The Story of China: Golden Age
Learn about China’s Renaissance under the Song Dynasty. Tuesday, June 27 at 7PM on MPB TV.
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Tropical Storm Cindy is a reminder for Mississippians to plan ahead this Hurricane Season. The storm flooded more than 350 streets and took down 30 trees on the Gulf Coast. Help may not be there when you want it.
Read MoreState regulators are asking a controversial energy plant to stop its clean coal work and continue producing power using natural gas. MPB's Alexis Ware reports
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On today's show: Find out if a new settlement involving the Department of Mental Health improve the lack of community-based services in the state. Then, the Governor and State Treasurer are working to improve the state's weakened credit ratings. And, find out how a state testing debacle has Mississippi education leaders investigating just how many students are affected.
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Tune in to the next “Sounds Jewish” for a Father's Day celebration featuring recordings of musical fathers, fathers-in-law, step-fathers and grandfathers.
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On today's show: Mississippians can soon use domestic violence as grounds for divorce. Then, Jackson State University is undergoing major changes in an effort to fix its financial problem. Plus, find out the biggest men's health concerns here in the Magnolia state. And, a summer learning event to help Mississippi families curb loss and prevent delays.
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Thacker Mountain Radio is hitting the road, the Bentonia Blues Festival’s 4-decade celebration continues, MPB is all about summer learning, and a huge bicentennial celebration is coming soon to North MS.
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Felder tells us why you should always be aware of your surroundings when working in your southern garden. Also, he gives a double dose of his cheesy music collection.
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On today's show: Changes to the food stamp program have affected thousands of single Mississippians. We'll take a look one year later. Then, hear from community college officials on a new tuition increase. Also, the results of a recent analysis show Mississippi is one of the worst states for working fathers. And, author Darden North delivers "The Five Manners of Death" in this week's Book Club.
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The health of your kids is important but it should not shut down the summer fun. After a short break, Dr. Jimmiy Stewart is in and taking your calls.
Read MoreRandy Browning, a wildlife biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, joins the program to talk about the longleaf pine area of Mississippi. The longleaf pine has been the subject of conservation efforts due to the threatened and endangered species that call it home.
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This week, Dr. Jeremy Jackson, dermatologist, sits in for Dr. Rick. Dr. Jackson has Dr. Lauren Craig from UMMC in as his guest to talk about the largest human organ…your skin.
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Travelling soon? Wiltz Cutrer and Jeremy Thompson offer some tech tips while travelling such as investing in an extra battery pack and keeping your devices away from the beach!
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On today's show: Charter Schools may be increasing their numbers across the state. Find out if one could be coming to your area. In our StoryCorps segment, a conversation about transgender coming of age in Mississippi. And, Medicaid provides access to care for children across the state, but for how long?
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Mississippi Public Broadcasting brings home five 2017 Southeast EMMY® awards.
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We've all seen it at least once: A friend posts something on social media that is a hoax and the bandwagon fills up with people sharing it until all you see is this garbage. How can we avoid this headache? Read on!
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On today's show: It's the battle of the bulge: researchers are focusing on childhood health and preventing obesity in an effort to save young lives. Then, lawmakers are turning up the heat on hot car deaths. And it's Retirement Week in Mississippi. Find out how some cities are working to attract older adults.
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Mississippians will have to start paying for HIV tests and other STI screenings. Then, hear from the CEO of the Mississippi Delta company launching a new brand of Trump Hotels. And after receiving low ratings, the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is working to improve access. Finally, researchers discuss Mississippi's need for progress, and the strong workforce necessary to make it happen.
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Take a look at some of the great Pledge programming airing this weekend on MPB Television.
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On today's show: The special session is done. We'll find out exactly what was accomplished. Then, hear from lawmakers reacting to Representative Karl Oliver's public comments about lynching. And, it is election day in Mississippi. Who's headed to the polls? Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann joins us.
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On today's show: Just in time for the special legislative session, a look at Mississippi transportation by the numbers. Then, down to the wire. With just one month left in the fiscal year, the state is facing a tax revenue shortfall. And, a one-on-one with Representative Steve Holland and his commitment to beat the odds.
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Take a look at some of the great Pledge programming airing this week on MPB Television.
Read MoreLarry Morrisey visits with bluesman “Little” Willie Farmer of Duck Hill, MS.
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On today's show: In the midst of a financial crisis, Jackson State University is cutting positions and restructuring departments. Plus, Deputy William Durr has been laid to rest. Coverage of the first of eight funerals for the victims in the deadly Lincoln County shooting spree. And, emergency management officials remind coastal and inland residents complacency can be dangerous.
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The handyman hangout is open-topic today and Jason, Del, & Jeff are ready to help. Also with bad weather in the forecast tips about protecting your house from flood damage starts the show.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Cindy in the Gulf of Mexico. MEMA wants to remind everyone that now is a good time to review your family emergency plan and listen to the advice of your local officials.
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Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 25 at 10"30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on MPB Television We travel Highway 61, famous for being the "Blues Highway," from Louisiana all the way through the Delta to Tennessee.
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Creating a budget and sticking to it can help you save and reach your short- and long-term financial goals. What do you need know to budget? What are the differences between fixed and flexible expenses? How do I start to make a budget? What if you blow your budget the first month?
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Marshall Ramsey speaks with the President and Vice President of the Corvette Club of Mississippi.
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We visit both land and sea in this episode of DSD, but it's all Mississippi. First Kevin and Deborah talk with the authors of the cookbook "On the Coast: Tales & Recipes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast". Then Sam & Max Draughn from Pecan Hill Farms (Raymond, MS) join the conversation with some fresh blueberries and pecans.
Read MoreGrassroots playlist for Saturday, June 17, 2017. Featured artists were Sam Bush, Caroline Herring, Doyle Lawson, Don Reno, Robbie Fulks and more.
Read MoreTune in to the next “Sounds Jewish” for a Father's Day celebration featuring recordings of musical fathers, fathers-in-law, step-fathers and grandfathers.
Read MoreOn today's show: Mississippians can soon use domestic violence as grounds for divorce. Then, Jackson State University is undergoing major changes in an effort to fix its financial problem. Plus, find out the biggest men's health concerns here in the Magnolia state. And, a summer learning event to help Mississippi families curb loss and prevent delays.
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Mississippi Public Broadcasting has partnered with the Mississippi Youth Media Project to train students for a summer intensive journalism project.
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