Mississippi is definitely not the first place that comes to

High school students Cratin Quinnelly and Carys Peden explore the overlooked drug crisis in rural towns like Farmington, Mississippi. They delve into the

The Slugburger is a southern delicacy that originated in

The death of Rev. George W. Lee was a pivotal moment for Black Mississippians during the 1960s. However, today it is as if his name is barely ever whispered. Some justify this fact through the cover-up of his story or just because there was “too much violence to keep up with”at the time. So come along as we help Mississippi learn and remember what a great man George was and how exactly he died.

Sanders Hutson explores the effects of his grandfather's Alzheimer's diagnosis on the whole family.

Students with learning disabilities in the Mississippi Delta

In this podcast we discuss not only the violence in schools

 In the last few decades, state assessments have become the cornerstone of education in Mississippi. Kelstin Holmes took a deep dive into understanding how state assessments affect students and teachers. The podcast explains how state assessments could affect how teachers teach and the mental health of students, which ultimately harms the learning experience of students. Kelstin interviewed a former administrator, a current administrator, a current teacher, and a student to understand the effects of state assessments. Produced by Alex Bodmer.

English-Learner (EL) and immigrant students are youth that have uprooted their lives and now study in a school in the United States. Teachers and administrators have many resources available to them when it comes to providing for their EL students. Mississippi schools should go the extra mile so that their EL students are not treated as a secondary population.

Mississippi's barrier islands are breathtaking, complex masses of sand and sediment. They also serve as a crucial defense mechanism against severe weather. As sea levels continue to