Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Fix It 101 - Installing a Disposal
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- Fix It 101 - Installing a Disposal
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- 3 years ago
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- Jeff from #Houseworks has some tips for installing a disposal in your kitchen sink. Learn more and get full podcasts at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio
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- Fix It 101 - Cutting PVC Pipe
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- 3 years ago
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- Jason from #FixIt101 shows the tool you need for cutting through PVC. Learn more and get full podcasts at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio
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- Fix It 101 - Temporary Fix for Cracks
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- 3 years ago
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- Jason from #FixIt101 has a quick solution for a noticeable crack in your wall or ceiling. Learn more and get full podcasts at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio
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- Fix It 101 - Cleaning Paint Brushes
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- 3 years ago
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- Pam from #InspectItLikeAGirl shows off one of her favorite cleaning products. Learn more and get full podcasts at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio
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- Fix It 101 - Cutting with Chalk Lines
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- 3 years ago
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- Jason from #FixIt101 shows how to make long cuts with a chalk line. Learn more and get the full podcasts at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio
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- Fix It 101 - Central AC avoiding CO
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- 3 years ago
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- Pam from #InspectItLikeAGirl demonstrates how to avoid the dangers of carbon monoxide in your home. Learn more or check out the full podcasts at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio
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- Fix It 101 - Bundling Extension Cords
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- 3 years ago
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- Pam from #InspectItLikeAGirl attempts to show the correct way to store extensions cords to make them last longer. Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org
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- FIX IT 101 - AC Return
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- 3 years ago
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- Pam from #InspectItLikeAGirl talks through best practices for health and economy with your AC return. Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio
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- Poetry Out Loud 2022 | MPB
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- 4 years ago
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- Mississippi's brightest and best high school students will share great poetry during the Poetry Out Loud State Finals Contest. One will be named State Champion and go on to represent the state at the NEA's National Recitation Contest in Washington, DC.
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- Security Blankets: The Tutwiler Quilters – Mississippi Roads
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- 4 years ago
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- The Tutwiler Quilters have been creating and selling sewn goods since 1988. The program is a way for members of the community to master their craft, express their creativity, and make money to support their loved ones.
“Security Blankets” originally appeared as a part of “Fiber Artists,” a Mississippi Roads episode from May 21, 2020.
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- Little Free Libraries – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Little Free Libraries have popped up all around Mississippi. What are these small boxes of books and why are they beneficial for the community?
“Bigger on the Inside” originally appeared as a part of “Book Load of Fun,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 28, 2019.
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- Mississippi’s Bonsai Trees – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Bonsai - the ancient art of producing tiny, intricate trees - is practiced all over the world, even in Mississippi. We visit Brussel’s Bonsai in Olive Branch to see their wonderous Bonsai creations.
“Art & Nature” originally appeared as a part of “Carving it Out,” a Mississippi Roads episode from May 7, 2020.
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- The Fiddle Band Tradition – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Mississippi is known as the birthplace of America’s music, but what about the music that came before? This week, we learn about the fiddle band tradition and how it helped shape Mississippi’s music.
“Back to the Roots” originally appeared as a part of “Music the Old Way,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 7, 2019.
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- Heart of Pine: A tribute to Floyd Shaman – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This week, we honor the iconic wood sculptor Floyd Shaman. The former Delta State Professor left a legacy, both through his imaginative creations and the many people he inspired.
“Heart of Pine” originally appeared as a part of “Carving it Out,” a Mississippi Roads episode from May 7, 2020.
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- Playing Cards at the American Contract Bridge League – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- We visit the American Contract Bridge League in Horn Lake. Its museum takes visitors on a journey of the card game’s history; from when it first became popular to its place in culture today.
“House of Cards” originally appeared as a part of “Little Museums,” a Mississippi Roads episode from November 7, 2019.
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- Sounds of the South Music Camp – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Sounds of the South Music Camp hosts hundreds of kids every year who want to improve their musical skills. The long-running camp has helped students across Mississippi excel on their chosen instrument.
“Sounds of the South” originally appeared as a part of “What the Kids Were Up To,” a Mississippi Roads episode from October 17, 2019.
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- Shroomdom: Poplarville’s Mushroom Haven – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This week, we head to Shroomdom, an agrotourism farm in Poplarville. Owners Anthony and Leilani Rosenbaum took an interest in the fungi growing around their property and now share that interest with the world.
