerns about voter turnout loom over the state's municipal elections.

 And, a Clarksdale hotel is one of Americ...

6/4/2021 - Medical Marijuana | Moderna Seeks FDA Approval | Abortion | School Funding from 2021-06-04T16:34:51

The Mississippi Senate Public Health and Welfare committee holds a hearing on medical marijuana.

Plus, Moderna files for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Then, Mississippi'...

6/3/2021 - Disaster Mitigation Funding | Summer Reading | The South in Film from 2021-06-03T14:17:11

Mississippi is the only state not to apply for disaster mitigation funding under a new federal program.

Then, summer resources designed to boost Mississippi's literacy rate kick into gear....

6/2/2021 - Ballot Initiative Legal Fight | Immigrants and COVID-19 | College Baseball from 2021-06-02T17:41:07

An activist group attempts to reverse the Mississippi Supreme Court's ballot initiative decision.

Then, Indian immigrants watch as COVID-19 vaccines go to waste in the U.S.

 And...

6/1/2021 - Mississippi State Medical Association | Long COVID | Insurance from 2021-06-01T16:07:31

An update from the Mississippi State Medical Association.

Then, for COVID long-haulers, the physical and mental effects of the coronavirus are here to stay.

Plus, Mississippi's Insur...

5/28/21 - Voting Rights Campaign | Policing in the Deep South | Vaccine Access | Blood Supply from 2021-05-28T14:36:16

The Southern Poverty Law Center's campaign for voting rights is set to kick off in Jackson.

Then, what's changed since George Floyd's death-- and what hasn't.

Plus, the Mississippi D...

5/27/21 - Tourism | Restaurants | Writer Kiese Laymon from 2021-05-27T14:29:24

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of tourism season in Mississippi. We check in on the state's hospitality industry after a bruising 2020.

Plus, trouble lurks behind the scenes at Mi...

5/26/21 - Medical Marijuana Protest | Black Bayou Water | C.T. Vivian Day from 2021-05-26T14:21:03

Advocates for medical marijuana protest outside the Mississippi Supreme Court.

Then, a water provider in Delta managed to do what many couldn't during February's ice storm.

And, afte...

5/25/21 - George Floyd, One Year Later | Emmett Till Memorial | State Testing from 2021-05-25T14:15:32

A Mississippi civil rights leader reflects on the legacy of George Floyd, one year after Floyd's murder.

Then, the Emmett Till Interpretative Center holds a town hall at the Sumner Courtho...

5/24/21 - TelePrEP | Ballot Initiative Uncertainty | Post-Pandemic Economic Outlook from 2021-05-24T20:09:43

The Health Department rolls out a telehealth program to help combat HIV transmission.

Then, with the citizen initiative process dead, early voting advocates put pressure on the legislature...

5/21/21 - January 6 Commission | ICE Facility COVID-19 Outbreak | Prison Seminary Program from 2021-05-21T14:33:14

Two of the state's House delegation vote to approve a special commission to investigate the violent insurrection of January 6th. We hear why the support the effort as it heads to the Senate...

5/20/21 - Medicaid Initiative Campaign Suspended | Child Vaccinations | Book Club: Rick Bragg from 2021-05-20T18:47:08

With the initiative process dead, organizers of a recent citizen-fueled effort to expand Medicaid suspend their campaign. And, we look at how one study estimates how expansion could boost M...

5/19/21 - Legislators on Special Session | Child Tax Credits | Southern Remedy Health Minute | State Parks Peer Assessment from 2021-05-19T17:45:58

Legislative leaders respond to a rising call to address the struck-down initiative process, and legalize medical marijuana.

Then, how child tax credits could help Mississippi families.

5/18/20 - Medical Marijuana Advocates Respond | U.S. Supreme Court to Hear MS Abortion Ban | Bail Project from 2021-05-18T14:29:03

Advocates for medical marijuana continue to speak out after the Mississippi Supreme Court invalidated Initiative 65. We examine the health and economic fall out of the decision.

