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• Mississippi harms free speech by requiring state permits before protests, lawsuit says

  By Emily Wagster Pettus Verified, Teresa Collier Verified| Mississippi Public Broadcasting Verified A new Mississippi law will restrict free speech by requiring people to obtain permission from state law enforcement officials for any protest near the statehouse, Governor's Mansion or other state government buildings in the capital city of Jackson, according to a lawsuit that seeks to block the mandate from taking effect July 1. “Those who peacefully protest without state government authorization and who are charged with crimes for doing so may be prosecuted and sentenced to prison.

  By Emily Wagster Pettus Verified, Teresa Collier Verified · Mississippi Public Broadcasting

  Jun. 05, 2023

• Mississippi Public Broadcasting

  By Teresa Collier Verified| Mississippi Public Broadcasting Verified Mississippi Democrats are ramping up their efforts to get people to the polls for the November 6th general election. MPB's Desare Frazier reports.Members of Mississippi's Democratic Party are outside the Hinds County Courthouse to urge people to register to vote. Field Director for the party, Jacqueline Amos, says they're working to register high school and college students.

  By Teresa Collier Verified · Mississippi Public Broadcasting

  Sep. 26, 2018

• Mississippi harms free speech by requiring state permits before protests, lawsuit says

  By Emily Wagster Pettus Verified, Teresa Collier Verified| Mississippi Public Broadcasting Verified A new Mississippi law will restrict free speech by requiring people to obtain permission from state law enforcement officials for any protest near the statehouse, Governor's Mansion or other state government buildings in the capital city of Jackson, according to a lawsuit that seeks to block the mandate from taking effect July 1. “Those who peacefully protest without state government authorization and who are charged with crimes for doing so may be prosecuted and sentenced to prison.

  By Emily Wagster Pettus Verified, Teresa Collier Verified · Mississippi Public Broadcasting

  Jun. 05, 2023

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WMPN (Jackson, MS)

Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is a state-funded multimedia organization dedicated to providing educational, informational, and cultural programming to residents of Mississippi. Established in 1969, MPB operates as the state's sole public broadcasting network, delivering content through television, radio, and digital platforms. The organization is headquartered in Jackson and has received over 400 awards for its programming and emergency response efforts. MPB offers a variety of services, including educational television programming, such as children's shows and cultural documentaries, as well as emergency preparedness alerts. Its radio division, MPB Think Radio, features news, classical music, and locally produced shows. The MPB Public Media App allows users to access live streams and on-demand content. Additionally, MPB produces daily newscasts that cover state-specific stories, serving students, educators, and the general public with valuable information and resources.