Podcasts about mississippi chapter

Scott Lemmons(State Director - The Nature Conservancy) on his new role as State Director for the Mississippi Chapter and the work of The Nature Conservancy, and Matt Alford(Wing Dang Doodle Festival) on their upcoming event.

A quick catch about the Mississippi Chapter of the National Conservative Club and announcement about this week's guest.

With the initiative process dead, organizers of a recent citizen-fueled effort to expand Medicaid suspend their campaign. And, we look at how one study estimates how expansion could boost Mississippi's economy with nearly 22,000 new jobs.Then, one week following the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15 year-olds, we check in with the state's leading pediatrician on how families are responding.Plus, in today's Book Club, we revisit a Pulitzer Prize winner's stories from the deep south.Segment 1:Less than a month since Healthcare for Mississippi officially launched it's campaign to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot in Mississippi, the campaign is coming to a grinding halt. Yesterday, the group announced that it is "reluctantly" suspending its campaign "until there is once again a functional ballot measure process in Mississippi." The citizen initiative process - ratified in 1992 - was deemed unconstitutional by the Mississippi Supreme Court last week. We hear from MS NAACP Executive Director Corey Wiggins. And, a study from the Commonwealth Fund and George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health estimates expansion could bring nearly 22,000 new jobs to the state. Leighton Ku is the Director of the Center for Health Policy at the university. He explains the economic growth potential with MPB's Rob Lane.Segment 2:Teens in Mississippi are starting to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. Children ages 12 to 15 became eligible to receive the shot last week, and since then, more than 1000 Mississippi teens and pre-teens have received their first dose. Dr. Anita Henderson, President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, tells our Kobee Vance she and other pediatricians are talking with teens and parents who are interested in getting vaccinated.Segment 3:Rick Bragg is a journalist, a novelist and a college professor but is probably best known for his reflective non-fiction about life itself. The Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author has gathered a collection of his columns from Southern Living and Garden and Gun to put together “Where I Come From: Stories From the Deep South.” His conversation with our Karen Brown starts with his musings on what's unique about the south. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A leading pediatrician responds to the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds.Then, with vaccination rates declining statewide, we examine hesitancy in a rural, majority white community.Plus, we hear from the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Health on the special enrollment period for health coverage though the ACA marketplace.Segment 1:Parents in Mississippi can begin scheduling a coronavirus vaccination for children age 12 to 15. The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has received emergency use authorization from the FDA, and has now gained approval by the CDC for use in the adolescent age group. The decision comes at a time of declining vaccination rates in Mississippi. Health officials say around a quarter of the state's nearly three million residents are under the age of 16. Dr. Anita Henderson is President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She tells our Kobee Vance the authorization means clinics and hospitals already offering the Pfizer shot can begin vaccinating eligible children now. Segment 2:Mississippi, along with Louisiana and Alabama, have the lowest coronavirus vaccination rates in the country. That's according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Gulf States Newsroom health reporter Shalina Chatlani has been following this story and traveled to North Mississippi to ask people why they were against the shot. She's joining me today to talk about some of those conversations. Segment 3:The White House is celebrating a public health milestone this week. New enrollment for health coverage during a special period made possible through President Biden's American Rescue Plan has topped one million Americans. The legislation also lowered premiums for nine million Americans who buy their coverage through the Affordable Care Act, and also reduced deductibles by nearly 90 percent. Dr. Rachel Levine is the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Health. She tells our Michael Guidry the special enrollment period is one step in the administration's goal of making health care a right - not a privilege. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Health leaders provide updates on coronavirus vaccinations and transmission in the state.Then, in the first installment of our Your Vote, Your Voice series, we examine the basic voting requirements in Mississippi.Plus, a coalition including the NAACP is leading the drive to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot.Segment 1:Overall coronavirus transmission in Mississippi is down this spring compared to the surge in cases earlier this year. But the threat of emerging variants in the U.S. has health officials expressing some caution. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers says transmission of those variants - especially the U.K. variant - in other states is starting to have an effect. Reports show the state's vaccination rates lagging behind the national average. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says there is a perception that Mississippi is struggling more than actually is. Segment 2:Voting is the cornerstone of the United States' representative democracy, and each individual state has incredible power to determine how its residents participate in the voting process. In the first installment of Your Vote, Your Voice, we examine the basic voting requirements in Mississippi. Secretary of State Michael Watson joins our Michael Guidry to examine the year-to-year elections in the Magnolia State, and the procedures for registering for and casting your vote.Segment 3:Mississippi is the poorest state in the nation with the lowest health outcomes. And the state is one of more than a dozen in the nation that has punted on expanding Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act - a move that would provide health coverage for Mississippi's working poor. Now, a coalition is forming to put the decision in the hands of the voters. Healthcare for Mississippi, a non-profit of around 15 advocacy groups - including the NAACP - has filed the preliminary paperwork to put Initiative 76 on the ballot. Corey Wiggins is Executive Director of the Mississippi Chapter of the NAACP. He tells our Desare Frazier advocates have lobbied lawmakers to expand Medicaid, but there isn't enough legislative support. So he wants to help give residents a voice in the matter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The new education budget closes the funding gap for the MAEP. We hear from the Senate Education Committee Chair.And, how the pandemic is causing a drop in routine vaccinations for school-aged children.Then, in our Book Club, stories from Natchez in Richard Grant's latest book, "The Deepest South of All" Plus, the arrival of spring usually brings visitors to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We examine how the region fared last vacation season as the new one approaches. Segment 1:"It's been a good year for education". Those sentiments were shared this week by chairs of both the House and Senate Education committees as lawmakers passed the state's K-12 education budget. The bill includes variety of spending provisions including a teacher pay raise, increased funds for classrooms, and math coaches in high need areas. Senator Dennis Debar chairs the Senate Ed Committee. He tells our Ashley Norwood the budget increased year-over-year, and closed the funding gap for the Mississippi Adequate Education Program.Segment 2:Pediatricians in Mississippi are encouraging parents to bring children in for checkups and vaccinations for preventable diseases. Thousands of children in Mississippi are behind on their vaccinations according to Dr. Anita Henderson with the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She tells our Kobee Vance the pandemic has played a role in the decline, but ensures it's safe to bring kids back to the doctor's office.Segment 3:Richard Grant was born in Malaysia, lived in Kuwait as a boy and moved to London. Then he moved to New York and from there to Mississippi. The travel writer lived in the tiny town of Pluto and wrote the acclaimed book, "Dispatches from Pluto." Now, the city of Natchez is Grant's focus in his new book, The Deepest South of All: True Stories from Natchez, Mississippi - in this week's Book Club with Karen Brown.Segment 4:While it may be unseasonably cool this April morning, the spring month usually marks the beginning of a bustling tourism season for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Casinos in the region temporarily shut down this time last year, and the mitigation efforts against the coronavirus led to a decline in hotel occupancy. But Milton Segarra, CEO of Coastal Mississippi says, despite the obstacles, the region fared better than other parts of the nation during the pandemic. He tells our Karen Brown, the coast is ready to welcome visitors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During our 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage will continue to dig deep into our collection to bring you significant stories of Mississippians from all walks of life. Few individuals had more impact on the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi than Dr. Aaron Henry. The son of sharecroppers, Henry was born in Dublin, Mississippi and raised on the Flowers brothers’ plantation. Henry’s father trained to become a cobbler and moved their family to Clarksdale to provide better opportunities for his children to receive an education. Henry excelled scholastically and would eventually own his own pharmacy. In 1951 he was a founding member of the Regional Council of Negro Leadership. He joined the Mississippi chapter of the NAACP in 1954 and was elected President in 1959. His accomplishments are too numerous to name here, but Henry was on the front lines of every battled waged for equality in Mississippi throughout his life. He served as a member of Mississippi State House of Representatives from 1982 to 1996. He died of congestive heart failure in 1997. Please enjoy these excerpts from his COHCH interview conducted May 1, 1972. 1972 – Dr. Aaron Henry of Clarksdale joined the Mississippi Chapter of the NAACP in 1954. He explains how the organization’s shift towards integration angered the white community. Throughout the Civil Rights Movement, Henry promoted unity and equality for all Mississippians. He reflects on the need for racial reconciliation in a healthy and prosperous society. During the long hot summer of 1964, three young civil rights workers went missing in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Henry recalls the search for Goodman, Chaney and Schwerner, as well as his own brush with death. As a civil rights activist, Dr. Aaron Henry listened to many inspirational speeches. He shares some of his favorite lines from newspaper publisher Hodding Carter and others. PHOTO: Getty Images, John Dominis

