Mississippi News

A new report shows that Mississippi is among a handful of states that does not offer state sponsored pre-kindergarten education. It has been almost 30 years since Mississippi became the last state to offer kindergarten education. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports the leaders who brought Kindergarten to Mississippi see pre-K as the next step.

Many of Mississippi's best business talent have lost their jobs and now some are going into business for themselves. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how entrepreneurship is growing and how an NBA star wants to help.

The Gulf Research Initiative is offering $450 million in grants for projects related to the BP oil spill. MPB’s Rhonda Miller found Mississippi scientists ready to jump into the competition when it was announced Monday

Mississippi's largest airport is now better equipped to handle their increase in traffic. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how a new $5 million jetbridge project brings Mississippi up to date for air travel standards.

Governor Haley Barbour may not be in the running for President in the 2012 election but some in the state believe he could still a vice presidential candidate. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports on the Governor's long awaited announcement.

Three Native American women are walking across Mississippi on their way to Lake Superior. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that they are carrying a bucket of water from the Gulf of Mexico to Wisconsin to raise awareness about clean water.

Rising fuel costs are hurting Mississippi's nearly seven billion dollar agriculture industry. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how rising fuel costs are hitting home for many of the state's farmers.

Mississippi's redistricting battle is now in the hands of the federal court. There will likely more court hearings before a panel of three federal judges makes a decision on how to proceed with redistricting. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that the options before the judges seem to be getting clearer. 

The first Grammy museum to be located outside of California will call Mississippi home. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how the new museum will highlight Mississippi's influence on music around the world.

A group of Mississippi religious leaders is calling for a halt to all state executions. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that the religious advocates are reacting to two executions scheduled by the state Supreme Court. 

One year after the BP oil spill, a coalition of community groups is looking toward the future with a proposal for long-term recovery of the Gulf. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the coalition remembered the victims of the Deepwater Horizon explosion on Wednesday.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is expanding their role in fighting violent gun crimes in the Capitol City. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on the new strategy and the partnership with local law enforcement.

A new study shows that Mississippi families have some of the lowest net worth in the nation. MPB's Jeffrey Hess tells us what that means for Mississippians. 

Today marks one year since the nation’s worst oil spill threatened the marine life and livelihood of the Gulf Coast. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports state and business leaders in Mississippi say they’re still struggling to erase the perception of tainted seafood. 

The Governor is expected to ask the federal government for assistance today. That's following Friday's deadly tornado outbreak which severely damaged or destroyed more than 300 homes in Mississippi. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on FEMA's damage assessment