Mississippi Edition

Severe storms are in the forecast for all of Mississippi today. Meteorologists caution folks to have a plan for possible tornados.Then, advocates for voting rights want to stop disenfranchisement for certain crimes.Plus, a new exhibit opening at the Two Mississippi Museums this weekend tells the story of Hurricane Katrina through photos.

Jackson residents and lawmakers raise concerns about a plan to relocate many of the services provided in the Jackson Medical Mall.Then, a Mississippi-based non-profit responds to comments made by the President calling them a "radical organization."Plus, we speak with a filmmaker about his new film that tells the story of Stella Stevens, his mother, a Mississippi native, golden-age actress. 

Pharmacists from across Mississippi are calling for stronger regulations on the intermediaries between insurance providers and pharmacies.Then, some Mississippians join in a national boycott targeting major retailers over ending DEI initiatives.Plus, Mississippi has the highest rate of heart disease in the nation, it's worse in rural communities.  What needs to change ahead.

Mississippi's senate is redrawing district lines to comply with a federal court order.Then, supporters of the herbal supplement Kratom are calling for state regulations on the product.Plus, a Hinds County judge has agreed to dismiss a case against a Clarksdale newspaper in a case centered around First Amendment rights.And ahead, Huntsville, Alabama is waiting for President Donald Trump to deliver a big win for the city.

Mississippi lawmakers are working to create a working relationship between the state and Israel.Then, The Mississippi Senate tackles court-ordered redistricting that could see incumbents running against each other. Plus, we speak with an author about what it was like growing up the child of a civil rights icon Bob Moses, and how he's continuing his father's legacy.

The Mississippi Senate passes a $326 million tax cut bill that lowers income and grocery taxes and raises the gasoline tax.Then, today is the deadline for two universities to submit proposals that will determine the future of a prestigious, public high school in Mississippi.Plus, The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management wants old oil wells in the Gulf cleaned up. But some states have sued, saying it will crush independent oil companies.

Some businesses say regulations on hemp products would be an over-reach by the state. But health officials say it could protect consumers.Then, legislation moves forward that lawmakers say could expedite youth court cases in Mississippi.Plus, Anxieties are high at some schools and churches after moves by the Trump Administration suggested they could be visited by immigration police.

Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee advance a tax cut bill they say will spur economic growth.Then, The owner of the Clarksdale Press Register in the Delta goes to court next week over a judge's order to remove an article critical of city government--raising concerns about 1st amendment rights.Plus, A family's story of trying to obtain approval for heart surgery and finding an in-network specialist to perform the procedure.

A white supremacist group looks to recruit members in a small Mississippi town.  Then, the state is the first stop on a tour to promote awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Healthcare experts share the latest research.Plus, a major healthcare leader in Mississippi shares his experience of advocating for Medicaid expansion and navigating the COVID pandemic.