The U. S. Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff's Department whose officers tortured two Black men in racist attacks.

Then, This month marks the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. A newly awarded grant will help Mississippi combat the rise of domestic violence in the state.

Plus, Mississippi lawmakers are seeking ways to reduce the state's prison population and recidivism rates.

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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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The latest grades for Mississippi schools and districts are in. How well are the state's schools performing?

Then, Mississippians living with long COVID will soon have help regaining employment.

Plus, the story of a historic Mississippi winery that was forced to close down after threats of violence.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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