Mississippi's top health official says the state is at risk of running out of funds for its food and nutrition program if the Federal Government shutdown continues. Then: The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a Mississippi voting rights case that could affect how voters fight discrimination at the ballot box.Plus: Opponents of the death penalty rally outside the state Supreme Court protesting the scheduled execution of a man convicted of murder and rape of a college student. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Residents of the rural Gloster community are speaking out against a company they say is polluting the air.Then, State and national Democrats see a chance to gain ground in Mississippi as Trump’s economic policies take hold.Plus, it's Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. How to protect your family during storms ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The troubled detention center for Hinds County is now under federal control.Then, the government shutdown has many federally owned locations throughout the state closed. But the Military Park in Vicksburg remains open through donations. More on that ahead.Plus, providing care for loved ones can often be a family affair. We speak with a couple who have taken on that job more than a dozen times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Protesters gather outside the new office of Mississippi Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. They're calling for her to protect ACA healthcare subsidies.Then, how changes to federal food assistance programs could affect folks in the state.Plus, Medical providers in a variety of disciplines work together in the Delta to provide services to underserved communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Federal Communications Commission visits Mississippi to discuss freedom of speech and technology.Then, the ribbon is cut on the Mississippi State Fair. Officials say it's a major economic driver for Jackson, and the tourism industry.Plus, it can be difficult to offer aid to a loved one who is home-bound. One option many families turn to is having a home caregiver. More on that ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The state sees history making job numbers for August despite the unemployment rate remaining steady. We take a closer look.Then, the Southern Poverty Law Center begins an annual tour this time to explain the impact of the Big Beautiful bill on Mississippians.Plus, It's the time to year that healthcare providers recommend folks be vaccinated to prevent respiratory illness likely to spread during the winter months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The state sees history-making job numbers for August despite the unemployment rate remaining steady. We take a closer look.Then, the Southern Poverty Law Center begins an annual tour this time to explain the impact of the Big Beautiful bill on Mississippians.Plus, it's the time of year that healthcare providers recommend folks be vaccinated to prevent the respiratory illness likely to spread during the winter months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mississippi Department of Health confirms a 2-month-old has died from pertussis, often called Whooping Cough. The state health officer is urging adults to keep their booster shots up to date. Then, the gross domestic product is down by nearly 1 percent in the state. What that means for the economy ahead.Plus, Pharmacies in Louisiana are making their own rules about who can get a COVID-19 vaccine amid confusion around official guidance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Medical experts in Mississippi are continuing to push back on the President's remarks that blame rising cases of autism on Tylenol. Then, how does Mississippi rank on the Commonwealth Fund's scorecard on Climate, Health and Healthcare? Plus, We'll share the story of two sisters who fought through the grief of suddenly losing their mother by creating a podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mississippi school accountability grades are released. How well did schools score? We'll take a look.Then, Mississippi lawmakers are hearing arguments for and against proposals on school choice. Plus, what are those white fluffy balls you see floating in the air? They're actually insects. More on that ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Medical professionals in Mississippi respond to the confusion and concern caused by linking the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to autism. Then, Mississippi lawmakers examine possible changes to the state's struggling Justice Court system.Plus, a look back at the crisis that left thousands stranded in an Orleans jail as Hurricane Katrina made landfall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How will the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut change how Mississippians borrow and save?Then, Emergency medical personnel killed in the line of duty are honored with their names etched in stone. Plus, A Stand Down event in Jackson to help homeless veterans in the state find vital services like housing and medical care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Combating the Opioid crisis in the capital city. Fentanyl Harm Prevention Kits and Emergency Overdose Boxes are now in the hands of first responders.Then, a new online tool is launched to address Mississippi's childcare shortages. Plus, Sickle Cell disease causes severe pain and even death. Efforts are underway to raise awareness about the disease and find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A rally through the streets of Jackson calls for unity and solidarity among Black men---to address critical issues facing the Black community. Then, Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell speaks on the tragic loss of Delta State University student Trey Reed, and how law enforcement balances transparency with privacy.Plus, a Jackson State University professor discusses his role in updating a school textbook about Mississippi's history of conflict and change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A leading pediatrician shares her concerns on changes to federal vaccine recommendations.Then, dyslexia is a reading disorder that affects around 1 in 5 Mississippians. An educator says there are solutions.Plus, we continue our conversation with Reena Evers-Everette about her father in MPB's new documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
University officials address the growing concerns about the death of Trey Reed -- the 21-year old Delta State University student found hanging from a tree Monday on campus.Then, Attorneys continue to debate in federal court if Rankin County School District has done enough to eliminate the remnants of segregation.Plus, the new MPB documentary about civil rights leader Medgar Evers airs tonight. His daughter shares her thoughts about the film and discusses her father's unwavering commitment to fight for voting rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rankin County School District is seeking to end a 1967 court ruling that mandated desegregation in the area. District attorneys say the school system has made efforts for that cause, but others say more needs to be done.Then, mental health experts are seeking solutions to cut down on suicide rates in Mississippi.Plus, a new documentary airing this week on MPB Television recounts the life of Medgar Wylie-Evers, and how he helped advance the Civil Rights movement in the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Delta State University officials say the body of a student was found yesterday morning. Students are reportedly safe, but are being offered counseling services.Then, a city council member in Hernando plans to introduce a motion today to rename a city street after the conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk following his assassination in Utah last week.Plus, Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell is visiting with police and sheriffs' offices in all of the state's 82 counties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Healthcare professionals from across Mississippi gather to discuss possible solutions to fighting the state's soaring infant mortality.Then, an award-winning educator is helping students think critically about how to draw more tourism to the state.Plus, a Delta Festival focused on developing a 10-year plan to bring economic prosperity to the region and the rest of the South. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Federal dollars were supposed to go to Jackson to assist with the city's water crisis. Civil Rights Attorneys are now arguing that those funds were wrongfully withheld by the state.Then, state lawmakers are considering policy changes that restore the right to vote for some convicted felons and fix the ballot initiative process.Plus, a former Mississippi mayor who was charged with conspiracy shares his new book about working in municipal government and finding redemption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.