“Made in the Shade” originally appeared as a part of “Mississippi Wild,” a Mississippi Roads episode from January 24, 2019.
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- A Gigantic Place for Tiny Trains – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- All aboard! The Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum in Gulfport is home to gigantic model train displays. This fun museum displays both engineering prowess and artistic mastery.
“Generation Junction” originally appeared as a part of “Little Museums,” a Mississippi Roads episode from November 7, 2019.
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- Take a Ride Down Rockabilly Highway – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Music Historian Dale Rushing shows us how deep Tupelo’s connection to music history runs. There’s Elvis’ birthplace, of course, but the area has so many more stories to share.
“Rocking Down the Highway” originally appeared as a part of “Music to the MAX,” a Mississippi Roads episode from November 14, 2019.
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- Corinth’s Motorcycle Master – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- We travel to Corinth, to meet Dwane McLemore, an avid motorcycle enthusiast and collector. As the president of Lake Hill Motors & Marine, he and his friends have acquired vintage bikes from around the world.
“Time Machines” originally appeared as a part of “Little Museums,” a Mississippi Roads episode from November 7, 2019.
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- Touring Clarksdale with Delta Bohemian Tours – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- “Chilly Billy” Howell takes us on one of his Delta Bohemian Tours around Clarksdale. He shows us around town, giving insight to the city’s past as well as its future (with some live music thrown in for good measure).
“One Man’s Town” originally appeared as a part of “Back to the Blues,” a Mississippi Roads episode from October 3, 2019.
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- Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Delta Blues fan Roger Stolle uprooted his life in the Midwest to move to Clarksdale where he opened Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art, Inc. The establishment has served as a home-base for all things blues since it opened in 2002.
“Selling the Blues” originally appeared as a part of “Back to the Blues,” a Mississippi Roads episode from October 3, 2019.
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- Oh, The Places We Could Go! - Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Walt Grayson tells us about some of his favorite places in Mississippi, including the War Memorial Building in Jackson, the Old Courthouse in Ashland, the small rivers and streams, and the Delta.
“Oh, The Places We Could Go!” originally appeared as a part of “Places to Go, Things to See,” a Mississippi Roads episode from March 17, 2022.
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- Repurpose Paradise – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Downtown Brookhaven is filled with beautiful, old buildings that – until recently – weren’t being used to their full potential. Business owners in the Brookhaven community have taken it upon themselves to repurpose these downtown buildings to help revitalize downtown.
“Repurpose Paradise” originally appeared as a part of “Towns and Things,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 17, 2022.
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- Rebuilding Beauvoir – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- After Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, Beauvoir – the final home of Jefferson Davis – was almost destroyed. We learn about the efforts taken to rebuild the historic house and locate as many lost artifacts as possible.
“Rebuilding Beauvoir” originally appeared as a part of “Places to Go, Things to See,” a Mississippi Roads episode from March 17, 2022.
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- Breaking Bread – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- When Kevin O’Brien finished his military career, the last thing he thought he would do is become a baker. When he was offered to work at French Camp Academy, an organization that help children from troubled households, his life took him in an unexpected (and tasty) direction.
“Breaking Bread” originally appeared as a part of “Being of Service,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 24, 2022.
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- MPB’s World of Puppets: Vol. 2 (Beauty and the Beast, Macbeth, Hamlet, & More!) – MPB Classics
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- MPB Classics is proud to present The World of Puppets Vol. 2, a collection of timeless stories brought to life through the equally timeless art of puppetry.
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Beauty and the Beast (1973) – When a magic spell is broken, a young woman is whisked away to an island where she must live with a mysterious creature. Will she be the one to break the curse once and for all? Based on the timeless tale by Jeanne-Marie Laprince de Beaumont.
Puppets and the Poet (1973) – Excerpts from William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, and Richard III are brought to life by the National Theatre of Puppet Arts. A behind-the-scenes look at puppetry closes the program.
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- Unita Blackwell (Hosted by Mayor Robyn Tannehill) – A More Perfect Union
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Unita Blackwell moved with her husband to Issaquena County, Mississippi – a county without a single registered Black voter. She regularly faced threats of violence due to her work with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, but that didn’t stop her from fighting for voting rights and desegregation. She was elected mayor of Mayersville in 1976.
Hosted by the Mayor of Oxford, MS Robyn Tannehill
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- Last One Standing, the Jacinto Courthouse – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Jacinto was originally founded as the seat of Tishomingo County but that changed when it was split into three counties in 1870. The Jacinto Courthouse was almost torn down but a passionate group of locals saved and preserved the historic building.
