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Mississippi Edition

Mississippi Edition

Written by: MPB Think Radio
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In a continued effort to provide relevant, interesting and engaging programming to our statewide audience, MPB Think Radio provides Mississippi Edition, a weekday news magazine program. Mississippi Edition, hosted by Desare Frazier, features the latest news of the day and interviews with the people who are making the news themselves.


The program not only provides Mississippi news but also addresses the ways that national and world news affects our state. Desare Frazier as she shares the latest on Mississippi news, culture, and current events.

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Episodes
  • 10/31/2025: FBI Drug Trafficking Arrests/Legislature Public Education/Black Caucus Maternal Deaths

    10/31/2025: FBI Drug Trafficking Arrests/Legislature Public Education/Black Caucus Maternal Deaths
    Nov 5 2025


    The FBI arrests 20 as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Mississippi Delta. Some worked in law enforcement.


    Leaders in the Mississippi House and Senate disagree on what public education policy they should focus on for the 2026 legislative session.


    The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus hear testimony and recommendations to combat the state's highest in the nation maternal mortality rates.


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    24 mins
  • 10/29/2025: Education Issues | Center for Medically Fragile Children | Principal Recognition

    10/29/2025: Education Issues | Center for Medically Fragile Children | Principal Recognition
    Oct 29 2025

    State lawmakers are trying to find solutions to two major education problems: teacher shortages and chronic absenteeism.

    Then, a new state-of-the-art medical facility opens, focusing on children with complex medical needs.

    Plus, we speak with a Madison County principal recognized nationally for her work in elementary education.

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    24 mins
  • 10/28/2025: Jackson Revitalization | JSU President Search | Breast Cancer Survivor

    10/28/2025: Jackson Revitalization | JSU President Search | Breast Cancer Survivor
    Oct 29 2025

    State lawmakers weigh in on how the legislature can help revitalize Jackson.

    Then, members of the Jackson State University community provide comment on the selection of a new school President.

    Plus, we hear from a breast cancer survivor about how she managed to overcome the devastating disease.


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    24 mins
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