In Legal Terms

In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastWe're happy to bring back our guest today – Professor Jade Craig from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Prof. Craig teaches constitutional law, political and civil rights, real estate law, and fair housing lawToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: The Fair Housing Act, Housing Discrimination, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Who are your inspirations? Think about that. Mine was Reverand Jessie Jackson. He came to speak at my college about registering to vote. He was a charismatic speaker. He passed away this week. I hope you've take the time to register to vote. We've got primaries March 10th. You can choose to vote in the Democratic or the Republican primary. Whichever you vote in, you can then vote in any runoffs with that same party. You can find sample ballots on our podcast information or from the secretary of state's office's websiteWe were pleased to have Professor Craig on the show: September 19th of 2023 when he discussed Urban Governance. Podcast: Jade Craig on Rate Covenants in Municipal BondsTHE TRAFFICANTE ROUTE: FAIR HOUSING LAW AND THE ROAD TO RACIAL RECONCILIATIONYou can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're getting close to Valentine's Day so we're going to talk about “Lawyers in Love” with guests, attorneys that are married to each other: Casey Creasey and Sam CreaseyToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Partnership, Fiduciary Duty, and EquityWhat's a legal way you can show your love? Have an estate plan. It's not very loving to burden those you leave behind with the trouble of sorting out your positions and finances – give them a gift of peace by setting up your estate. In Legal Terms has many podcasts devoted to estate planning. In March we'll have another live show where you can call in or email and ask questions. Maybe you're still looking for your Valentine. We've got some dating meet ups for you. Check out the MS Center for Justice or the American Civil Liberties – Mississippi calendar and event pages. Or if you like to organize things, how about YOU set up a voter registration meet up. These are all opportunities to meet likeminded individuals.Feb. 20-21 - Evelyn Gandy Lecture Series In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB.You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Patricia Ice from Mississippi Immigration Rights Alliance. Let's learn about immigration rights in Mississippi.In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians. hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: ICE — Immigration and Customs Enforcement, USCIS — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of State, Department of LaborBONUS: The Executive Office of Immigrant Review You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central.If you'd like to know more about immigrant rights in Mississippi you could go to https://yourmira.org/ They have information on breaking barriers, building bridges. There's information about their programs and history and how to donate. Our guest was previously on our show on October 1st of 2019. Here is that podcast.Immigration legislation was in the news in Mississippi last week. Our Shamira Muhammad covered the press conference at the capitol and filed her report on MPB's website.I hope you're registered to vote. Monday (Feb 9th) is the deadline to register to vote to participate in the upcoming primaries. It seems to me that the general election doesn't matter – the primaries seem to be where the big decisions are made. That's my opinion. You cannot register to vote online but you can print out a voter registration form from a computer and mail it in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're glad to have attorney Dorsey Carson from The Carson Law Group join us to talk about legal stuff.In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: Civil Litigation, Burden of Proof, Advocacy You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central.Absentee Ballots Now Available for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. SenateJACKSON, Miss. – In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in Circuit Clerk's Offices for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on March 10, 2026.Mississippians may utilize the Secretary of State's Y'all Vote website, which includes an Absentee Voting FAQ, or contact their circuit clerk to verify eligibility. If eligible, ballots will be provided upon request by circuit clerks. Those who cast an absentee ballot may track their ballot through the My Election Day portal.To vote in the 2026 Primary Election, Mississippians must register to vote by February 9. All mail-in voter registrations must be postmarked by February 9.For those who cannot visit their Circuit Clerk's Office during the work week, Saturday in-person absentee voting dates for the 2026 Primary Election are Saturday, February 28, and Saturday, March 7, from 8:00 a.m. until noon.The last day to vote in-person absentee is March 7, while mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before March 10 (Election Day).To access the full 2026 Elections Calendar, visit the Secretary of State's website or click here.The Secretary of State's Office is your primary and trusted source for election information. For questions, please email ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, call the Elections Hotline at 1-800-829-6786, or visit YallVote.ms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgI've heard jokes about slipping and falling on banana peels. Is that really a thing? Are “slip and falls” a legal thing? Let's find out from our guest attorney Baskin Jones.Mississippi Story Teller Tracy Carr was in one of our production studios recording with me and she told this amazing story about banana peels.Where can you get more information about Slip and Falls? Our guest's website: 601injured.com has a list of practice areas with information if you'd like to learn more about our topic today or other types of injuries.In Legal Terms is the show about YOU and YOUR RIGHTS many of which are determined by your elected officials. How can you let YOUR elected officials know how you feel on a particular matter? There's a website that lists the names and contact information for your senators and your house representative should you wish to tell them how they can best represent your interests in Washington: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-memberLInk to movie A Reasonable ManVideo: Today's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Negligence, Premises Liability, and Comparative Fault Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're talking about white collar crime today