Mississippi Edition

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among all males in Mississippi.Then, a massive "Dead zone" in the northern Gulf of Mexico could be dangerous to aquatic life. Researchers are looking for solutions.Plus, lawmakers are looking to rework the state's tax code with the goal of eliminating income tax. But experts say new revenue streams may be necessary.

A new home visitation program will help pregnant mothers, families and children meet with healthcare providers.Then, Mississippi hospitals are partnering with a company specializing in electric aircraft to potentially expedite emergency response and save on costs.Plus, state lawmakers are considering how Mississippi can invest in Jackson to improve the capital city. The first step? Addressing abandoned properties.

Cases of the West Nile Virus are spreading in Mississippi. Doctors say there are several steps folks can take to protect themselves.Then, the November election is just two months away. How are Mississippi poll workers being trained?Plus, charter schools in Mississippi are receiving more than half a million dollars to enhance education through technology.

Thousands of cars are going to be on the road this weekend, and highway safety experts are reminding drivers to be aware of their surroundings.Then, a traveling art exhibit in the Gulf South is shining a light on: the death penalty.Plus, today is National Grief Awareness Day.

Mississippi could soon become the 48th state to implement in-person early voting, but lawmakers have a long road ahead of them.Then, a new organization is calling for the passage of a flood mitigation project along the Pearl River in Jackson.Plus, a new book helps families navigate the difficult task of taking care of someone who has chosen to spend their final days at home.

A growing number of Mississippi counties are being placed under burn bans.From the Gulf States Newsroom: Football season is underway in the South. But the risk of extreme heat may put some players in danger.Plus, how a Mississippi artist helped to shape and record the history of his rural town of Ecru.

More Mississippians than ever could soon have access to high-speed internet. But some folks are asking if coverage will be universal.Then, Mississippi's only children's hospital is unveiling renovations to their cancer and blood disorders.Plus, a new roadside attraction in Holly Springs is paying tribute to the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley.

Mississippi's representatives at this year's Democratic National Convention discuss their takeaways and what the campaign could look like going forward.Then, advocates for sexual health want to reduce Mississippi's high rate of STDs in youth.Plus, an arrest has been made in a case involving faulty fire suppression equipment. What Mississippians need to know about avoiding similar fraud.

Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker is calling for greater military spending. That's in response to growing aggression from adversaries like Russia and China.A settlement has been reached in a federal regulatory lawsuit surrounding the death of a 16-year-old at a Mississippi chicken processing plant.And from the Gulf States Newsroom; Climate-smart agriculture is getting more federal dollars. Some farmers in the Gulf South are already using environmentally conscious practices to grow their food.