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Mississippians are trying to return to their normal lives after a series of deadly weather outbreaks this Spring. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on programs available to those who were affected by the storms.

Now that Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorists attacks has been killed, some Mississippians are asking what happens next in the War on Terrorism. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports.

We’re here to help and we’ll stay until you’ve recovered. That in a nutshell was the main message when members of President Obama’s cabinet came to Smithville to assess the damage wreaked by the deadly tornado on Wednesday. MPB’s Sandra Knispel has more on the cabinet members’ visit to the small town in northeast Mississippi yesterday.

Camp Shelby opened its gates to give the media a rare look at the innovative military training and technology being used in Afghanistan. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the military base continues to evolve with the demands of 21st Century warfare.

Officials from the Juvenile justice system in Texas are offering advice on how to improve the treatment of children who are in the Mississippi's Justice System. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports.

The waterfront in Gulfport is showing signs of new life nearly six years after it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports on the groundbreaking Tuesday evening for the harbor services building.

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.

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.

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 

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.

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.

The Mississippi legislative redistricting process appears to be headed to court, now that the legislators have ended their session without voting on new districts. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that it is not uncommon for courts to be involved in state redistricting.