Locations that may experience flash flooding include: - Bay St. Louis - Covington - Waveland - Diamondhead - Pearl River - Stennis Space Center - Pearlington - Kiln - Interstate 10 between mile markers 1 - 17

A Tornado Watch is still in effect until 6 a.m. for the following counties: - Forest  - Lamar - Hancock - Stone - George - Pearl River - Harrison  -  Greene - Jackson  - Perry Sporadic power outages have been reported across South Mississippi.

A Wind Advisory is now in effect now until 7 p.m. tonight across South, Southeast and Southwest Mississippi. Stay tuned to MPB for the latest on Francine!

MPB Think Radio will resume updates at 5 a.m.

MPB News reports this morning, as we continue to watch for flash flooding across the state.

I want to provide an update on the storms that are impacting Mississippi.  As of now, no injuries have been reported, and approximately 51,000 are without power. This is down from a high of approximately 64,000. Over 160 people used shelters last night. Several roads are closed

Heavy rain expected across the state due to #Francine

Updates on road hazards from across the state due to #Francine

As MPB's coverage of #Francine begins to wrap-up, we encourage those who still need assistance or updates on weather, road hazards, closures and more to monitor these agencies: msema National Weather Service NOAA MDOT

For this week's #throwbackthursday, we celebrate MS Book Festival's return this weekend, by taking a trip back to 2018 with "Mississippi Roads" as they visit the Mississippi Book Festival in Jackson. Come see MPB this Saturday, September 14, at the 10th annual event!

Sports fans, don't miss "Ten Minute Timeout"'s interview with Jackson State U. legend and the voice of JSU football, Rob Jay. Check out the newest episode of the "Ten Minute Timeout" podcast dropping today, September 13, at noon on mpbonline.org/radio/timeout/

Hear from key people from tomorrow's Mississippi Book Festival & don't miss out on a special performance from The Mississippi Mass Choir! Tune in to "Next Stop, Mississippi" Fridays at 10 a.m. on MPB Think Radio! mpbonline.org/radio/

Today's #photographyfriday features a cottonmouth taken by Kevin Brown. Awesome shot Kevin, thanks for letting us share your work!

Earlier this week, "Money Talks" was at the third annual "It's All Relative Family Business Symposium". Find the "Money Talks" podcast now wherever you get your podcasts and listen to the show weekly; Tuesdays at 9 a.m. on MPB Think Radio. mpbonline.org/radio/moneytal…

Come say "Hi!" to MPB at the @MSBookFest today 📚 We have three locations at the festival: MPB Learning is inside with Ed Said and The MPB Foundation, then our MPB media tent is located outside on the lawn. Stop by and share how much you ❤️ MPB on our TV set!

Tune in as Jud Patterson joins "Deep South Dining" to chat with Carol and Malcolm about Daddy Jack's Coffee! Don't miss "Deep South Dining" Mondays at 9 a.m on MPB Think Radio mpbonline.org/radio/

This week on The Mississippi Arts Hour, children's author Allen R. Wells & New York Times-bestselling illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice will discuss their new book "Danté Plays His Blues." Listen Sundays at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio or find the podcast at MPBOnline.org/radio

Break out your Christmas collectibles! Mississippi Antique Showcase Holiday Edition is filming in just a few short weeks. Join us at Mississippi Public Broadcasting's studio in Jackson on October 10 from 3 to 8 p.m. Learn more at mpbonline.org/television/MS-…

"America’s Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years" highlights the food, science, kitchen ingenuity, and fun that have made "America’s Test Kitchen" a fan favorite. Don't miss it on Monday, September 16, at 7 p.m. on MPB. Watch at MPBOnline.org/livestream

Tune in as attorney Molly M. Walker joins "In Legal Terms" to chat with Adam about artificial intelligence (AI) and how this ever-evolving space may affect you and the laws that govern it. "In Legal Terms" airs Tuesdays at 10 a.m. on MPB Think Radio mpbonline.org/radio/