which often involves business owners, executives, accountants, and sometimes even lawyers. Our guest Merrida “Buddy” Coxwell from Coxwell and Associates will help us learn about this type of legal issue. We're so grateful Mr. Coxwell is able to join us today. His firm, Coxwell and Associates has placed a wealth of information on their website: coxwelllaw.com. There are articles about Criminal defense such as computer crimes and misdemeanor crimes, and posts about personal injury such as construction and product liability.In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: White Collar Crime, Embezzlement, Wire Fraud You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central.How can you learn more about white collar crime? Well, if it's news that concerns Mississippi it will be reported on by Mississippi Public Broadcasting. We have news reports most every hour of the day at one minutes past the top of the hour. Our website: mpbonline.org has articles to read. If you want our news to come to you – follow mpbonline on social media.We're the “legal” show on MPB. But if you like us, we've got some suggestions for other MPB shows you might like. On Wednesdays at 4pm, The Sit Down with Russ Latino is where complex issues meet real conversations. From politics and policy to culture and community, they break down the news that shapes your world, one sit-down at a time. On Mondays at 5pm @Issue offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling to discuss happenings at the state Capitol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights produced by Liz Gill and hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radio Thursdays at 3pm Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights produced by Liz Gill and hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radio Thursdays at 3pm Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're excited to join you in the afternoons now. I'm producer Liz Gill with Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Think Radio. Attorney, Adam Kilgore, former General Council with The Mississippi Bar is our host. We'd like to introduce our afternoon listeners to our show. We take calls on our weekly topic. This week: we're going to learn about Ethics from both the lawyer and the client's point of view. Our guest today is attorney Francis Springer.It's a new year. New things are happening at MPB and at our Mississippi Capitol. MPB's weekly show @Issue has started back up. That's heard on Mondays at 5pm. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling to discuss happenings at the state Capitol. If you miss the live show, find the podcast or listen at MPBonline.org In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Legal Ethics, Conflict of Interest, Attorney–Client RelationshipThere are always elections coming. But January 9th, 2026 is important date. Absentee ballot applications are available in the Circuit Clerk's Office for the March 10, 2026, Primary Elections. That is for one of our Senate seats – both parties. District 1 – no republican primary but one for the Democratic Party. District 2 – both parties. District 3 neither party. District 4, both parties. MPB has local call in shows where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: Pro Bono, Pro Se, and IndigentWe're talking with guests Sam H. Buchanan, Jr., Executive Director MS Center for Legal Services and Ben Thomas Cole II, Executive Director North MS Rural Legal Service about options for legal services for low-income Mississippians.How can you contact our guests? The website and phone number for our guest Sam H. Buchanan, Jr. is MS Center For Legal Services.org and that phone number is (800) 773-1737If you'd like to find more information about Ben Thomas Cole II,'s organization North MS Rural Legal Service the website and phone number are https://nmrls.com/ and the NMRLS Intake Call Center is 1-800-498-1804 Upcoming: 2026 the 60th anniversary of NMRLS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms: Persuasion (not the Jane Austen novel)n Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastWe don't often have an open topic show, but we do today! Our host, Adam, and our two guests: Jeannie Eichelberger and Matthew Eichelberger will take your questions. The Eichelberger Law Firm are Criminal Defense and Workers' Compensation Attorneys.Today's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Equivocation, Rhetoric, Audience AdaptationI love knowing about places where I can get information when and if I need it. I've got just such a place to suggest. https://www.ike-law.com/ They have a blog page with years of information on various legal issues. And they are not dry articles – there's everything to Lane Kiffin to James Bond references.MPB Think Radio's January schedule has a comeback our In Legal Terms listeners will like. Our legislative affairs program: @Issue will be back Monday, January 5th at 5pm. @Issue offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling to discuss happenings at the state Capitol. We're excited that @Issue will be back on MPB Think Radio. MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest is Sierre Anton with the Mississippi Center for Justice. He works with the Economic Justice Campaign and he'll tell us about Expungements. Who can get one, why, and how.Today's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Expungement, Non-Adjudication, Collateral Consequences.The MS Center for Justice has a great webpage with information about expungements. There's a link to their detailed Expungement Eligibility intake Form. There's also information if you want to volunteer your time at an Expungement Clinic or if you want to host a clinic in your community.MPB has a special gift for you! Beginning Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 5pm, @Issue will offer an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling to discuss happenings at the state Capitol. We're excited that @Issue will be back on MPB Think Radio.MPB has a gift suggestion for you. If you or someone you love LOVES Mississippi Public Broadcasting, consider getting them an MPB Foundation Membership. $60 for the year or $5 per month, and you get access to Passport to watch MPB and PBS programs on demand and you get our Fine Tuning Program Guide in the mail each month so you can read about what's coming up at MPB. You can donate from MPBonline.org or from the MPB Public Media app. You can also see MPB scarfs, hoodies, tote bags and socks that are thank you gifts for your donations.In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastWe want to bring you information about your legal rights before you need that information and give you the opportunity to ask questions if you are in the middle if it and need