Mornings with Richard Cross

7:35 a.m. - Dr. Glenn Boyce - Chancellor, The University of Mississippi

Topic: Update from the university, the end of the semester coming up, record enrollment numbers and growth they are seeing at the university, the current football season, etc.

8:35 a.m. - Caleb Salers - Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News

Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines from the weekend.

7:20 a.m. - Dr. Michael Warren - Chief Medical & Health Officer, March of the Dimes

Topic: Infant mortality in Mississippi and their new report showing Mississippi is one of the worst for preterm birth rates, how we can work to turn this around, etc.

8:05 a.m. - Dr. Everson Martin - Director of Bands, Alcorn State University

Topic: Alcorn State University will be marching in the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

7:20 a.m. - Sam Creekmore - MS House of Representatives, District 14 (Union County) Chairman, Public Health & Human Services Committee

Topic: The recent joint hearing the House and Senate had re: infant mortality and the proposed no-strings attached cash assistance program they are discussing for moms. He can also discuss legislation that he will be working to get passed during the next session, and any additional meetings that he has at the Capitol this week/next.

8:05 a.m. - Lynn Posey - Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks

Topic: Update from MDWFP, as we head into Thanksgiving, he wants to discuss the importance of buying licenses, taking a young person hunting and harvesting some extra does.

7:35 a.m. - Dr. Alan Jones - Associate Vice-Chancellor of Health Affairs at UMMC

Topic: The latest updates on UMMC construction, NCI-cancer center progress, and the opening of the Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children. https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2025/10/Clarke-Center-Ribbon-Cutting.html

8:05 a.m. - Bruce LeVell - Longtime Senior Advisor to President Trump and Former Small Business Administration Advocate for the WH

Topic: National news of the day, thoughts on the president’s use of tariffs effecting small business owners, are his moves leading toward the Golden Age of American small businesses?

7:35 a.m. - Peter Costa - Former Governor, New York Stock Exchange & Market Analyst, CNBC

Topic: A look at the ever-changing markets this week.

8:05 a.m. - Laura Carmichael - Executive Director, Visit Meridian and Lauderdale County Tourism.

Topic: The upcoming Merry Meridian slate of events scheduled for this month and next.

7:35 a.m. - Christopher Green - Assistant Director, Chase Center for Civics, Culture & Society, The Ohio State University

Topic: His thoughts and assessment of the MS Mail in Ballot case.

8:50 a.m. - Dr. Ken Cyree - Dean, School of Business Administration; Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Chair of Banking; Professor of Finance; The University of Mississippi

Topic: Update from the school of business, the UM Banking Symposium happening today, etc.

7:35 a.m. - Cindy Hyde-Smith - United States Senator, State of Mississippi

Topic: Her recent meeting with the President and VP re: cattle ranchers and the beef industry, shutdown update, and the latest DC news.

8:05 a.m. - Jim Leggette - Lecturer of Economics, Mississippi State University

Topic: The latest economic trends and how the government shutdown has affected things, if any.

7:35 a.m. - Robert L. Johnson III - MS House of Representatives (Minority Leader) District 94 (Adams, Franklin & Jefferson Counties) & Vice-Chair, House State Affairs Committee

Topic: The recent elections and Democratic wins across the state in the special elections reaction to national politics, and looking ahead to the next state legislative session, what priorities he has for 2026.

8:05 a.m. - Dr. Daniel Ennis - President, Delta State University

Topic: The latest IHL report and enrollment growth they are seeing at Delta State University right now.

7:20 a.m. - Daniel Sparks - Senator, MS District 5 (Itawamba, Prentiss, and Tishomingo) - Chair, Economic & Workforce Development Committee. & Vice-Chair, Judiciary B Committee

Topic: Looking ahead to the next legislative session and the bills/issues that he will be working on. Also, we want to discuss the MS mail in ballot case before SCOTUS currently.

8:05 a.m. - Lars Larson - Host, The Lars Larson Show

Topic: News of the day, the government shutdown expected to end, thoughts on various SCOTUS cases/rulings, etc.

7:20 a.m. - William Russell - Former Advisor and State Director for Mississippi, Trump Campaign - Current Title - Partner, Ballard Partners, Washington DC

Topic: National news of the day, DC reactions to the continued shutdown, the growing list of FAA issues with canceled flights as we head into the holidays. Also want to discuss the recent state and national elections and the dem wins across the board, will this affect the GOP’s approach to the midterms, etc.

8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News

Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.