“Last One Standing” originally appeared as a part of “Towns and Things,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 17, 2022.
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- Vernon Dahmer (Hosted by Sen. Roger Wicker) – A More Perfect Union
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Vernon Dahmer was the president of Forrest County, Mississippi’s NAACP Chapter and was heavily involved in freedom summer. As his influence grew, his life was threatened.
Hosted by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker.
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- Annie Devine (Hosted by Flonzie Brown Wright) – A More Perfect Union
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Annie Devine was harassed by police because of her activism against segregation and voter suppression. This didn’t stop her from becoming a full-time activist and one of the founders of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
Hosted by activist, educator, and author Flonzie Brown Wright.
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- Cycling the Trace – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- We follow cyclist Mark Moser has he rides the Natchez Trace, a destination that cyclists from all over the country seek out. The road, scenery, campsites, and history make the Trace one of the most bike-friendly roads in America.
“Cycling the Trace” originally appeared as a part of “Places to Go, Things to See,” a Mississippi Roads episode from March 17, 2022.
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- Fannie Lou Hamer (Hosted by Rep. Bennie Thompson) – A More Perfect Union
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- When Fannie Lou Hamer tried to register to vote in 1962, her employer fired her and evicted her and her family from the plantation where they lived. This launched her into civil rights activism: joining SNCC, being a leader during Freedom Summer, and speaking at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
Hosted by U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson.
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- Lawrence Guyout (Hosted by Brandon Jones) – A More Perfect Union
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- After meeting activists Medgar Evers, Bob Moses, and Joyce and Dorrie Ladner, Lawrence Guyout joined the struggle for civil rights. He became involved in SNCC, was an organizer for the 1964 Freedom Summer project, and was chairman of Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
Hosted by Brandon Jones, the Director of Political Campaigns at the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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- Shower Power: Helping the Homeless – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- We meet with Teresa Renkenberger, the founder of Shower Power. She and her team provide a service that brings showers, toiletries, clothes, food, medical assistance, and other necessities to the homeless population in Jackson.
“Shower Power” originally appeared as a part of “Being of Service,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 24, 2022.
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- Clarie Collins Harvey (Hosted by Rhea Williams-Bishop)
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Inspired by the Freedom Rides of 1961, Clarie Collins Harvey helped create Womanpower Unlimited, an organization that provided logistical and financial support to the riders. She spent a decade on the Mississippi Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights, which helped to ensure the lasting progress of the Civil Rights movement.
Hosted by Thea Williams-Bishop, the Director of Mississippi and New Orleans Programs of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
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- Amzie Moore (Hosted by Gen. Augustus Leon Collins) – A More Perfect Union
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Amzie Moore experiences segregation while serving in the US Army but was inspired by his experience fighting for freedom abroad to bring change to his home state of Mississippi. His efforts helped bring us closer to a fully representational democracy.
Hosted by General Augustus Leon Collins.
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- Back to the Front Porch – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- To many Mississippians, the front porch stands as a symbol of southern life. We speak with Campbell McCool of The Conference of Front Porches to learn about the ways the front porch has shaped Mississippi history.
“Back to the Front Porch” originally appeared as a part of “Towns and Things,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 17, 2022.
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- Medgar Evers (Hosted by Reena Evers-Everette) – A More Perfect Union
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- After fighting in World War II, Medgar Evers graduated from Alcorn A&M University, married Myrlie Beasley, and moved to Mound Bayou. He joined the Regional Council of Negro Leadership and became the NAACP’s first field secretary of Mississippi. He challenged America to live up to its ideals of freedom, equality, and democracy until his tragic assassination in 1963.
Hosted by Reena Evers-Everette.
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- MPB’s World of Puppets Vol. 1 (Steadfast Tin Solider, Flying Trunk, Peter & the Wolf) – MPB Classics
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- MPB Classics is proud to present The World of Puppets Vol. 1, a collection of three timeless stories brought to life through the equally timeless art of puppetry.
View the Collection: https://video.mpbonline.org/show/mpb-classics/
The Steadfast Tin Soldier (1976) – The timeless story of the one-legged tin soldier, his love for the beautiful singing doll, and the goblin-in-the-box that tries to keep them apart. Based on the story from famed author Hans Christian Andersen and narrated by Academy Award winner Burl Ives.
