Mississippi Edition

Civil Rights organizations file a federal lawsuit claiming district lines in DeSoto County discriminate against Black residents. Then, After a month-long strike AT&T workers are back on the job.Plus, Advocates in Alabama are asking for a new trial for Toforest Johnson. A podcast that came out last year helped shed light on his case.

 It's Infant Mortality Awareness Month, and Mississippi health officials are talking about how the state can see fewer babies die before their first birthday.Then, in rural Alabama, residents are struggling with the rising cost of groceries while living in food deserts.Plus, Jackson State University has officially installed a new president.

Hurricane Francine makes landfall around noon today along the Louisiana coast and is expected to move northeast across Mississippi.Plus, authors and book vendors are gearing up for the 10th annual Mississippi Book Festival this weekend.

The University of Mississippi is launching new research into the medical uses and efficacy of cannabis.Then, the results are coming in on southern cities’ guaranteed income test runs. They show the cash payments helped, but the benefits didn’t last.Plus, we speak with the outgoing Adjutant General for the Mississippi National Guard about his time serving the state.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. The 988 hotline is available for folks struggling with their mental health.Then, the Mississippi National Guard is under new leadership.Plus, the University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to train and certify the next generation of teachers.

AT&T workers in Mississippi remain on strike after union members claim the company did not offer a reasonable compromise to labor rules.Then, Grandparents raising their grandchildren in Alabama will soon receive some much-needed financial assistance.Plus, road safety experts are reminding Mississippians to drive safely this football season.

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.