Mississippi Edition for Tuesday, November 5, 2019:

Voters are at the polls this hour, in the process of selecting the next governor of Mississippi. We'll hear from both candidates from the campaign trail yesterday. And after a Mississippi StoryCorps, a conversation about polarity in Mississippi politics, and how it often boils down to the state's racist past.

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Mississippians are at the polls today selecting a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and more. Every statewide seat, several state commissions and every seat in the legislature is on the ballot today.  At a campaign stop on the Gulf Coast yesterday, Vice President Mike Pence rallied hard for the Republican candidate for governor. In this segment, we hear from both major party candidates for the top job.

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Segment 2: StoryCorps Mississippi - Transracial family

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As Mississippians heads to the polls today, they'll be casting their ballots in one of the most competitive governor's races since 2003. Jackson State University Professor D'Andra Orey talked with MPB's Desare Frazier about the campaign, politics in Mississippi, and the connection with the state's racist past.

Before we leave you:

More than 1 point 9 million Mississippians are registered to vote in today's statewide election. MPB's Kobee Vance reports on what voters need to know as they head to the polls.

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Mississippi Edition for Monday, November 4, 2019:

President Donald Trump visits North Mississippi to go on the offensive against impeachment proceedings, and stump for Republican candidate for Governor, Tate Reeves. Then, hear from the two candidates for Secretary of State: Democrat Johnny DuPree and Republican Michael Watson.

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President Donald Trump makes a campaign stop in Mississippi to shore up support for the Republican candidate for governor with a rally in Tupelo. As MPB's Desare Frazier reports. 

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Segment 2: Byte Size Tech (from Everyday Tech)

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Tomorrow is election day in Mississippi. Voters will go to the polls to choose who will represent them in every statewide office, several state commissions, and every seat in the Mississippi legislature. Secretary of State is one of the many offices that is guaranteed to have a new leader. The two candidates running are Republican Michael Watson, a state Senator from the Gulf Coast, and Democrat Johnny DuPree, the former Mayor of Hattiesburg.  

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Photo: President Donald Trump gestures to the audience during his address on a number of topics, including his administration's successes and poking fun at his critics, during a Keep America Great Rally in Tupelo, Miss., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, days before the Nov. 5 general elections in Mississippi. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Mississippi Edition for Friday, November 1, 2019:

Candidates gather to see and be seen at one of the states biggest political events. We'll tell you about it. Then, as our candidate interview series continues, hear from the people running for attorney general and state treasurer. 

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The major party candidates running for Mississippi governor are making their final pitches for votes before Tuesday's election. MPB's Kobee Vance Reports.

In our ongoing series of campaign interviews, we're hearing next from Jennifer Riley Collins. She's the Democratic candidate for Attorney General. Collins was head of the Mississippi ACLU until she began her campaign. She also had a lengthy career in the U.S. Military. She talks with us about her qualifications and why she's running for the office.

Republican candidate Lynn Fitch is the current State Treasurer. We were not able to work out an interview time with Fitch, but at yesterday's Hobnob event, she talked about why she wants to be the next Attorney General of Mississippi. State Treasurer Lynn Fitch is the Republican candidate for Attorney General. She faces the Democratic candidate, Jennifer Riley Collins on Tuesday's ballot.

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David McRae shares his well-known name with the former McRae's department store. The Mississippi-based company spend nearly a hundred years in operation before being sold in the mid-90s. McRae invokes the company's name, reputation, and even its logo, in his bid for state Treasurer. The Republican nominee talks with us about seeking what would be his first public office. 

The Democratic candidate for State Treasurer is Addie Lee Green. She had a long corporate career, which included years of union advocacy. It's experience, she says, that will help her look after the people's money. She faces Republican David McRae in Tuesday's election. 

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Mississippi Edition for Wednesday, October 30, 2019:

Our statewide election focus continues today with a look at the top of the ticket. Republican Tate Reeves faces Democrat Jim Hood in less than one week.  And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, some good advice for keeping your kids safe this Halloween.

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The statewide election is less than a week away and polls reveal the race for Governor is a tight one. Republican Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood face each other next Tuesday. This week we've been hearing from candidates for statewide office in Mississippi. Today, it's the race to become the state's chief executive. We'll start with the Democrat, Attorney General Jim Hood. He talked with MPB's Desare Frazier about his priorities as Governor.

MPB News has made numerous requests to interview Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves over the course of the primary and general election campaigns. Reeves’ campaign has not answered those requests.

