Mississippi Edition

State lawmakers are trying to find solutions to two major education problems: teacher shortages and chronic absenteeism.Then, a new state-of-the-art medical facility opens, focusing on children with complex medical needs.Plus, we speak with a Madison County principal recognized nationally for her work in elementary education.

State lawmakers weigh in on how the legislature can help revitalize Jackson.Then, members of the Jackson State University community provide comment on the selection of a new school President.Plus, we hear from a breast cancer survivor about how she managed to overcome the devastating disease.

How is the federal shutdown affecting food assistance programs? That's ahead.Then, Lawmakers are meeting with Jackson officials to discuss the city's public utility needs.Plus, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Plans are underway to build a new asphalt plant near Oxford. Some say it'll promote growth while others say they worry about farmers and the environmental risk.Then, Mississippi monthly job reports is delayed because of the government shutdown. You'll hear from the state economist. Plus, it's open enrollment season for Medicare. What Mississippians need to know ahead.

Entergy Mississippi is expanding electricity production, investing $1.2 billion dollars in a new advanced technology power station in Vicksburg.Then, flood insurance is in limbo. The government shutdown has frozen new policies and renewals. We’ll explain what you need to know.Plus, the immigration raid on a Hyundai battery plant has some Louisiana residents calling for the state to pull support for the carmaker. But Hyundai’s sticking with plans to expand.

How will changes to the state's troubled public employees' retirement system affect first responders? That's ahead.Then, a coalition of faith leaders in Jackson call for the Trump administration to protect healthcare for thousands of Mississippians.Plus, speed dating isn’t just for singles. It’s also big in the South’s car-making business. We go to a match-making day as car companies search for American suppliers to avoid tariffs.

Hundreds gather in Jackson to protest the Trump administration as part of a national "No Kings" movement.Then, we hear from a veteran about how the federal government shutdown has been affecting his life.Plus, twenty years after Katrina, experts say disaster planning in jails and prisons needs improvement.

State officials begin the process of finding a new president for Jackson State University. Now, stakeholders in the school are joining the search.Then, lawmakers and education leaders meet in Jackson to discuss how to better prepare students for an evolving workforce.Plus, gun violence surrounding school sporting events last weekend have spurred new discussions on safety at ball games.

The State of Mississippi carries out the execution of Charles Ray Crawford. The 59-year-old was convicted of the 1993 kidnapping, rape and murder of a college student in Tippah County. Then, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a Louisiana case that will determine if race can be used in drawing legislative maps. We take a look at what the ruling could mean for Mississippi.  Plus, Mississippi's auditor finds some state agencies aren't in compliance with cybersecurity laws.