Gulf States Gumbo
New episodes every Friday
The Gulf States Gumbo is your weekly serving of stories from Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana — cooked up by the Gulf States Newsroom. We're a team of journalists working with NPR & local public radio stations (WWNO, WRKF, Mississippi Public Broadcasting and WBHM) to cover the issues that matter to you — from across the region.
Our reporters break down the news and bring you a mix of stories on everything from disparities in health care and high utility bills to the latest niche sports popping up in unexpected corners of the region.
New episodes are available every Friday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, YouTube Studios and Pocketcasts. It also broadcasts on WWNO 89.9 FM on Saturday mornings at 9:45 a.m.
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Gulf States Gumbo Episodes
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Pandemic disruptions put a lot of kids behind. But in the South, some schools seized the moment, making unexpected gains in different subjects. -
This week's episode highlights tech companies building data centers in Mississippi, a new collection of essays, art and poetry by men incarcerated at the Mississippi State Penitentiary and Louisiana's first execution in 15 years. -
What's at stake for Gulf South scientists as the Trump administration makes cuts to big agencies — like the National Institutes of Health? -
This week, we’re on the water. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management made some new rules to help clean up old oil wells in the Gulf. -
Who pays for security at the Mardi Gras parades everyone loves?
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