Congress has passed a version of Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" what that means for Mississippi, ahead.

Then, Airports around Mississippi received over $21 million dollars in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Plus, the U.S. continues to treat drug use largely as a criminal issue. But police in other countries, like the Netherlands, have taken a different approach.

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Mississippi Highway Patrol cautions major holidays like the 4th of July can be deadly when drivers don't follow the rules of the road.

Then, the new mayor of the capital city talks about his vision to revitalize Jackson and hopes to build better relationships with federal, state and county, officials.

Plus, we talk with political activist Stacey Abrams about the life and legacy of civil rights icon Medgar Wylie Evers.

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A variety of new state laws are now in effect. One of the biggest changes folks will see in their daily lives is a higher gas tax.

Then, today marks what would have been Medgar Wiley Evers' 100th birthday.

We hear from a journalist attending a celebration for the Evers' birthday, as well as Evers' daughter.

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Daughters of three civil rights leaders share how their parents shaped their lives while also fighting for racial equality.

Then, a new gas tax goes into effect next week. An official with MDOT shares what that means for drivers.

Plus, we talk with the new Medical Director for the Mississippi Department of Health.

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Mississippi executes the state's oldest and longest-serving death row inmate Wednesday evening at Parchman Penitentiary.

Then, High school seniors in Mississippi no longer have to pass a U.S. History assessment exam to graduate.

Plus, a new art exhibit opens today in Ocean Springs. It features influential modernist painter and native Mississippian Dusti Bongé.

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Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire with the involvement of the U.S. What does it mean for Mississippi? That's ahead.

Then, a federal judge hears arguments challenging Mississippi's law banning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at public schools and universities.

Plus, three organizations representing business interests in the state merge under one umbrella called the Mississippi Business Alliance.

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