Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Concussion: A Game Changer | Southern Remedy | MPB
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- Concussion: A Game Changer | Southern Remedy | MPB
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- 8 years ago
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- Episode Two: Lasting Impact
Southern Remedy TV talks with coaches, athletic trainers, health professionals, and researchers about the lasting impact of concussions what is being done to keep players safe.
Taking hits is a part of playing many sports, but what happens to the brain when the hits to the head come early and often. Concussions can be the result of these blows, and can lead to long-term health consequences. Mississippian Brett Favre, NFL retired QB and Hall of Fame member, is featured.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- MPB Gets to Work in Manufacturing: EMCC Mechatronics
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- 8 years ago
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- Kyle Pierce saw his income double with his new job. Soon to complete an Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Degree at East Mississippi Community College, Kyle is optimistic about his future. He says, “There is always a need for skilled technicians.”
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Concussion: A Game Changer | Southern Remedy | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Episode One: Serious Play
Southern Remedy TV talks with former high school and college athletes and an NFL family members about how concussions changed their lives. Parents and medical professionals weigh in about the changes a person may experience that can be associated with concussions received during serious play.
Concussion: A Game Changer
Taking hits is a part of playing many sports, but what happens to the brain when the hits to the head come early and often. Concussions can be the result of these blows, and can lead to long-term health consequences. Mississippian Brett Favre, NFL retired QB and Hall of Fame member, is featured.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Extra: Chris McDaniel | @ISSUE | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Republican State Senator Chris McDaniel of Ellisville is a candidate for U.S. Senate in the Mississippi 2018 mid-term election.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Extra: Mike Espy | @ISSUE | MPB
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- 8 years ago
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- Democrat and former congressman Mike Espy of Jackson is a candidate for U.S. Senate in the Mississippi 2018 mid-term election.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Extra: Cindy Hyde-Smith | @ISSUE | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith of Brookhaven was appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant in April 2018. Her appointment came after former U.S. Senator Thad Cochran’s retirement due to illness. Hyde-Smith is running in the 2018 mid-term election to serve the remainder of his term which ends in 2021.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Extra: Tobey Bartee | @ISSUE | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Democrat Tobey Bartee is a former naval intelligence officer of Gautier. Bartee is a candidate for U.S. Senate in the Mississippi 2018 mid-term election.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Extra: David Baria | @ISSUE | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Democratic State Representative David Baria of Bay St. Louis is a candidate for U.S. Senate . His opponent in the 2018 mid-term election is Republican incumbent U.S. Senator Roger Wicker.
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- Election Special | @ISSUE | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Mississippi’s two U.S. Senate seats are up for re-election on November 6, 2018. The state’s senior senator Republican Roger Wicker is running against Democrat State Representative David Baria. Running in the special election are appointed Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, former Democratic Congressman Mike Espy, Republican State Senator Chris McDaniel and Democrat Tobey Bartee. On a special edition of @Issue, Producer Ashley Norwood talks with candidates about their vision for the state.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- MPB Gets to Work in Healthcare: Meridian Community College
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Kevin Moore felt compelled to pursue a career in healthcare based on his experience caring for family members with medical needs. Once a mentor recommended nursing, Kevin looked to Meridian Community College and their Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Learn more at https://www.gettingtowork.mpbonline.org
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- FULL DOCUMENTARY - 1964: The Fight for a Right | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- By the mid twentieth century, Mississippi’s African Americans had suffered from nearly 75 years of Jim Crow discrimination. In order to break open the closed society and improve their lives, they needed to be able to vote. In the summer of 1964, hundreds of young white volunteers converged in Mississippi for a 10-week voter registration campaign. The results of their efforts still reverberate.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org/freedomsummer
Producers:
Taiwo Gaynor
Edie Greene
Writer:
Edie Greene
Location Videography:
Joey Gibson
Jeff Damron
Ryan Bohling
Location Audio:
John Busbice
Jeff Damron
Nick Lalo
Location Lighting:
Jeff Damron
Kenny Sullivan
Editor:
Edie Greene
On-line Editor:
Scott Colwell
Announcer:
LaSharne Patton
Title Animation and Graphics:
Fr...