While vaccines reach hospitals, health leaders still warn community transmission of the coronavirus is at dangerous levels.Then, the state's only Tier I trauma center details its plans to get vaccine shots to its most at-risk front line workers.Plus, in our Book Club, some holiday food recommendations from Mississippi cookbook author, Martha Hall Foose,Segment 1:COVID-19 hospitalizations are at record highs in Mississippi, and the state is continuing to experience an alarming rate of coronvirus transmission. To help manage the demand on hospital space and staff, the state's leading health experts are encouraging all frontline workers to protect themselves by taking the coronavirus vaccine. Our Kobee Vance speaks with Dr. Mark Horne (President of the Mississippi State Medical Association), Dr. Thomas Dobbs (State Health Officer) and Dr. Anita Henderson (President Elect of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics).Segment 2:Medical leaders at one of Mississippi's largest hospitals are celebrating the first days of COVID-19 vaccination. After thirty-nine hundred doses arrived at the University of Mississippi Medical Center on Monday, front line workers at the Tier I trauma facility received the first injection of the coronavirus vaccine yesterday. Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Dr. LouAnn Woodward says the distribution is good news in the state's fight against COVID-19.Segment 3:It's getting to be crunch time for Christmas preparations, whether it's last minute shopping, wrapping gifts or holiday food planning. To the rescue is Mississippi cookbook author, Martha Hall Foose. Her latest book, “A Good Meal is Hard to Find” includes some recipes perfect for the big holiday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pediatricians say the state is seeing rising cases of COVID-19 in children and adolescents. We hear from the president-elect of the Mississippi Chapter of the Academy of Pediatricians.Then, high school fall sports culminate this weekend with the state football championships. We reflect on an unusual season filled with challenges.Plus, what economic impact a new Amazon fulfillment center in Madison County can bring to Mississippi.Segment 1:As transmission of the coronavirus continues to intensify, cases of COVID-19 among children and teens in Mississippi are also on the rise. Pediatricians statewide are urging parents to take the necessary steps to slow the spread of the virus ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Dr. Anita Henderson is with the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She shares more with our Kobee Vance.Segment 2:Inter-scholastic sports are facing unprecedented challenges this year. The coronavirus pandemic caused the cancellation of many spring sports at the high school and college levels, and participation in fall sports have been a mixed bag. After postponing the beginning of the fall seasons for a couple of weeks, high schools are wrapping up the fall calendar this weekend with the Mississippi High School Athletic Association's football championships. Don Hinton is the Executive Director of the MHSAA. He shares more about a very unusual season.Segment 3:A new Amazon facility in Madison County is helping the state surpass last year's new economic investments despite the coronavirus pandemic. Work is underway on a new Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton - the third facility the corporate giant has brought to the state. MPB's Desare Frazier speaks with Joey Deason of the Madison County Economic Development Authority and John Rousaville of the Mississippi Development Authority See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I talk with Cheryl Falzone, the Director of The Arc of Northeast Mississippi Chapter. She talks about the mission and purpose of The Arc and its chapters which is Inclusion for all, disability advocacy, self-advocacy, and much more! Hope you all enjoy!

A coalition of health professionals are sending a united message to Mississippians to fight the flu.Then, Mothers Against Drunk Driving turns 40. We look back with their national President and discuss new initiatives the group is pursuing.Plus, in today's book club … A remarkable story that began thirty years ago in Ted Jackson's new book, “You Ought to Do A Story About Me.”Segment 1:A coalition of doctors and associations called 'Flu Fighters' is uniting to urge Mississippians to get their flu shot. Flu season begins in October, but doctors say now is the time to get a flu shot. Dr. Mark Horne, President of the Mississippi State Medical Association, tells our Kobee Vance viruses like the flu or coronavirus lower immunity to other illnesses, which could lead to severe outcomes for patients.Experts say that wearing masks and social distancing will help reduce transmission of the flu, but the virus still poses a serious risk because of the coronavirus. Dr. John Gaudet is President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He says young children and older adults are the most at risk for severe outcomes from the flu, and measures should be taken to avoid a "twindemic".Segment 2:Mothers Against Drunk Driving - more commonly known as MADD - is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of its founding. The organization has long-served to humanize the tragedies associated with impaired driving, and is releasing a new survey that measures the American public's attitudes and knowledge about the impact of marijuana on traffic safety. According to the survey, one in eight U.S. adults admits to having driven under the influence of marijuana. President Helen Witty joins us to reflect on MADD's origins and how the group is facing the evolving issue of impaired driving.Segment 3:Ted Jackson has been a photojournalist with the New Orleans Times Picayune for the last 36 years. The Pulitzer Prize winner is a McComb native and alum of The University of Southern Mississippi. Thirty years ago he took a picture of a homeless man that led to a revelation, redemption and his new book, “You Ought to Do A Story About Me.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

