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Mississippi Edition episodes

  • 01/15/2025: Tax Bill | Jack Smith Report | Centennial Birthdays

    A major bill that would cut taxes is advancing in the Mississippi House of Representatives.

    Then, the Mississippi Congressman who led the January 6th Committee shares his thoughts on DOJ's newly released report from Special Council Jack Smith.

    Plus, a commemoration in Jackson for what would have been the 100th birthdays of BB King and Medgar Evers 99 this year.

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    24 min
  • 01/14/2025: Save Mississippi Act | AI Exec. Order | Whooping Cough

    A major tax bill has been filed in the House. It could cut up to 1.1 billion dollars in state revenue.

    Then, Mississippi becomes the next location for major investments into Artificial Intelligence according to the Governor.

    Plus, whooping cough is going viral in Mississippi.

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    25 min
  • 01/13/2025: Businesses at Capitol | MSDH Revenue Needs | Respiratory Illnesses

    Business leaders from across the state are asking lawmakers to consider policies that can attract a highly skilled workforce.

    Then, the Department of Health is considering how marijuana revenue could help fund other healthcare initiatives in the state.

    Plus, respiratory illnesses are on the rise in Mississippi. How to stay healthy during flu and covid season.

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    25 min
  • 01/10/2025: Winter Storm | Prison Reform | Judge Slaughter-Harvey

    Cold weather is sweeping across Northern Mississippi this morning. We speak with the National Weather Service.

    Then, a coalition of prison rights groups call on the state Department of Corrections to end what they call an "epidemic of drugs, violence and neglect."

    Plus, a Mississippi native who formerly worked as a member of the Carter administration shares her experience with the President.

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    24 min
  • 01/08/2025: Legislature Convenes | Holly Springs Power | Law Enforcement after Attack

    The 2025 legislative session is underway in Jackson. Hear what lawmakers are naming as their top priorities.

    Then, the Mississippi Public Service Commission is investigating the town of Holly Springs for a failure to supply reliable electricity. But a formal meeting has been delayed.

    Plus, how are law enforcement officers in Mississippi responding to the New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans? That's ahead.

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    24 min
  • 01/06/2025: Extreme Cold | Changes to PERS | Blood Donations

    It's going to be extremely cold this week. We speak with the National Weather Service about how to stay safe during the icy weather.

    Then, The Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System or PERS has approved a plan to give less pension benefits-- to newly hired state and local government employees.

    Plus, blood centers in Mississippi and Louisiana are putting out a call for donations in the wake of the deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon St. last week.

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    24 min
  • 12/23/2024: Winter | New Homes | Toy Donations

    It's officially wintertime in Mississippi. The Emergency Management Agency shares tips on how to protect your house.

    Then, seven families who had their houses destroyed in 2023 storms are being given a new place to call home.

    Plus, how thousands of toy donations are helping bring holiday cheer to the state's only children's hospital.

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    24 min
  • 12/20/2024: Shopping | Air and Road Traffic | Seasonal and Holiday Depression

    With just a few days before Christmas, holiday spending is up this year.  What does this shopping boon mean for Mississippi's economy?  

     Then, Airline and road travel is expected to be the busiest on record during this holiday period. Experts share tips on how to get to your destination safely.

    Plus, Mental health experts are encouraging everyone to be aware of the signs and causes of holiday depression. 


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    24 min
  • 12/19/2024: Education Opportunity Gaps | Blood Donations | Coach O

    A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center finds funding disparities in the state’s public education system have created opportunity gaps for Black and Brown students.  

    Then, Mississippians are being asked to donate the gift of life. There's an urgent need for blood donations across the state.  

    Plus,  We meet a strength and conditioning coach in the South who trains athletes from the WNBA to the NFL to middle schoolers.


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    25 min

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In a continued effort to provide relevant, interesting and engaging programming to our statewide audience, MPB Think Radio provides Mississippi Edition, a weekday news magazine program. Mississippi…