Mississippi Edition

House lawmakers suspend the legislative session. And, food pantries and schools are stepping up to help those in need. Then, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, Get 2 College continues to help students as deadlines approach. Segment 1: The House also approved a measure authorizing local governments and school districts to provide leave with pay to employees. Democrat Minority Leader, Rober...

More from the State Health Department as cases of COVID 19 grow nationwide. And, a look at some of the obstacles linked to statewide school closures. Then, how social distancing is affecting one service industry. Segment 1: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves joined other governors across the nation on a conference call with President Trump on Monday to discuss state-level efforts to flatten the curv...

Updates on the coronavirus in Mississippi. And, the House passes a new abortion bill. Then, after a Byte Size Tech, how to screen for and prevent colorectal cancer. Segment 1: After returning from a trip to Spain, Governor Tate Reeves addressed the people of Mississippi, and the growing concern over the novel coronavirus by issuing a State of Emergency Saturday. The Mississippi Department of Healt...

As Mississippi reports it’s first confirmed case of COVID-19, the Governor’s task force issues guidelines and cautions. Then, with travel restrictions and cancellations nationwide, we talk to Insurance Commissioner Chaney about travel insurance. Plus, a recap of corrections reform bills in the Senate. Segment 1: The Mississippi Department of Health is taking steps to prevent the spread of the coro...

The house debates a bill to reshape the college board. And, we preview the Census. Then, in today’s Book Club - it was 53 years ago that, then, Senator Robert F. Kennedy visited the poorest part of Mississippi. Hear how that experience opened his eyes to hunger in America. Segment 1: A bill that would change how Mississippi's college board is selected has passed the House. Currently, all 12 m...

We recap yesterday’s primary races. And, the medical marijuana ballot initiative receives resistance in the House. Then, after a southern remedy health minute, the role of health insurance providers in testing for corona-virus. Segment 1: We recap the primary races from Biden's big win to the Senate race rematch. And look at how each House incumbent fared. Plus, how voter turnout for each party co...

We preview today’s primary elections. Then, in celebration of Women’s History Month, we meet with two prominent women from the Department of Archives and History Plus, an airbag recall could affect 100,000 Mississippi vehicles. How to know if yours needs to be replaced. Segment 1: Today, Mississippi joins five other states in what is being called Big Tuesday - a day of primary elections that will...

Former Vice President Joe Biden visits the capital city ahead of Tuesday’s primary. And the latest Mason-Dixon Poll breaks down the Senate race and the governor‘s approval rating. Then, after Byte Size Tech, how early childhood education could stimulate Mississippi’s economy. Segment 1: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was in Mississippi this weekend - visiting a Baptist church and hold...

The legislature considers community college funding. Then, with the primaries approaching we hear from secretary of state Michael Watson regarding election security. And the latest Mason Dixon Mississippi poll breaks down how the two Democrat front runners match up against President Trump. Segment 1: Mississippi's 15 community and junior colleges are requesting $212 million from the legislature. T...

The governor introduces a new director for the Department of Human Services And, a state-level task force is announced to combat the threat of COVID 19. Then, in today’s Book Club, it’s Women’s History Month, and in that spirit we celebrate Eudora Welty - not for her writing, but for her photographs. Segment 1: Weeks after former Director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services and five ot...

The Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Healthy Schools shares its readiness plan for the coronavirus. And, we hear from Congressman Michael Guest on how the federal government is responding to the growing number of cases nationwide. Then, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, a deadline day Legislative Roundup. Segment 1: The Mississippi Department of Education has released guidance for...

More action in the Senate corrections committee as the legislature approaches another deadline. Then, the latest on the how the state Health Department is handling the coronavirus. Plus, the next installment of our 50th anniversary series - a conversation with Peter Zapletal. Segment 1: Lawmakers on the Senate Corrections Committee are working to pass legislation to help revamp Mississip...

An Equal Pay Bill makes it out of committee in the Senate. Plus, the Mississippi Department of Education is playing a role in the Census. Then, after Byte Size Tech, a Memphis-based band with Mississippi influences comes to town. Segment 1: Mississippi is the only state without an equal pay law, but there are several equal pay bills authored by women in the Senate. One, by Senator Sally Doty,...

