THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AGREES TO STOP JAILING OVER FEES
The city of Meridian has agreed to stop arresting and jailing poor people for unpaid fines after it was threatened with litigation. MPB's Jasmine Ellis reports.
Learn MoreGovernor Phil Bryant along with other state and federal officials took an aerial tour of the Mississippi River and backwater flooding to assess the damage going on throughout the state.
Read MoreOn today's show: Meridian officials avoid a lawsuit over jailing low-income residents who can't afford fines. Then, learn what advocates say it will take to close the pay gap between men and women. And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, find out how to join a group of volunteers working to preserve Mississippi's battlefield parks.
Read MoreThe city of Meridian has agreed to stop arresting and jailing poor people for unpaid fines after it was threatened with litigation.
Read MoreExperts in Mississippi say they are seeing a steady increase of children being abused.
Read MoreAt Issue Today: How would you grade this year’s Legislative Session? Would you give lawmakers an A? Maybe a B? Perhaps another grade. Plus, we’ll talk about a special needs voucher funding move that has Democrats and some Republicans crying foul.
Read MoreOn today's show: With the session nearly over, find out why some last minute maneuvering has legislators crying foul. Then, teachers will see an increase in their paychecks starting this July. Find out why an education advocacy group says it's not enough. Plus, a brand new Mississippi abortion law is already being challenged in court. We'll have the latest.
Read MoreOn today's show: House and Senate leadership reflect on the legislative session just passed. Plus, more finger pointing over a measure that provides another two million dollars to a special needs scholarship program. And after Everyday Tech: the American Cancer society and first lady Deborah Bryant are touting a new home away from home for cancer patients.
Read MoreThe last day of the Mississippi Legislative Session some lawmakers are calling for more transparency after controversy over special needs vouchers.
Read MoreA survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of a Catholic priest in Mississippi is speaking out about what he experienced.
Read MoreAs Mississippi lawmakers prepare to end this year's legislative session, some are upset after voting for a bill that included funding for school vouchers that they didn't know was there. MPB's Desare Frazier reports.
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