35 MILLION YEARS DOWN THE CHICKASAWHAY
The Chickasawhay River in southeast Mississippi is a world-renown treasure trove of the Earth’s history. Watch Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. on MPB TV.
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Attorney and activist June Hardwick grew up surrounded by educators and learned as a child the importance of learning.
Read MoreChokwe Lumumba is an attorney, city councilman and leader of the New Afrikan People’s Organization.
Read MoreDavetta serves as an attorney in Mississippi and the Executive Director for the Access to Justice Commission, and Johnathan is the owner of Mississippi Products, Inc.
Read MoreJason is an MC, as well as a Co-Owner of Fahrenheight Creative Group and 106 Lounge.
Read MoreAlthough Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T. started his career as a teenager, he decided early on he was going to finish school.
Read MoreGeraldine Brookins serves as president of Changing Dynamics, a management consulting firm in Jackson, Miss.
Read MoreGloria Dickerson is the founder and CEO of “We Together Creating Change,” an organization committed to making sure children are successful.
Read MoreAs a football player at the age of 22, Antonio Wright's life changed when a car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
Read MoreC.Leigh McInnis - an instructor of English @ Jackson State University, the publisher and editor of Black Magnolias Literary Journal, and the author of seven books, including four collections of poetry, one collection of short fiction and one work of literary criticism.
Read MoreDr. Freda Bush - an obstetrician/gynecologist in Jackson, MS. She has delivered over 10,000 babies.
Read MoreJeff Marshall - dropped out of high school just months before graduation. He resently returned to get his GED and is now working as a front end manager at Ihop. Jeff is also a community theather actor.
Read MoreNsombi Lambright - the executive director of the Americian Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi, community activist and mother.
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On today's show: The latest in the race to permanently fill the U-S Senate seat vacated by former Senator Thad Cochran. Then, new legislation is designed to protect those who receive social security disability. In Story Corps, a conversation on raising children nearly 40 years ago when some moms were staying at home. Plus, advocates want more Mississippians to consider becoming foster parents.
Read MoreA total of five candidate have filed official paperwork.
Read MoreAdvocates are asking more Mississippians to consider becoming foster parents.
Read MoreOn today's show: The latest in the race to permanently fill the U-S Senate seat vacated by former Senator Thad Cochran. Then, new legislation is designed to protect those who receive social security disability. In Story Corps, a conversation on raising children nearly 40 years ago when some moms were staying at home. Plus, advocates want more Mississippians to consider becoming foster parents.
Read MoreCelebrate the sounds and stories of the evolving South with Thacker Mountain Radio Hour this Saturday at 7 p.m. on your MPB radio station. Guests: Eric Barnes, Jimmy Reed, JJ Thames, John Paul Keith.
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Guest Professor Hans Sinha discusses the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016
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Guest: Selena Swartzfager, President of the Mississippi Council on Economic education
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On today's show: The state Public Service Commission is investigating cell phone carriers in an effort to get all hands on deck to fight robocalls. On Everyday Tech, find out how you can recycle your gadgets. Then, we'll hear about a Mississippi program helping some low-income families feed their children after school.
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Today we will take a behind the scene look into the documentary “35 Million Years down the Chickasawhay,” and speak with the co-producer and host, Mark Puckett, professor of Geology at USM and his two colleagues, George Phillips, curator of paleontology at the Museum of Natural Science and James Starnes, geologist at the Office of Geology.
Read MoreGrassroots playlist for Saturday, April 21, 2018. Featured artists were Bryan Sutton, Gillian Welch, Fred Travers, Ralph Stanley, Mike Cross and others.
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On today's show: Mississippians can weigh in on the legalization of marijuana. Then, find out how a financial literacy competition is putting Mississippi students to the test. And, we'll hear from Mississippians using their gifts and talents to give honor, create change, and feed the soul.
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This week's guest is Dr. Kyle Lewis. He's an ophthalmologist at UMMC and specializes in oculoplastics and reconstructive surgery.
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National Record Store Day is Saturday April 21st, so today we will travel across the state showcasing some of Mississippi’s best record stores. We’ll start this road trip off in Hattiesburg at T-Bones records then we’ll move north to End of All Music in Oxford, after that we’ll head down to Jackson and stop by Off-Beat then end our trip with musical guest, Young Valley
Read MoreOn today's show: The latest in the race to permanently fill the U-S Senate seat vacated by former Senator Thad Cochran. Then, new legislation is designed to protect those who receive social security disability. In Story Corps, a conversation on raising children nearly 40 years ago when some moms were staying at home. Plus, advocates want more Mississippians to consider becoming foster parents.
