The Mississippi Public Broadcasting News Department recently won four Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. Regional winners automatically advance to national judging.
“I congratulate my team for this achievement and recognition. These awards further show their dedication to providing MPB’s statewide audience with reliable, thorough, and balanced news coverage,” said Teresa Collier, MPB News director. “I’m honored to work with this professional staff of journalists.”
The Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism. The awards were announced in May.
To read or listen to the news stories, tap on each link under each category.
2020 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
- Feature Reporting
A single report covering a human-interest or profile subject that is not breaking news or investigative in nature.
Reporter: Desare Frazier
Story: Morton Church Community Copy with Immigration Raid Fallout
- Hard News
A single hard news report prepared for a scheduled newscast or newscasts that is not breaking news and not primarily investigative in nature.
Reporter – Ashley Norwood
Story: Mississippians at Odds Over Confederate Memorial Holiday
- News Series
Coverage of a single subject reported in multiple parts.
Reporter: Alexandra Watts
Story: “It Just Keeps Getting Worse.” Flooding Still a Concern
Newscast
Only regularly scheduled newscasts are eligible for entry, and only one entry is allowed per station.
November 6, 2019 – 8 a.m. newscast
MPB News Team