direction. Today's guest is bankruptcy attorney Rachel Coxwell from Coxwell Attorneys. Today's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: : Debtor / Creditor, Automatic Stay and TrusteeIt's election day. I don't know what your ballot looks like – mine has a runoff for coroner. Is there a election where you live? You can check the Secretary of State's website click on My Election Day to see what's going on.Where can you learn a little bit more about bankruptcy? Our guest's website: MississippiBankruptcyHelp.com has blogs with information you might need to know about bankruptcy. We like to talk about your legal rights on our show In Legal Terms – MPB has another show about our laws. @Issue. Look for @Issue when the legislature is back in session next month. @Issue on MPB Think Radio beginning Monday, January 5th, 2026. MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Power of Attorney, Conservatorship, and Elder Abuse MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central.Our guest handles the most phone calls of all our guests – he can speak on Special need, estate planning, elder law. Lots of topics that are confusing but are relative to the daily lives of our listeners. Rick Courtney is back on the show. Past podcasts with Rick as our guest.We know how creative Mississippians are. The Sectary of State's office has an artwork submission competition to design the next “I Voted” sticker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippians are very creative and entrepreneurial. We've got folks who need to know how to protect their work. Mike Frascogna the III, an entertainment attorney, is our guest available to answer your questions.In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: 360 Deal, Work Made for Hire, Rite of Publicity MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central.On this day in 2003, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued its landmark Goodridge decision, making Massachusetts the first state whose highest court required recognition of same-sex marriage. The decision reframed the national discussion around marriage equality and helped set the legal path that culminated in nationwide marriage recognition years later.On this day in 1811, the U.S. Senate confirmed Joseph Story to the Supreme Court at just 32 years old—the youngest justice in American history. Serving 34 years, he shaped foundational doctrines in federalism, judicial review, commercial law, and constitutional interpretation. His Commentaries on the Constitution remain essential to constitutional scholarship.Since Mike is an entertainment lawyer, let's learn about an important entertainment historical anniversary todayOn this day in 1928, Mickey Mouse debuted in Steamboat Willie, one of the earliest synchronized‑sound cartoons. Its success launched the Disney legacy and changed animation forever. November 18 is still celebrated as Mickey Mouse's official birthday.The original version of Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie is now in the public domain, meaning its copyright has expired and it can be used freely for creative works. Now, it wouldn't be an In Legal Terms if I didn't talk about voting. Cause a lot of us need to in two weeks! Hinds County has a runoff election Dec. 2nd so does Rankin County. Do you have one? You can check the Secretary of State's website: yallvote.ms and click on My Election Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a big day today – Election Day in Mississippi. Next week is Veterans Day. We've got a patriotic show planned. Today's show is dedicated to our veterans — the men and women who have served and sacrificed to defend our country. We'll look at how government shutdowns impact veterans' pay and benefits, explore the laws governing National Guard deployments, and discuss the real-world issues facing service members today. Our guest Ira Rushing from Tully Rinckey PLLC will help us understand.In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Posse Comitatus Act, Insurrection Act, Government ShutdownUSAA government shutdown programMilitary One SourceThe election today in Mississippi might bring about a noticeable change – for good or for not good? If you like the Republican super majority in our legislature, get out and vote if your election is partisan. If you want to break the Republican super majority in our legislature, get out and vote if your election is partisan. Learn about the elections in your neighborhood by visiting yallvote.ms and read about the election at mpbonline.org/news We've got a holiday next Tuesday, Veterans Day, but there's a Mississippi celebration before then. Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th is the National Folk Festival in Jackson. This is a national big deal. MPB Think Radio will be live in downtown Jackson broadcasting concerts. There are concerts of dozens of musical genres. There are dance performances and a family play area. There are craft demonstrations. It's free but there will be food vendors and merchandise for sale. And folks – there's a clear bag policy in affect. See schedules at nationalfolkfestival.com This is all Friday through Sunday, the 7th through the 9th in Jackson Mississippi.Post shows: Military Rights 02/04/25 Guest Ira RushingMilitary and the Law 09/09/25 Guests Jim and Frank Rosenblatt MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're grateful to those who were able to financially contribute during last week's Drive. We're back to a live show today. Let's talk about recent News events that we've found interesting and take your legal questions. Our guest today is attorney Francis Springer, from Springer Law Office PLLC.In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: National Labor Relations Act, First Amendment, Private-Sector Employee MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civics today with Justice Randy “Bubba” Pierce former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice and former legislator.Divorce laws Craig Robertson from the firm Robertson and EasterlingWhistleblowing laws with guest attorney Rick Davis from Shelton Davis LLCDean Emeritus and Professor of Law Jim Rosenblatt and Professor Franklin D. Rosenblatt. They are both attorneys, associated with Mississippi College of Law, they are both veterans, and they are father and sonUniversity of Mississippi School of Law and immigration attorney Sarah A. SchnaithmanMississippi Bar current president, attorney Rhea TannehillMPB News Legislative Reporter, Will StriblingMember of the Mississippi Special Education Coalition, Julian Miller from the Southern Poverty Law CenterSlip and fall information from attorney Baskin JonesIn Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Power of Attorney, Conservatorship, and Elder