Best Mississippi School Of The Arts Podcasts (2024)

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08/26/2024: DNC Reaction | STI Intervention | Fire Suppression Fraud 24:12

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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 n…

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08/22/2024: Military Spending | OSHA Settlement | Climate-Smart Agriculture 23:51

8h ago23:51

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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 a…

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08/21/2024: DNC Check-In | Virus Alert | Social Security Data Leak 23:50

1h ago23:50

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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 s…

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08/20/2024: AT&T Strike | Medicare Drug Prices | Chronic Absentee Report 24:04

2h ago24:04

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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08/19/2024: DNC | Indian Americans react to Harris | Latino Art Exhibit 23:36

4h ago23:36

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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08/16/2024: Covid-19 Rising | Workforce Participation | Prison Visitation 23:42

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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, …

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08/15/2024: Bribery Plea | Airport Bomb Dogs | Relator Regulations 23:39

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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 fr…

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08/14/2024: HIV Transmission | Vision Checks | Palmers Crossing Community 24:00

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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 hist…

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08/13/2024: Rural Schools | Roads and Bridges | Dollar General Safety Violation 24:13

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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…

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08/12/2024: Supreme Court Districts | Heat Illness | Black Girls Empowerment 23:55

22h ago23:55

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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. Ho…

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08/09/2024: Blood Donations in Need | Protesting Rights Watch | Back to School Checkups 24:20

17d ago24:20

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A cyber-attack has disrupted the blood donation process in several states. Mississippi wasn't directly hit, but it could affect blood supplies in the state. Then, legal observers often serve as watchdogs for protester civil rights. Plus, doctors visits are an important part of going back to school. An expert shares how parents and their kids can st…

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08/08/2024: Counselors in Classrooms | Congenital Syphilis | Teachers and Parents 24:10

15d ago24:10

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School counselors are in high demand across Mississippi, and are speaking with state lawmakers about better ways they could engage students. Then, a new federal grant is being used to help reduce high transmission rates of congenital Syphilis in Mississippi. Plus, some tips on how parents and teachers can work together in a way that helps students …

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08/07/2024: State Superintendent of Education Pt 2 | Auto Industry Union | Mississippi Burning 23:56

5d ago23:56

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We continue our conversation with the new State Superintendent of Education about his goals for Mississippi. From the Gulf States Newsroom, jobs in the South’s auto industry offer some of the best pay in the region without needing a degree. But workers say they also want more respect. Plus, files were recently made public about the 1964 "Mississipp…

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08/06/2024: Title IX Changes | Farmers Loans | State Superintendent of Education Pt 1 24:22

6d ago24:22

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Updates to a federal anti-discrimination law go into effect this school year, but state officials are asking courts to block those changes. Then, Farmers in AL and MS receive the largest chunk of a $2 billion payment to loan applicants who were discriminated against. Plus, we speak with the new State Superintendent for Mississippi about his goals f…

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08/05/2024: Supreme Court Maps | Modified Calendar | Court Interpreters 24:06

8d ago24:06

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A lawsuit has been filed challenging the district maps that make up the Mississippis Supreme Court. Then, school started again for many students in Mississippi. Some are earlier than others thanks to a modified calendar. Plus, how language barriers are being bridged in the states court system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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08/02/2024: Neshoba County Fair Day 2 | Farmer Insurance Discrimination | Quiz Bowl on Economics 23:53

8d ago23:53

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On today's show: Fiery stump speeches took center stage at the Neshoba County Fair. Then, federal investigators found evidence of discrimination in how farm insurance was given out. A new initiative is seeking to right that wrong. Plus, students are showing off their quick-thinking skills this weekend in the Mississippi Quiz Bowl on Economics. Host…

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08/01/2024: Neshoba County Fair Day 1 | Black Women for Kamala | James Baldwin Book Store 24:02

22d ago24:02

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On today's show; We visit the Neshoba County Fair where the politicking has begun. Then, A coalition of Black women in Mississippi and across the country are ramping up efforts to elect Kamala Harris as the next President. Plus, The owner of a black-owned and operated bookstore in New Orleans discusses the lasting legacy of James Baldwin, who would…

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07/31/2024: Prison Phones | Sexual Assault Training | Helmsman Career 23:32

