Mississippi Edition

How will the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut change how Mississippians borrow and save? Then, Emergency medical personnel killed in the line of duty are honored with  their names etched in stone.   Plus, A Stand Down event in Jackson to help homeless veterans in the state find vital services like housing and medical care.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Combating the Opioid crisis in the capital city.  Fentanyl Harm Prevention Kits and Emergency Overdose Boxes are now in the hands of first responders. Then, a new online tool is launched to address Mississippi's childcare shortages.  Plus, Sickle Cell disease causes severe pain and even death. Efforts are underway to raise awareness about the disease and find a cure. ...

A rally through the streets of Jackson calls for unity and solidarity among Black men---to address critical issues facing the Black community.    Then, Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell speaks on the tragic loss of Delta State University student Trey Reed, and how law enforcement balances transparency with privacy. Plus, a Jackson State University professor di...

A leading pediatrician shares her concerns on changes to federal vaccine recommendations. Then, dyslexia is a reading disorder that affects around 1 in 5 Mississippians. An educator says there are solutions. Plus, we continue our conversation with Reena Evers-Everette about her father in MPB's new documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

University officials address the growing concerns about the death of Trey Reed -- the 21-year old Delta State University student found hanging from a tree Monday on campus. Then, Attorneys continue to debate in federal court if Rankin County School District has done enough to eliminate the remnants of segregation. Plus, the new MPB documentary about civil rights leader Medgar Evers airs tonight.&n...

Rankin County School District is seeking to end a 1967 court ruling that mandated desegregation in the area. District attorneys say the school system has made efforts for that cause, but others say more needs to be done. Then, mental health experts are seeking solutions to cut down on suicide rates in Mississippi. Plus, a new documentary airing this week on MPB Television recounts the life of Medg...

Delta State University officials say the body of a student was found yesterday morning. Students are reportedly safe, but are being offered counseling services. Then, a city council member in Hernando plans to introduce a motion today to rename a city street after the conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk following his assassination in Utah last week. Plus, Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sea...

Healthcare professionals from across Mississippi gather to discuss possible solutions to fighting the state's soaring infant mortality. Then, an award-winning educator is helping students think critically about how to draw more tourism to the state. Plus, a Delta Festival focused on developing a 10-year plan to bring economic prosperity to the region and the rest of the South. Hosted on Acast. See...

Federal dollars were supposed to go to Jackson to assist with the city's water crisis. Civil Rights Attorneys are now arguing that those funds were wrongfully withheld by the state. Then, state lawmakers are considering policy changes that restore the right to vote for some convicted felons and fix the ballot initiative process. Plus, a former Mississippi mayor who was charged with conspiracy shar...

Alumni and supporters of Jackson State University are calling for a fair and transparent national search for the university's next leader.   Then, 24 years later, how has security in the homeland changed since 9/11? Plus, Books, books and more books!  The 11th annual Mississippi Book Festival is coming to town, and we'll tell you what you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See...

On today's show: Mississippi legislators are hearing testimony about failing water systems across the state. What can be done to provide safe drinking water and proper oversight?  Then, one of Mississippi’s top row crops continues to experience challenges. Heavy rains in the spring have resulted in lower yields of Cotton. Plus, how a book club in prisons can help inmates turn their lives arou...

Educators say too many students are chronically absent from school. They're meeting to talk about methods to combat the problem. We return to North Gulfport, where some residents say they're still dealing with flooding 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, despite ongoing development. Plus, September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. A doctor is urging men not to wait for screenings becaus...

State regulators move to end local control of the Holly Springs Utility Department due to years of neglect, causing frequent, lengthy outages. Then, in one year job growth is down 75 percent across the nation. But an economist says Mississippi remains relatively flat. Plus, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina required a fast response to rebuild. But some minority communities say they were le...

On today's show: Federal regulators are changing their stance on vaccines. Other states are removing their requirements on vaccines for children. Then, infant and matrnal mortality rates are extremely high, ranking Mississippi at the top of the list, especially for black birthing people and their families. Plus, emergency managers on the Gulf Coast reflect on facing the devastation left by Hurrica...

The Mississippi agriculture commissioner meets with farmers who say they're facing a crisis. They talk about what the state can do to help shore up the industry. Then, infant mortality in Mississippi is alarmingly high. An expert in the field of maternal mortality says the problem is worse for Black mothers and their babies. Plus, concerned citizens are responding to recent bicycle deaths in New O...

The cannabis industry in Mississippi is experiencing low demand, and steep competition. Lawmakers are considering how to address the issue. Then, the recent Overdose Awareness Day draws attention to the importance of mental health care in treating addiction. A closer look ahead. Plus, Hurricane Katrina dealt a blow to Amtrak service on the coast, ending it for 20 years. Now, Amtrak is ba...

Families, advocates, and state officials are remembering those who died from opioid overdoses. Then, Hurricane Katrina devastated the lives of many Mississippians. That includes their mental health. Plus, Mississippians are reflecting on the legacy of Emmett Till 70 years after the 14-year-old was murdered in the Mississippi Delta.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our conversation with former Governor Haley Barbour about how Mississippi overcame the massive damage left by Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago today. Then, we hear reflections on how the story of Emmett Till's murder helped inspire a generation of civil rights activists. But first, a psychedelic drug called Ibogaine could soon be the subject of medical research in Mississippi. Hosted on...

Officials from Jackson meet with the state legislators to discuss revitalizing the city. Then, the violent lynching of Emmett Till 70 years ago today is being commemorated with a new artifact at the Two Mississippi Museums. Plus, Friday is the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. We spend time with former Governor Haley Barbour as he reflects on the horrific storm. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Social media site Blue Sky hasn't blocked Mississippi users yet, but access to the platform is up in the air due to a new state law. Then, Media coverage in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has been the subject of criticism. But in Louisiana, smaller, local publications played a role in keeping New Orleans' culture afloat. Plus, this week marks the 70th anniversary of the death of Emmett Till. T...

House lawmakers are considering a variety of "school choice" policies for next year's legislative session. Then, the Mississippi Department of Transportation explains what goes into safely evacuating residents when a catastrophic storm is bearing down on the Gulf Coast.  Remembering the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina this week--we take a look at the program. It saved thousands of...

A Connecticut company is investing $6 billion to build a major high-tech data center in Brandon. Then, a conference at Tourgaloo College shines a light on Black men's health and the importance of screenings. Plus, this week marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The coastal city of Waveland is considered "Ground Zero" for the storm. Hear about a museum that rose out of the destruction ah...

The Mississippi Department of Health declares a "public health emergency" because of the state's high infant mortality rate. The Institutions of Higher Learning begins the search for a new president of Jackson State University. Some Alumni call for more transparency this time after a number of resignations by past presidents. Plus, we continue our conversation with Jackson's new Mayor John Horhn....

A closer look at a federal judge's ruling Mississippi Supreme Court District lines must be redrawn. Then, we talk with Jackson Mayor John Horhn, who took office in July, about the challenges and his goals for the state's capital city. Plus, we hear how tourism changed in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Governor Tate Reeves deploys 200 members of the National Guard to Washington DC.  Then, a researcher focused on agriculture say Mississippi farmers could see economic benefits from the bill passed by Congress.   Plus, The Town of Waveland's Police Chief talks about how officers survived Hurricane Katrina when it slammed the Mississippi Gulf Coast 20 years ago. Hosted on Acast....