Algae Beneficial, But Keep It In Check

Excerpt: "My water garden goes a little green from time to time, from a buildup of algae in the water. This is normally not a problem, at least not to the frogs in the water, but it looks really nasty. And I won't even begin to get into all the 'Algae: A dip in the pool a day equals one serving of green vegetable' jokes that bawdy gardeners tend to riff on."  more» 

In 17 Days, Biloxi Gets "Antiques Roadshow"

Excerpt: "In less than three weeks 'Antiques Roadshow' will pull into Biloxi and discover local treasures to share with the show's fans all over the country. 'The enthusiasm that we see at Roadshow when we're there will be just like it is at any other city. That is predictable,' the show's executive producer, Marsha Bemko, said in an interview from its offices in Boston."  more» 

MPB Pays Tribute to Chief Phillip Martin

Excerpt: "Mississippi Public Broadcasting will air a television special tonight in honor of Chief Phillip Martin, former Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians leader, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Martin died Thursday at age 83. The 30-minute program will feature an interview with Martin from a 2002 episode of MPB's "Conversations."  more» 

South Mississippi Attractions Featured on PBS

Excerpt: "Billy Joe Johnson's day spent with television host Walt Grayson will be among the attractions featured this month on 'Mississippi Roads.' Johnson, an avid hunter and fisherman, has spent more than 40 years on the Pascagoula River, living off its bounty and that of the surrounding land, feeding family, friends and visitors alike."  more» 

Regional Radio, Where Art Thou?

Excerpt: "A few weeks ago I took a trip across six southern states in as many days. I logged 2,000 miles alone in my rental car, just me and the FM radio. While in Mississippi, I listen to a public radio call-in show called 'Southern Remedy.' It was hosted by a doctor who was joined by a charming pediatric specialist."  more» 

Energizing Early Learning

"Here comes the Between the Lions lady!" shouted a child in a Jackson, Mississippi childcare center. The "Between the Lions lady" was a mentor from MPB's Preschool Literacy Initiative. MPB provides resources, expertise and encouragement to childcare centers serving Mississippi's neediest children.  more» 

Dr. Judy Lewis Chosen to Lead MPB

Mississippi College associate professor of communication Dr. Judy Lewis has been selected as the new Executive Director of Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB). Dr. Lewis' hiring was approved by the MPB board of directors on July 8.  more»