Mississippi Edition

The Mississippi Department of Education shares plans for how the state could continue receiving grants that would help improve schools. Then, a leader with the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning responds to concerns about selecting the next president of Jackson State University. Plus, it's National Prevention

How could tariffs affect Mississippians in the coming months? A business leader says some industries could be hit hard. Then, on this day in 1970, two young men were killed by police gunfire at Jackson State University during the height of racial tensions and non-violent protests. Plus, most commercial ships are built

There are discussions in Washington about cutting billions of dollars in Medicaid funding, an action supporters of the program say would hurt thousands of vulnerable Mississippians. Then, it's National Hospital Week, we talk about the hard work of healthcare professionals and the struggle with addressing healthcare gap

Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture is defending the President's choice to impose tariffs on foreign nations-- saying it could lead to better deals for Mississippi farmers. Then, hurricane season begins June 1st. The state's leading emergency manager is asking folks to be prepared for an active season. Plus, a ne

The head of the Rankin County NAACP speaks out against comments by a county supervisor disparaging two victims of the Goon Squad. Then, Early learning advocates express relief the Trump Administration put the brakes on its plan to slash Head Start funding. Plus, locals share their thoughts on the newly chosen American

Federal courts approve a new redistring map for DeSoto County. Special elections are in November. Then, how can Mississippi bridge the gap between faith and mental health services? That's the central question at a summit in Brandon. Plus, The Angola Prison Rodeo is the only one in the country where incarcerated men com