"Sesame Street," which premiered in November 1969, faced a rough road to air in the state of Mississippi. This is that story.

Sesame Street is debuting their newest friend — a red-headed, shy muppet named Julia. And she has autism. Sesame Street is debuting their newest friend — a red-headed muppet named Julia.

Sesame Street introduced the character as part of a new initiative that offers support to children, foster parents and providers who serve foster families There’s a new Muppet in town and her ...