Mississippi Edition

Yay or Nay? Hear from legislators analyzing a potential lottery in the state of Mississippi. Find out what you can do to be safe on the water this weekend. Tips from marine officials. And with many travelers hitting the roads for Memorial Day. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is cautioning drivers to be careful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show: Will the much anticipated Kemper County energy facility be fully operational tomorrow? Or will the most expensive electric power plant in the world face another delay? Then, Help for the consumer. What you need to know to navigate the insurance and auto repair industries after an accident. On Everyday Tech, find out if your gaming console has any other useful functions. And, Missi...

On today's show:The Latest on the sentencing of Mississippi's former corrections commissioner. We'll hear about the court proceedings and how many decades in prison, Epps faces. What's Next? A 32 percent budget cut is forcing the Department of Health to streamline services... and that includes more people losing their jobs. A conversation with the head of the Mississippi chapter of the NAACP on th...

On today's show:Details on yet another lawsuit against the state. This time, the quality of education is being called into question. Then, outrage over a Mississippi legislator's lynching comments. Find out who is calling for Representative Karl Oliver's resignation, and who is not. And, hear from two Mississippi congressmen with differing views on how the Trump administration's proposed budget wi...

On today's show:The latest on the capital murder charges against three teenagers in the shooting death of 6 year old Kingston Frazier. A Mississippi representative apologizes for comments he made on his facebook page advocating the lynching of Louisiana officials removing confederate monuments. And after our Storycorps segment, The college board announces its preferred candidate to head JSU. Hoste...

On today's show:Hear from healthy Gulf Coast advocates standing in solidarity against offshore drilling in MS waters. Then, find out what's next for the family of a black man who was shot by a white police officer in Tupelo. And after Everyday Tech, leaders in the art and academic communities are hoping a new collaboration sheds light on past civil rights efforts and spurs a modern movement. Hoste...

On today's show:The Southern Poverty Law Center's says Governor Phil Bryant's authority to make budget cuts is unconstitutional. Find out why. Vicksburg area residents brace for a weekend without water. Hear what local officials plan to do to help. Athletes from around the state will compete at the Mississippi Special Olympics this weekend. And, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is preparing for...

On today's show:Cracking down on health care professionals whose illegal prescriptions are adding to the opioid epidemic. Then, former Governor Ronnie Musgrove is taking school funding deficits to the Supreme Court. In our Book Club, find out how your clicks online can translate into a personality profile for the digital you. And later, meet the budding Starkville native with the chops to become a...

On today's show:Hear from the public safety commissioner as officials and families around the state pause to remember fallen officers. A Mississippi Mayor is in the nation’s capital to make the case for investments in the health of the Mississippi River. And after your Health Minute, find out how living organ donations can prolong one person’s life without taking another. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

On today's show:State leaders hope Mississippi will receive disaster recovery assistance. We’ll hear what volunteer organizations say they need most. Advocates for Mississippi children with mental health needs are seeking creative partnerships as funding is threatened. And after Everyday Tech, find out what you can do to help your children avoid summer learning loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

On today's show:We'll hear from an economist on what positive revenue collections could mean for the state. Then, as college graduations continue, students tell us their plans for staying within the state or moving on to another. Also, find out how University of Mississippi nursing students will be taking health services directly to the community. Plus, helpful food safety tips. Hosted on Acast. S...

On today's show:Mississippi's Insurance Commissioner talks about how the proposed bill to replace the affordable care act might affect Mississippians. State Auditor Stacey Pickering comments on financial condition of the state. And Everyday Tech, a report by the Sentencing Project reveals just how many prisoners face life in prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:We'll hear from the owner of the south Mississippi funeral home under fire for allegedly denying service to a gay couple. Then, find out first impressions from Mississippi religious leaders on an executive order allowing churches to endorse political candidates. And, it's signing day in Mississippi but it has nothing to do with sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

On today's show:S&P has changed Mississippi's credit outlook from stable to negative. Hear reactions from Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and State Treasurer Lynn Fitch. Then, find out why the state's Black Caucus is skipping a summer conference and what it could mean. And in our Book Club, Pulitzer Prize winner and Mississippi native, Richard Ford, remembers his parents love for each other. Host...

On today's show:A man is suing a south Mississippi funeral home for refusing to provide services because he's gay. Then, the Mississippi Department of Health is reorganizing after an eleven million dollar budget reduction. Could cuts come to your area? And, the date for the Kemper county power plant to be fully operational has been pushed back again. What will the delay cost taxpayers? Hosted on A...

On today's show:Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann joins us in studio to discuss today's municipal primaries. Then, a survivor of Sunday's severe weather tells us how she weathered the storm in her home. And, the Department of Mental Health will cut more than 600 employee jobs over the next 13 months. Plus, Strolling Thunder rolls into the nation's capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

On today's show:Find out when Governor Bryant is calling the Legislature back to finish next year's budget. Then, honoring the lives of those who've died and donated their bodies to science. Plus, Mississippi is one of the most stressed-out states. Hear expert advice on how to manage stress rather than letting stress manage you. And, in our Book Club, making the most of your slumber. Hosted on Aca...

On today's show:A civil rights watch dog is holding accountable three Mississippi hospitals accused of violating a federal law designed to protect patients who are poor. Don't throw your old, unused prescription drugs in the trash. There's a better option. And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, find out why more than a hundred BASS fisherman from around the country are in Mississippi. Hosted o...

On today's show:Now that Governor Bryant has signed the education funding bill, find out how it could impact some local districts. Then, how Drones are bringing Mississippi researchers together with the Department of Homeland Security. And after StoryCorps, Mississippi's outgoing Teacher of the Year is in Washington this week. We'll hear her thoughts on reaching struggling students. Hosted on Acas...

On today's show:The Secretary of State is arming small businesses with valuable information about the Mississippi Marketplace. Then, the State Fire Marshal is hoping to save lives by issuing smoke alarms to vulnerable homes across the state. And, author Jill Ebstein discusses her collection of maternal lessons in this week's Book Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks out on U.S. military involvement in the Middle East. Find out if a program that exposes students to jobs and skills for success can help your teen graduate from high school. And after the Health Minute, a new play celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of Mississippi native, Sister Thea Bowman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Immigration is again at the forefront as a Greenwood father of five who has lived in the U.S. since he was 16 will soon be sent back to Mexico. And, a conversation about school integration in our Storycorps segment. Hear from a woman who experienced confusion and rejection while being bused to school. Plus, Law enforcement officers hope a new state seat belt law will save the lives. Hosted on Acas...

On today's show:Four more days until the tax filing deadline. The IRS and Better Business Bureau have some last minute advice for you. Plus, hear Mississippi's Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson weigh in on the airstrikes ordered by President Trump. Then, Gulfport Mayor, Billy Hewes, praises efforts to bring rail service back to the gulf coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

On today's show:Why Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Mississippi are an important place to start anti-tobacco campaigns. Then, find out why farmers are returning to more traditional southern crops this spring. And in this week's Book Club, author David Billings says America remains "a nation hard-wired by race." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Jets at the Naval Air Station Meridian are on the ground after a safety problem. Find out what officials are doing about it. Then, hundreds of kids and adults with disabilities are heading to the state fairgrounds to saddle up. And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, find out why mold and mildew prevention in your home is something Southerners should take seriously. Hosted on Ac...