Lawayne Childrey

For the first time in 15 years more American's are smoking. During today's Great American Smoke Out thousands will try to kick the habit. In health news, MPB's Lawayne Childrey examines one ex-smokers struggle for survival, and what's being done to change the survival rates of the next generation.

Statistics show that more than 50% of all 12 to 18 year old students report experiencing some form of bullying at school. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports on the impact.

Mississippi is perhaps one of the most patriotic states in the country. Yesterday they came together to honor the brave men and women who put their lives in harm’s way. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

From the lagging economy, to increased crime, young people today are having to make some tough decisions about life. One option that remains strong is the military. As veterans day approaches MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports how a group of inner city kids are getting a close look at some of the benefits the military has to offer.

More than 50 thousand Mississippi Soldiers and their families will soon be able to make Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery their final resting place. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Mississippi's newly selected superintendent of Education will face tough funding challenges when he takes over by the end of the year. Yesterday the state board of education voted unanimously to bring Tom Burnham back as the top education chief. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Higher education officials from around the world are looking to the Magnolia State for ways to improve their education systems. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Members of the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance say the real threat to a healthy society are the barriers to affordable healthcare. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Mississippi has moved from the bottom to the top of the list of states that ban less nutritious food and drinks to school children. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.