Abuse MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central.Our guest handles the most phone calls of all our guests – he can speak on Special need, estate planning, elder law. Lots of topics that are confusing but are relative to the daily lives of our listeners. Rick Courtney is back on the show. Past podcasts with Rick as our guest.Do you need an absentee ballot? To verify eligibility for absentee voting, Mississippians may utilize the Secretary of State's Y'all Vote website, which includes an Absentee Voting FAQ and Step-by-Step Guide to Absentee Voting, or contact their county Circuit Clerk. If eligible, ballots will be provided upon request by your Circuit Clerk. But there are lots of reasons you can vote early by absentee voting. We know how creative Mississippians are. The Sectary of State's office has an artwork submission competition to design the next “I Voted” sticker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastIf you “blow the whistle” what could happen? We'll learn about false claims against the government and whistleblowing laws with guest attorney Rick Davis from Shelton Davis LLC. Today's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Qui Tam, Whistleblower, Relator Our legislators are thinking about whistleblowing laws for Mississippi. Last year House Bill 1066 of 2024 was introduced to create the MISSISSIPPI WHISTLEBLOWER REWARD ACT to reward those who report improper use of government funds. But the bill wasn't passed.MPB would like to invite you to a free film screening we think you'd enjoy. Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect—the story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. A panel with filmmaker Alexis Aggrey and former State Senator Ed Blackmon follows. Join us Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the MPB Auditorium in Jackson. Register at the link on mpbonline.orgTo check for races in your area on November 4, visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system, similar addresses should populate. Simply click on yours to get started. Mississippians are encouraged to educate themselves on all races prior to heading to the polls. MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civics is the study of government and citizenship, teaching people about their rights, responsibilities, and how to participate in their communities and nation. That's the mission of our show also! Our guest is uniquely qualified to further that mission – Justice Randy “Bubba” Pierce former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice and former legislator.In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: civics, civic duty, rule of law MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioWhat are our civic duties? According to Arizona State Center for American Civics duties include such as voting, paying taxes, casting educated votes, serving on juries, defending the country in the armed forces, and participating in civic organizations. One of our civic duties is to defend our country in the armed forces. We've done a couple of broadcasts about that. If you'd like to learn a little bit about military and the law check out one of our In Legal Terms podcasts from September 9 or February 4th both from 2025.Another civic duty is to serve on juries. We've done a couple of broadcasts on that. May 28th 2024 and May 15th 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So you need a divorce – now what? You need to change to your divorce agreement – is that possible? We've got an hour of answers with our guest attorney, Craig Robertson from the firm Robertson and EasterlingIn Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is: Res Judicata Want a quick resource for divorce information in Mississippi? The Mississippi Bar has a webpage: What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Mississippi? The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office has been alerted the Voter Participation Center, a private organization, plans to send voter registration mailers to Mississippi residents. This is not official correspondence from the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office or county Circuit Clerks and is not an indication of a change in anyone's voter registration status. If you have questions about your voter registration status, please visit YallVote.ms to verify, or contact your county Circuit Clerk.Absentee Ballots Now Available for the November 4 Elections. October 6 is the Voter Registration Deadline. Visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. There are over 20 races involving redistricting and filling empty seats. MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We're the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: Local Bar Association, Legal Desert, and Mock TrialThe Mississippi Bar is an invaluable partner in every attorney's practice and a trusted community leader that ensures the justice system is evolving to meet the needs of all Mississippi residents. Our guest is Mississippi Bar current president, attorney Rhea Tannehill The Mississippi Bar's website has tons of information for attorneys: CLEs, Attorney Benefits & Discounts, Law Practice Management Resources, Mediators Directory and an Arbitrators List among other services and information. And information for the public: Legal Terms & Procedures, How to Select a Lawyer, Pro Bono Resources, and Mississippi Juror Video among many other services and information. And information for teachers: Under “Programs and Affiliations” information can be found about Mock Trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney and professor Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastMany Mississippians go into the military; sometimes multi generations. We're going to learn about Military Law today with our guests: Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Jim Rosenblatt and Professor Franklin D. Rosenblatt. They are both attorneys, associated with Mississippi College of Law, they are both veterans, and they are father and son. Today's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: JAG, UCMJ, and Court-MartialServing our country is very patriotic. We've got another way you can be patriotic and artistic at the same time. Mississippians have the opportunity to express their creativity and promote civic engagement. Anyone 18 years and older who is a registered voter in Mississippi is encouraged to design and submit artwork to be used as the “I Voted” sticker for all 82 counties during the 2026 election cycle. This is through the Secretary of State's office.The military is so important to Mississippi, it's got it's own state agency: Governor's Office of Military AffairsWhere in the state can you find US Military operations? From ms.gov/government/military Joint Force Headquarters,172end Airlift Wing, Camp McCain Training Center, Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Columbus Air Force Base, Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Meridian, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command - Stennis Space Center, and Naval Research Laboratory - Stennis Space Center.MC School of Law Veterans Legal Aid Clinic - Provides Free Legal Aid Services for Veterans and Their Family Members. 