Mississippi Edition

A new housing taskforce takes aim at unsafe apartments and negligent landlords in Jackson. Then, dozens of spiritual leaders and advocates rally against the 'big beautiful bill' for 'Moral Monday.' Plus, August is National Breastfeeding Month.  CDC data shows mothers in Mississippi are quick to stop breastfeeding after giving birth. Hear why ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Protests outside the offices of U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith call for guardrails on national spending cuts. Additional concerns are being raised about a viral comment made by Senator Wicker. Then, Social Security turns 90. We hear from the AARP of Mississippi about what the program does for folks in the state. Plus, Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast, ending Amtrak servic...

An automotive industry expert in the state says used car prices are up, but tariffs aren't necessarily behind the rising costs.   Then, state lawmakers hold their first meeting examining healthcare insurance and policy changes.   Plus, how do you know what charities are good stewards of your donations?  Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson shares tips. Hosted...

A new mental health platform for students is rolled out in 29 school districts across the state. Then, a new report ranks Mississippi sixth in the nation for most affordable homes. But housing advisors say the state's low salary average makes it hard to become a homeowner. Plus, a new podcast takes listeners behind the scenes inside the Mississippi Department of Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith meets with leaders at the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. Then, a non-profit seeks to raise money to support early learning in the state.  Plus, we speak with a financial advisor about ways folks can start saving money despite the cost of living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The state's high syphilis rate is down, but an infectious disease expert says more must be done to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Then, the attorney general's office is accepting applications for the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund. It's providing grants to curb the opioid epidemic. Plus, the state's supplier of blood for hospitals and others issues an emergency call for...

What role does Mississippi play in the ongoing conflict along the Gaza Strip? Two members of the Jewish community share their thoughts. Then, the state's largest non-profit supporting pre-k education shares details on what Mississippi students need to succeed. Plus, a new initiative by the Department of Agriculture and Commerce could help prepare Mississippi's farmers for the future. Hosted on Aca...

An advisory opinion from Attorney General Lynn Fitch is upending Mississippi's hemp industry. Then, Temperature data shows New Orleans is getting hotter. But what would the data sound like? Plus, a civil rights activist talks about the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The legislation was passed 60 years ago this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lawsuit to stop the enforcement of an anti-DEI law is in the hands of a federal judge. Then, an FCC commissioner is in Jackson with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker to talk broadband expansion. Plus, we continue our conversation with State Superintendent of Education Lance Evans. Hear his plans for the new school year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Educators, students, and parents testify in federal court about the impact of Mississippi’s law banning Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs. Then, more than 137 million pandemic relief dollars were clawed back from schools earlier this year. Now, that money is being returned. Plus, today marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The nation's Voting Rights Act turns 60 t...

Special primary elections are underway in the state for 7 legislative seats Then, Doctors in the state are cautioning folks about a rare bacteria in waterways. Plus, the state's lead Emergency Manager shares what changes at FEMA could mean for Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippians with ties to Israel and Gaza share their thoughts on the current hunger crisis. Then, changes to federal funding isn't slowing the state's push to expand broadband access. Plus, officials at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Jackson celebrate 100 years of medical research by VAs across the nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A state legislative leader says one of his top priorities for the next session is expanding school choice. Then, the Army Corps of Engineers hears what residents in Jackson think about different versions of the  "One Lake Project", an effort to mitigate flooding along the Pearl River. Plus, students at the University of Mississippi Medical Center are relocating thousands of graves, a uni...

Stump speeches are underway at the annual Neshoba County Fair. Hear what some Mississippi elected officials are talking about.  Then, Children are going back to school. That means drivers need to slow down even if they're in a hurry to keep kids safe in school zones. Plus, the head of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History receives a prestigious lifetime achievement award.&nb...

A U.S. District Judge in Mississippi writes a temporary ban of the state's DEI ban. It contained numerous errors, sparking questions about whether artificial intelligence was used to help write it. Then, another federal court stops the closure of Job Corps Center in the state and across the country.  Plus, a virtual meeting to determine how best to spend millions in opioid settlement dol...

Nationally known business leaders and those in the state take part in a summit to address moving the Magnolia State's economy forward, which also means combating "Brain Drain." Then, we talk with a photographer who is the first to win a new category in a prestigious national award. He captured the devastation and rebuilding in Rolling Fork after an EF-4 Tornado decimated the community. Plus,...

A presidential Executive Order seeks to move unhoused people with mental illness or substance abuse disorders into long-term care facilities. Then, a professional in the fishing industry reacts to a new state law seafood labels must include whether the product is domestic or imported.   Plus, a new film highlights the history of Clarksdale, and how the rural delta town has contributed to...

The FBI arrests 10 Mississippi men in a major drug sting operation. One suspect is still at large. Then, the federal government approves a Mississippi plan that allows pregnant mothers to get pre-natal care through Medicaid while their applications are processed.  Plus, Black women in the state have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy. Medical experts are talking about how to...

It's dangerously hot outside. Experts in weather and medicine say it's important to stay cool and drink water. Then, we continue our conversation on ways Mississippians can slow the onset of dementia with a doctor from the MIND Center in Jackson. Plus, a new book shares the story of how a small delta town became a pivotal location for the civil rights movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has access to medicaid data. Advocates for immigrants in Mississippi say it needs to be stopped. Then, what are the warning signs of someone developing dementia? We speak with a doctor about what Mississippians need to know. Plus, the Trump administration is delaying federal grants that help provide overdose-reversal drugs like Narcan. Hosted on Acast. See...

A new state law requires social media sites to verify the age of minors trying to sign up for their platforms. A coalition of media companies is challenging that requirement at the U.S. Supreme Court. Then, disability rights leaders say federal cuts could make it harder for folks to get equal opportunities through the Americans with Disabilities Act. Plus, we sit down with MPB's Executive Director...

We're speaking with MPB Executive Director Royal Ails on how federal clawback for public broadcasting funds could affect Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black women in Mississippi have a 1 in 4 chance of developing postpartum depression, according to new research. Then, Alcorn State University is partnering with a casino in Natchez to house students during the fall semester. Plus, a health official shares what reductions in subsidies for the Affordable Care Act premiums could mean to rural Mississippi hospitals and the communities they serve. Host...

Activists in Jackson are continuing to speak out against federal cuts by the Trump administration and Congress. Then, new school policies are limiting cell phone use in classrooms. We speak with a superintendent about what these policies mean for students and teachers. Plus, a man who was paralyzed just a few years ago is now walking -- sharing his story of recovery and perseverance. Hosted on Aca...

Mississippi Department of Health warns cases of the Whooping Cough are rising at a high rate. Children are especially vulnerable and it can be fatal.  Then, the Army Corps of Engineers reveals new flood control plans for the Pearl River in Jackson. Plus a new civil rights marker shares the story of the Alexander versus Holmes County Supreme  Court Decision. That rule led to the desegrega...