Mississippi Edition

On today's show: Fiery stump speeches took center stage at the Neshoba County Fair. Then, federal investigators found evidence of discrimination in how farm insurance was given out. A new initiative is seeking to right that wrong. Plus, students are showing off their quick-thinking skills this weekend in the Mississippi Quiz Bowl on Economics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

On today's show; We visit the Neshoba County Fair where the politicking has begun.    Then, A coalition of Black women in Mississippi and across the country are ramping up efforts to elect Kamala Harris as the next President.   Plus, The owner of a black-owned and operated bookstore in New Orleans discusses the lasting legacy of James Baldwin, who would have...

On today's show; A new federal regulation could make it easier for Mississippians to contact incarcerated loved ones.  From the Gulf States Newsroom; there’s a movement in the South to train more nurses on how help people following a sexual assault. Plus, a look at how a Mississippi woman found her calling late in life, navigating enormous ships to resupply the navy. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

On today's episode; It's getting harder to find affordable home insurance on the coast. Then, how rideshares can help folks in Mississippi visit their county health department. Plus, how residents along the gulf are getting prepared for the most active part of the hurricane system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are surprising changes in this year's presidential race. How are Mississippians feeling about  what's happening? Then, Jackson officials want to reduce crime among youth in their city, but some teens say the curfew they've been under for months isn't helping. Plus, The Gulf South is now home to AI-powered ammunition vending machines- in grocery stores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Experts in the field of mental health are gathered in Flowood this week to discuss how they can improve the lives of youth in Mississippi. Then, Oyster populations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are struggling to recover after years of environmental disasters. Plus, we speak with an Olympic athlete with ties to Mississippi ahead of tonight's opening ceremonies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

A Mississippi Congressman is helping to lead an investigation into security failures that led up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. He also weighs in on recent developments in the Presidential race. Then, what can Mississippians do to spot and prevent scams? Federal officials are meeting with communities in the state to answer their questions. Plus, we continue our co...

Discussions continue about if Mississippi communities want to move forward with a flood mitigation plan in the Delta. Then, a legislative task force is working with experts across many fields to better understand the mental health needs for youth in the state. Plus, how volunteers and organizers stood up to extreme violence in Mississippi as they pushed for voting rights in 1964's Freedom Summer p...

How could a flood mitigation project affect residents in the Mississippi Delta? Community members weigh in. Then, Biden dropped out of the presidential race. How are Mississippians responding to the decision? And ahead from the Gulf States Newsroom: another push to expand the United Auto Workers Union in the south has failed to gain traction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling that would have restored the voting rights to people convicted of certain felonies who have served their sentences.  Then, conservatives from Mississippi reflect on this year's Republican National Convention. And from the Gulf States Newsroom, the most widespread grocery store in the country right now is Dollar General. More than a qu...

A growing number of national Democrats are calling for President Biden to drop out of the presidential race. What do party leaders in Mississippi think? Then, republicans in Mississippi are returning home from this year's Republican National Convention. Their takeaways are ahead. Plus, the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being ordained the first black and female Bishop in the state this weeken...

Some Mississippi lawmakers want to make it easier for families to choose private or charter schools for their children. But critics say these new measures could undermine public school funding. Then, Mississippi ranks at the bottom of the nation for access to reproductive health. Plus, a new book follows the earliest efforts to integrate the military and some manufacturing jobs in the Deep South d...

What services are available for veterans in Mississippi who struggle to find housing? Then, youth in Jackson are under a curfew. City officials say it will help with violence, but some residents say there are better solutions. Plus, a new book follows how Mississippi culture helped shape the life and legacy of country music singer Marty Stuart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Mississippi delegates at the Republican National Convention have cast their votes for Donald Trump to be the party's candidate in November's Presidential race. Then, today marks the 2 anniversary of 988, the emergency hotline for mental health crises. Plus, a new survey is underway to better understand Mississippi's black bear population and how they are perceived by the public. Hosted on Acast. S...

Republicans gather in Milwaukee Wisconsin this week for the Republican National Convention, and several representatives from Mississippi will be in attendance. Then, lawmakers are having to consider their options as federal courts have ruled the state must redraw several state senate and house district lines. Plus, a doctor shares some ideas on how to beat the summer allergy season. Hosted on...

A new long-term medical facility is under construction in Jackson to care for children with exceptional medical needs.  Then, Gulf South prison reform advocate talks about efforts to reduce gun violence in Northern Louisiana. That's coming up from the Gulf States newsroom. Plus, today kicks off tax-free weekend in Mississippi, a time for folks to get school supplies, clothing and similar item...

The Army Corps of Engineers releases a new report about how Mississippi could curb flooding along the Pearl River in Jackson. Then, advocates for fair wages are renewing their calls this week to close the gender pay gap. Plus, a new documentary follows the life of a Vicksburg storyteller, and how storytelling has helped become a major part of Mississippi culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

A federal lawsuit could change how Mail-In ballots are counted in Mississippi's general election this November. Then, Mississippi has one of the nation's highest HIV transmission rates, and one statewide organization is working to address barriers to care and prevention of the disease. Plus, a look back at Freedom Summer, and how it helped embolden the voting power of Black Mississippians. Hosted...

A new report shows Mississippi's K-12 chronic absenteeism rate has surged. What are the reasons students aren't showing up for school?  Then, high temperatures can make getting active in the summer difficult. Health experts say staying hydrated and exercising indoors may be a good alternative. Plus, Should heat waves get names? As temperatures continue to skyrocket, some scientists...

Federal courts have ruled that Mississippi must redraw the electoral lines for several districts that were found to dilute the power of black voters. Then, new grant funding could help some Mississippians who have wrongfully been denied or evicted from their housing. Plus, efforts are underway to increase voter participation in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The vast majority of Mississippians support early childhood education according to a new report. Then, fire chiefs are reminding folks to be safe around fireworks this 4th of July weekend. Plus, a dive into how the Mississippi River has become one of the most significant waterways in the nation, especially in the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's extremely hot this summer, which could cause some Mississippians to experience unique health issues. Then from the Gulf States Newsroom, Residents of a Gulf South city that has struggled with a surge in gun violence say mass incarceration has contributed to the problem. Plus, an oral history project in Jackson aims to capture how family life has changed in the state's capital city. Hosted on...

What do parents and children need to know about back-to-school doctor visits this summer? Then, extreme heat events may soon get named similarly to hurricanes. Plus, a new report examines what voting opportunities are available to Mississippi prison inmates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report finds that sea level changes in the Gulf of Mexico could increase flood risks in the near future. Then, social media companies are seeking to block a new state law that requires age verification of minors. Plus, high temperatures this summer could pose a greater risk to people taking medications to treat mental health disorders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Mississippi lawmakers are seeking answers on how to help youth struggling with mental health issues. Then, gun violence remains high across the South. But one Gulf State community in particular saw a surge in gun-related deaths last year. Plus, a new law will allow medical marijuana patients to purchase more products in one trip to a dispensary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...