Mississippi Edition

On today's show:Mississippi families are expressing frustration over the wait for financial assistance to assist their children with special needs. We'll find out why. Then after Everyday Tech, find out how Mississippi schools are stacking up according to annual accountability scores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Find out how Mississippians are lending a helping hand to devastated parts of Florida as they pick up the pieces in the wake of Hurricane Michael. Then, a new report suggests the U-S is the most dangerous developed country in which to give birth. We'll get the details. And, we'll learn life-saving lessons on storing guns and ammunition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

On today's show:Find out why a coalition of Mississippi mental health care providers is helping faith-based leaders educate their congregations about mental illness. Then, we'll learn about a statewide program providing access to Mississippians who are blind or vision-impaired. Plus, bestseller Angie Thomas on the movie version of The Hate U Give. And author Kiese Laymon in the Book Club. Hosted o...

The State Treasurer on Mississippi's Second Credit Rating Upgrade in a Month. Then, why Mississippi's Black Legislative Caucus is throwing its support behind a Democrat campaigning for U.S. Senate. And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, Mississippi business leaders and lawmakers are challenging people to make healthier choices. Plus, as a Jackson program for youth celebrates 50 years. Hosted o...

On today's show:A Mississippi family is searching for answers after losing a loved one while incarcerated. Then, find out how your family can financially prepare before a storm strikes. And, tips on when and why high school students need to complete the FAFSA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Will a Mississippi Senate committee take action toward changing the state's lifelong voting ban? Then, after Everyday Tech, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann warns us of a phone scam over voter registration just ahead of today's deadline. Find out what to watch for and hear what he calls a bigger issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Thousands fill a Southaven Mississippi arena to see President Donald Trump. We'll hear his message to voters. Then, advocates in the Delta are celebrating a possible second charter school there. And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, find out how the state health department is checking the safety of the food you're about to eat at the Mississippi State Fair. Hosted on Acast. Se...

On today's show:Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is announcing his bid for Governor. Find out what made him take the leap. Then, find out why advocates against domestic violence say crucial funds are at risk if the federal legislators don't act. And, more about the toughening of literary standards in Mississippi schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is announcing his bid for Governor. Then, find out why advocates against domestic violence say crucial funds are at risk if the federal legislators don't act. Plus, we'll hear from an expert on domestic violence in Mississippi. And how students are adapting to more stringent literacy requirements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:A statewide partnership is warning parents about the dangers their teens face using e-cigarettes. Find out more. Then after Everyday Tech, we'll hear from officials with the Jackson VA making strides to improve the medical center, and provide better care to American veterans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Human Trafficking is a growing concern in Mississippi, and legislative leaders are taking notice. Learn about a new effort from House Speaker Philip Gunn. Then, find out why keeping more babies alive could be as easy as a, b, c. And after a conversation in Story Corps, a new analysis looks at the uninsurance rate in rural America, and how Medicaid Expansion has an effect. Hosted on...

On today's show:Mississippi is celebrating a new venture at the Nissan plant in Canton. We'll get the details. Then, find out why safety officials are pushing for more caution at railroad crossings. And, we'll hear from a survivor celebrating recovery and how a program is educating young people and their parents on communicating about sex and bullying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

On today's show:Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith praises Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Then, a message from hope as many Mississippians celebrates recovery from the throws of addiction and mental illness. And in our book club meet the author and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Tena Clark with her new memoir on growing up in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On today's show:Hospitals in Mississippi are working to keep qualified nurses. How one medical center is dealing with one of the challenges. Then, it's National Voter Registration Day. We'll hear from Mississippi's Secretary of State on getting out the vote. And, find out why a new report says the state's public colleges are failing some students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

On today's show:We'll hear about the growing number of LGBTQ youth considering suicide after experiencing rejection. Then, the latest from a state legislator as officials meet to discuss the future of the Mississippi River. And in our book club, meet author Nick White with his new book "Sweet and Low". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report from the state auditor's office puts the Dental board under the microscope. Then, doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center hope to break new ground in the study of Dementia. And we'll learn about training opportunities for rural business development across the state. Plus, a special report on why fewer Mississippi HBCU graduates are giving back to their Alma Maters. Hos...

On today's show:The state Division of Medicaid is hoping to add a work requirement to the program. What will it cost the state? And, we'll hear what factors make Mississippi one of the country's most obese states. Then, a Mississippi U.S. attorney is announcing the indictment of career criminals and drug traffickers following a year-long operation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

On today's show:Hear from one group looking for answers following 16 inmate deaths in the month of August. Then, state narcotics officials are investigating a record-breaking marijuana operation in Jefferson Davis County. And in the Book Club, we'll hear about two sisters working to document the stories of Delta women. Find out why they call them "real southern women in a mythologized land." Hoste...

On today's show:Learn about the two search and rescue teams headed to the east coast as hurricanes threaten the U.S. Then, a moving story of recovery from a deadly addiction. And the nation's chief cultural ambassador is back in his home state, saying it pays to invest in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:State efforts to support teens during this Suicide Awareness Month. Then, a potential project that would dredge a portion of the Pearl River is being met with some resistance. On Everyday Tech, the ins and outs of online dating. Plus, the latest on a charter schools case in the state Supreme Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Governor Phil Bryant has issued a state of Emergency for south Mississippi with the approach of Tropical Storm Gordon. We'll have the latest. Then, just in time for Tropical Storm Gordon, federal officials are encouraging everyone to prepare for severe weather. We'll get the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Members of the Mississippi House sending a lottery bill to Governor Phil Bryant for his signature. We'll have the latest as the special session continues. Then, we'll hear from MEMA's chief on this 13th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. And from Emergency preparedness to the future of the coast, we'll learn how big storms are affecting the Mississippi shoreline. Hosted on Acast. Se...

On today's show:The Mississippi House of Representatives says no to a state lottery. But could supporters have one more play up their sleeves? Then after a conversation in Story Corps, a group of child advocates is working to make it easier - and faster - to become a foster parent. We'll find out how. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:The state House and Senate are continuing to discuss plans to create a lottery and repair roads. Will a bill for a BP settlement be addressed? And on Everyday Tech, we'll learn what tools the experts recommend to ward off malware. Plus, we'll hear from a Southern Miss professor on the possibility of an economic recession in the next 12 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

On today's show:The latest as state legislators press for infrastructure solutions during the Special Session. Then, find out why some Mound Bayou students are protesting their school's new merger. And, we'll learn which four Mississippi counties top the Appalachian region's list of healthy communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.