Politics

Mississippi's 2009 legislative session is underway. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports on the first day, and what lawmakers face in the coming three months.

Legislators kick off the 2009 session today at the old capital in Jackson, where the state legislature met until 1903. While they're meeting in a historic location, they'll be tackling some modern problems.

The Mississippi Supreme Court opens the 2009 term with three new faces and a returning appointee. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

The conflict in the Gaza Strip is affecting people all over the world with connections to the area. MPB’s Stephen Koranda spoke with Mississippians on both sides of the issue.

Allegations of voting fraud will have some Leflore County elections officials defending their actions in court. As MPB’s Stephen Koranda reports, a suit was filed in Leflore county circuit court Court.