601-331-0223 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastOur guests are Nathan Blevins, the Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections.Terri Maranoci, Community Corrections DirectorCecil Lott, Community Corrections Associate Director with the MS Board of Parole 239 North Lamar Street, Suite 501, Jackson, MS 39201(601) 576-3520(601) 576-3528Information about parole in Mississippi, including the current Parole Board Members, Parolee Search, and Victim Parole Notification.MS Department of CorrectionsThe Community Corrections division is responsible for the following agency functions:​​Community Work CentersRestitution CentersTechnical Violation Centers​Interstate CompactProbationParoleIntensive Supervision ProgramEarned Released SupervisionTransitional Housing Services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastThis is one of our most popular topics. We try to bring you an expert at least twice a year. It's a wills and estates hour. Our guest is attorney, Kelly Kyle from Kyle Wynn and Associates.Today's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Term on In Legal Terms is: Artificial IntelligenceOur expert host is usually attorney Adam Kilgore, he was away during this broadcast.One of MPB's next door neighbors is Mississippi Information Technology Services. And one of our previous guests: attorney Matthew Henry is now Associate General Counsel at ITS. We invited him and his coworker: Leah Kathryn Anzenberger, Privacy Officer to join us on the show today to learn about their work for Mississippians.Do you want to know more about Mississippi? Our state's website: ms.gov not only has information about the government agencies but also travel details, a new resident's guide, and an AI chat bot to converse with. Y'all do know what there are elections every year, right? Just because we're not electing a president doesn't mean we're not electing someone to something the first Tuesday in November 2025 – the ONLY thing that is getting voted on this year are Municipal offices. That was mayors and city council members in June. November may bring some school board elections to your area. Please make sure you are registered to vote. Have you been watching our Legal Terms shorts? Of course, we hope you'll listen to our live show or the podcast of In Legal Terms. But for those weeks when you just don't seem to have 45 minutes, look for our Legal Terms shorts on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting YouTube Channel. They're less than 2 minutes and give you a taste of what we're talking about on this week's show. I try to go back to the podcast and put the link to that show's video short in the information page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: IDEA, OSEP, CAPLast year we had an informative show about special education. We couldn't get to everything we wanted so we invited them back. We're very proud to have members of the Mississippi Special Education Coalition as our guests today to discuss the education rights for your student and the report the Coalition published. Joining us are Julian Miller from the Southern Poverty Law Center, Cassie Tolliver from Disability Rights Mississippi, and Ayanna Hill from American Civil Liberties of Mississippi.Do you need legal assistance with your special education student? Last week, August 5th, our guest was from MS Legal Services. We announced a Special Education Workshop & Clinic – Accessing Special Education and Services for Parents & Advocates coming up in Hattiesburg, August 26th. It has CLE Attorney registration and also free legal consolations. Registration is encouraged. I'll have the link on this show's podcast information. We know you love MPB Think Radio. What do you know about MPB Learning? MPB is more than just radio and tv. We also have a Learning department with free resource for families, communities, and educators. We offer several special education eLearning courses for educators. We've got a free Early Childhood Teacher Workshop being held across the state coming up on Saturday, August 23rd.Get more information from mpbonline.org/learning Do we have any artists listening? We've got an opportunity to share with you. Mississippians have the opportunity to express their creativity and promote civic engagement. Anyone 18 years and older who is a registered voter in Mississippi is encouraged to design and submit artwork to be used as the “I Voted” sticker for all 82 counties during the 2026 election cycle. This is through the Secretary of State's office.Our previous podcast with this panel can be found from 10/29/2024: In Legal Terms: Special Education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: Pro Bono, Pro Se, and IndigentWe're talking with guests Sam H. Buchanan, Jr., Executive Director MS Center for Legal Services and Ben Thomas Cole II, Executive Director North MS Rural Legal Service about options for legal services for low-income Mississippians.It's election day! for some. Is it for you? Special Primary Elections are taking place in specific counties on Tuesday, August 5. Ok – think about the name of your county. Got it in your mind? The special election is for folks in Chickasaw, Coahoma, DeSoto, Forrest, Greene, Jones, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Monroe, Perry, Pontotoc, Quitman, Tate, Tunica, and Wayne. Learn what elections are occurring, where your polling location is, and find election results at MPBOnline.org/election or YallVote.MSHow can you contact our guests? The website and phone number for our guest Sam H. Buchanan, Jr. is MS Center For Legal Services.org and that phone number is (800) 773-1737If you'd like to find more information about Ben Thomas Cole II,'s organization North MS Rural Legal Service the website and phone number are https://nmrls.com/ and the NMRLS Intake Call Center is 1-800-498-1804 Upcoming: August 26th, 2025 Special Education Clinic with Southern Poverty Law Center concerning Special Education - Hattiesburg. Registration begins at 4pm2026 the 60th anniversary of NMRLS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastImmigration. It's a hot topic today. What are the laws now? What do you need to know? We'll learn with the help of our guest faculty member at the University of Mississippi School of Law and attorney Sarah