COVID-19 transmission rates continue to trend down as flu season approaches.Then, Curtis Flowers' attorney sheds light on what's next after 23 years behind bars and four reversed convictions.Plus, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, over 20 percent of Mississippi teens engaged in e-cigarette use last year. Now, the American Lung Association is announcing a comprehensive plan to curb youth vaping.Segment 1:Transmission rates of the coronavirus are on the decline in Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves says the six weeks following the July peak have been a vast improvement for the state. He credits the efforts of Mississippi residents. To avoid the resurgence seen in other parts of the world, state health officials are increasing testing availability. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says free testing is being made available once a week in every county.Segment 2:Curtis Flowers has spent the last 23 years of his life behind bars or in the courtroom. The fifty-year-old was tried six times for capitol murder related to the 1996 shooting deaths of four people in a Winona furniture store. Two of those trials resulted in hung juries - the other four in convictions that were eventually reversed due to prosecutorial misconduct. Last week, Attorney General Lynn Fitch dropped the case against Flowers, essentially ending the decades-long saga. Now Flowers - and his attorneys - are looking at how to reconcile this injustice. Robert McDuff is with the Mississippi Center for Justice and a recent member of Flowers' defense team. He shares more on what's next for Curtis Flowers in part two of his conversation with Desare Frazier.Segment 3:Southern Remedy Health MinuteSegment 4:Medical experts in Mississippi are raising awareness about the dangers of young people vaping, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 20% of high school students in Mississippi used e-cigarettes last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts believe that rate may increase as students return to school and may experience social pressure to vape. Dr. John Gaudet is president of the Mississippi Chapter of the Academy of American Pediatrics. He tells our Ashley Norwood adolescents are prone to greater risk-taking. The American Lung Association in Mississippi is launching a new comprehensive plan to prevent students from vaping and assist those who want to quit. Ashley Lyerly is with the association. She says the return to school provides a pathway to reach students. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The House overrides a budget bill veto and the Governor weighs in on President Trumps Executive Order on unemployment benefits.Then, over 97,000 pediatric cases of COVID-19 were reported during the second half of July. We examine the factors of pediatric transmission.Plus, President Trump issued a series of Executive Orders over the weekend, including a payroll tax deferment. But how constitutional are they?Segment 1:Mississippi Legislators are making their voices heard by overriding Governor Tate Reeves' veto of an education budget bill. Reeves said he vetoed parts of the bill because it changed a teacher pay bonus program. The House voted 109-7 in favor of the bill. The Senate, likewise, voted by a two-thirds margin to override the veto. Governor Reeves responded to the lawmakers' action yesterday during a press briefing. As mitigation efforts against the coronavirus continue, attention is also on the widespread unemployment caused by the pandemic. While the numbers have improved slightly in recent months, many Mississippians are still jobless. Exacerbating that condition is the expiration of the $600 federal supplement of unemployment benefits. With Congress deadlocked on a solution, President Trump issued an Executive Order under the Stafford Act to provide continued assistance. But, as Reeves explains, the added benefits could put undue strain on the state's Unemployment Security Trust Fund.Segment 2:Nationwide, over 97,000 pediatric cases were reported in the second half of July - setting the stage for an uncertain fall semester as school administrators plan for the pandemic. Dr. John Gaudet is the President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He discusses the rapid increase in pediatric cases, and the factors that lead to transmission in older children.Segment 3:Congress is currently deadlocked in negotiations for pandemic relief bill. Democrats are reportedly seeking a three trillion dollar package while Republican leaders want to cap the bill at one trillion. While talks stall, President Donald Trump is using the power of the Executive Order to present relief options - including a continuation of the federal unemployment supplement and a payroll tax deferment. Matt Steffey, Professor at Mississippi College School of Law answers the fundamental question: are they constitutional? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One year after the immigration raids that shook Mississippi communities, the U.S. Attorney's Office issues indictments against processing plant management.Then, a Mississippi judge's opinion on qualified immunity scrutinizes a practice that has shielded law enforcement officers.Plus, member institutions of the NCAA's Division III won't be playing sports this fall. We talk to the A.D. of one of Mississippi's D-3 schools.Segment 1:One year ago today, agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided seven central Mississippi chicken processing plants, detaining over 600 undocumented workers. It was the largest single-state raid in American history. Now, the U.S. Attorney's office is holding management of those plants accountable through indictments against four plant executives. MPB's Desare Frazier talks with U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst.Segment 2:"Clarence Jamison wasn't jaywalking. He wasn't outside playing with a toy gun. He didn't look like a "suspicious person". He wasn't suspected of "selling loose, untaxed cigarettes". He wasn't suspected of passing a counterfeit $20 bill." Those are the first five lines of U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves' opinion upholding a claim of qualified immunity for officer Nick McClendon. Reeves gives 19 different examples of what Jamison, a Black man, wasn't doing when he was pulled over by McClendon - each example invoking the memory of other Black men and women whose lives were ended through excessive police force. Reeves further opined the "qualified immunity" doctrine operates like absolute immunity in real life.But based on legal precedent, Reeves was compelled to uphold the doctrine. Jarvis Dortch is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Chapter of the ACLU. He shares his thoughts on Reeve's opinion with our Kobee Vance.Segment 3:College sports in the NCAA's two lower levels won't take place this fall. On Wednesday the Presidents Councils for the governing body's Divisions II and III announced they would cancel fall championships for the 2020-2021 seasons. This decision means Mississippi's member schools like Mississippi College, Delta State, and Belhaven will have to re-imagine what their sports calendars will look like as they adjust plans to potentially play fall sports in the spring. Aaron Pelch is the Athletic Director of Millsaps College, a NCAA D-3 school. He says schools are awaiting guidance from the NCAA regarding what possibilities exist for fall sports. He shares his plans and reaction to the decision with us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As school districts across the state make plans to reopen, a new survey shows less than 20 percent of Mississippi Educators-- want to return to a traditional class room in the fall--- amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.And as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the state, more Mississippi counties are expected to be added to the Governor's mask mandate order--but no statewide order.Then a historic conservation and public lands bill passes Congress--providing billions of dollars to help repair the nation's crumbling national parks.Segment 1:In the next few days and weeks, school districts across the state will begin opening their doors for the start of the fall school year. A new survey released by the Mississippi Association of Educators shows just 18 point 2 percent of those responding want to return to a traditional in-person school setting. Educators say they are fearful for their health and the health of their students during the coronavirus pandemic. All 138 school districts in the state have to submit their plans for how they will educate students in the fall by the end of this week. Governor Tate Reeves says he will review them and will overrule any district by issuing an executive order---if he feels they are not acting in the best interest of students.The Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Mississippi State Medical Association issued a statement over the weekend-- calling for schools to delay reopening---as least until September first to allow time for reduced COVID 19 transmission. They are also calling for mandatory masks in school buildings and that all children be given the option of virtual learning. Dr. John Gaudet is a pediatrician in Hattiesburg. He says they are not only concerned about the health of children--but that of teachers, staff and coaches.Segment 2:Mississippi is still battling the deadly coronavirus. The number of cases in the state has passed 52 thousand---and more than 15 hundred people have died from the virus since March. 29 of Mississippi's 82 counties are mandated to wear a mask while in public gatherings. Governor Tate Reeves is expected to add 9 more counties to the order this week. He says these counties are having surges in new coronavirus cases. The Mississippi State Medical Association continues to call for a statewide mask mandate to reduce the virus transmission. But Governor Reeves says he's taking a more surgical approach. Segment 3:President Donald Trump is expected to sign a bill that would provide billions of dollars to fix the aging infrastructure of the National Park Service, Forest Service and Land and Water Conservation Fund. It's being called one of the most important environmental proposals in decades. In Mississippi, there are about 8 national parks. And the Natchez Trace Parkway alone needs about 290 million dollars for infrastructure repairs. Theresa Pierno is with the National Parks Conservation Association.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

