In 1969, the Mississippi Legislature established the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television (MAET) with a mission to provide “educational and instructional professional growth and public service programs for the students and citizens of Mississippi.” A year later, Mississippi Educational Television (ETV) began broadcasting, marking the start of a legacy dedicated to informing and enriching communities across the state.
Over the decades, the organization evolved into Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB), growing into a trusted multimedia institution that educates, enlightens, and entertains Mississippians. As the state’s only statewide radio and television network, MPB serves as a vital link, connecting households and communities through programming that highlights Mississippi’s people, resources, and rich cultural heritage.
A cornerstone of MPB’s mission is children’s educational programming, which makes up a significant portion of its daytime and weekend morning schedule. Beyond entertainment and education, MPB plays a crucial role in public safety, serving as an essential part of Mississippi’s emergency preparedness and response system. Additionally, MPB News delivers 11 dedicated Mississippi-focused newscasts each weekday, keeping residents informed on the issues that matter most.
In 2015, MPB introduced the latest version of the MPB Public Media App, offering live streaming, on-demand access to popular radio and television programs, and the latest updates from MPB News. No matter where they are in the world, viewers and listeners can stay connected to Mississippi’s trusted source for news, education, and entertainment.
Beyond traditional broadcasting, MPB engages with more than 50,000 people daily across multiple platforms. These platforms provide around-the-clock news, information, and entertainment—even serving as a critical resource during emergencies.
Since its first broadcast in 1970, MPB has earned more than 400 national, regional, and statewide awards, including prestigious Emmy®, Edward R. Murrow, and Parents' Choice® Awards, reflecting its commitment to excellence in public media.
What is MPB?
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is a trusted multimedia organization that educates, enlightens and entertains Mississippians. As the only statewide radio and television broadcast network, MPB connects Mississippi households and communities.
MPB programming focuses on the people, resources and attractions that reflect Mississippi’s unique culture and diverse heritage. Children’s educational television programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules.
MPB provides a valuable resource to Mississippians in disseminating information as part of the state’s emergency preparedness and response system. Every weekday, MPB News produces 11 newscasts dedicated to Mississippi stories.
In 2015, MPB launched the latest iteration of the MPB Public Media App. With live stream, on-demand episodes of both radio and television favorites and the latest from MPB news, the MPB App provides listeners and viewers with a way to stay connected, no matter where in the world they may be.
MPB reaches over 50,000 people a day through various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. MPB's social channels provide information, news and entertainment around the clock, even in emergency situations.
Since 1970, MPB has won over 400 national, regional and statewide awards, including Emmy®, Edward R. Murrow and Parents’ Choice® Awards.
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