A. SchnaithmanWhat have our legislators in Mississippi been discussing? AN ACT TO ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2025 did not pass. If you want to know what's going on with our legislature you can check out https://legislature.ms.gov/ to find out about legislation, the capitol building, or to watch a live feed of a session.Are you interested in learning more about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement division of Homeland Security? The website https://www.ice.gov/ has lots of tabs of information and also ways to contact the office for the Jackson Metro area.Some social media has very important information you might not come across any other ways. I love MPB's Communications Department – Taylor is superb with our Legal Terms video shorts. AND she's got voting information on our MPB posts too! Saturday, July 26, began in-person absentee voting for the August 5 special primary elections. See which counties are holding elections, the open positions, and learn more about the voting process by visiting MPBOnline.org or YallVote.ms There's also an image reminding folks that August 5th is the Special Primary Election Day. You Go Taylor!Today's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Asylum and Master CalendarPrevious podcasts:Immigration 2023 November 21, 2023 We're talking about immigration and immigrants in our area with attorney Amelia McGowan from the University of Arkansas School of Law.Immigration October 1, 2019 Patricia Ice, Legal Project Director at Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance discusses the work of MIRA and the ramifications to families from the August 2019 immigration raids in Mississippi.Immigration Law May 23, 2017 Attorney Lee Russell discusses Immigration Law, the role of ICE, and visa overstays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's two weeks before our election but we're not talking about voting today – don't forget you can vote early if you're 65 or over or have a reason you'll be away from your home county on Election Day. Get more information at the Secretary of State's voting information website.We're very proud to have members of the Mississippi Special Education Coalition as our guests today to discuss the education rights for your student and the report the Coalition published. Joining us are Julian Miller from the Southern Poverty Law Center, Cassie Tolliver from Disability Rights Mississippi, and Ayanna Hill from American Civil Liberties of Mississippi.The SPLC has created a guide for parents of children with disabilities titled “Helping Your Child With a Disability Get a Good Education,” including state-specific guidance for parents in Louisiana and Mississippi.Article: Coalition trains advocates of children with disabilities in MississippiThe Office of Special Education website is designated to provide important information to families of students with disabilities. Links to a variety of resources are provided related to child developmental milestones and ways to help your child succeed in school. If you are unable to find answers to your questions on their site they suggest you contact their office at 601-359-3498.On the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Special Education website, you can access the Access for All Guide which was developed by the MDE in collaboration with educators across the state to help teachers address issues that impact learners with a wide variety of needs. I would hope that having access to this information might help families better understand the classroom environment.In Legal Terms has had 3 shows dealing with education this fall – on October 15th we learned about Special needs law and Able accounts. We talked generally about student rights on August 27th. August 6th was MPB Think Radio's Education Week. Our broadcast /podcast was about Mississippi's law schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgI've heard jokes about slipping and falling on banana peels. Is that really a thing? Are “slip and falls” a legal thing? Let's find out from our guest attorney Baskin Jones.Mississippi Story Teller Tracy Carr was in one of our production studios recording with me and she told this amazing story about banana peels.Governor Reeves Sets Four Special Elections: The three special elections for Senate District 24 (Leflore, Panola, and Tallahatchie Counties), Senate District 26 (Hinds and Madison Counties), and House District 26 (Bolivar, Coahoma, and Sunflower Counties) will be held on November 4, 2025.Where can you get more information about Slip and Falls? Our guest's website: 601injured.com has a list of practice areas with information if you'd like to learn more about our topic today or other types of injuries.In Legal Terms is the show about YOU and YOUR RIGHTS many of which are determined by your elected officials. How can you let YOUR elected officials know how you feel on a particular matter? There's a website that lists the names and contact information for your senators and your house representative should you wish to tell them how they can best represent your interests in Washington: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-memberLInk to movie A Reasonable Man Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Youth Court can deal with Children in Need of Supervision, Delinquent Children, and Neglected and/or Abused Children. That takes some special finesse that our guest possesses – attorney Chad King from Thompson Addison. (Who was also our guest for In Legal Terms: Adoption 2024 Tuesday, June 25, 2024)A podcast of interest: In Legal Terms: Foster Care Tuesday, March 21, 2023 with guest: Andrea Sanders, Commissioner for Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (CPS)The State of Mississippi Judiciary; Administrative Office of Courts has a great website with authoritative information and links to many aspects of our Youth Court in Mississippi.Families of at-risk or delinquent youth can get help from the Mississippi Department of Human Services Division of Youth Services.Do you need a quick gift for a loved one? How about you print off a copy of the Mississippi Voter Registration Application and gift it with an envelope and a stamp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgToday's show is one of the most informative of the year. It applies to everyone in Mississippi: it's “what are our new laws” show. Our guest is MPB News Legislative Reporter, Will Stribling. He'll report about the new laws and how the session went.Do you like supporting charities with the specialty license places? Here are some new ones:The Declaration Of Independence Center For The Study Of American Freedom At The University Of Mississippi; Mississippi Land BankKiwanis InternationalThe National Guard Association