In a continued effort to provide relevant, interesting and engaging programming to our statewide audience, MPB Think Radio provides Mississippi Edition, a weekday news magazine program. Mississippi Edition, hosted by Desare Frazier, features the latest news of the day and interviews with the people who are making the news themselves.
The program not only provides Mississippi news but also addresses the ways that national and world news affects our state. Desare Frazier as she shares the latest on Mississippi news, culture, and current events.
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Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee advance a tax cut bill they say will spur economic growth.
Then, The owner of the Clarksdale Press Register in the Delta goes to court next week over a judg…
A white supremacist group looks to recruit members in a small Mississippi town.
Then, the state is the first stop on a tour to promote awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Healthcare experts share t…
A bill is heading to the Governor's desk that would allow wine to be shipped directly to adults at their homes.
Then, Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest discusses working on issues with state legis…
Mississippi's governor has declined to apply for federal summer grocery funds. And nationally, food assistance programs could be on the chopping block.
Then, Mississippi lawmakers in both chambers hav…
Mississippi legislators have taken a step toward allowing homeschoolers to play sports on public school teams.
Then, Governor Tate Reeves has rejected federal food assistance funding that would help f…
Mississippi lawmakers have reached another major deadline.
One of the bills moving forward would target online grooming of children.
And a major push for school choice dies on the calendar.
Plus, A Pale…
Senate lawmakers unveil their tax plan. It cuts less revenue than the house's bill, but would be more resilient against any economic downturns.
Then, Governor Tate Reeves criticizes a bill that would …
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would apply new regulations to hemp products.
Then, arrests have been made along the Mississippi Gulf Coast as part of a sting operation targeting human trafficki…
State Auditor Shad White talks about a failed bill in the legislature that would have reduced the authority of his office.
Then, egg prices are going up. Experts say it's a combination of factors, inc…
A bill moving to the House takes aim at folks living without housing. It would make it a crime to camp on public property and solicit on roads without a permit.
Then, the Attorney General's office is …
Mississippians with ties to the Middle East are voicing their concerns about President Trump's comments on taking over the Gaza Strip.
Then, two investigations by US Justice Department are now on an i…
Nationwide protests are pushing back against the Trump administration's goals along the Gaza Strip.
Then, Mississippi medical students are receiving scholarships to help them practice in rural communi…
Lawmakers are debating if and how the state could give families financial assistance when attending private schools.
Then, a domestic violence review taskforce could help better understand how prevale…
A bill in the Senate could give state employees parental leave when they have a child.
Then, advocates for the rights of incarcerated Mississippians say inmates should be given personal protective equ…
Mississippi legislators are considering measures to implement “school choice” at all public schools.
Then, a bill to ban cell phone use in public schools passes the Senate Education Committee.
The larg…
Healthcare leaders are back at the state capitol urging lawmakers to expand Medicaid for thousands of working poor Mississippians.
Then, the Chairman of the House Education Committee talks about "scho…
Governor Tate Reeves delivers his State of the State address touting the successes and calling for continued investments in Mississippi's economy.
Then, Legislators on both sides of the aisle react to…
Mississippi healthcare leaders unveil the state's 2024 Public Health Report Card. It shows progress is being made in a number of areas---but significant challenges remain.
Then, Mississippi receives…
House Republicans have already sent over a tax cut bill to the senate. Now, they're waiting for a counter proposal.
A mental health expert shares tips on how to stay positive during the chaotic polit…
20 immigrants in Mississippi have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement just days after President Donald Trump took office.
Then, how cajun, french, and english languages collide in Lou…