22d ago23:32

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On today's show; A new federal regulation could make it easier for Mississippians to contact incarcerated loved ones. From the Gulf States Newsroom; there’s a movement in the South to train more nurses on how help people following a sexual assault. Plus, a look at how a Mississippi woman found her calling late in life, navigating enormous ships to …

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07/30/2024: Insurance on Coast | Ride Share Healthcare | Hurricane Season 23:51

22d ago23:51

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On today's episode; It's getting harder to find affordable home insurance on the coast. Then, how rideshares can help folks in Mississippi visit their county health department. Plus, how residents along the gulf are getting prepared for the most active part of the hurricane system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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07/29/2024: President Reactions | Jackson Youth Summit | Ammo Vending Machines 23:24

29d ago23:24

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There are surprising changes in this year's presidential race. How are Mississippians feeling about what's happening? Then, Jackson officials want to reduce crime among youth in their city, but some teens say the curfew they've been under for months isn't helping. Plus, The Gulf South is now home to AI-powered ammunition vending machines- in grocer…

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07/26/2024: Youth Mental Health | Oysters | Olympics 24:22

1M ago24:22

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Experts in the field of mental health are gathered in Flowood this week to discuss how they can improve the lives of youth in Mississippi. Then, Oyster populations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are struggling to recover after years of environmental disasters. Plus, we speak with an Olympic athlete with ties to Mississippi ahead of tonight's open…

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07/25/2024: Trump Shooting Investigation | Scam Prevention | Freedom Summer Violence Pt 2 23:58

1M ago23:58

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A Mississippi Congressman is helping to lead an investigation into security failures that led up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. He also weighs in on recent developments in the Presidential race. Then, what can Mississippians do to spot and prevent scams? Federal officials are meeting with communities in the state t…

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07/24/2024: Flood Mitigation | Youth Mental Health | Violence during Freedom Summer Pt 1 23:58

1M ago23:58

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Discussions continue about if Mississippi communities want to move forward with a flood mitigation plan in the Delta. Then, a legislative task force is working with experts across many fields to better understand the mental health needs for youth in the state. Plus, how volunteers and organizers stood up to extreme violence in Mississippi as they p…

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07/23/2024: Yazoo Pump Comments | Democrats Back Harris | UAW Efforts in South 24:02

1M ago24:02

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How could a flood mitigation project affect residents in the Mississippi Delta? Community members weigh in. Then, Biden dropped out of the presidential race. How are Mississippians responding to the decision? And ahead from the Gulf States Newsroom: another push to expand the United Auto Workers Union in the south has failed to gain traction. Hoste…

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07/22/2024: Felony Voting Rights | RNC Reflection | Dollar Store Groceries 23:11

1M ago23:11

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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling that would have restored the voting rights to people convicted of certain felonies who have served their sentences. Then, conservatives from Mississippi reflect on this year's Republican National Convention. And from the Gulf States Newsroom, the most widespread grocery store in the country…

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07/19/2024: President Biden | RNC Last Day | Episcopal Bishop 23:40

1M ago23:40

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A growing number of national Democrats are calling for President Biden to drop out of the presidential race. What do party leaders in Mississippi think? Then, republicans in Mississippi are returning home from this year's Republican National Convention. Their takeaways are ahead. Plus, the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being ordained the firs…

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07/18/2024: School Choice Policy | Reproductive Health | WWII and Race 24:01

1M ago24:01

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Some Mississippi lawmakers want to make it easier for families to choose private or charter schools for their children. But critics say these new measures could undermine public school funding. Then, Mississippi ranks at the bottom of the nation for access to reproductive health. Plus, a new book follows the earliest efforts to integrate the milita…

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07/17/2024: Veterans Housing | Jackson Curfew | Country Music Culture 23:55

1M ago23:55

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What services are available for veterans in Mississippi who struggle to find housing? Then, youth in Jackson are under a curfew. City officials say it will help with violence, but some residents say there are better solutions. Plus, a new book follows how Mississippi culture helped shape the life and legacy of country music singer Marty Stuart. Hos…

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07/16/2024: RNC Day 1 | Mental Health Hotline | Black Bears 24:11

