Mississippi Edition

The University of Mississippi is launching new research into the medical uses and efficacy of cannabis. Then, the results are coming in on southern cities’ guaranteed income test runs. They show the cash payments helped, but the benefits didn’t last. Plus, we speak with the outgoing Adjutant General for the Mississippi National Guard about his time serving the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

September is Suicide Prevention Month. The 988 hotline is available for folks struggling with their mental health. Then, the Mississippi National Guard is under new leadership. Plus, the University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to train and certify the next generation of teachers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AT&T workers in Mississippi remain on strike after union members claim the company did not offer a reasonable compromise to labor rules. Then, Grandparents raising their grandchildren in Alabama will soon receive some much-needed financial assistance. Plus, road safety experts are reminding Mississippians to drive safely this football season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among all males in Mississippi. Then, a massive "Dead zone" in the northern Gulf of Mexico could be dangerous to aquatic life. Researchers are looking for solutions. Plus, lawmakers are looking to rework the state's tax code with the goal of eliminating income tax. But experts say new revenue streams may be necessary. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

A new home visitation program will help pregnant mothers, families and children meet with healthcare providers. Then, Mississippi hospitals are partnering with a company specializing in electric aircraft to potentially expedite emergency response and save on costs. Plus, state lawmakers are considering how Mississippi can invest in Jackson to improve the capital city. The first step? Addressing ab...

Cases of the West Nile Virus are spreading in Mississippi. Doctors say there are several steps folks can take to protect themselves. Then, the November election is just two months away. How are Mississippi poll workers being trained? Plus, charter schools in Mississippi are receiving more than half a million dollars to enhance education through technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Thousands of cars are going to be on the road this weekend, and highway safety experts are reminding drivers to be aware of their surroundings. Then, a traveling art exhibit in the Gulf South is shining a light on: the death penalty. Plus, today is National Grief Awareness Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi could soon become the 48th state to implement in-person early voting, but lawmakers have a long road ahead of them. Then, a new organization is calling for the passage of a flood mitigation project along the Pearl River in Jackson. Plus, a new book helps families navigate the difficult task of taking care of someone who has chosen to spend their final days at home. Hosted on Acast. See...

A growing number of Mississippi counties are being placed under burn bans. From the Gulf States Newsroom: Football season is underway in the South. But the risk of extreme heat may put some players in danger. Plus, how a Mississippi artist helped to shape and record the history of his rural town of Ecru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More Mississippians than ever could soon have access to high-speed internet. But some folks are asking if coverage will be universal. Then, Mississippi's only children's hospital is unveiling renovations to their cancer and blood disorders. Plus, a new roadside attraction in Holly Springs is paying tribute to the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Mississippi's representatives at this year's Democratic National Convention discuss their takeaways and what the campaign could look like going forward. Then, advocates for sexual health want to reduce Mississippi's high rate of STDs in youth. Plus, an arrest has been made in a case involving faulty fire suppression equipment. What Mississippians need to know about avoiding similar fraud. Hosted o...

Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker is calling for greater military spending. That's in response to growing aggression from adversaries like Russia and China. A settlement has been reached in a federal regulatory lawsuit surrounding the death of a 16-year-old at a Mississippi chicken processing plant. And from the Gulf States Newsroom; Climate-smart agriculture is getting more federal dollars. Some f...

Democratic delegates at the national convention talk about their enthusiasm over the Harris Walz presidential ticket and what they need to do to win in November. Then, we speak with the State Epidemiologist about the viral illnesses concerning the nation and Mississippi. Plus, a company that collects your information was hacked. Now what? We have some tips on protecting your privacy and credi...

Workers for AT&T in Mississippi have joined a strike with others in 9 states calling for better working conditions. Then, the federal government has negotiated lower prices on 10 medications for Medicare patients. Plus, a new report highlights the difficulties educators face trying to keep students in classrooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40 delegates from Mississippi are in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention. Then, what does the state's Indian American community think about Kamala Harris leading the Democratic ticket this year? Plus, a new art gallery exhibit shares the rich culture and resilience of Mississippi's Latino population. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coronavirus cases are on the rise across the nation. In Mississippi, health officials are reminding folks about the risks of the disease.  Then, a new study seeks to identify why workforce participation is low in Mississippi, and what could be done to correct course.  Plus, a new book dives into the history of prison visitation and release programs, which have deep roots in Mississippi....

On today's show: A Jackson city council member has resigned and pled guilty in federal court of a conspiracy to commit bribery charge.  Then, New K9 units are on duty at the Jackson airport. Plus, new regulations are now in place for how realtors interact with home buyers. Experts share how this could affect the housing market in Mississippi. And from the Gulf States Newsroom: all of Mississi...

Mississippi is among the top 7 states with the highest HIV rates in the country. Grassroots organizers are calling for better testing and access to care. Then, routine vision checks can help identify some problems kids have with their vision, but others can be hard to spot. Plus, what influence did a rural Black community have on Mississippi's history and culture? That's ahead in this week's Histo...

Two Mississippi universities are partnering together to help rural schools achieve education goals. Then, hundreds of rural road and bridge projects have been funded recently, but officials say there are many more that need money to move forward.  And from the Gulf States Newsroom; a Dollar General worker in New Orleans talks about the company's $12 million safety violation settlement. Hosted...

It's week two of a federal lawsuit alleging Mississippi's State Supreme Court maps violate the Voting Rights Act. Then, it's hot outside. An emergency room leader shares tips on how folks can protect themselves in the sun. Plus, a non-profit based in Jackson is helping identify and address the needs of young black girls and women in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

A cyber-attack has disrupted the blood donation process in several states. Mississippi wasn't directly hit, but it could affect blood supplies in the state. Then, legal observers often serve as watchdogs for protester civil rights. Plus, doctors visits are an important part of going back to school. An expert shares how parents and their kids can start the year off well. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

School counselors are in high demand across Mississippi, and are speaking with state lawmakers about better ways they could engage students. Then, a new federal grant is being used to help reduce high transmission rates of congenital Syphilis in Mississippi. Plus, some tips on how parents and teachers can work together in a way that helps students get the most out of this school year. Hosted on Ac...

We continue our conversation with the new State Superintendent of Education about his goals for Mississippi. From the Gulf States Newsroom, jobs in the South’s auto industry offer some of the best pay in the region without needing a degree. But workers say they also want more respect. Plus, files were recently made public about the 1964 "Mississippi Burning" murders. Experts are sharing their find...

Updates to a federal anti-discrimination law go into effect this school year, but state officials are asking courts to block those changes. Then, Farmers in AL and MS receive the largest chunk of a $2 billion payment to loan applicants who were discriminated against. Plus, we speak with the new State Superintendent for Mississippi about his goals for the 2024-25 school year. Hosted on Acast. See a...

A lawsuit has been filed challenging the district maps that make up the Mississippis Supreme Court. Then, school started again for many students in Mississippi. Some are earlier than others thanks to a modified calendar. Plus, how language barriers are being bridged in the states court system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.