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Segment 2: Southern Remedy Health Minute - Talking Turmeric

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Halloween is supposed to be scary. But EMS workers in Mississippi want to make sure it's FUN scary, not DANGEROUS scary. Their research shows a child is more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year. Jim Pollard with AMR ambulance services joins us with some Halloween safety tips. From the press release:

1. Be sure an adult stays with the children at all times. Do not let the group split up.
2. Decide on a definite route and timetable before leaving your house. Finish your trip before dark.
3. Costumes should be brightly-colored and reflect light. Stripe reflective tape across the front and back and on the shoes.
4. Be certain the children can see where they’re going. Use make-up on the kids’ faces, not masks. Masks are hard to see through and breathe through. Avoid hats, helmets, wigs and beards.
5. Costumes should fit well, not so loose as to trip over or snag on things. Wear flat shoes with closed toes that are the right size for the child. Avoid over-sized shoes such a clown would wear.
6. Costumes must be flame-retardant all over, including capes.
7. Carry flashlights, never candles or torches. Trick-or-treat only in well-lighted areas.
8. Keep at least one of each child’s hands free. Instead of letting a child carry a candy bag by hand, add a strap to the bag and drape the bag over the child’s shoulder. Do not wear monster gloves. Be sure the bag doesn’t drag on the ground.
9. Approach only those houses with outside lights on.
10. Stay on sidewalks, walk facing traffic, cross streets only at intersections, don’t run across lawns and don’t jump ditches.
11. Do not eat any treats until the group returns home and an adult examines each bag. Eat nothing that is even slightly suspicious. Look for items that appear to have been unwrapped and then re-wrapped.
12. Dress warmly, stay alert and keep handy a small first aid kit for scraped knees and other little injuries. If a serious injury happens, dial 911 immediately.
13. Consider a Halloween party at home or attend a local well-planned haunted house, instead of taking risks with door-to-door trick-or-treating.

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Mississippi Edition for Tuesday, October 29, 2019:

Our election preview continues. Today we'll hear from the candidates for Ag Commissioner: the incumbent, Republican Andy Gipson, and Democrat Ricky Cole. And after a Mississippi StoryCorps, working to raise awareness of domestic violence in Mississippi. 

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Mississippians heading to the polls one week from today will elect candidates for all eight statewide offices, other state commissions, every seat in the state legislature and more. Today we're hearing from candidates for the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. In a moment we'll hear from Democratic challenger Ricky Cole. First, the incumbent is Commissioner Andy Gipson. A Republican former legislator, Gipson was appointed to the office by Governor Phil Bryant when Cindy Hyde-Smith moved to the U.S. Senate to replace Thad Cochran. Gipson talks about the office, and why he things he deserves a full term.

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Segment 2: Mississippi StoryCorps

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Advocates with the Mississippi Attorney General's office are urging Mississippians to be aware of the signs of domestic violence. MPB's Kobee Vance Reports.

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Mississippi Edition for Monday, October 28, 2019:

We'll kick off our week-long series of candidate profiles with the race to become Mississippi's Insurance Commissioner.  And after some tips and tricks on Byte Size Tech, learn more about a clinic in Jackson designed with the needs of LGBTQ Mississippians in mind.

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Candidates seeking the post of Insurance Commissioner in Mississippi are sharing their plans for improving consumer protections.  Republican Incumbent Mike Chaney is seeking his fourth term as insurance commissioner. He faces Democrat Robert Amos in next Tuesday's election. We'll hear from Amos in a moment. First, Chaney talks about why he wants another term in the job.

Democratic candidate Robert Amos says he's ready for the challenge of becoming Insurance Commissioner. He tells us more about his experience.

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12:20 - Segment 2: Byte Size Tech - OneTab

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Mississippi's first primary clinic designed to meet the needs of the LGBTQ community is open. Known as the TEAM Clinic, it provides a range of healthcare from internal medicine to therapy for all ages. 

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Mississippi Edition for Friday, October 25, 2019:

New polling this week shows a slight lead for Tate Reeves in the race for Governor. But with Jim Hood still in striking distance, hear the pollster's analysis of the race. Then, we're talking public education with the candidates for Lieutenant Governor. And performer, designer and artist Nick Cave talks to us about his new exhibit opening in Jackson.

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Republican Tate Reeves and Democrat Jim Hood are in a tight race for the Mississippi Governor's seat. But according to a new poll released this week, Reeves has a slight edge over this opponent. The poll from Mason-Dixon Polling and Strategy shows the two major party candidates are strongly divided along racial lines. Hood leads 80 percent to 7 percent among African American Voters. Reeves leads Hood by a margin of 66 percent to 24 percent among whites. Brad Coker is the managing director of Mason-Dixon and talks about the race.

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Candidates in the race to be Mississippi's next Lieutenant Governor are sharing their plans for improving public education in the state. In a moment, we'll hear from Democratic candidate, Representative Jay Hughes (Full interview HERE). But first, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann (Full interview HERE) is the Republican nominee. He talks about his priorities with Wilson Stribling of MPB's @Issue.

