Sports

The upcoming PBS documentary “Not in Our Town” applauds Ole Miss students for showing unity in the face of a KKK hate rally on its campus.

Ole Miss welcomes (back) its new football coach Hugh Freeze who takes over from Houston Nutt.

Ole Miss is slow out of the gate in this year's football season. Athletic Director Pete Boone is in hot water with some of the Rebel faithful.

Football accounts for most injuries among high school athletes. Now, with better education, coaches and doctors have a better understanding of how to keep players safe.

The heat wave is being blamed for the death of three football players and one coach in the U.S. Mississippi coaches are making changes to protect their players.

The flood on the Mississippi River came during a critical time for wildlife breeding. Now some animal populations might be affected.

The Viking Classic is the only professional golf event in Mississippi. Event organizers say the economic impact will bring millions to business and charities.

MPB's Daniel Cherry looks at safety on the water and how the flood is restricting boating in some areas of the state.

The debate in Washington over cutting Medicaid spending could have effects on seniors and those living with disabilities in Mississippi. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on some of their concerns.

Many of Mississippi's best business talent have lost their jobs and now some are going into business for themselves. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how entrepreneurship is growing and how an NBA star wants to help.

Mississippians will soon have some more healthy options for getting around town. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is now looking for ways to build more biking and walking lanes. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports.

Hundreds of high school athletes and their coaches will converge on Veteran's Stadium in Jackson , for the 2010 Mississippi High School Activities Association's State Football Championships.

A Jackson area High School Senior could win a Heisman trophy this year.....A high school Heisman that is. M-P-B's Jeffrey Hess reports that he is making good choices on and off the field.