Mississippi Edition

Business leaders from across the state are asking lawmakers to consider policies that can attract a highly skilled workforce.Then, the Department of Health is considering how marijuana revenue could help fund other healthcare initiatives in the state.Plus, respiratory illnesses are on the rise in Mississippi. How to stay healthy during flu and covid season.

Cold weather is sweeping across Northern Mississippi this morning. We speak with the National Weather Service.Then, a coalition of prison rights groups call on the state Department of Corrections to end what they call an "epidemic of drugs, violence and neglect."Plus, a Mississippi native who formerly worked as a member of the Carter administration shares her experience with the President.

The 2025 legislative session is underway in Jackson. Hear what lawmakers are naming as their top priorities.Then, the Mississippi Public Service Commission is investigating the town of Holly Springs for a failure to supply reliable electricity. But a formal meeting has been delayed.Plus, how are law enforcement officers in Mississippi responding to the New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans? That's ahead.

There are two new faces on the Mississippi Supreme Court.Then, leadership for the state House and Senate share their expectations for this year's legislative session.Plus, cold weather alerts are in place for much of Mississippi. 

It's going to be extremely cold this week. We speak with the National Weather Service about how to stay safe during the icy weather.Then, The Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System or PERS has approved a plan to give less pension benefits-- to newly hired state and local government employees.Plus, blood centers in Mississippi and Louisiana are putting out a call for donations in the wake of the deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon St. last week.

It's officially wintertime in Mississippi. The Emergency Management Agency shares tips on how to protect your house.Then, seven families who had their houses destroyed in 2023 storms are being given a new place to call home.Plus, how thousands of toy donations are helping bring holiday cheer to the state's only children's hospital.

With just a few days before Christmas, holiday spending is up this year.  What does this shopping boon mean for Mississippi's economy?   Then, Airline and road travel is expected to be the busiest on record during this holiday period. Experts share tips on how to get to your destination safely.Plus, Mental health experts are encouraging everyone to be aware of the signs and causes of holiday depression. 

A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center finds funding disparities in the state’s public education system have created opportunity gaps for Black and Brown students.  Then, Mississippians are being asked to donate the gift of life. There's an urgent need for blood donations across the state.  Plus,  We meet a strength and conditioning coach in the South who trains athletes from the WNBA to the NFL to middle schoolers.

Mississippi's electoral college formally votes to elect Donald Trump president. Then, Mississippi's Agricultural Commissioner is urging Congress to act quickly to help the state's farmers who are facing economic hardships.Plus, the holidays can be a joyful time for many, but for folks struggling with addiction, it can be tough.