Mississippi News

If you have kids in school, chances are they won't only belearningsomething new next year, they will also be learning to thinkin a new way.

Thousands of Mississippians are hitting the water this summer, but many of those are weak swimmers or can't swim at all.

Mississippi is short on teachers, and the Delta region particularly hard hit. 

Some hope a pageant can kick start tourism along Mississippi River Cities.

Those affected by the Spring storms have until midnight June 28th to file for disaster grants and low interest disaster loans.

6 more counties are now offering kids a free lunch during summer months. 

The Mississippi River flood leaves behind the perfect conditions for mold.

Mississippi is one of the most active states in the nation when it comes to lightning. What can residents do to stay safe during peak lightning season?

Shrimp prices are down and the cost of fuel is up. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports some Mississippi shrimpers are parking their boats. 

Kids living with the blood disorder sickle cell get a special weekend designed just for them

The Mississippi Insurance Department is asking the public for feedback on creating a new health insurance marketplace.

Lack of textbooks was one of the many parent complaints that reached the state.

Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge near Gautier wants to add 8,000 acres. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the expansion is to safeguard plants and animals and protect the coastline. 

The new labels on packs of cigarettes are gruesome, but will the new tactic lower the number of smokers in Mississippi?

A newly renovated low-income housing complex underscores the need for more affordable housing.