Mississippi Edition

An air quality report shows major signs of pollution in some parts of Mississippi.Then, a deadline nears for air travelers to have a Real ID driver's license or identification card to fly.Plus, trade wars helped build the South’s massive auto industry. But historians say don’t expect the same results from today’s tariffs.

Mississippians celebrate the legacy of Pope John Francis. He died yesterday at the age of 88.Then, Conservationists urge the Army Corps of Engineers to use measured steps in opening the Bonne Carre Spillway. Engineers want to prevent flooding from the Mississippi River. Plus, we speak with the state Insurance Commissioner about catastrophe savings accounts and how they can be helpful after a disaster.

Fifteen years ago today, the BP oil spill, the largest in history oil flowed into the Gulf of Mexico for nearly 3 months. Environmentalists say the disaster is still being cleaned up.Then, protesters gather at the state Capitol in Jackson to protest Trump Administration policies and call forCongress to rein in the executive branch.Plus, the Mississippi Department of Health ends free sexually transmitted infections testing due to federal funding cuts.  

The Mississippi River has been listed as one of the most endangered rivers in the nation. Local officials say cutbacks in disaster relief is at the core of the problem.Then, federal cuts to early childhood funding could hinder many Mississippi families from accessing pre-k education.Plus what resources are helping Mississippians access elder care? It's a process that's often difficult and costly.

Federal judges order the State Election Commission to redraw voting lines in the DeSoto County area again.Then, the City of Jackson breaks ground on affordable housing in the historic Farish Street community, once a bustling black neighborhood.Plus, Residents in the Treme neighborhood in New Orleans are trying to address serious flooding that's plagued the area for years.

Parents and childcare providers are worried that the loss of an early education subsidy could jeopardize access to affordable care and put centers out of business.Then, Mississippi's State Auditor shares a new report claiming there's more than $400 million in wasteful state spending by state agencies.Plus, hear what it takes to curate a museum and share Mississippi culture with the world.

Health advocates are sounding the alarm that Black women in Mississippi are at a much higher risk of dying during pregnancy than their white counterparts.Then, federal grants to museums are being shut off. A curator shares what that could mean for Mississippi and the preservation of state history.Plus, Mississippi's State Health Officer hopes a new law will help more hospitals open in rural Mississippi.

Mississippians who oppose cuts being made by the Trump administration are trying to meet with the state's two Senators.Then, a coalition of religious groups are meeting with Jackson's top mayoral candidates to discuss their plans for the city.Plus, we speak with the Mississippi Department of Education's Parent of the Year.