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Adverse weather and high demand for ethanol production has put the squeeze on corn supplies in the U.S. Mississippians might feel the effects soon.

The film The Help opened nationwide this week. As MPB’s Sandra Knispel reports, the production brought more than just fame and stars to the Delta.

Foreclosures are higher in Mississippi than a month ago. Experts say that could slow down an already sluggish market.

Mississippi has a rich culture that draws people in from all over the world. Now communities are learning how to utilize their resources.

Governor Haley Barbour says the downgrade shouldn't cost Mississippi.

The downgrading of America’s credit rating may have less impact on Mississippi's housing market than employment across the state.

Three employees of Morgan Keegan are facing a hearing to determine if they misled Mississippi investors.

The state Supreme Court is getting set to decide whether to allow voters decide on restricting eminent domain laws in Mississippi.

The USDA said Cargill is voluntarily recalling 36 million pounds of ground turkey that may be contaminated with salmonella. One case of salmonella illness has been reported in Mississippi.

Work has stopped on projects at two Mississippi airports and 70,000 construction workers across the country have been off the job waiting for Congress to approve funding for the Federal Aviation Administration.

It appears seafood is making a comeback on the Gulf Coast, but shrimpers are still having a hard time earning a living.

Mississippi's economy is heavily reliant on federal spending.

During the past year-and-a-half 1,000 dead sea turtles have washed ashore on the Gulf coast.  A potential lawsuit to protect turtles could mean stricter regulations for fisherman.

A battle in Congress over FAA funding has resulted in a stop-work order for some key Mississippi projects:

Mississippi non-profits could face greater scrutiny as one agency shuts down following years of questions by the Secretary of State.