1M ago24:11

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Mississippi delegates at the Republican National Convention have cast their votes for Donald Trump to be the party's candidate in November's Presidential race. Then, today marks the 2 anniversary of 988, the emergency hotline for mental health crises. Plus, a new survey is underway to better understand Mississippi's black bear population and how th…

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07/15/2024: RNC Kicks Off | Redistricting | Allergies in Summer 24:09

1M ago24:09

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Republicans gather in Milwaukee Wisconsin this week for the Republican National Convention, and several representatives from Mississippi will be in attendance. Then, lawmakers are having to consider their options as federal courts have ruled the state must redraw several state senate and house district lines. Plus, a doctor shares some ideas on how…

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07/12/2024: Children's Medical Home | Gun Violence in Shreveport | Tax Free Weekend 23:50

1M ago23:50

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A new long-term medical facility is under construction in Jackson to care for children with exceptional medical needs. Then, Gulf South prison reform advocate talks about efforts to reduce gun violence in Northern Louisiana. That's coming up from the Gulf States newsroom. Plus, today kicks off tax-free weekend in Mississippi, a time for folks to ge…

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07/11/2024: Pearl River Flood Plans | Gender Pay Gap | Storyteller Documentary 23:42

1M ago23:42

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The Army Corps of Engineers releases a new report about how Mississippi could curb flooding along the Pearl River in Jackson. Then, advocates for fair wages are renewing their calls this week to close the gender pay gap. Plus, a new documentary follows the life of a Vicksburg storyteller, and how storytelling has helped become a major part of Missi…

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07/10/2024: Mail In Voting Lawsuit | HIV | Freedom Summer 24:00

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A federal lawsuit could change how Mail-In ballots are counted in Mississippi's general election this November. Then, Mississippi has one of the nation's highest HIV transmission rates, and one statewide organization is working to address barriers to care and prevention of the disease. Plus, a look back at Freedom Summer, and how it helped embolden…

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07/09/2024: Chronic Absenteeism | Active in Summer | Heatwave Names 23:57

2M ago23:57

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A new report shows Mississippi's K-12 chronic absenteeism rate has surged. What are the reasons students aren't showing up for school? Then, high temperatures can make getting active in the summer difficult. Health experts say staying hydrated and exercising indoors may be a good alternative. Plus, Should heat waves get names? As temperatures conti…

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07/08/2024: Redistricting Maps | Housing Violations | Voter Boot Camp 23:27

2M ago23:27

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Federal courts have ruled that Mississippi must redraw the electoral lines for several districts that were found to dilute the power of black voters. Then, new grant funding could help some Mississippians who have wrongfully been denied or evicted from their housing. Plus, efforts are underway to increase voter participation in Mississippi. Hosted …

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07/03/2024: Early Childhood Demand | Firework Safety | Mississippi River 22:21

2M ago22:21

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The vast majority of Mississippians support early childhood education according to a new report. Then, fire chiefs are reminding folks to be safe around fireworks this 4th of July weekend. Plus, a dive into how the Mississippi River has become one of the most significant waterways in the nation, especially in the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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07/02/2024: Heat Health | Gun Violence | Oral History of Raising Families in Jackson 23:18

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It's extremely hot this summer, which could cause some Mississippians to experience unique health issues. Then from the Gulf States Newsroom, Residents of a Gulf South city that has struggled with a surge in gun violence say mass incarceration has contributed to the problem. Plus, an oral history project in Jackson aims to capture how family life h…

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07/01/2024: Back To School Checkups | Extreme Heat Events | Prison Inmates Voting 23:58

2M ago23:58

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What do parents and children need to know about back-to-school doctor visits this summer? Then, extreme heat events may soon get named similarly to hurricanes. Plus, a new report examines what voting opportunities are available to Mississippi prison inmates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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06/28/2024: Sea Level Changes | Minors on Social Media | Mental Health and Heat 23:52

2M ago23:52

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A new report finds that sea level changes in the Gulf of Mexico could increase flood risks in the near future. Then, social media companies are seeking to block a new state law that requires age verification of minors. Plus, high temperatures this summer could pose a greater risk to people taking medications to treat mental health disorders. Hosted…