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- Getting to Work in Logistics: Hinds Diesel Technology Academy
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Alex Rush didn’t know what he wanted for a career until he discovered a passion for working on vehicles. Rush says, “From there, it was a simple decision, go with diesel. It’s where the money’s at.” Even students with little to no experience can find a life changing opportunity with Hinds Diesel Technology Academy, where they can learn the tools and skills to work in a heavy equipment facility. Annual income can begin at $45,000 and with time and experience climb as high as $100,000 or more. As instructor James Roby says, “The sky’s the limit.” For Alex Rush, the high job demand means the day after he graduates he starts a full time job.
Learn more at http://www.gettingtowork.mpbonline.org
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- Vaping: Clouded by Controversy | Southern Remedy | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- The practice of inhaling nicotine, flavored oils, and cannabis has climbed at a steady rate in the United States. Vaping or Juuling is a billion dollar industry clouded by controversy. Southern Remedy TV will look at what vaping is, who is driving the E-cigarette business, and the health consequences for young people and adults.
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Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Judy & Richard Foster | The Great American Read | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- We met Judy & Richard Foster at Lemuria Bookstore in Jackson, and they shared some details about their favorite books, authors, and more.
Share your answers in the comments!
Vote for your favorite book during the Great American Read PBS at mpbonline.org/greatreadms.
Special thanks to our partners, Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival and the Mississippi Library Commission.
#GreatReadPBS #GreatReadMS
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- Revel in Romance | "Summer Nights" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Amped and Wired ends our Summer of Singles appropriately with “Summer Nights” by Revel in Romance. Relive our Summer of Singles anytime by checking out the playlist on our YouTube channel. For full episodes visit mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
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- Future Thieves | "Ghosts" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- This is one you will be humming to yourself for the rest of the day. “Ghosts” by Future Thieves is this week’s addition to our Summer of Singles, brought to you by Amped and Wired. For full episodes visit mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
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- A Trip Down Authors Alley at The Mississippi Book Festival | The Great American Read | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- A trip down Authors Alley at the Mississippi Book Festival.
Find out more about The Great American Read and vote for your favorite book at http://www.mpbonline.org/greatreadms.
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- Trampoline Team | "Make it Faster" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- From our first season of Amped and Wired, this week’s addition to Summer of Singles is “Make it Faster” by Trampoline Team. For full episodes check out mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
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- An Evening with Claire and Beth Ann | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Singer/songwriter Claire Holley and Mississippi poet laureate Beth Ann Fennelly entertain an intimate audience with songs and poems. The performance takes place inside The Cedars, Jackson’s oldest surviving residential structure.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- 7evenThirty | "The Problem" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- 7evenThirty performs “The Problem” for an engaged audience at OffBeat. Enjoy this week’s addition to Amped and Wired’s Summer of Singles! For full episodes visit mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org/ampedandwired
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- "The Persistence of Educational Inequity" | Youth Media Project 2018 | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- "The Persistence of Educational Inequity" focused on innovative education models by specifically comparing educational opportunities offered to Participants in the Jackson Public School system versus those offered to Participants in neighboring districts. They investigated a Participant's ability to perform within their schools based on the districts they are in while considering the interaction of resources, facilities, structure, curriculum, and opportunity.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- "Improving Our City: Community Growth & ED in Jackson" | Youth Media Project 2018 | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- "Improving Our City: Community Growth & Economic Development in Jackson, Mississippi" targeted opportunities for career pathways for young people, specifically how to connect young job seekers to networks that provide early work experiences and community-focused solutions. They highlighted career development centers and investigated which formats work, which ones don't, and how they can be improved.