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Students from Washington D.C. are having a modern-day Freedom Ride to learn about the history of the movement.

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

Stennis Space Center has played a pivotal role in America's space missions, and that role doesn't end with the landing of the shuttle Atlantis.

It's hurricane season in Mississippi, reminding us of the many residents still rebuilding after Katrina.  It's been six years and gulf coast schools are in the last stages of recovery. 

It’s been a more than a year since two unwelcome guests invaded the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  And still, oil and dispersant refuse to pack up their troubles and leave town. 

All Mississippi representatives give their thoughts on debt ceiling.

Negotiations over raising the nation's debt limit are heating up in Washington D.C. In Mississippi some citizens and politicians are speaking out.

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. 

A federal disaster declaration means local governments in 13 flood affected counties will be able to recoup at least 75% of money spent in disaster response.

Foreclosures are up across Mississippi. The Gulf Coast has been hardest hit and the the glut of foreclosures is punching a hole in property values.  

Mississippi ranks as the world’s most attractive spot for oil and gas investment. Some environmental groups don’t think that’s an advantage.

The Viking Classic is the only professional golf event in Mississippi. Event organizers say the economic impact will bring millions to business and charities.

Mississippi's unemployment rate is 10.3 percent. Business leaders say there are jobs available, but not enough skilled workers to fill them.

The Gulf Coast is humming with tourists, but hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation. One Gulfport soup kitchen is serving more than 400 meals a day,  

A 9/11 Memorial Flag hanging at Camp Shelby is a reminder to Mississippians of the attacks nearly ten years ago.