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After years of decline, foreclosures are again on the rise across the country. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how even though Mississippi remains less impacted than most states, residents facing foreclosure have a tough road ahead.

With Mardi Gras as the main event, 26 travel writers from the U.S. and Canada are on a tour of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Mississippi Development Authority submitted revised drilling rules Feb. 15.  After 30 days, the state may issue permits for seismic testing, then leases for drilling.

Unclaimed money in Mississippi tops 3-million dollars.

Proposed legislation in Mississippi would stiffen the penalties for human trafficking and protect victims.

Proposed immigration legislation introduced this week put Mississippi on the national radar.

Mississippi oystermen have had almost no oysters to harvest for the past two seasons. Now, they may soon have a chance to get back to work.

As the Mississippi Development Authority finalizes regulations for seismic testing and drilling one mile off the barrier islands, organizations opposed to gas and oil rigs in Mississippi waters are stepping up their efforts.

Drilling for gas and oil in Mississippi waters could soon be a reality. A majority of public comments to the state opposed driling, but the question of “to drill or not to drill” has already been decided.

Predatory lending and foreclosure abuses put many Mississippians in a bad spot. Now they might have a little relief coming their way.

Forty-nine communities in Mississippi are smoke-free. Biloxi is considering joining the group, but  there’s controversy about whether casinos should be included.

Six years after Hurricane Katrina hit hard in Diamondhead, the previously private community is Mississippi's newest city.

The unemployment rate for veterans is well above the national average. Hear how groups are lending a hand to those who served the country.

There is no need to go over to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year. Two dozen parades will begin hitting Mississippi streets this weekend.

Governor Bryant released his recommended budget for 2013 and signs point to more cuts in the coming year.