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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An Iranian American living in Jackson shares her thoughts on the conflict between her home country, Israel and the US air strikes.

Then, courts have approved a settlement between the NCAA and student athletes, making it possible for colleges and universities to pay students who participate in sports programs.

Plus, mental health advocates are reaching out to Black Men in Mississippi to share ways to prevent suicide.

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Mississippi is set to carry out the execution of a death row inmate on Wednesday. That's despite numerous attempts to have the sentence overturned.

Then, health advocacy experts say a new FDA-approved shot could help reduce transmission of HIV in Mississippi.

Plus, a burn victim shares her story of recovering from 3rd degree burns.

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