With new documented cases of the coronavirus emerging in the United States, Mississippi officials make preparations. Then, a bill to renew the Education Scholarship account gets debated in the Senate. Plus, the 2020 Poetry Out Loud State Champion. Segment 1: Health officials in Mississippi are preparing for an outbreak of COVID-19: the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Currently there ar...

The debate over Medicaid and TANF scrutiny moves to the house. And, Mississippi's gun reform advocates support a Red Flag bill. Then, in today’s Book Club, a Mississippi novelist tells us the story of a small town, once peaceful but now a landscape of fear, violence and regret. Segment 1: A bill that would allow the state auditor to examine the tax returns of people who receive federal benefits co...

Advocates for the poor and needy speak out against legislation to greater scrutinize TANF recipients. And, why some public officials are switching parties. Then, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, part two of our conversation with John C. Brittain. Segment 1: Some Mississippi organizations are speaking out against a proposed bill that allows the state auditor to examine the tax returns of thos...

With medical marijuana on the 2020 ballot in November, we hear from a medical professional who supports the measure. Then, a study compares Mississippi's gun violence with the rest of the nation. Plus, it has been 50 years since the Ole Miss Eight were expelled from campus. Who were they? We talk to the attorney that represented them. Segment 1: In November, Mississippians can decide if...

Developers meet to discuss the One Lake Project. Then, after Byte Size Tech, a new report assesses the state of Mississippi’s public universities. Segment 1: The latest iteration of a plan to widen the Pearl River and provide flood control for areas in and around the capital city is getting more attention after the recent record flooding. The seven mile long One Lake project as proposed would...

Flood-affected residents of Jackson return to their homes as the Pearl River threatens communities down-stream. And, in light of Parchman Unit 29 being shut down, we look at how one organization wants to reform community supervision. Then, a personal account of life as a Mississippi Corrections Officer. Plus, Congressman Bennie Thompson shares his thoughts on the upcoming Census. Segment 1: Mickey...

The Governor moves inmates out of Parchman Unit 29. Then, in today’s Book Club, the unsolved murder of a young girl in McComb 50 years ago. Plus, we talk to the filmmakers behind MPB’s newest documentary, Meet Carl Jackson. Segment 1: Inmates located at Mississippi's Parchman prison are being moved to a nearby private facility.  The prison has been rocked by recent violence, and is under...

The Pearl River is falling, but the effects of the flooding still remain. We check with local officials on how to stay safe in the aftermath. And, Entergy Mississippi shares steps on restoring power in flood-affected areas. Then, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, a look at how the Department of Human Services shielded information in years leading up the alleged embezzlement scheme. ...

As the waters of the Pearl River recede, we talk to MEMA Director Greg Michel. Then, what home owners need to know about filing flood insurance claims. And, we hear from those impacted by the flooding. Segment 1: The Pearl River is slowly falling after reaching it's third highest level on record, and highest since 1983. Homes and business along the river in Hinds and Rankin counties were...

The latest on the Pearl River flood threat with MEMA Director Greg Michel. And a lawsuit blocking a city buffer zone ordinance gets sent back to state court. Then, a Clergy group advocates for prison reform. Plus, the Forks of the Road in Natchez gets closer to national park status. Segment 1: Heavier-than-expected rainfalls this are causing a major flood threat for northeast and downtown Jackson,...

Corrections Committees in both chambers search for solutions to the prison crisis. And, Mississippi Prison Industries offers inmates opportunities to work. Then, MEMA brings new technology to the 911 system. Plus, in today’s Book Club – “Stay Woke: A People’s Guide to Making All Black Lives Matter." Segment 1: Prison renovations and drug courts are among the issues Mississippi lawmakers are taking...

A bill allowing the Auditor's office greater power to scrutinize Medicaid passes the Senate. And, newly elected state retirees voice dissent over their inability to draw their retirement while serving in the House. Then, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, JSU alumni in the capitol respond to the arrest and resignation on President Bynum. Segment 1: Mississippi lawmakers debated more than an ho...