Mississippi Edition

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.

 Residents of Gloster say a wood pellet plant operating in their community is the cause of many health issues.They're asking the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to continue denying the company's request to scale up production.Then, Mississippi adopts a new benchmark program to gauge the success of public schools.Plus, we talk with the producer of a documentary exploring the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice. 

Thousands of Mississippians are at risk of losing their health insurance if lawmakers in Washington don't act soon.Then, October is breast cancer awareness month. And Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. But Mississippi has one of the lowest breast cancer screening rates in the nation for older women. Plus, Law enforcement in Mississippi are warning residents about a scam involving false claims of a loved one being in prison needing bail.

Homecoming celebrations across Mississippi turn deadly this weekend as 8 people are killed in separate shootings. Then: Tackling the state's chronic absenteeism rate will be a top priority for Mississippi legislators in the upcoming session. Plus: Corrections officials in New Orleans reflect on the legacy of Katrina and how it changed their thinking about caring for people in lockups during storms.

Mississippi lawmakers are hearing why genetic testing for cancer patients could give them better access to more effective treatment.Then:  New guidelines released this week from the CDC now determine who can get and give the COVID vaccine.  Plus: how college students are being prepared to work alongside artificial intelligence.

Mississippi's top health official says the state is at risk of running out of funds for its food and nutrition program if the Federal Government shutdown continues.  Then: The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a Mississippi voting rights case that could affect how voters fight discrimination at the ballot box.Plus: Opponents of the death penalty rally outside the state Supreme Court protesting the scheduled execution of a man convicted of murder and rape of a college student. 

Residents of the rural Gloster community are speaking out against a company they say is polluting the air.Then, State and national Democrats see a chance to gain ground in Mississippi as Trump’s economic policies take hold.Plus, it's Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. How to protect your family during storms ahead.

The troubled detention center for Hinds County is now under federal control.Then, the government shutdown has many federally owned locations throughout the state closed. But the Military Park in Vicksburg remains open through donations. More on that ahead.Plus, providing care for loved ones can often be a family affair. We speak with a couple who have taken on that job more than a dozen times.