Mississippi Edition

On today's show: Hear from Republican candidates running for Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District House seat. And, find out what the state's business community wants in it's next generation employees. Then, the FBI is warning all young Mississippians to think before posting online. Details on a new safety campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Learn how one small Mississippi's city's misuse of funds could provide a lesson to others. Then, an investigative podcast uncovers a major development in the case of a man tried six times for the same crime [web-exclusive extended edit!]. And later, why our Doctor Rick says Mississippians should be on the lookout for High Blood Pressure. Guests include:Ryshonda Beechem - Mayor, Pel...

On today's show:Extra enforcement will be out patrolling Mississippi highways this holiday weekend. Find out what they're doing to keep you safe. Then, a tool designed to help veterans get the most out of their relationship with the VA. Plus, planning a cookout this rainy Memorial Day weekend? We'll have some advice from the State Fire Marshal. Guests include:Capt. Johnny Poulos - Mississippi High...

On today's show:New data is out about our segregated neighborhoods. Find out what else the report says about Mississippi. Plus, Jackson Zoo leaders and city officials are at odds about a potential new location. We'll hear from both sides. And in this week's Book Club: it's "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones. Guests include:Chris Salviati - Apartment ListBeth Poff - Jackson Zoological ParkSafia...

On today's show:A new report says women in Mississippi are too often pushed into low-wage jobs. Find out what some are trying to do about it. Then, another reason to quit smoking and tobacco use. It's the story of a former smoker you don't want to miss. And, could a move by the state Board of Education solve the math teacher shortage? Guests include:Alexandra Bastien - PolicyLinkJulie Kuklinsky -...

On today's show:We'll hear from veterans being recognized at the Trail of Honor events. And, a look at Mississippi officials and legislators: how are they rated and what issues are most important to the state's voters? Then as Mississippians turn to water recreation to cool down, find out where researchers say many people are at risk. Guests include:Sgt. Maj. Ronald Rosser - Medal of Honor Recipie...

On today's show:Congressional reaction to moving the U.S. embassy in Israel. Then, Why aren't law students in Mississippi passing the bar exam? And after Everyday Tech, meet The Mississippi March of Dimes Ambassador Mom and hear about her miracle baby boy. Guests include:Rep. Bennie Thompson - Mississippi 2nd District Congressman, DemocratSusan Duncan - Dean, University of Mississippi School of La...

On today's show:Trustees of Mississippi's eight public universities are giving final approval for tuition increases next fall. We'll have details. And, the U.S. Surgeon General is in Mississippi to address the ongoing opioid epidemic. Then, Do you know how to respond if someone stops breathing or is bleeding heavily? Find out what you can do and how to do it. Guests include:LaCurtis Powell - Jacks...

On today's show:Toyota is hiring in Mississippi, and they're very clear about the type of employees they want on their team. And, a historic site in Mississippi is getting national attention. What's next for the Evers' home in Jackson. Then, learn the risks for Hepatitis C. Why you might need to be tested. In today's book club, we'll hear from author Michael Kardos on his new novel, "Bluff".Guests...

On today's show:Hear from Statewide law enforcement officers, families, and friends gathering to honor the men and women in Mississippi who have lost their lives in the line of duty. And, find out plans for the unveiling of the Gold Star Memorial Monument at a military museum. Then after a Health Minute, a statewide campaign urging you to "Think Again" about the mental health of you and your loved...

On today's show:Find out why advocates for Mississippi's poor are blocking traffic in the streets of Jackson. And in Story Corps, a firsthand account of what it was like living in the Delta during the Civil Rights movement. Then, how a recent supreme court ruling could boost Mississippi's revenue. Guests include:Jason Coker - Poor People's CampaignJameson Taylor - Mississippi Center for Public Pol...

On today's show:Find out how Mississippi Mental Healthcare advocates are working to educate and to fight the stigma associated with mental illness. And after Everyday Tech, May is stroke awareness month. Hear the story of how a daughter identified her mother's stroke in the knick of time. Then, insect-borne viruses like West Nile are infecting more Mississippians. Why experts say it's preventable....