COVID-19 infiltrates the state House as multiple members, including the Speaker, test positive.And, another House member announces his resignation.Then, we examine what comes after the flag change with the Mississippi Center for Justice.Plus, the role the Mississippi Economic Council will play in presenting a new flag design for voters.Segment 1:The State Department of Health is putting the Mississippi House of Representatives on notice that it is investigating several cases of COVID-19 among chamber members. In a letter to the House, State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs told members they have potentially been exposed to the virus and recommended testing as well as a 14-day isolation period. House Speaker Philip Gunn is one of the confirmed cases. He took to Facebook Sunday to share his test results.As members of the House negotiate the threat of COVID within their ranks, one seat in the chamber is now vacant. District 66 Representative Jarvis Dortch submitted his resignation last week. Dortch was in the first year of his second term serving the District. He tells our Desare Frazier, a new opportunity with the Mississippi Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union allows him to pursue policy goals with a different approach.Segment 2:The retiring of the 1894 state flag, adorned with the confederate battle emblem, was a celebrated move for many advocates of social justice and equality. For The Mississippi Center for Justice, it marked a step in the right direction for more needed change. But, as President and CEO Vangela Wade tells us, there is still more work to do.Segment 3:In November, voters will get an up or down vote on a design for a new state banner. That design, approved for public vote by the legislature, will be developed and presented by a nine-person commission. One stipulation of the bill that retired the 1894 flag was that a member of the Mississippi Economic Council be represented on the commission charged with designing the new flag. In part two of our three part series, President and CEO Scott Waller tells our Kobee Vance what it means for his organization to be a part of this endeavor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Brown is a Sergent with Hinds County, MS Sheriff's office as well as a TaskForce Officer with the FBI on Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation.Nick has trained numerous officer all over on human trafficking, stings, and vicitms services.Nick is also the President of Bikers Against Trafficking (BAT) for the Mississippi Chapter. He serves on the Central Mississippi Human Trafficking Taskforce, is a SWAT team member. His service in law enforcement began in January 2004.Nick has been married to his wife Amanda who also is an investigator with Richland Police Dept, Mississippi. --Talk to your kids--Reaction vs ResponseEmail:bat.ms@yahoo.comFacebook:Biker Against Trafficking MSNick BrownWebsite:www.bikersagainsttrafficking.orgSupport the show (http://paypal.me/saysomethingassembly)

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Missie Wilson the Director of the Mississippi Chapter for domestic Violence   She the founder of P.O.U.R Personal Development Coach/Transformational Speaker at Shattered but not Broken She was featured in "Hotty Toddy" an online magazine in septmber 2019 Life coach Advocate for teen depression and suicide ideation advocate for mental Illness and self harm Vision: End domestic violence by uniting diverse individuals.  Mission: Our mission is to turn our vision into a realty by connecting  victims  to the necessary resources, and  to  facilitate additional assistance  by breaking the chains of domestic violence.  We are going to break the silence for victims of domestic  violence  with the physical and emotional trauma for proper  recovery.; through legislative  changes, education, public awareness, and highlighting  programs.          "Together We Stand and Divided We Fall"

Missie Wilson the Director of the Mississippi Chapter for domestic Violence   She the founder of P.O.U.R Personal Development Coach/Transformational Speaker at Shattered but not Broken She was featured in "Hotty Toddy" an online magazine in septmber 2019 Life coach Advocate for teen depression and suicide ideation advocate for mental Illness and self harm Vision: End domestic violence by uniting diverse individuals.  Mission: Our mission is to turn our vision into a realty by connecting  victims  to the necessary resources, and  to  facilitate additional assistance  by breaking the chains of domestic violence.  We are going to break the silence for victims of domestic  violence  with the physical and emotional trauma for proper  recovery.; through legislative  changes, education, public awareness, and highlighting  programs.          "Together We Stand and Divided We Fall"   https://www.domesticviolencerally2019.com/

Missie Wilson the Director of the Mississippi Chapter for domestic Violence   She the founder of P.O.U.R Personal Development Coach/Transformational Speaker at Shattered but not Broken She was featured in "Hotty Toddy" an online magazine in septmber 2019 Life coach Advocate for teen depression and suicide ideation advocate for mental Illness and self harm Vision: End domestic violence by uniting diverse individuals.  Mission: Our mission is to turn our vision into a realty by connecting  victims  to the necessary resources, and  to  facilitate additional assistance  by breaking the chains of domestic violence.  We are going to break the silence for victims of domestic  violence  with the physical and emotional trauma for proper  recovery.; through legislative  changes, education, public awareness, and highlighting  programs.          "Together We Stand and Divided We Fall"   https://www.domesticviolencerally2019.com/