Of MississippiMississippi College School Of LawMagnolia Honeybee Education ExchangeRetired Members Of The Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division Of The Mississippi Department Of Public SafetyThe Jackson State University 2024 HBCU National ChampionsAnd don't forget about the MPB specialty tag to support Mississippi Public BroadcastingOur most recent laws were passed by our lawmakers. There's a special election coming up for some folks for new lawmakers. Folks in the Hernando/Southaven/Olive Branch area, folks in the Starkville/Columbus area, and folks in the Hattiesburg area have a Special election primary coming up. But good news! There's time to get registered to vote so you can participate in electing the folks that make our laws.You can register to vote at your Circuit Clerk's office, your Municipal Clerk's office, when you get your driver's license at the Department of Public Safety, or through the mail by downloading a voter registration form from the Secretary of State's website and mailing it to your Circuit Clerk.Thanks to Kelly Kyle on answering our Money Talks question! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgMississippi has scheduled an execution for tomorrow, June 24th. Who is it? How to they propose to do it? What are the options for the prisoner to stop it? We'll learn with our guests: Krissy C. Nobile, Director of The Mississippi Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel, Beth Windham, an attorney with CPCC, and attorney David Voisin.According to the MS Department of Corrections: Since Mississippi joined the Union in 1817, several forms of execution have been used. Hanging was the first form of execution used until 1940. Then the electric chair was used until 1952. In 1954, the gas chamber was installed at the Mississippi State Penitentiary and used until 1989. After that lethal injection was used.How many ways can a person be executed in Mississippi? During the 2017 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature, lawmakers amended the law to allow death sentences to be carried out by lethal injection, nitrogen hypoxia, electrocution, or firing squad.The recent municipal elections have shown every vote counts. Are you ready for Augusts special primary? Folks in the Hernando/Southaven/Olive Branch area, folks in the Starkville/Columbus area, and folks in the Hattiesburg area have a Special election primary coming up. But good news! There's time to get registered to vote so you can participate in electing the folks that make our laws. You can register to vote at your Circuit Clerk's office, your Municipal Clerk's office, when you get your driver's license at the Department of Public Safety, or through the mail by downloading a voter registration form from the Secretary of State's website and mailing it to your Circuit Clerk.Today, we've got three Legal Terms on In Legal Terms: Clemency, Commutation, and Reprieve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgAre you a part of a Board of Directors? Do you have a Board that is involved in your life at work, home, or at a volunteer group? Board governance: how does it work? How is it SUPPOSED to work? We'll learn about this with our guest: Professor Martin Edwards from the University of Mississippi School of Law.Many charities have boards of directors. If you're curious about board responsibilities, you might be curious about charities. The MS Secretary of State's Charities Division is responsible for the registration and regulation of all charitable organizations and fund-raisers who solicit contributions in Mississippi. The division is also responsible for the investigation of charity complaints and/or violations to the State's charitable laws.It's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms: today we've got fiduciary.If you're interested in the role of board members you may be interested in Parliamentary Procedure. We did a show about that on August 24th of 2024.I have fallen down the election rabbit hole. There's another round of elections going on that you might need to know about! July 7th is the Voter Registration Deadline to vote in the Special Primary Election on August 5th, for the General election on November 4, 2025. Who's involved?House Districts 16 and 22 – Chickasaw County; 36, 39 and 41 - Clay County, the Aberdeen area, and Columbus.Senate Districts 1 - Hernando, 2 - Southaven, 11 - Tunica, 19 - Olive Branch. Also districts 34 - part of Hattiesburg, 41 - Columbia, 42 – more of Hattiesburg, 44 - Purvis, and 45 – Camp Shelby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a show today unlike any other. Our guest, attorney and former deputy sheriff, Francis Springer and our host, Adam Kilgore, are having an “Ask Us Anything” show.Follow up on getting a birth certificate.Traffic stopCo-signingContingency casesOpen MeetingsToday's Legal Term on In Legal Terms: The Posse Commitatus ActWe've got some news you'll want to know if you drive OUTSIDE of the state of Mississippi. In 30 states, including Alabama and Tennessee, as of June 5, 2025 a new law takes effect to ban all handheld device use while driving. This includes calls, emails, texts, or using the internet. Devices cannot be accessed even at a stop light or traffic jam. It's called the Touch Law. What a wild election process last week – and it is still not over!Municipal Clerks' Offices must be in actual receipt by 5pm today of absentee ballots returned by mail for ballots to be timely. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day. Today also: Last day voters who cast an affidavit ballot by reason of voter photo ID may present an acceptable form of photo ID or complete an affidavit of religious objection in the Municipal Clerks' Offices. Friday the13th Municipal Election Commissioners shall certify the General Election Results and forward certified results to the MSOS.By state statute, whenever a race is tied, it shall be decided by a coin toss or a drawing of straws. And toss a coin is what a Rankin County Justice Court Judge had to do when the Pelahatchie Alderman's ward one race was a tie at 34 votes each.Our lawmakers passed a budget for the state. Would you like to know more? The MPB News broadcast: @ISSUE had one last show on Friday about the Special Session. You can now listen to the podcast or watch the show on Mississippi Public Broadcasting's YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's everywhere! We just talked about it on Everyday Tech on Monday. We're talking about it again in 2025 on In Legal Terms. Why are we talking about artificial intelligence, AI, again on our show? Let's find out.Guest: Megan McGrew from Baker Donelson. Megan serves as Director of Legal Process Engineering where her focus is on the concierge approach to the application