Mississippi Edition

An indictment in a police-involved shooting in Columbus that happened last year. We'll take a look at some of the details. Then, reduced Medicaid payments make for a big change at a Gulf Coast hospital. Later, a visit from the experts of Everyday Tech on scams. And, staying prepared in September -- the busiest month of the hurricane season.

Working Mississippians keep falling behind -- according to a new study. Then, lawmakers question department heads about how state money is spent. Later, a look at the Kemper County power plant in a preview of tonight's episode of At Issue on MPB TV. And, the state Department of Transportation is helping you get to your favorite college football game this weekend.

We'll talk to the executive director of the community college board -- Andrea Mayfield -- live in studio about the most recent state budget cuts. Then, ITT Tech closes all of its branches -- including one in Madison. We'll take a look at why. Later, teaching teachers to teach Civil Rights in Mississippi. And, working to make a difference as a teacher in the Mississippi Delta in our Book Club.

The head of the Mississippi Medical Association on what the state could do to get healthcare to those who don't have it. Then, working out the details on school consolidation in Chickasaw County. Later, genetically engineering mosquitoes to fight disease. Could it be our best hope? And, finding out where that fish you had for supper came from. It's not always where you think.

A leading health insurance provider will expand its coverage in the state under the Affordable Care Act. Later, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on integrating the Girl Scouts in the state. And, previewing in-depth coverage of Mississippi Power's Kemper County energy plant.

Crumbling infrastructure, city employee layoffs and a mayor facing a sexual harassment lawsuit in the Capital City. Then, immigration rights advocates in Mississippi reflect on a possible Trump presidency. Later, how state law enforcement prepares for one of the busiest travel times of the year. And, before you hit the road this Labor Day weekend, how's your tire pressure? We'll tell you why.

We'll talk to a Latin American business owner from Mississippi about Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump's speech last night on immigration. Then, are Mississippi's elections secure? Later, auctioning off abandoned property in the state. And, the First Family of football in Mississippi -- The Mannings -- in our Book Club.

Mississippi members of Congress weigh in on Donald Trump, immigration and where state voters stand. Later, a Health Minute from Doctor Rick Deshazo on acne. And, a new program gets financial aid to ambitious high school students.

A memorial service is held in Jackson for two nuns brutally murdered in Durant. Then, getting out the vote this November. Later, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on imparting some wisdom to younger generations. And, the latest on the Zika virus. Is a vaccine on its way?

Mississippi blood supplies are at emergency lows heading into the Labor Day Holiday weekend. Then, Louisiana residents continue to recover from disastrous flooding. We'll talk live in the studio with MPB's Paul Boger. Later, a visit from the experts of Everyday Tech on going cable free. And, getting more fresh fruit and veggies to low-income Mississippians.

Upgrading the infrastructure in the Delta with fifteen million dollars in grants. Then, how do you access the justice system when you can't afford an attorney? And, the U.S. Justice Department is saying goodbye to private prisons. We'll take a closer look at some of the reasons.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump brings his campaign back to Mississippi. We'll have highlights and reactions from those attending. Then, Derrick Johnson -- president of the state NAACP -- live in the studio on Trump's recent outreach to African Americans. And, National Book Award winner and Mississippi native Jesmyn Ward on her latest work in our Book Club.

Cleaning up after floods in Southwest Mississippi. Then, will new services at the Jackson airport change the debate over who is in charge of the airport board? Later, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on favorite teachers. And, the University of Mississippi has officially stopped playing "Dixie" at sporting events. What does this mean to students?

A new grant at the University of Mississippi Medical Center will study obesity in the Magnolia State -- in hopes of making a change. Then, going out in the field with those on the front line of fighting mosquito-borne disease -- the mosquito hunters. Later, a visit from the experts of Everyday Tech on privacy. And, the latest on the work being done by Alzheimer's Mississippi.

A new approach to drug court and families on the Gulf Coast. Then, more test scores from the State Department of Education. How is your child affected? And, gridiron action kicks off for high schools across the state tonight. We'll tell you how to stay up on the latest.

Only two health insurance companies are left on the federal health insurance exchange in Mississippi. We'll talk with the Insurance Commissioner. Then, as flood waters recede in the state, do the chances of disease rise? We'll take a look. Later, bibliophiles unite at the Mississippi Book Festival. And, entertaining and eating Southern Style in our Book Club.

Mississippians send relief to Louisiana to help flood survivors there. Then, a settlement is reached with investment firm Morgan Stanley in violations of Mississippi's securities regulations. And, a verdict in a fifty-four-year-old cold case involving a Mississippi man and the murder of his first wife. We'll talk to investigative report Jerry Mitchell about the bizarre twists and turns.

Flood survivors regroup in Southwest Mississippi following a weekend of rising water. And state officials move in to assess damage. Then, Chiquita Banana returns to the State Port at Gulfport. Later, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on divine intervention. And, the state's driver's license gets a new look.

The latest on the weather-related flooding in the state. What are Mississippians dealing with today? Then, what life is like for mentally challenged Mississippians in the wake of a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit against the state. Later, a visit from the experts of Everyday Tech on fitness and tech. And, getting food to those who need it in the Capital City.

Heavy rains across the southern part of the state. Then, the U.S. Justice Department sues Mississippi over its treatment of citizens with mental disabilities. Later, a baby in D'Iberville dies while under the watch of Child Protection Services. The director of the agency says they must do better. And, the city of Tupelo works to rebuild trust following an officer-involved deadly shooting in June.