William Jerome Manning has been sitting on death row for the last twenty years after being convicted of committing a double homicide. Although a guilty verdict sealed his fate in court, the suspicions surrounding the conducting of his trial and legal proceedings are becoming unavoidable. Frustrations with Manning’s legal representation have garnered attention to a possible new motive for Manning’s arrest and conviction. As a Black man in Mississippi, it can only be speculated that the poor handling Manning’s case is a result of his minority status in America. Statistically, Black Americans are incarcerated at nearly five times the rate of White Americans. Racial disparities in penitentiaries commonly a result from the inadequate representation given to defendants of minority groups, and William Jerome Manning may be one of them. Written by Hilldana Tibebu and produced by Alex White.

B.B. King. Muddy Waters. Bo Diddley. Jimmy Rodgers. All of these musicians have Mississippi running through their veins. Music is what makes Mississippi what it is. How do we make sure we remember these musicians? How do we let their melodies echo throughout history? Malcolm White knew the answer. He found a way to make sure Mississippi remembers its artists through his sensational restaurant, Hal & Mal's, and through his work with the Mississippi Arts Commission. Through the words of Nora Courtney and the production of David Johnson, find out how Malcolm White shows the world what hidden talents arise from the same soil where the Blues were born. Original music written and recorded by Steven Kennedy.

Everyone has weaknesses; something they aren’t good at, something that whatever they try, they can’t have. For my sister, Bailey White, and so many other children with Trisomy 18, their weakness is life. While their life might be their kryptonite, it’s also their way to show us what it’s like to truly be heroic. Written by Addie White and produced by Abigail Parker.

Dr. Lee Engel, an orthodontist, has been providing Mississippians big smiles and fine art for over 30 years. He has office locations in Greenville, Cleveland, and Clarksdale, and  works diligently to make sure his patients can be confident when they smile. He also partners with the Delta Children's Museum to see to it that kids of all ages are have access to the arts. Produced by Jeremy Dawe.

Dr. Deepthi Mundra--businesswoman, dentist, and mother of two--makes Mississippi a better place. Whether she's performing community service or helping patients bounce back from damage to their teeth, Dr. Mundra uses her wit and wisdom to put her patients at ease. Written and hosted by Srilaya Karavadi, and produced by Sawyer Levenson.

Samuel Mockbee was just the second architect to earn a MacAurthur Fellowship--also known as a MacAurthur genius grant. His understanding of the ways that the spaces we inhabit transform our lives inspired him to create the Rural Studio at Auburn University. Jillian Snodgrass tells the story of a man whose fascination with design grew out of his desire to affirm the humanity of those who inhabited places he built. Produced by Kenzie Pitts.

Monique Ealey, the Director of Education and Programs at the Mississippi Children's Museum, has a task most would consider daunting: delivering content to students of a variety of ages in a way that makes them want to learn more. From "NASA Day to Neon Nights," Ms. Ealey opens up the universe to our state's children. Written by Xiaohan Yu, and produced by Molly Mosley and Mackenzie Pitts.

Dr. Srinivasan Vijayakumar's most public role involves helping his patients--and his students--use medicine to overcome cancer. However, as writer Aadhav Senthil notes, Dr. Vijayakumar finds joy and meaning in saving souls as well. Produced by Hunter Chunn and Chingun Tsogt-Erdene.

Freeman Ransom, born on a farm near Grenada, Mississippi in 1880, earned something very few African-Americans did during his lifetime: an Ivy League education. As a lawyer, he helped protect the success of the first self-made African-American millionaire, Madame C.J. Walker. He also made it possible for generations of African-American children to follow in his footsteps by advancing legislation that desegregated schools in Indiana, the state where he moved during the Great Migration. Written by Madison Flowers and produced by MiKayla Jones.

Mrs. Amelita Ross does more work in a day than many people do in a week: she teaches at North Jackson Elementary School, runs the desk at a hotel on weekends, helps raise her grandchildren, and works on earning National Board Certification. Her experiences show there's no limit for a person who gives 100% all the time. Written by Nina Patel, and produced by Molly Mosley and Mackenzie Pitts.