Then,...

5/14/21 - Adolescents Get Vaccinated | Freedom Rides, 60 Years Later | 1970 JSU Class Finally Walks from 2021-05-14T15:07:54

Mississippi’s first 12 to 15 year olds get the Pfizer shot after authorization from the CDC and FDA.

Then, 60 years after the Freedom Rides, participants reflect on the meaning of their fi...

5/13/21 - New Adolescent Group Now Vaccine-eligible | Hesitancy in Rural MS | ACA Special Enrollment from 2021-05-13T15:20:16

A leading pediatrician responds to the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds.

Then, with vaccination rates declining statewide, we examine hesitancy in a rural, majority wh...

5/12/21 - End of Federal Unemployment | Amtrak v Freight | Southern Remedy Health Minute | Panic-buying Fuel from 2021-05-12T19:41:21

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5/11/21 - Decline in Vaccination Rates | Board Vacancies | Hurricane Prep Week from 2021-05-11T19:39:21

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5/10/21 - Latest on Vaccine Efforts | Mental Health | Solar Farm from 2021-05-10T19:36:03

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5/7/21 - Day of Prayer & Apology to Choctaw Nation | Jackson Crime | Trust for America's Health from 2021-05-07T19:35:45

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5/6/21 - Jackson Residents Recover | Mardi Gras Indian Funeral | Learning Loss: Part 2 | Book Club: Holding Back the River from 2021-05-06T14:10:10

The Jackson-metro area begins its recovery following Tuesday's severe weather.

And, Mardi Grad Indians hold a second line funeral in honor of a local icon.

Then, we examine the facto...

5/5/21 - MEMA Assesses Second Wave of Tornadoes | Pfizer Developments | Southern Remedy Health Minute | Learning Loss: Part 1 from 2021-05-05T16:32:59

For the second time in three days, tornadoes tear through the Magnolia State. We check in with MEMA for the latest assessments.

Then, state health officials present an outlook for mor...

5/4/21 - Tornado Damage | Health Leaders of Loosened Restrictions | Vaccine Rollout from 2021-05-04T15:44:22

Mississippians begin the road to rebuild and recovery after a flurry of tornadoes damaged some communities Sunday evening.

Then, hospital leadership responds to the latest Executive Order ...

5/3/21 - Tornadoes Impact Mississippi Communities | ACLU Responds to Governor | College Graduations from 2021-05-03T17:10:49

Some Mississippi communities are waking to downed trees and damage after a number of tornadoes popped up yesterday evening. We get a preliminary report from MEMA.

Then, a leader from ...

4/30/21 - COVID & Young Adults Study | Jury Selection Reform | RESTORE Creates Conservation Jobs from 2021-04-30T19:05:48

Two Mississippi institutions of higher learn team up to study young adults' attitudes and practices regarding the coronavirus.

Then, civil rights advocates call for a change in the jury se...

4/29/21 - Presence of Variants Growing | Federal Aid for Students Declines | Book Club: Catherine Pierce from 2021-04-29T19:55:41

Health officials continue their vaccination campaign as variants of the coronavirus grow more present in the Magnolia State.

Then, federal applications for financial assistance to attend c...

4/28/21 - J&J Vaccine Returns | Migratory Factors | Southern Remedy Health Minute | Restaurant Relief Fund from 2021-04-28T15:28:49

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is given the green light to resume, and the CDC revised it’s guidance.

Then, Mississippi was only one of three states to lose population last decade. We e...

4/27/21 - Census Data | Special ACA Enrollment from 2021-04-27T15:23:11

Newly released Census data shows a population decline in the Magnolia State. We examine the the numbers with the State Data Center.

Then, American Rescue Plan is providing new opportu...

4/26/21 - Census Report | Rescue Plan & the ACA | Restaurant Relief Fund from 2021-04-26T21:11:50

A new signed by the Governor could soon extend parole opportunities to some Mississippi inmates.

Then, Mississippi is joining four other southern states today in observing Confederate Memo...