Mississippi Edition

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues into its second year, Palestinians in Mississippi are grappling with how the conflict has evolved.Then, millions of federal dollars are being directed to small businesses in Mississippi.Plus, a new book shares the complex history of Mississippi's political system, and leaders pushing to make the state better.

A Mississippi rabbi reflects on the mix of emotions felt over the Israel-Hamas War. This week marks the one year anniversary of the conflict.Then...October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mississippi has one of the highest rates of the disease and healthcare providers are urging early detection.Plus, you'll hear from a Mississippi National Guardsman in South Carolina helping with recovery efforts from the massive and destructive Hurricane Helene.

Education officials are unveiling a new plan to engage students and prepare them for the workforce. They say it starts as early as Pre-k.Then, cyber-security experts will teach JSU students to identify risks and protect power grids through a $2 million dollar grant from Entergy.Plus, MPB's Michael McEwen provides an update on the controversial Bonne Carre Spillway openings.

Today is the last day Mississippians can register to vote and still cast a ballot in the November general election.Then, teachers are getting special training about the pros and cons of generative A-I in classrooms.Plus, federal lawmakers are considering more accountability for welfare block grants and how they can be spent. 

Lawmakers are working on policy recommendations they say will hopefully improve the lives of women and children.Then, the Army Corps of Engineers is sharing data about the opening of the Bonnie Carrie Spillway.Plus, the 165th Annual Mississippi State Fair is underway. It's a major economic driver for the City of Jackson, and a cornerstone of state agriculture.

Lawmakers hear policy recommendations on how to improve the state's youth court system.Then, public health officials are seeking to reduce the number of stillbirths and fetal deaths in the state.Plus, a lawsuit filed by the National Republican Party challenges the state's absentee ballot mail-in process. The defendant in the case shares his thoughts.

Voting day is coming soon in Mississippi. We speak with Secretary of State Michael Watson about what Mississippians need to know.Then, workers along several major ports in the Gulf of Mexico are on strike. In Mississippi, workers remain on the job but are expressing solidarity with fellow longshoremen.Plus, a new book follows the history of reconstruction and how white supremacists pushed back against changes.

The latest Kids Count Report from the Annie E Casey Foundation paints a picture of what life is like for children in Mississippi.Then, blood donations are in high demand in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Plus, States in the South are not enforcing new Title IX changes from the Biden Administration that would have increased LGBTQ+ protections in schools. Advocates are pushing back.