of legal innovation tools and technologies into the working lives of attorneys and their clients. She uses her experience in legal project management, legal process improvement, knowledge management, pricing, data analytics, and implementation of legal innovation tools to develop bespoke offerings that truly fit the need of the attorneys, their practice, the clients, and their engagements.Her past broadcast with us: 02/28/2023 In Legal Terms: AI SoftwareEveryday Tech is MPB's technology show where you can call in with your questions about tech and get the opinion of expert Sabir Adbul-Haqq. Yesterday, June 2nd THEY talked about AI. The Bean Path was their guest: AI Month is a month-long exploration of artificial intelligence and its real-world impact — from art and gaming to business and STEM education. Each week features unique experiences across the Jackson metro area, including live talks, virtual sessions, hands-on workshops, and STEAM days for all ages. Whether you're an AI beginner or an advanced tech enthusiast, there's something for everyone. It's election day, Mississippi. Municipal Elections are today from 7am to 7pm. “My Election Day” website on the Secretary of State's site has your sample ballot.Legal Terms on In Legal Terms: machine learning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How would you feel if you needed to go to court or conduct legal business but weren't fluent in the language? Our guests will help us understand court interpreter service in Mississippi: Deenie Miller, Director of Language Access Mississippi Supreme Court and Dr. Javier Gerardo Gómez, Credentialed Court Interpreter. H.B. 1217 became law July 1, 2023. The new laws prohibit Limited English Proficient individuals from being responsible for the costs of court interpretation in all bilingual proceedings for civil and criminal matters. The law also now clarifies that a Limited English proficient individual is entitled to the services of an interpreter in any instance arising out of or pertaining to the individual's involvement in litigation.The Administrative Office of Courts has developed the Mississippi Court Interpreter Credentialing Program. For more detailed information please contact: Administrative Office of CourtsAttention: Deenie Miller, Director of Language AccessPost Office Box 117 Jackson, MS 39205T: 601-359-4469deenie.miller@courts.ms.govFor assistance with interpreters for the hearing impaired, please visit the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf at the following link: https://www.rid.org or https://www.odhh.orgDr. J.G. Gómez, U.S. Army Veteran - Credentialed Interpreter and Translator Language Educator and Technologist - Gómez Language and Culture Services, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi Municipal elections are Tuesday, June 3rd. It got us to thinking about our two main political parties. So we invited them to come on the show and tell us what they want us to know and give our listeners a chance to ask what they want to know. Today, we've got Chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party Mike Hurst.04/08/2025 MS Democratic PartyWhen's our next election? The GENERAL ELECTION DAY FOR MUNICIPALITIES is Tuesday, June 3rd: Polling places must be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Absentee ballots returned by mail MUST be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Municipal Clerk's Office within five business days.Legal Terms on In Legal Terms: Amicus curiaeDo you want to know where you can get more information about Mississippi Republicans? msgop.org You can learn about the party, the platform, shop the store or donate.Would YOU like to be more involved in the Mississippi Republican Party? On the website: MSGOP.org there's information about Mississippi Federation of Republican Women, The Mississippi Federation of College Republicans, Young Republican Federation of Mississippi. There are also different volunteer services that folks can sign up for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally, In Legal Terms gets a chance to talk about Volunteering. The week of April 21st the MPB Think Radio shows talked about different volunteering opportunities and the benefits you receive by giving to your community. Today, we've got Gayla Carpenter-Sanders, the Executive Director and General Counsel of the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project.Would you like to Volunteer with the MS Volunteer Lawyers Project? If you're an attorney, law student, college student, or paralegal you can register with MVLP or you could sign up to help with a specific legal clinic. This is done on their website: mvlp.org and click on “Get Involved”. If you're in need of the services of the MS Volunteer Lawyers Project, you might want to attend one of their Self Representation Clinics. There are clinics that discuss: Irreconcilable Differences Divorces, Uncontested Guardianships, Advance Healthcare Directives, Power of Attorneys, Simple Wills, Misdemeanor Expungements, Felony Expungements, and Foreclosure Prevention. We'll have the link to the dates for these clinics on this shows information page on our website and podcast.The week of April 21st the MPB Think Radio shows and podcasts talked about different volunteering opportunities and the benefits you receive by giving to your community. Find each podcast or go to mpbonline.org/radio and listen to each show. Deep South Dining had Stewpot. Now You're Talking had MS Commission for Volunteer Service. Fix It 101's guest was Habitat for Humanity. The Sit Down talked with Shower Power. Next Stop Mississippi hosted Miss Mississippi Volunteer. Our other shows integrated volunteering into their show topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you or someone you know wants a new job, you'll probably have to interview for it. What can an interviewer legally ask you? What are some of the tips when hiring workers? We'll learn about employment law today with MPB's own Human Resource's Director Sarah Mann who is also a lawyer.New segment: “Legal Terms” on In Legal Terms. Adam, what's the difference between an attorney and a lawyer?When I went to the Secretary of State's website, I got a pop up window that said: Sign up now for election text alerts from the Mississippi Secretary of State! Text "MS ELECTIONS" to 80946.And YESTERDAY was the Voter Registration Deadline to be eligible to vote in the June 3, 2025 Municipal General Election. If you missed out – still register for the next primary or election or runoff election.The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a federal agency, but they have local offices in Mobile, Memphis, and Jackson. Their website has tons in employment law answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.