Cari Gervin
Persistent Poverty in the Delta a Problem With No Easy Solution
Thursday, June 04, 2009
The counties in the Mississippi Delta are some of the poorest in the nation. Hoping to draw attention to the area, civil rights icon James Meredith is in the middle of a “200 Mile Walk for the Poor” through the Delta. Later this month, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference will relaunch Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, “Poor People’s Campaign” in Jackson. But as MPB’s Cari Gervin discovered in Washington County, there’s no easy solution to poverty.
GM Bankruptcy Effect Uncertain for Mississippi Dealers
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
On the same day Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy, General Motors filed for Chapter 11. MPB’s Cari Gervin reports on what this could mean to the Mississippi economy.
EPA Suing Three Mississippi Companies Over Clean Air Act
Monday, June 01, 2009
The Environmental Protection Agency has targeted three north Mississippi companies in a lawsuit enforcing the Clean Air Act. MPB’s Cari Gervin has the story.
Obesity, Not Swine Flu, Biggest Health Concern for State
Friday, May 29, 2009
The number of swine flu cases in Mississippi continues to rise, but that isn’t the worst health problem facing the state. MPB’s Cari Gervin reports.
Underinsured Universities Getting New Coverage
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A change in insurance coverage will cost some Mississippi universities more. But as MPB’s Cari Gervin reports, the state will actually save money.
Fallen Soliders of Past and Present Wars Remembered
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
In between cookouts and swimming, communities across the state took time on Memorial Day to remember the soldiers who gave their lives for their country. MPB’s Cari Gervin has more.
New Park Honors Role of Freed Slaves in Civil War
Monday, May 25, 2009
A new park has opened in Corinth that celebrates a forgotten part of Mississippi’s Civil War history. MPB’s Cari Gervin has the story of the state’s one and only contraband camp.
Traffic Surge Expected for Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, May 22, 2009
The summer travel season starts this weekend, and despite an recent surge in gas prices, there will be a lot of traffic on Mississippi’s highways. MPB’s Cari Gervin has more.
Alzheimer's Affects More Than Just the Patient
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Every 60 seconds, somewhere in America, a baby boomer turns 60. And with that aging population comes an increase in senility, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In today’s health news, MPB’s Cari Gervin reports on how one Mississippi family is coping.
New Law Regulates Funeral Pre-Need Contracts
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
A new law makes it safer for Mississippians to pre-pay for funeral and burial services. MPB’s Cari Gervin reports.
Number of Mississippi GM Dealers Closing Still Unknown
Monday, May 18, 2009
Three days after GM announced it was cutting ties with 1100 dealers nationwide, the effect of the closures in Mississippi remains uncertain. MPB’s Cari Gervin has more.
Chrysler Bankruptcy Forcing Six Mississippi Dealerships to Close
Friday, May 15, 2009
Chrysler is shutting down a quarter of its dealerships across the country. MPB’s Cari Gervin takes a look at what that means in Mississippi.
Wet Weather Hurting Crops ... and Economy
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Weeks of rain aren’t just hampering seasonal fun. They’re also taking a toll on the state economy. MPB’s Cari Gervin takes a look.
New Graduates Face Tough Market
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
It’s the middle of May, and that means thousands of new college graduates are facing one tough question: “Do you have a job lined up?”
“It’s in the works. I’m waiting for responses from several jobs right now.”
“I’m off to law school.”
“I currently work at Star Package liquor store here in Oxford. But I haven’t lined up another one, outside of that.”
That was Arlin Pearson, Dominique Mayfield, and Matt Rutherford, just minutes after receiving their diplomas from the University of Mississippi last Saturday. With unemployment continuing to rise, trying to find that first job in the real world is harder than ever. MPB’S Cari Gervin has a look at what one recent graduate is experiencing.
Pendergest-Holt Indicted for Obstruction and Conspiracy
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
A Mississippian has been indicted on obstruction and conspiracy charges related to an $8.5 billion fraud. MPB’s Cari Gervin reports.
Forty Years Later, Cleveland School District Still Facing Integration Issues
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Forty years later, the Cleveland School District is still not integrated enough – at least, according to the Department of Justice. MPB’s Cari Gervin has more.
High Number of Gun Deaths in State Lead to Gun Control Discussion
Friday, May 08, 2009
Mississippi has the third-highest rate of gun deaths in the country. MPB’s Cari Gervin has more.
Chrysler Bankruptcy's Ripple Effect Starting in Cleveland
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Chrysler’s bankruptcy is bad news for Cleveland. MPB’s Cari Gervin explains.
As Violence in Iraq Rises, Mississippi Soldiers Deploy
Monday, May 04, 2009
3,400 Mississippi soldiers are now at Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg preparing to head to Iraq – most for a second time. MPB’s Cari Gervin reports.
Mississippi Soldiers Deploy
Friday, May 01, 2009
Today more than 3,000 Mississippi soldiers deployed to Camp Shelby on their way to Iraq. MPB’s Cari Gervin reports.