The Mississippi Public Broadcasting News Department won nine Associated Press Awards during the Louisiana/Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters and Media Editors’ Awards ceremony in April. The awards honor journalism excellence and innovation.
“Congratulations to the MPB News team for their excellent work,” said Teresa Collier, MPB News director. “This is truly an honor to be recognized for our storytelling. We are grateful and humbled by these awards.”
To read or listen to the news stories, tap on each link under each category.
2020 Louisiana/Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters and Media Editors’ Awards
First Place Winners:
- Best Newscast Category
MPB News Team
- Short Feature Story Category
Reporter: Desare Frazier
Story: Protesters Demand More Information about the Deaths of 16 Inmates
Judges’ comments: A well-crafted story.
- Long Feature Story Category
Reporter: Desare Frazier
Story: Mississippi Man's Museum Becomes International Attraction
Judges’ comments: What a sweet, well-told story. Good use of sound and descriptive writing.
- Documentary or Series of Stories Category
Reporter: Desare Frazier
Story: Thousands of Grandparents Facing Challenges Raising Grandchildren
Judges’ comments: A well-sourced examination with good use of voices.
- News Anchor Category
Judges’ comments: Pleasant voice to listen to. Good radio presentation and use of sound not ordinarily heard anymore.
- Achievement Category
Mississippi Edition - Karen Brown and Kendra Wright
Judges’ comments: A well-produced and balanced regional mini-news magazine.
Second Place Winners:
- Newscast Category
News Team
- Documentary or Series of Stories Category
Reporter: Ashley Norwood
Story: Why aren't as Many Black Students Choosing HBCUs?
Judges’ comments: Interesting topic, well reported
- Achievement Category
Southern Remedy TV
Story: Hooked: Mississippi's Opioid Hangover
Judges’ comments: Good use of people to help tell a story, with a nice mix of addicts from different backgrounds.