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If you “blow the whistle” what could happen? We’ll learn about false claims against the government and whistleblowing laws with guest attorney Rick Davis from Shelton Davis LLC. 

Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Qui Tam, Whistleblower, Relator

Our legislators are thinking about whistleblowing laws for Mississippi. Last year House Bill 1066 of 2024 was introduced to create the MISSISSIPPI WHISTLEBLOWER REWARD ACT to reward those who report improper use of government funds. But the bill wasn’t passed.

MPB would like to invite you to a free film screening we think you’d enjoy. Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect—the story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. A panel with filmmaker Alexis Aggrey and former State Senator Ed Blackmon follows. Join us Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the MPB Auditorium in Jackson. Register at the link on mpbonline.org

To check for races in your area on November 4, visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system, similar addresses should populate. Simply click on yours to get started. Mississippians are encouraged to educate themselves on all races prior to heading to the polls. 

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Tuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central.

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Civics is the study of government and citizenship, teaching people about their rights, responsibilities, and how to participate in their communities and nation. That’s the mission of our show also! Our guest is uniquely qualified to further that mission – Justice Randy “Bubba” Pierce former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice and former legislator.

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Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: civics, civic duty, rule of law

MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We’re the legal show!

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What are our civic duties? According to Arizona State Center for American Civics duties include such as voting, paying taxes, casting educated votes, serving on juries, defending the country in the armed forces, and participating in civic organizations.

One of our civic duties is to defend our country in the armed forces. We’ve done a couple of broadcasts about that. If you’d like to learn a little bit about military and the law check out one of our In Legal Terms podcasts from September 9 or February 4th both from 2025.

Another civic duty is to serve on juries. We’ve done a couple of broadcasts on that. May 28th 2024 and May 15th 2018.

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So you need a divorce – now what? You need to change to your divorce agreement – is that possible? We’ve got an hour of answers with our guest attorney, Craig Robertson from the firm Robertson and Easterling

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Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is: Res Judicata 

Want a quick resource for divorce information in Mississippi? The Mississippi Bar has a webpage: What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Mississippi? 

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office has been alerted the Voter Participation Center, a private organization, plans to send voter registration mailers to Mississippi residents. This is not official correspondence from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office or county Circuit Clerks and is not an indication of a change in anyone’s voter registration status. If you have questions about your voter registration status, please visit YallVote.ms to verify, or contact your county Circuit Clerk.

Absentee Ballots Now Available for the November 4 Elections. October 6 is the Voter Registration Deadline. Visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. There are over 20 races involving redistricting and filling empty seats.  

MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We’re the legal show!

You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radio

Tuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central.

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Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: Local Bar Association, Legal Desert, and Mock Trial

The Mississippi Bar is an invaluable partner in every attorney's practice and a trusted community leader that ensures the justice system is evolving to meet the needs of all Mississippi residents. Our guest is Mississippi Bar current president, attorney Rhea Tannehill 

The Mississippi Bar’s website has tons of information for attorneys: CLEs, Attorney Benefits & Discounts, Law Practice Management Resources, Mediators Directory and an Arbitrators List among other services and information. And information for the public: Legal Terms & Procedures, How to Select a Lawyer, Pro Bono Resources, and Mississippi Juror Video among many other services and information. And information for teachers: Under “Programs and Affiliations” information can be found about Mock Trial. 

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Many Mississippians go into the military; sometimes multi generations. We’re going to learn about Military Law today with our guests: Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Jim Rosenblatt and Professor Franklin D. Rosenblatt. They are both attorneys, associated with Mississippi College of Law, they are both veterans, and they are father and son. 

Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: JAG, UCMJ, and Court-Martial

Serving our country is very patriotic. We’ve got another way you can be patriotic and artistic  at the same time. Mississippians have the opportunity to express their creativity and promote civic engagement. Anyone 18 years and older who is a registered voter in Mississippi is encouraged to design and submit artwork to be used as the “I Voted” sticker for all 82 counties during the 2026 election cycle. This is through the Secretary of State’s office.

The military is so important to Mississippi, it’s got it’s own state agency: Governor's Office of Military Affairs

Where in the state can you find US Military operations? From ms.gov/government/military Joint Force Headquarters,172end Airlift Wing, Camp McCain Training Center, Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Columbus Air Force Base, Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Meridian, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command - Stennis Space Center, and Naval Research Laboratory - Stennis Space Center.

MC School of Law Veterans Legal Aid Clinic - Provides Free Legal Aid Services for Veterans and Their Family Members. 601-331-0223

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Our guests are Nathan Blevins, the Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections.

Terri Maranoci, Community Corrections Director

Cecil Lott, Community Corrections Associate Director with the MS Board of Parole 239 North Lamar Street, Suite 501, Jackson, MS 39201

(601) 576-3520

(601) 576-3528

Information about parole in Mississippi, including the current Parole Board Members, Parolee Search, and Victim Parole Notification.