The Flying Trunk (1974) – After squandering a great fortune, a young man flies across the world in a magic trunk where he meets the imprisoned princess of Turkey. Based on the story from fairy tale master Hans Christian Andersen.
Peter and the Wolf (1972) – A colorful cast of characters bring the symphonic fairy tale to life. Sergei Prokofiev’s famous composition is performed by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra....
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- Aaron Henry (Hosted by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann)
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- After serving in World War II, Aaron Henry returned to Clarksdale, committed to fighting for freedom at home. He organized the Clarksdale chapter of the NAACP and formed alliances with other civil rights organizations such as SNCC and CORE. He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1979.
Hosted by Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann.
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- Farm Livin' is the Life for Me– Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- We meet with Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott, the owner of Footprint Farms, located within the city limits of Jackson. She shares how important it is to grow fresh foods for one’s community. With the right mindset, everyone can grow something.
“Farm Livin’ is the Life for Me” originally appeared as a part of “Wise, Willful Women,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 10, 2022.
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- Ida B. Wells-Barnett (Hosted by Maggie Wade) – A More Perfect Union
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Ida B. Wells was born into slavery in Holly Springs and moved to Memphis after emancipation. Outraged by the violence and discrimination she witnessed, she wrote articles in a newspaper she co-owned and became a leader in a national anti-lynching campaign.
Hosted by journalist, news anchor, and volunteer Maggie Wade.
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- John Roy Lynch (Hosted by Former U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper) – A More Perfect Union
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- John Roy Lynch was born a slave but gained his freedom when Union troops occupied Natchez. He became a business owner, politician, and advocate for a new Mississippi Constitution.
Hosted by Former United State Representative Gregg Harper.
A More Perfect Union is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mississippi Humanities Council. A Production of Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
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- Ice on the Rocks – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This week we travel to a gravel pit in Hinds County where the Mississippi River once flowed over 700,000 years ago. The abundant fossils in this area carry echoes from millennia ago.
“Ice on the Rocks” originally appeared as a part of “What the Rivers Leave Behind,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 3, 2022.
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- Thomas W. Stringer (Hosted by Thomas Hudson) – A More Perfect Union
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- After the Civil War, Thomas W. Stringer moved to Vicksburg where he established schools, churches, and a Masonic lodge. He became one of Mississippi’s first Black political leaders.
Hosted by Thomas Hudson, the President of Jackson State University.
A More Perfect Union is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mississippi Humanities Council. A Production of Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
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- Rollin' on the River – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- We travel to the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum in Vicksburg, the only U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Museum located on the river. The museum highlights the ways the river has been used and maintained over the last several centuries, as well as the challenges it presents.
“Rollin’ on the River” originally appeared as a part of “Places to Go, Things to See,” a Mississippi Roads episode from March 17, 2022.
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- Family Lodging– Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- This week, we’re spending the night at the Belmont Hotel, a family-run business which has been open since 1924. Even though the world has changed quite a bit in the century since it has been open, the hotel has retained its original identity.
“Family Lodging” originally appeared as a part of “Wise, Willful Women,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 10, 2022.
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- Passing the Musical Torch w/ Marty Stuart, Boogaloo Ames, The Williams Bros., & More! – MPB Classics
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- MPB Classics is proud to present Passing the Musical Torch, a collection of three programs about Mississippi’s music traditions and how they live on from one generation to the next.
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Boogaloo & Eden: Sustaining the Sound (1999) – Abie “Boogaloo” Ames and Eden Brent might not have much in common on the surface, but they share a deep connection though music. This documentary gives a snapshot of their friendship as they create distinctive Mississippi Blues.
The Oxford Session (2009) – Marty Stuart hosts this showcase of southern music at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. Featuring The Williams Brothers, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Hubert Sumlin, Charlie Musselwhite, Pastor Evelyn Hubbard, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The North Mississippi All-Stars, and Chancellor Robert Khayat.
Preserving the Blues (2003) – A nonstop blues party at 930 Blues Café in Jackson f...
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- Where the Rivers Meet the Sea: The Grand Bay NERR – Mississippi Roads
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- We take a trip to the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve near Pascagoula. Over 18,000 acres of uninhibited nature allow wildlife of all varieties to thrive, making it a perfect place for researchers to track changes in the environment.
“Where the Rivers Meet the Sea” originally appeared as a part of “What the Rivers Leave Behind,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 3, 2022.
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