Lisa Howorth was born and grew up in Washington, D.C., where her new novel is set in 1959. She is the author of the 2014 novel, FLYING SHOES, and she has written for the Oxford American and Garden & Gun. Howorth taught art history at the University of Mississippi, receiving the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in 1996, and a MacDowell Fellowship in 2007. In Oxford in 1979, she and her husband founded Square Books, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary in September, 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mary Miller grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. She is the author of two collections of short stories, Big World and Always Happy Hour, as well as the novels The Last Days of California and Biloxi. Her stories have appeared in The Paris Review, the Oxford American, New Stories from the South, Norton's Seagull Book of Stories, American Short Fiction, Mississippi Review, and many others. She is a former James A. Michener Fellow in Fiction at the University of Texas and John and Renée Grisham Writer-in-Residence at Ole Miss. She lives in Oxford, Mississippi with her husband, Lucky, and her dog, Winter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mamta Chaudhry's fiction, poetry, and feature articles have been published in the Miami Review, The Illustrated Weekly of India, The Telegraph, The Statesman, Writer's Digest, and The Rotarian, among others.She lives with her husband in Coral Gables, Florida, and they spend part of each year in India and France. Haunting Paris is her first novel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S. J. Rozan, a native New Yorker, is the author of sixteen novels and six dozen short stories. Her work has won the Edgar, Shamus, Anthony, Nero, and Macavity awards for Best Novel and the Edgar for Best Short Story. She’s also the recipient of the Japanese Maltese Falcon and the Private Eye Writers of America Life Achievement Award. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julia Phillips, author of Disappearing Earth, is a Fulbright fellow whose writing has appeared in Glimmer Train, The Atlantic, Slate, and The Moscow Times. She lives in Brooklyn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Casey Cep is a writer from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The New Republic, among many other publications. Her first book, Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee, will be published by Knopf in May of 2019. A proud graduate of the Talbot County Public Schools, she has an A.B. from Harvard College and an M.Phil. from the University of Oxford, where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Southern ladies have a code: If you don’t have something nice to say, say something not-so-nice in a nice way. Join author Helen Ellis, a New Yorker who clings to her Alabama accent like mayonnaise to white bread, as she tells you the unvarnished truth about what you think Southern ladies mean and what they really mean when they say things like, “Bless your heart,” and “He ain’t right,” and “You don’t need to get me anything!” Subscribe and take an unforgettable journey into the inner sanctum of the Calgon-scented, onion-dipped, monogrammed art of living as a Southern Lady.Helen Ellis is the author of "American Housewife" and "Eating the Cheshire Cat." Raised in Alabama, she lives with her husband in New York City. You can find her on Twitter @WhatIDoAllDay and Instagram @americanhousewife. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Meacham is a renowned presidential historian, contributing writer to The New York Times Book Review, contributing editor at TIME, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author.Julia Reed is a contributing editor at Vogue and Newsweek, where she writes the magazine's Food and Drink column. She is author of Queen of the Turtle Derby and Other Southern Phenomena and The House on First Street, My New Orleans Story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie (born 19 June 1947) is a British Indian novelist and essayist. His second novel, Midnight's Children (1981), won the Booker Prize in 1981 and was deemed to be "the best novel of all winners" on two separate occasions, marking the 25th and the 40th anniversary of the prize. Much of his fiction is set on the Indian subcontinent. He combines magical realism with historical fiction; his work is concerned with the many connections, disruptions, and migrations between Eastern and Western civilizations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert St. John is the author of ten books, including three previous collaborations with watercolorist Wyatt Waters. His 11th book, A Mississippi Palate, another collaboration with Waters was released November 1st. Their book, An Italian Palate, was written in Europe while St. John, his wife, and his two children traveled through 17 countries on two continents for six months. He and Waters lead group tours to Italy twice a year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jesmyn Ward is an American novelist and an associate professor of English at Tulane University. She won the 2011 National Book Award for Fiction for her second novel, Salvage the Bones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kiese Laymon is an American writer, editor and a professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Mississippi. Laymon is the author of three full-length books: a novel, Long Division, and two memoirs, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America and Heavy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ramsey is a two-time Pulitzer Finalist (2002 and 2006). His editorial cartoons are nationally syndicated by Creators Syndicate and have appeared in The New York Times, USA Today and The (Jackson, Miss.) Clarion-Ledger. He is the author several successful books including three cartoon collections, two short story collections (Fried Chicken and Wine and Chainsaws and Casseroles) and the delightful children’s book Banjo’s Dream. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ron Nixon of Lauderdale, Mississippi, is The New York Times’s homeland security correspondent. He is based in the Washington bureau, where he covers border and aviation security, immigration, cybercrime and cyber security, transnational crime, and violent extremism.Mr. Nixon is the author of “Selling Apartheid: Apartheid South Africa’s Global Propaganda War” (Jacana Media, June 2015). He serves as the visiting associate for Journalism and Media Studies at The University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Angie Thomas is an American author who was born, raised and continues to live in Jackson, Mississippi. She wrote the young adult novel The Hate U Give and is set to release her second novel, On the Come Up in 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A mysterious dame enters the office of Al Knightbanger, sending the detective and his partner all over the galaxy to recover something for the dame. Written by Austin Adams, Jeffrey B. Campbell, and W.F. Stern Cast Al Knightbanger - Chris Bobbitt TC / Computer - Rachael Lisius Chief Marth McGriff - W.F. Stern Al Knightbanger Announcer - Thaddeus Krzus Dame Victoria Ketteridge - Christina E. Rios Campbell Faust Ketteridge - Brett Hernandez Johansen, butler - Jeffrey B. Campbell Cort Guberman - Miles Dayton Fish Jolacen Snail Races Announcer - Jeffrey B. Campbell Imp Fighting League Announcer - Lije White Seko Security Spokesperson - Steve Modula Keapy, GNN News Anchor - Austin Adams Zoar-gag, the Great Storyteller - Jeffrey B. Campbell GNN Reporter - Olivia Jennings Uncle Jet - Austin Adams Sound design and editing by Jeffrey B. Campbell. Sound engineering for the Galactic News Network report and Imp Fight League commercial by Charles Purvis. Music by Kevin MacLeod. (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Songs Al Knightbanger Main Theme: "Deadly Roulette" Jolacen Snail Races: "The Rule" Chapter 1: "Mystery Sax" Imp Fighting League: "El Magicia" Chapter 2: "Hard Boiled" Seko Security Commercial: "Smooth Lovin" and "Werq" Chapter 3: "I Knew a Guy" Galactic News Network Report: "News Theme" Chapter 4: "Cool Vibes" Bright Flight Intergalactic: "Whiskey on the Mississippi" Chapter 5: "Spy Glass" End Credits: "Local Forecast - Slower" Al Knightbanger: Detective in SPAAACE! is an X24 Production. Contact us at AlKnightbanger@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/detective-in-space/support

Dr. Ali Brown welcomes Cindy Widdig and Adina Welker from the Mississippi Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association to discuss Alzheimer's and dementia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scott Lemmons from the Mississippi Chapter of the Nature Conservancy talks about some of their latest conservation projects. They most recently completed restoring important habitats along the lower Mississippi River. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are happy to introduce the next episode which will feature Dorsey R. Carson of Jackson, Mississippi.  We will be discussing the full impact of Mississippi's "religious freedom" law also known as House Bill 1523.  This bill has been passed by the Mississippi House and Senate.Towelroad has said many have been calling this bill "perhaps worst religious freedom bill To date."   Carson is the founding partner of Carson Law Group, PLLC in Jackson, Mississippi.  Carson is a community advocate, with particular emphasis on improved education, job opportunities, public infrastructure, open government, and a reduction in the teenage pregnancy and infant mortality rates. Dorsey is on the Board of the Mississippi Chapter of the March of Dimes, where he serves as Chair of Public Affairs and Advocacy. Dorsey is also a 2013 "Pink Tie Guy" for the Central Mississippi Steel Magnolias Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. He is a believer in equality which goes without saying. Carson is a Truman Partner in the Truman National Security Project, and is an active participant in the White House Business Council. Carson graduated from Mississippi State Universitywith his Bachelor's and also studied at King'sCollege in London, England.  After this, Carson received his law degree from the University of Georgia.  To contact Governor Phil Bryant and encourage him to veto, call 601-359-3150. Is the war on the LGBTQ community just beginning? Or is this just politcal maunerving of the worst kind before the elections? Is there an end in sight? Call in at 215-383-3795 to discuss tonight. The podcast will also be available after the fact if you cannot listen tonight.  Thanks for your support!                  

Louie Miller is the director of the Mississippi Chapter of the Sierra Club, which has been working to protect the health of communities and the environment in the Magnolia State for more than two decades. Louie has led cutting-edge campaigns and has built powerful, diverse coalitions of community groups, working with some of the South’s most celebrated community and environmental justice advocates in the process.Miller has earned national attention for his work challenging Mississippi Power’s Kemper County coal plant, the only coal plant to break ground during the Obama Administration and likely the last coal plant that will ever be built in the United States. From the beginning, Louie challenged the plant for being “dirty, expensive, and unnecessary.”Louie lives outside Jackson, Miss., on a farm with several beloved dogs and enjoys trips to the beach with his family.

Louie Miller is the director of the Mississippi Chapter of the Sierra Club, which has been working to protect the health of communities and the environment in the Magnolia State for more than two decades. Louie has led cutting-edge campaigns and has built powerful, diverse coalitions of community groups, working with some of the South’s most celebrated community and environmental justice advocates in the process.Miller has earned national attention for his work challenging Mississippi Power’s Kemper County coal plant, the only coal plant to break ground during the Obama Administration and likely the last coal plant that will ever be built in the United States. From the beginning, Louie challenged the plant for being “dirty, expensive, and unnecessary.”Louie lives outside Jackson, Miss., on a farm with several beloved dogs and enjoys trips to the beach with his family.