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To call artist Nick Cave's work eclectic is accurate. But at the same time, it isn't enough. Vibrant with color and creativity, Cave's work also asks members of the audience to invest themselves in his artistic process. To think about its context. An exhibition of Cave's work - "Feat" - is opening this week at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson. Nick Cave talks with us about his work.

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Mississippi Edition for Thursday, October 24, 2019:

With just under two weeks to go, the leading candidates for Governor of Mississippi are trading barbs on the campaign trail. Then, state health and public safety officials are warning people about the dangers of products containing CBD - a cannabis based substance. And we're revisiting the Seige on Vicksburg in this week's Book Club.

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The race for Mississippi governor is heating-up as the major party candidates dispute each other's claims. With less than two weeks to go in the campaign, Republican Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves says his opponent, Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood, is proposing more than 940 million dollars in new spending, including expanding Medicaid. He says Hood will have to raise taxes.

Reeves spoke at a campaign event at Canton Concrete yesterday.

Attorney General Jim Hood, the Democratic Candidate, takes exception to accusations of tax-raising. He spoke with reporters from his campaign headquarters yesterday.

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Mississippi officials are issuing a public health warning, urging people not to use CBD products. State public safety officials and those with the health department held a joint news conference yesterday about the issue. Some products they've tested whether in oils or through vaping contain dangerous drugs like liquid spice or Fentanyl. Marshall Fisher is Commissioner of Public Safety in Mississippi. He spoke with reporters, including MPB's Desare Frazier.

Dr. Thomas Dobbs is the State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health. In a moment, he'll talk with our Desare Frazier about the onset of flu season. But first, he addresses the medical concerns behind CBD - a cannabis based substance.

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When the siege on Vicksburg ended after 47 days on July 4, 1883, General Ulysses S. Grant said the fate of the Confederacy was sealed. Noted historian of World War ll and American History, Donald L. Miller, delves into what he calls the most important battle of the civil war. From the viewpoint of the Union, the Confederacy and the slaves, Miller delivers real-life characters fighting, dying and surviving in his book, “Vicksburg.”   

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Mississippi Edition for Wednesday, October 23, 2019:

The Mississippi Hospital Association is continuing to push for a version of Medicaid expansion they say would cost nothing to the state government. Then, raising awareness of tornado dangers, even in the middle of hurricane country. And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, future college students can now apply for federal college aid. We'll talk about getting to college.

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Advocates for Medicaid expansion in Mississippi say the state has lost $6 billion dollars since the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2014. The state's Democratic Legislative Caucus is holding hearings with experts who says the program will save lives and create jobs. Jesse Cross Call is with the Washington-based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. He tells MPB's Desare Frazier what his analysis shows about expanding healthcare coverage to the working poor.

Richard Roberson is with the Mississippi Hospital Association. His organization is pushing a program called Mississippi True. It would tax hospitals and charge small premiums to patients in exchange for expanding Medicaid in the state. He explains to our Desare Frazier.

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Emergency management officials are urging Mississippians not to let their guard down when it comes to severe weather. Governor Phil Bryant has declared this week Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Officials say this year has been one of the most active for tornadoes in state history, with a total of 86. Ray Coleman with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency tells MPB's Ezra Wall, severe weather preparedness starts now. 

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17:07 - Segment 3: Southern Remedy Health Minute - Healthier Aging

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Applications are now open for students trying to get federal aid to go to college next year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be filled out between now and June. But experts say students should turn in the forms as soon as possible. But is college for everyone? Well, Tori Langworthy from the Get 2 College program says it depends on what you mean by "college." She explains to MPB's Alexandra Watts.

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Mississippi Edition for Tuesday, October 22:

Leaders are comparing notes on how to expand broadband internet access to rural Mississippians. And after a Mississippi StoryCorps, learn how an online resource from Sesame Street is helping students, teachers and parents learn about addiction. Plus, we'll talk with Muppets Karli, and Abby Cadabby.

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Rural Mississippians are one step closer to receiving high speed internet. Businesses and regional agencies are taking part in a Mississippi Rural Broadband Summit sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. John Roundsaville is with USDA. He says they're educating businesses and non-profits about federal grants and loans to provide broadband to rural areas. Roundsaville spoke with MPB's Desare Frazier.

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07:45 - Segment 2: Mississippi StoryCorps - Teresa Hickman, Chemistry

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As more American adults experience addiction issues, the number of drug-related deaths continues to rise as well. And while a person is fighting a battle against drugs, alcohol or some other addiction, children in the household may not know how to process what's going on. An online service from the makers of Sesame Street is working to provide kids, teachers and parents with tools to help have tough conversations about parental addiction. Jeanette Betancourt is a vice president with Sesame Workshop. She joins us to talk about an online resource called Sesame Street In Communities.

We've been talking about the story of a new Muppet named Karli, who is in foster care as her mother receives treatment for addiction. We're joined now by Karli and her friend, Abby Cadabby. Karli talks about how she felt when her mother went away.

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