Copy of the 911 phone call made to Atlanta Police Department on the night Ole Miss football player Robert Nkemdiche fell from his hotel. *Edited to protect caller's phone number.*

911 call on Robert Nkemdiche

Jackson-based producer and emcee Darrin Givens, Sir Flywalker, first burst onto the scene as a teenaged prodigy, getting beats picked up by Curren$y and Nesby Phips. Givens, now 25, eschews larger markets to stays in Jackson to support Mississippi and its hip-hop scene. His newest LP, Indigo, releases March 4. He talks about its connection to the Indian concept of chakras and debuts the track "Third Eye." 

In Tune:  Flywalker talks "Indigo," debuts new track

McComb native La'Porsha Renae is the odd-on favorite to win the 15th and final season of American Idol, according to Las Vegas. She took time out of busy schedule to talk about Mississippi influence on her own career and how she has helped inspire with her message as a domestic abuse survivor. 

In Tune: La'Porsha Renae talks American Idol Top 5

18-year-old producer and musician Andrew Newman is one of the brightest stars in the Mississippi independent music scene. His first album Groovy was one of the best albums released in the state in 2015, and he returns with the new EP "Pretty Woman." 

In Tune: Hattiesburg prodigy Lo Noom unleashes EP "Pretty Woman"

Merge Records guitarist William Tyler is one of the most lauded instrumental guitarists in the country. His new album "Modern Country" includes the track "Kingdom of Jones," a reference to Jones County, Mississippi, which seceded from the Confederacy during the Civil War. 

In Tune: William Tyler discusses 'Modern Country,' Mississippi roots

The debut single from the upcoming release from Clinton, Mississippi-based band Fides. "Across the Yard" will be released July 15 on all major streaming platforms. 

Exclusive: Fides "Brain"

Release from Columbus, Mississippi band Hartle Road from upcoming album "Maxx" (July 7 / Arkham Records). 

Hartle Road "Garbage Wizard"

The final track from the debut He-Monster EP "Good Intentions" https://he-monster.bandcamp.com/

He-Monster "The Valley"

This is the 9-1-1 call made by 5-year-old TyLon Pittman of Byram, Mississippi. TyLon made the call to report the Grinch who he'd seen stealing Christmas online via video.

911 Call: 5-year-old calls police to report the "Grinch" trying to steal Christmas

U.S. Senate candidate Omeria Scott discusses her campaign

Gus Mohamed's Album

St. Dominic CFO on coverage

Geno Lee, owner of Big Apple Inn, one of the few businesses remaining on Farish Street in downtown Jackson, discusses the history and decline the once thriving area.

The History and Decline of Farish Street

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