Mississippi Edition

A new housing taskforce takes aim at unsafe apartments and negligent landlords in Jackson.

Then, dozens of spiritual leaders and advocates rally against the 'big beautiful bill' for 'Moral Monday.'

Plus, August is National Breastfeeding Month. 

CDC data shows mothers in Mississippi are quick to stop breastfeeding after giving birth. Hear why ahead.

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Protests outside the offices of U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith call for guardrails on national spending cuts. Additional concerns are being raised about a viral comment made by Senator Wicker.

Then, Social Security turns 90. We hear from the AARP of Mississippi about what the program does for folks in the state.

Plus, Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast, ending Amtrak service. Now, 20 years later, the wheels are finally rolling again.

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An automotive industry expert in the state says used car prices are up, but tariffs aren't necessarily behind the rising costs.  

Then, state lawmakers hold their first meeting examining healthcare insurance and policy changes.  

Plus, how do you know what charities are good stewards of your donations?  Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson shares tips.

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A new mental health platform for students is rolled out in 29 school districts across the state.

Then, a new report ranks Mississippi sixth in the nation for most affordable homes. But housing advisors say the state's low salary average makes it hard to become a homeowner.

Plus, a new podcast takes listeners behind the scenes inside the Mississippi Department of Health.

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Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith meets with leaders at the Mississippi Industries for the Blind.

Then, a non-profit seeks to raise money to support early learning in the state. 

Plus, we speak with a financial advisor about ways folks can start saving money despite the cost of living.

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The state's high syphilis rate is down, but an infectious disease expert says more must be done to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

Then, the attorney general's office is accepting applications for the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund. It's providing grants to curb the opioid epidemic.

Plus, the state's supplier of blood for hospitals and others issues an emergency call for donations.

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What role does Mississippi play in the ongoing conflict along the Gaza Strip? Two members of the Jewish community share their thoughts.

Then, the state's largest non-profit supporting pre-k education shares details on what Mississippi students need to succeed.

Plus, a new initiative by the Department of Agriculture and Commerce could help prepare Mississippi's farmers for the future.

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An advisory opinion from Attorney General Lynn Fitch is upending Mississippi's hemp industry.

Then, Temperature data shows New Orleans is getting hotter. But what would the data sound like?

Plus, a civil rights activist talks about the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The legislation was passed 60 years ago this week.

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A lawsuit to stop the enforcement of an anti-DEI law is in the hands of a federal judge.

Then, an FCC commissioner is in Jackson with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker to talk broadband expansion.

Plus, we continue our conversation with State Superintendent of Education Lance Evans. Hear his plans for the new school year.

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Educators, students, and parents testify in federal court about the impact of Mississippi’s law banning Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs.

Then, more than 137 million pandemic relief dollars were clawed back from schools earlier this year. Now, that money is being returned.

Plus, today marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The nation's Voting Rights Act turns 60 today. A professor and civil rights activist

talks about voting gains and losses.

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