Politics

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 

Victims are picking up the pieces and trying to return to their lives after a deadly outbreak of storms devastated parts of Mississippi. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on cleanup efforts and what those affected can do to get back on their feet.

Images of pointed white hoods and cross burnings in Mississippi are not from decades ago. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports a photo exhibit opening April 18 at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is making some people nervous.

More than 72 percent of adolescents in Mississippi have reported trying alcohol. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how some anti drinking groups are trying lure children from the temptation to drink.

Mississippi Community colleges are preparing to spend their share of a massive bond bill approved by the state legislature this year. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports on how the 15 colleges are splitting 25 million dollars.

Mississippi's Attorney General is demanding all the documents from the Gulf Coast Claims Facility to make sure claims are being paid out fairly. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports there is an increasingly heated back and forth between the AG and the oil spill fund administrator.

Dozens of Mississippi men strap on high heel shoes to raise awareness of violence against women. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports from the 'Walk a mile in her shoes' campaign.

Nesting birds and tourists are slowing down the oil spill clean-up along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the Coast Guard says it’s all part of the long-term plan.

The Mississippi Supreme Court now has its newest addition. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on the investiture of Justice Leslie King to the state high court.

As Mississippi tourist season moves into high gear, the safety of Gulf seafood is a top priority. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports NOAA officials opened the doors of seafood testing labs in Pascagoula to show the media the safety procedures in place.

Some Mississippians are about to pay more for their home insurance. MPB'S Jeffrey Hess reports that the reason for the hike is probably not what you expect.

Mississippi is honoring several of its most notable volunteers this week for making remarkable contributions to their communities. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on some receiving awards.

Today is the 150th anniversary of the attack on Fort Sumter, which signaled the start of the American Civil War. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that some Mississippians are changing the way they perceive the war.

Federal employees across Mississippi are watching and waiting to see what happens next, now that the federal government is shutdown. MPB's Jeffrey Hess talks with one national park administrator that is applying lessons learned from government shutdowns in the 1990's.