Read MoreCelebrate the sounds and stories of the evolving South with Thacker Mountain Radio Hour this Saturday at 7 p.m. on your MPB radio station. Guests: Eric Barnes, Jimmy Reed, JJ Thames, John Paul Keith.
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Many participants rallied to show their support for Springboard to Opportunities 4th Annual 5K Run for our Community held on Saturday, April 21st. Following the run parents and children visited the MPB booth and received tune-in information, giveaways, free children’s books, and information on PBS KIDS programs.
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Dawson students were excited to celebrate Earth Day during our latest afterschool program. Earth Day is a day dedicated to educated and share awareness about environmental issues. Students showed great enthusiasm during the learning activities included for the day. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Read MoreOn today's show: The state Public Service Commission is investigating cell phone carriers in an effort to get all hands on deck to fight robocalls. On Everyday Tech, find out how you can recycle your gadgets. Then, we'll hear about a Mississippi program helping some low-income families feed their children after school.
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“Making A Chef” follows 15-year-old Mark’s visits to chefs and food artisans as they take him behind the scenes to demonstrate their favorite dishes. Watch the series on MPB Television Saturdays at 1 p.m. with an encore presentation Sundays at 10 a.m.
Read MoreToday we will take a behind the scene look into the documentary “35 Million Years down the Chickasawhay,” and speak with the co-producer and host, Mark Puckett, professor of Geology at USM and his two colleagues, George Phillips, curator of paleontology at the Museum of Natural Science and James Starnes, geologist at the Office of Geology.
Read MoreOn today's show: Mississippians can weigh in on the legalization of marijuana. Then, find out how a financial literacy competition is putting Mississippi students to the test. And, we'll hear from Mississippians using their gifts and talents to give honor, create change, and feed the soul.
Read MoreNational Record Store Day is Saturday April 21st, so today we will travel across the state showcasing some of Mississippi’s best record stores. We’ll start this road trip off in Hattiesburg at T-Bones records then we’ll move north to End of All Music in Oxford, after that we’ll head down to Jackson and stop by Off-Beat then end our trip with musical guest, Young Valley
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On today's show: We'll hear from Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann as Mississippians near and far prepare to vote. Then Republican candidates are vying for an open House seat. Plus, re-enactors and historians from around the country are in Mississippi to channel the lives and labor of slaves. And in our book club, Robert F. Kennedy's visit to Mississippi is remembered.
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On today's show: The latest in the race to permanently fill the U-S Senate seat vacated by former Senator Thad Cochran. Then, new legislation is designed to protect those who receive social security disability. In Story Corps, a conversation on raising children nearly 40 years ago when some moms were staying at home. Plus, advocates want more Mississippians to consider becoming foster parents.
Read MoreCelebrate the sounds and stories of the evolving South with Thacker Mountain Radio Hour this Saturday at 7 p.m. on your MPB radio station. Guests: Eric Barnes, Jimmy Reed, JJ Thames, John Paul Keith.
Read MoreGuest Professor Hans Sinha discusses the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016
Read MoreGuest: Selena Swartzfager, President of the Mississippi Council on Economic education
Read MoreMany participants rallied to show their support for Springboard to Opportunities 4th Annual 5K Run for our Community held on Saturday, April 21st. Following the run parents and children visited the MPB booth and received tune-in information, giveaways, free children’s books, and information on PBS KIDS programs.
Read MoreDawson students were excited to celebrate Earth Day during our latest afterschool program. Earth Day is a day dedicated to educated and share awareness about environmental issues. Students showed great enthusiasm during the learning activities included for the day. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Read MoreOn today's show: The state Public Service Commission is investigating cell phone carriers in an effort to get all hands on deck to fight robocalls. On Everyday Tech, find out how you can recycle your gadgets. Then, we'll hear about a Mississippi program helping some low-income families feed their children after school.
Read More“Making A Chef” follows 15-year-old Mark’s visits to chefs and food artisans as they take him behind the scenes to demonstrate their favorite dishes. Watch the series on MPB Television Saturdays at 1 p.m. with an encore presentation Sundays at 10 a.m.
Read MoreToday we will take a behind the scene look into the documentary “35 Million Years down the Chickasawhay,” and speak with the co-producer and host, Mark Puckett, professor of Geology at USM and his two colleagues, George Phillips, curator of paleontology at the Museum of Natural Science and James Starnes, geologist at the Office of Geology.
Read MoreGrassroots playlist for Saturday, April 21, 2018. Featured artists were Bryan Sutton, Gillian Welch, Fred Travers, Ralph Stanley, Mike Cross and others.
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