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- "Keeping Teen Girls Safe in Jackson, Mississippi" | Youth Media Project 2018 | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- "Keeping Teen Girls Safe in Jackson, Mississippi" investigated issues affecting young women and their safety. They highlighted mentorship programs for young women and barriers to young women being given opportunities, including the personal safety of young women.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- "What Goes Unsaid: Mental Health and Trauma in Jackson’s Youth" | Youth Media Project 2018 | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- "The Persistence of Educational Inequity" focused on innovative education models by specifically comparing educational opportunities offered to Participants in the Jackson Public School system versus those offered to Participants in neighboring districts. They investigated a Participant's ability to perform within their schools based on the districts they are in while considering the interaction of resources, facilities, structure, curriculum, and opportunity.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- "What Killed Learning: Gun Violence and School Safety" | Youth Media Project 2018 | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- "What Killed Learning: Gun Violence and School Safety," brainstormed issues facing a Participants' ability to learn by honing in on the effects and issues of violence on school safety. They interviewed directors of mentorship programs, school safety officers, school administrators and peers as they learned more about how school safety affects the learning environment.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- MPB Parent Academy: Val's Story | Ready To Learn | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Valeria Haley, 39, of Jackson is grateful she participated in Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s first Parent Academy workshop in April 2015. “That first class changed my entire life,” Haley said. “The classes were phenomenal. I can’t say it enough. All the questions I had on what to do next in life, they pretty much told me.”
Find out more about Val here: http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/my-mpb-story/mpb-parent-academy-made-a-huge-difference-in-haleys-life/
Learn more about MPB and the Ready to Learn grant here: http://www.mpbonline.org/education/ready-to-learn/
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- Vegetable Bolognese Pasta with Garlic Soup. Guest: Joff Clarke | Fit to Eat | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Chef Rob prepares vegetable Bolognese pasta with garlic soup. Rebecca Turner shares a simple tuna taco recipe. Our guest is Joff Clarke, owner of Bayou View Fitness in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org/fittoeat
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- Black Bean Dijon Burger with Sweet Potato Crisps. Guest: Jay Hughes | Fit to Eat | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Chef Rob prepares a Black Bean Dijon Burger with sweet potato crisps and grilled tomatoes. Rebecca Turner has some great ideas on making lunches for the kids and our guest is District 12 State Representative, Jay Hughes.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org/fittoeat
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- Blueberry BBQ Pork Loin with Garbanzo Bean Salad. Guest: Delbert Hosemann | Fit to Eat | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Chef Rob prepares Blueberry BBQ Pork Loin with a Garbanzo Bean Salad. Rebecca Turner has some interesting facts about fruit juices and our guest is Mississippi’s Secretary of State Delbert Houseman.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org/fittoeat
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- Turkey Sliders on Sweet Potatoes with a Moroccan Salad. Guest: Bill Ellison | Fit to Eat | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Chef Rob makes Turkey Sliders on Sweet Potatoes with a Moroccan Salad, Registered Dietitian Rebecca Turner shares some shocking facts about salt. Our guest is Bill Ellison, the host of the MPB Radio show Grassroots.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org/fittoeat
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- Favorite Place To Read: Charlotte Jones Voiklis | The Great American Read | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Prepare to be jealous of author, Charlotte Jones Voiklis, favorite place to enjoy a good book.
Where is your favorite place to read?
Find out more about the Great American Read PBS at mpbonline.org/greatreadms, and be sure to join the Facebook group Great Read Mississippi. #GreatReadPBS #GreatReadMS
Special thanks to our partners, Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival and the Mississippi Library Commission.
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- What Is Your Favorite Book? | The Great American Read | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- It's The Great American Read and we want to know your favorite book! Share yours in the comments and make sure to join the Facebook group Great Read Mississippi to connect with other readers in Mississippi.
Don't forget to vote for your favorite book by visiting mpbonline.org/greatreadms.
Special thanks to our partners Mississippi Library Commission and Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival, for helping us put together this video of favorite books from a few readers. Also, thank you to Lemuria Bookstore for letting us film at your location.
