Mississippi Public Broadcasting is ending its daily 30-minute radio news program, “Mississippi Edition.”

Executives at the network said the change will make way for more news coverage throughout the day.

The last broadcast of “Mississippi Edition” was Friday morning, according to a statement on MPB’s website. Starting Monday, MPB radio will air news segments at the beginning of every hour from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Anna Neel, MPB’s chief operating officer, said the new approach will allow for more coverage of news as it develops.

“We’re hoping the new format gives reporters more flexibility to tell quality stories throughout the day,” Neel told Mississippi Today. “They’re not going to be as rushed to try to put together a 30-minute package.”

In July, the Republican-controlled

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