MS Department of Corrections

The Community Corrections division is responsible for the following agency functions:​​

• Community Work Centers
• Restitution Centers
• Technical Violation Centers​
• Interstate Compact
• Probation
• Parole
• Intensive Supervision Program
• Earned Released Supervision
• Transitional Housing Services

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This is one of our most popular topics. We try to bring you an expert at least twice a year. It’s a wills and estates hour. Our guest is attorney, Kelly Kyle from Kyle Wynn and Associates.

Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are:

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Today’s Legal Term on In Legal Terms is: Artificial Intelligence

Our expert host is usually attorney Adam Kilgore, he was away during this broadcast.

One of MPB’s next door neighbors is Mississippi Information Technology Services. And one of our previous guests: attorney Matthew Henry is now Associate General Counsel at ITS. We invited him and his coworker: Leah Kathryn Anzenberger, Privacy Officer to join us on the show today to learn about their work for Mississippians.

Do you want to know more about Mississippi? Our state’s website: ms.gov not only has information about the government agencies but also travel details, a new resident’s guide, and an AI chat bot to converse with.  

Y’all do know what there are elections every year, right? Just because we’re not electing a president doesn’t mean we’re not electing someone to something the first Tuesday in November 2025 – the ONLY thing that is getting voted on this year are Municipal offices. That was mayors and city council members in June. November may bring some school board elections to your area. Please make sure you are registered to vote.

Have you been watching our Legal Terms shorts? Of course, we hope you’ll listen to our live show or the podcast of In Legal Terms. But for those weeks when you just don’t seem to have 45 minutes, look for our Legal Terms shorts on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting YouTube Channel. They’re less than 2 minutes and give you a taste of what we’re talking about on this week’s show. I try to go back to the podcast and put the link to that show’s video short in the information page.

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Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: IDEA, OSEP, CAP

Last year we had an informative show about special education. We couldn’t get to everything we wanted so we invited them back. We’re very proud to have members of the Mississippi Special Education Coalition as our guests today to discuss the education rights for your student and the report the Coalition published. Joining us are Julian Miller from the Southern Poverty Law Center, Cassie Tolliver from Disability Rights Mississippi, and Ayanna Hill from American Civil Liberties of Mississippi.

Do you need legal assistance with your special education student? Last week, August 5th, our guest was from MS Legal Services. We announced a Special Education Workshop & Clinic – Accessing Special Education and Services for Parents & Advocates coming up in Hattiesburg, August 26th. It has CLE Attorney registration and also free legal consolations. Registration is encouraged. I’ll have the link on this show’s podcast information. 

We know you love MPB Think Radio. What do you know about MPB Learning? MPB is more than just radio and tv. We also have a Learning department with free resource for families, communities, and educators. We offer several special education eLearning courses for educators. We’ve got a free Early Childhood Teacher Workshop being held across the state coming up on Saturday, August 23rd.

Get more information from mpbonline.org/learning 

Do we have any artists listening? We’ve got an opportunity to share with you. Mississippians have the opportunity to express their creativity and promote civic engagement. Anyone 18 years and older who is a registered voter in Mississippi is encouraged to design and submit artwork to be used as the “I Voted” sticker for all 82 counties during the 2026 election cycle. This is through the Secretary of State’s office.

Our previous podcast with this panel can be found from 10/29/2024: In Legal Terms: Special Education

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Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: Pro Bono, Pro Se, and Indigent

We’re talking with guests Sam H. Buchanan, Jr., Executive Director MS Center for Legal Services and Ben Thomas Cole II, Executive Director North MS Rural Legal Service about options for legal services for low-income Mississippians.

It’s election day! for some. Is it for you? Special Primary Elections are taking place in specific counties on Tuesday, August 5. Ok – think about the name of your county. Got it in your mind? The special election is for folks in Chickasaw, Coahoma, DeSoto, Forrest, Greene, Jones, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Monroe, Perry, Pontotoc, Quitman, Tate, Tunica, and Wayne. Learn what elections are occurring, where your polling location is, and find election results at MPBOnline.org/election or YallVote.MS

How can you contact our guests? The website and phone number for our guest Sam H. Buchanan, Jr. is MS Center For Legal Services.org and that phone number is (800) 773-1737

If you’d like to find more information about Ben Thomas Cole II,’s organization North MS Rural Legal Service the website and phone number are https://nmrls.com/ and the NMRLS Intake Call Center is 1-800-498-1804 

Upcoming:

• August 26th, 2025 Special Education Clinic with Southern Poverty Law Center concerning Special Education - Hattiesburg. Registration begins at 4pm
• 2026 the 60th anniversary of NMRLS

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