Pediatricians say the state is seeing rising cases of COVID-19 in children and adolescents. We hear from the president-elect of the Mississippi Chapter of the Academy of Pediatricians.

Then, high school fall sports culminate this weekend with the state football championships. We reflect on an unusual season filled with challenges.

Plus, what economic impact a new Amazon fulfillment center in Madison County can bring to Mississippi.

Segment 1:

As transmission of the coronavirus continues to intensify, cases of COVID-19 among children and teens in Mississippi are also on the rise. Pediatricians statewide are urging parents to take the necessary steps to slow the spread of the virus ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Dr. Anita Henderson is with the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She shares more with our Kobee Vance.

Segment 2:

Inter-scholastic sports are facing unprecedented challenges this year. The coronavirus pandemic caused the cancellation of many spring sports at the high school and college levels, and participation in fall sports have been a mixed bag. After postponing the beginning of the fall seasons for a couple of weeks, high schools are wrapping up the fall calendar this weekend with the Mississippi High School Athletic Association's football championships. Don Hinton is the Executive Director of the MHSAA. He shares more about a very unusual season.

Segment 3:

A new Amazon facility in Madison County is helping the state surpass last year's new economic investments despite the coronavirus pandemic. Work is underway on a new Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton - the third facility the corporate giant has brought to the state. MPB's Desare Frazier speaks with Joey Deason of the Madison County Economic Development Authority and John Rousaville of the Mississippi Development Authority

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