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09/19/2024: Mental Health Incarceration | Long Prison Sentences | Hurricane Protection

There's a new program in Mississippi designed to keep people with mental health issues out of jail.

Then,  A new campaign is pushing to free five Mississippi women who have been in prison since the late 80s/early 90s.

Plus, A new grant program will help some Mississippi homeowners fortify their homes against storm damage.   

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  • 11/12/2024: Caregivers Awareness Month | Veterans Day | Panic Buying

    24:06|
    It's Caregivers Awareness Month in Mississippi, honoring folks who take time out of their day to care for loved ones.Then, state officials are honoring the work of Mississippi veterans and those who died in the line of duty.Plus, the country has had a few run-ins with panic buying over the past several years, most recently during last month's dock workers strike. But experts say toilet paper shouldn't be a top priority.
  • 11/08/2024: Jackson Officials Indicted | Delta Blues Power Plant | Cannabis Laws

    22:24|
    Jackson's Mayor, along with a city council member and the Hinds County District Attorney, have been indicted for charges of deceiving bribes and conspiracy.Then, groundbreaking for a new power plant in the Delta could generate more energy and jobs.Plus, Mississippi lawmakers are considering changes to the state's medicinal cannabis laws.
  • 11/07/2024: Death Row Case | Alzheimer's Awareness Month | "The End of Respectability"

    24:09|
    National civil rights groups call for the state Supreme Court to re-hear evidence related to a Mississippi man on death row despite rejecting a previous request. Then, it's Alzheimer's Awareness Month. A new program seeks to broaden awareness about the disease.Plus, an author with Mississippi rootes reflects on what it means to be a Black American.
  • 11/06/2024: Election Day Recap

    25:38|
    As of 4:30 Wednesday morning, the Associated Press projects Donald Trump to be the next President of the United States.Republican Senator Roger Wicker has won a fourth term in office. All four of the state's congressmen have maintained their positions in office. In the First District, Republican Trent Kelly. Second District, Democrat Bennie Thompson.Third District, Republican Michael Guest was unopposed.And Fourth District, Republican Mike Ezell.
  • 11/05/2024: Election Day | Party Reaction | Finance Hearing

    23:48|
    It's election day in Mississippi. What do you need to take with you to the polls, or leave in your car? We speak with Secretary of State Michael Watson.Then, leaders with the state's Republican and Democratic parties are hoping to big wins this election cycle.Plus, A legislative study group is evaluating the state of Mississippi's budget and economy ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
  • 11/04/2024: Senate Race | Absentee Ballots | Guaranteed Income

    24:04|
    Mississippi Republican Senator Roger Wicker is up for re-election. He's being challenged for his seat by Democratic candidate Ty Pinkins.Then, we hear from voters casting absentee ballots ahead of tomorrow's general election.Plus, the guaranteed income movement has been having a moment in the South. Cities have been test running giving people cash, and now advocates are looking to turn that into permanent policies.
  • 11/01/2024: Hobnob 2024 | Mississippi Supreme Court Race | Women's March

    23:55|
    Mississippi's Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House are both considering how the state can cut taxes in the 2025 legislative session.Then, In the race for Mississippi Supreme Court, the Central District's contest pits one of the court's most senior incumbents against a Republican-backed state senator.Plus, Mississippians participating in a women's march this weekend are calling for equal rights, protections against sexism, and promoting a "feminist economy".
  • 10/31/2024: Absentee Voters | Opioid Crisis | Burgland Walkout Marker

    23:15|
    Voters cast their ballots during the final days of absentee voting in Mississippi. Then, The challenges facing addiction treatment in Alabama despite millions of dollars allocated to states to combat the opioid crisis.Plus, new markers are being unveiled this weekend to help tell the story of a historic school walkout during the civil rights movement.
  • 10/30/2024: Early Intervention | Black Male Voters | Heartbreak on Halloween

    20:42|
    Will Mississippi's legislature pass change this coming year to help children with disabilities and developmental delays?Then, a new report from the NAACP finds that the preferences of Black Male voters may be shifting ahead of the November general election.Plus, Halloween can be a time to reflect on loss. A musician from Hattiesburg shares her new song about "Heartbreak on Halloween".