The MPB news team has won 3 regional Edward R Murrow awards for hard news, feature and digital reporting.
The Radio Television Digital News Association has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971. Award recipients demonstrate the spirit of excellence that Murrow set as a standard for the profession of electronic journalism.
MPB News director, Teresa Collier says she’s humbled that her team’s work is recognized as among the best.
“This past year has been difficult on all of us, especially for many in the Mississippi community we cover. And through it all, the MPB News team produced some extraordinary journalism telling the stories of our fellow Mississippians--their pain, grief, and triumph. These awards further show how dedicated we are to providing MPB’s statewide audience with reliable, thorough, and meaningful news coverage.”
These are the winning stories.
Hard News
Nursing Homes close doors during Coronavirus pandemic
by Kobee Vance
Feature Reporting
College grads prepare for virtual ceremonies during coronavirus pandemic
By Ashley Norwood
Digital
Survivors remember the shootings at Jackson State University
By Ashley Norwood.
MPB News was recognized as winners in Region 9, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
View the complete regional winner list here.