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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Farmers in Mississippi say the cost of growing produce is exceeding the revenue it generates.
Then, we sit down with House Minority Leader Robert Johnson to discuss some of the major legislation filed…
The FBI and Law enforcement groups are educating the public about online groups targeting children to share sexually explicit material.
Then, What will the future of New Orleans’ French Quarter be lik…
Lawmakers and education officials are looking into ways to reduce the number of children in the state's underperforming school districts.
Then, Mississippi has a high rate of cervical cancer. Physicia…
Snow is expected across Southern Mississippi today. Emergency managers are cautioning folks about icy roads and dangerously cold temperatures.
Then, Mississippi's Department of Child Protection Servic…
Officials are considering how the incoming Trump administration could affect Medicaid funding in the state.
Then, ambulances in rural parts of Mississippi are now capable of offering blood care while …
The Mississippi House of Representatives passes a major tax reduction bill.
Then, a new report indicates that many personal care homes in Mississippi are operating without a license.
Plus, public safet…
A bill passed by lawmakers last year would have enacted presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnancies. But legal hurdles have delayed the start of that program.
Then, many areas in Mississippi lack…
A major bill that would cut taxes is advancing in the Mississippi House of Representatives.
Then, the Mississippi Congressman who led the January 6th Committee shares his thoughts on DOJ's newly relea…
A major tax bill has been filed in the House. It could cut up to 1.1 billion dollars in state revenue.
Then, Mississippi becomes the next location for major investments into Artificial Intelligence ac…
Business leaders from across the state are asking lawmakers to consider policies that can attract a highly skilled workforce.
Then, the Department of Health is considering how marijuana revenue could …
Cold weather is sweeping across Northern Mississippi this morning. We speak with the National Weather Service.
Then, a coalition of prison rights groups call on the state Department of Corrections to …
The 2025 legislative session is underway in Jackson. Hear what lawmakers are naming as their top priorities.
Then, the Mississippi Public Service Commission is investigating the town of Holly Springs …
There are two new faces on the Mississippi Supreme Court.
Then, leadership for the state House and Senate share their expectations for this year's legislative session.
Plus, cold weather alerts are in …
It's going to be extremely cold this week. We speak with the National Weather Service about how to stay safe during the icy weather.
Then, The Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System or PERS ha…
It's officially wintertime in Mississippi. The Emergency Management Agency shares tips on how to protect your house.
Then, seven families who had their houses destroyed in 2023 storms are being given …
With just a few days before Christmas, holiday spending is up this year. What does this shopping boon mean for Mississippi's economy?
Then, Airline and road travel is expected to be the busiest on…
A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center finds funding disparities in the state’s public education system have created opportunity gaps for Black and Brown students.
Then, Mississippians ar…
Mississippi's electoral college formally votes to elect Donald Trump president.
Then, Mississippi's Agricultural Commissioner is urging Congress to act quickly to help the state's farmers who are fac…
A group of businessmen along with a former governor is looking to bring life back to the capital city of Jackson by building a casino.
Then, The Mississippi Association of Educators is outlining its…
Beginning in January, states will be required to provide young people who are locked up with medical services 30 days before they’re released.
Then, Mississippi lawmakers are considering a proposal to…