Mississippi Edition

10/31/2025: FBI Drug Trafficking Arrests/Legislature Public Education/Black Caucus Maternal Deaths

The FBI arrests 20 as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Mississippi Delta. Some worked in law enforcement. Leaders in the Mississippi House and Senate disagree on what public education policy they should focus on for the 2026 legislative session.  The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus hear testimony and recommendations to combat the state's highest in the nation maternal mortality rates. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

10/29/2025: Education Issues | Center for Medically Fragile Children | Principal Recognition

State lawmakers are trying to find solutions to two major education problems: teacher shortages and chronic absenteeism. Then, a new state-of-the-art medical facility opens, focusing on children with complex medical needs. Plus, we speak with a Madison County principal recognized nationally for her work in elementary education. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

10/28/2025: Jackson Revitalization | JSU President Search | Breast Cancer Survivor

State lawmakers weigh in on how the legislature can help revitalize Jackson. Then, members of the Jackson State University community provide comment on the selection of a new school President. Plus, we hear from a breast cancer survivor about how she managed to overcome the devastating disease. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

10/27/2025: Food Assistance | Jackson Public Utilities | Breast Cancer Awareness

How is the federal shutdown affecting food assistance programs? That's ahead. Then, Lawmakers are meeting with Jackson officials to discuss the city's public utility needs. Plus, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

10/23/2025: Asphalt Plant | Jobs Report | Open Enrollment Medicare

Plans are underway to build a new asphalt plant near Oxford. Some say it'll promote growth while others say they worry about farmers and the environmental risk. Then, Mississippi monthly job reports is delayed because of the government shutdown. You'll hear from the state economist.  Plus, it's open enrollment season for Medicare. What Mississippians need to know ahead. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.