On today's show:Passions are running high as groups meet with the National Park Service about designating Civil Rights sites. Then, are political signage rules limiting your free speech? And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, Mississippi after-school programs are coming together to help the state's youth. Guests include:Priscilla Sterling - Relative of Emmett TillBen West - National Park Servi...

On today's show:Find out how the state crime lab's backlog is impacting serious crime cases in Mississippi. Then, Mississippi families are headed to the nation's Capitol to urge legislators to think babies and act. And, the latest as Mississippi continues to be the most food insecure state in the nation. Guests include:Sam Howell - State Crime Lab, MississippiRicky Smith - District Attorney for Wa...

On today's show:It's the start of Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi. Hear from emergency management officials on the season ahead and what you can do to prepare. Then after Everyday Tech, find out how a grassroots non-profit is raising awareness about the state's maternal and child health issues. Guests include:Lee Smithson - Director, Mississippi Emergency Management AgencyRupert Lacy -...

On today's show:Hear from the first candidate to announce a bid for the 2019 lieutenant governor race. Then a U.S. Congressman introduces a bill to expand telehealth. Find out how it could help rural communities fight opioid abuse. And, advocates for women and children's health are rallying for change today. Plus, we'll catch up with Mississippi's teenage chef preparing for his own cooking show. G...

On today's show:Two U.S. Senators and a Mississippi Congressman disagree on new federal tax breaks. Do they help, or hurt Mississippians? Then, the state Medical Association is supporting a higher cigarette tax. They say spend the money fixing roads and bridges. And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, learn how Mississippi fares in a new report on mothers and their new babies. Guests include:Re...

On today's show:Learn more about the future impact of Toyota's expansion in North Mississippi. Then, could your salad STILL be contaminated following a nationwide E. coli outbreak? And after StoryCorps, advice for allergy sufferers in an unpredictable spring season. Guests include:David Rumbarger - Community Development Foundation, Tupelo, MSStoryCorps: Meeting John WayneDr. Gailen Marshall - Univ...

On today's show:Though a special Senate election is still months away, the leading candidates are wasting no time campaigning across Mississippi. We'll hear from three of them. And after Everyday Tech, learn more about why the National Park Service is interested in some landmarks of the Mississippi civil rights movement. Guests include:Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith - Republican U.S. SenatorSen. Chris McDa...

On today's show:More money is heading to counties in Mississippi to help fix hazardous bridges. How soon can the work begin? Then, find out how families affected by autism are using technology to help those living with the disorder lead normal lives. And in our book club, we'll hear from the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Devil in the Grove". Meet Gilbert King. Guests include:Lynn Fitch - S...

On today's show:New findings show Mississippi defendants can spend months or even years in local jails before they even go to trial. Then, the latest on a mental health task force as members from across the state work to improve services. And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, find out how you can help a program that serves meals to seniors and the homebound. Guests include:Cliff Johnson - Dir...

On today's show:The latest in the race to permanently fill the U-S Senate seat vacated by former Senator Thad Cochran. Then, new legislation is designed to protect those who receive social security disability. In Story Corps, a conversation on raising children nearly 40 years ago when some moms were staying at home. Plus, advocates want more Mississippians to consider becoming foster parents. Gues...

On today's show:The state Public Service Commission is investigating cell phone carriers in an effort to get all hands on deck to fight robocalls. On Everyday Tech, find out how you can recycle your gadgets. Then, we'll hear about a Mississippi program helping some low-income families feed their children after school. Guests include:Brandon Presley - Chair, Public Service Commission - DemocratDave...

On today's show:Mississippians can weigh in on the legalization of marijuana. Then, find out how a financial literacy competition is putting Mississippi students to the test. And, we'll hear from Mississippians using their gifts and talents to give honor, create change, and feed the soul. Guests include:Sen. Josh Harkins - Rankin County RepublicanDenise Cranford - Libertarian Party of MississippiA...

On today's show:We'll hear from Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann as Mississippians near and far prepare to vote. Then Republican candidates are vying for an open House seat. Plus, re-enactors and historians from around the country are in Mississippi to channel the lives and labor of slaves. And in our book club, Robert F. Kennedy's visit to Mississippi is remembered. Guests include:Delbert Hose...