Mississippi Edition

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.

Democratic delegates at the national convention talk about their enthusiasm over the Harris Walz presidential ticket and what they need to do to win in November.Then, we speak with the State Epidemiologist about the viral illnesses concerning the nation and Mississippi.Plus, a company that collects your information was hacked. Now what? We have some tips on protecting your privacy and credit.

Workers for AT&T in Mississippi have joined a strike with others in 9 states calling for better working conditions.Then, the federal government has negotiated lower prices on 10 medications for Medicare patients.Plus, a new report highlights the difficulties educators face trying to keep students in classrooms.

40 delegates from Mississippi are in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention.Then, what does the state's Indian American community think about Kamala Harris leading the Democratic ticket this year?Plus, a new art gallery exhibit shares the rich culture and resilience of Mississippi's Latino population.

Coronavirus cases are on the rise across the nation. In Mississippi, health officials are reminding folks about the risks of the disease. Then, a new study seeks to identify why workforce participation is low in Mississippi, and what could be done to correct course. Plus, a new book dives into the history of prison visitation and release programs, which have deep roots in Mississippi.

On today's show:A Jackson city council member has resigned and pled guilty in federal court of a conspiracy to commit bribery charge. Then, New K9 units are on duty at the Jackson airport.Plus, new regulations are now in place for how realtors interact with home buyers. Experts share how this could affect the housing market in Mississippi.And from the Gulf States Newsroom: all of Mississippi could lose access to one of the nation’s most relied-upon welfare programs.

Mississippi is among the top 7 states with the highest HIV rates in the country. Grassroots organizers are calling for better testing and access to care.Then, routine vision checks can help identify some problems kids have with their vision, but others can be hard to spot.Plus, what influence did a rural Black community have on Mississippi's history and culture? That's ahead in this week's History is Lunch.

Two Mississippi universities are partnering together to help rural schools achieve education goals.Then, hundreds of rural road and bridge projects have been funded recently, but officials say there are many more that need money to move forward. And from the Gulf States Newsroom; a Dollar General worker in New Orleans talks about the company's $12 million safety violation settlement.

It's week two of a federal lawsuit alleging Mississippi's State Supreme Court maps violate the Voting Rights Act.Then, it's hot outside. An emergency room leader shares tips on how folks can protect themselves in the sun.Plus, a non-profit based in Jackson is helping identify and address the needs of young black girls and women in Mississippi.