Politics

Coastal residents told the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights they're sick from the oil spill and need help now.

The high-stakes debt negotiations in Washington D.C. will certainly have major effects here in Mississippi. Experts weigh in on what the talks could mean for Mississippians.

A judge in Hinds County is deciding if a constitutional amendment can be on this fall's ballot.

A judge hears a lawsuit today filed to stop a vote on an eminent domain constitutional amendment.

A number of the top Governor's candidate from both parties debate in Jackson.

Mississippi voters have three controversial issues on the November ballot - whether life begins at conception, photo ID for voting and eminent domain.

As the August 2 primary election approaches, MPB  will examine the campaigns of  the top gubernatorial candidates. This report features Democrat Johnny DuPree.

As the August 2 primary election approaches, MPB  will examine the campaigns of  the top gubernatorial candidates. This report features Democrat Bill Luckett.

The two leading candidates to be the next lt. Governor explain their goals.

As the August 2 primary election approaches, MPB  will examine the campaigns of  the top gubernatorial candidates. This report features Republican Phil Bryant.

In a series of reports, MPB looks at the campaign of Republican Dave Dennis.

All Mississippi representatives give their thoughts on debt ceiling.

Nine hundred educators at the convention of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents face funding and academic challenges.

A year ago this week, the Deepwater Horizon well was capped and oil stopped gushing into the Gulf. But the long-term impact on marine animals is still unknown.  MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the spike in sea turtles deaths has federal agencies and fisherman in a shouting match. 

The mayor of Jackson argues that the rest of Mississippi benefits when things go well in Jackson.