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- Eilen Jewell | "Sea of Tears" | MPB
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- 8 years ago
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- This week, Amped and Wired’s Summer of Singles brings us Eilen Jewell and her “Sea of Tears”, recorded live at Duling Hall. For full episodes check out mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org/ampedandwired
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- Jontavious Willis | "Tip Toe" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Shhh… Amped and Wired’s Summer of Singles sneaks by this week with “Tiptoe” by Jontavious Willis. For the full episode, which also features Marquise Knox and Scott Barretta, visit mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
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- Empty Atlas | "House Fire" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- What it feels like when the AC is out? In July? In Mississippi? This week Amped and Wired’s Summer of Singles brings you “House Fire” by Empty Atlas. For full episodes check out mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
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- Sam Mooney | "Southern Starlight" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Born and raised in Brookhaven, MS, A Home Seeker’s Paradise, Sam Mooney has performed for live audiences all over the country. His song “Southern Starlight” is a perfect addition to Amped and Wired’s Summer of Singles. For full episodes visit mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Passing Parade | "The Chemicals" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Amped and Wired adds another song to our Summer of Singles. This week, “The Chemicals” by Passing Parade.
Started as a side project to provide an outlet for songs that didn’t fit elsewhere, Passing Parade blends low-fi fun and fuzzed out rock with a variety of other influences.
For full episodes check out mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Taylor Mills | MS 2018 Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- 2018 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud Second Place Finalist, Taylor Mills of Northwest Rankin High School, recites “Insomnia” by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Anna Claire Franklin | MS 2018 Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- 2018 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud State Champion, Anna Claire Franklin of Oxford High School, recites “Confessions” by Robert Browning
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Desiree Roby | MS 2018 Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- 2018 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud Third Place Finalist, Desiree Roby of Christian Home Educators Connection, recites “Thoughtless Cruelty” by Charles Lamb
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Mississippi's 2018 Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Mississippi's 2018 Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest. High school students from across the state compete for a chance to represent Mississippi in the National Recitation Contest in Washington, D.C.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Alfred Banks | "Homecoming" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Performing as part of last year’s Jackson Indie Music Week, New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks entertained a crowd at Martin’s with his hit “Homecoming”. This week, it’s part of Amped and Wired’s Summer of Singles. For full episodes visit mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Young Valley | "Out Tonight" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Amped and Wired features Young Valley’s “Out Tonight” in our Summer of Singles! This is the perfect addition to your summer playlist, whether on a road trip to the beach or barbequing in your backyard. For full episodes check out mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Dream Cult | "Santa Rosa" | MPB
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- 8 years ago
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- Amped and Wired’s Summer of Singles continues with “Santa Rosa” by Jackson-based band Dream Cult. Here’s some trivia: this show was recorded live at Duling Hall the same night as The Gills and Rock Eupora. Check out all of these shows and more at mpbonline.org/ampedandwired. Watch it loud.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Cardinal Sons | "Common Law" | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Raised in Jackson, Mississippi and currently residing in New Orleans, brothers Joe, John and Dave Shirley bring their vocal harmonies and their own blend of melodic rock to the stage of Hal & Mal’s restaurant.
For full episode: https://youtu.be/4y3Wk1gggQg
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org/ampedandwired
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- The Great American Read | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Join Mississippi Public Broadcasting for The Great American Read this summer!
Special thanks to our partners, the Mississippi Library Commission and Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org/greatreadms
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- Empty Atlas | Amped & Wired | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Jackson, Mississippi’s Empty Atlas performs melodic indie rock with a lyrical focus on personal growth and connections.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Holley Peel | Amped & Wired | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Holley Peel tells stories with a strong Mississippi influence and a bluesy, Americana style.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Alfred Banks | Amped & Wired | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- New Orleans based hip hop artist Alfred Banks features songs from his recent LP, The Beautiful, which draws on his life and family experiences to deliver powerful and moving messages.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
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- Antwone Perkins | Amped & Wired | MPB
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- From early childhood, Antwone Perkins had a love of performing and learning how to engage his audience. His songs incorporate elements of hip hop and neo-soul into a musical blend that breaks the borders of any single genre.
Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
