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A man convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering a 79-year old woman is dead.

While the mainline levees so far are staving off the water masses pushing down the Mississippi River, backwater seepage is creeping into farmland up and down the Delta.

The Mississippi legislature now has until the end of the month to redraw to voting districts or lawmakers will run under current districts for this fall's election.

MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the national flood insurance program expires soon - and the state insurance commissioner is asking Congress for an extension.

The Mississippi River in Vicksburg is expected to crest late this week. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how the city has all hands on deck.

MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports some graduates are leaving the state for job opportunities.

So far, most of Greenville is safe from flooding with the access roads to the levees sandbagged. But, as MPB’s Sandra Knispel reports, the Mississippi is still four days away from cresting in that area.

The US Army Corp of Engineers is taking unprecedented steps to protect vital Mississippi levees from the historic flooding.

The debate in Washington over cutting Medicaid spending could have effects on seniors and those living with disabilities in Mississippi. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on some of their concerns.

MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the Hurricane Hunters, headquartered at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, are about to go into high gear in their lifesaving work.

As the Mississippi River continues to swell some living in the path of floodwaters say they're not getting the help they need.

MPB's Daniel Cherry reports from Vicksburg how some businesses which are safe from the floodwaters have seen a boost.

MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports resilience is taking shape in technology, attitude and the houses we live in.

Those involved with redistricting in Mississippi are expecting a ruling soon from the federal court panel. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on the issues brought before the court.

A simulated plane crash at Gulfport-Biloxi Airport gives first responders hands-on training for saving lives in a major disaster.