Mississippi Edition

A federal judge sides with a Mississippi school district disallowing a transfeminine from wearing a dress at graduation.Then, we speak with Mississippi's top medical leader about the future of rural healthcare in the state and a spike in syphilis.Plus, nearly 125 thousand cars across Mississippi are reported to have faulty airbags.

National health leaders say social media can have major negative effects on children.Then, a lawsuit has been dropped that challenged Mississippi's inclusion of 'In God We Trust' on license plates.Plus, an institute that has helped improve reading scores throughout Mississippi is sunsetting after 20 years.

A new study from the CDC says Mississippi's capital has the second highest STD rate in the nation.Then, policy-makers in the gulf south are considering grants which could help improve homes and prevent roof damage during hurricanes.Plus, this week's History is Lunch commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Woolworth's Sit-in.

First, a federal court is hearing arguments on if a new law violates Mississippi's constitution.Then, community leaders are sparking conversations around access to menstrual products during Period Poverty Awareness Week. Plus, rural students in Mississippi are more susceptible to learning loss and food insecurity during the summer break.

Black Mississippians are one of the most likely groups to be audited in the nation.Then, a recent poll finds 80 percent of Mississippi residents want legislation that could reduce costs of prescriptions.Plus, emergency responders from across Mississippi are coordinating plans for future disasters.

Mississippi is one of five states to pass all of its quality benchmarksThen, Mississippians are being asked to put down their menthol cigarettes this weekend, with experts saying the additive increases health risks when smoking.Plus, a program is seeking to make Mississippi's legal field more diverse by preparing HBCU students for law school.

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement office is carrying out several deportation flights despite pushback from Mississippi immigration advocacy groups.Then, a civil rights leader is starting a new march across Mississippi to push back against crime.Plus, a telehealth program created for public schools is being expanded so students can access the care throughout the summer.

A new study looks at the correlation between Mississippi's parole program and the state's high incarceration rates.Then, law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty are being remembered for their sacrifice.Plus, a new podcast is investigating how climate change could affect the gulf coast through economics, culture, and beyond.

Initial rulings are coming in on a new, highly contested public safety law.Then, a barrier for single parents to get childcare assistance is removed.Plus, a new podcast is investigating how climate change could affect the gulf coast through economics, culture, and beyond.