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06/27/2024- Youth Mental Health | Gun Violence | Medical Marijuana Changes 22:48

2M ago22:48

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Mississippi lawmakers are seeking answers on how to help youth struggling with mental health issues. Then, gun violence remains high across the South. But one Gulf State community in particular saw a surge in gun-related deaths last year. Plus, a new law will allow medical marijuana patients to purchase more products in one trip to a dispensary. Ho…

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06/26/2024: Gun Violence | Small Businesses | Freedom Summer 24:26

2M ago24:26

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Gun violence has dropped sharply in recent years, but federal officials say the root cause is still present in schools and communities. Then, small businesses in Mississippi share the unique challenges they are facing. Plus, we continue our conversation with Civil Rights leader David Dennis, talking about his time organizing during the 1964 Freedom…

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06/25/2024: High Heat | Gulf Sturgeon | Freedom Summer - David Dennis 24:21

2M ago24:21

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Thermostats may show a high of 96 degrees in parts of Mississippi today, but it could feel hotter than 109 outside. Emergency responders share ideas for how folks can stay safe in extreme summer heat. Then, Mississippi's population of gulf sturgeon has been decimated in recent years. Plus, a civil rights icon shares his experience of organizing in …

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06/24/2024: Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Anniversary | Freedom Summer 60th 23:56

2M ago23:56

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Today marks two years since the Supreme Court handed down the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health ruling, allowing states to limit abortion rights. Then, a filmmaker and activist on documenting the Jackson, Mississippi clinic at the center of the Dobbs case . Plus, civil rights leaders are remembering Freedom Summer, a voter registration initiative in 1…

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06/21/2024: Delta Port | Retirement | Juneteenth Rodeo 20:57

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What a major investment in a Mississippi river port in the Delta could do for the state's economy. Then, a growing number of seniors in Mississippi don't have retirement plans, according to a recent survey from the AARP. Plus, Black cowboys in the South are clebrating their own history this week to celebrate Juneteenth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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06/20/2024: Undocumented Spouses | Broadband | Lynching Awareness 24:07

2M ago24:07

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An immigration plan that will shield undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation is being met with praise and criticism from immigration advocates in Mississippi. Then, more than 70 million dollars has been awarded to Internet providers to build out rural broadband networks in the state. Plus, a project in Oxford is helping to bring awar…

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06/19/2024: LGBTQ Fund | HeatRisk | Juneteenth 23:59

2M ago23:59

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A non-profit in Mississippi is providing financial assistance to LGBTQ groups throughout the state this Pride Month. Then, a new tool can help keep people informed on how severe the heat will be this summer. Plus, today is Juneteenth, a day celebrating the emancipation of Black slaves in the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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06/17/2024: Investigation into Death | Mens Suicide | Abortion Pills 24:08

2M ago24:08

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The family of a Jackson man whose body was found floating in the Pearl River are still searching for answers about his death. Then, men are at a much higher risk for committing suicide than women. What could be done to prevent those deaths? Also, the abortion pill Mifepristone will stay on the market after a recent Supreme Court decision. What does…

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06/14/2024: Fentanyl | Dollar Stores | Picnic in the Park 23:50

2M ago23:50

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Fentanyl continues to be the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. And experts say part of the solution is helping those struggling with addiction. Then, there’s a rapidly growing business across the South that has communities up in arms. They warn the stores are dirty, crime magnets and dangerous. Plus, New Yorkers with roots in Mississippi…

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06/13/2024: Title IX | Summer Meals | National Geographic Winner 23:20

2M ago23:20

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A Senator from Mississippi wants to undo anti-discrimination rules recently adopted by the Biden administration which protect trans students. Then, some schools are providing meals for students this summer. Plus, a student from Gulfport is being recognized by National Geographic for her video about oyster farming in the Mississippi Sound. Hosted on…

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06/12/2024: Boycott | LGBT Mental Health | Roadside Markers 24:04

2M ago24:04

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Democrats are calling for a boycott of the Mississippi State Fair after Republicans held a rally in support of former President Donald Trump. Then, LGBTQ youth in Mississippi are four times more likely to commit suicide. How can mental health services reduce that number? Plus, roadside markers are a way to preserve history where it happened. That's…

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