Lawayne Childrey

Forty five years after three civil rights workers were murdered on a dark Mississippi highway in Neshoba County, a historical marker has been erected in their honor. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Since 2004, non profits in Mississippi have been hit hard by hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and floods. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports how the Red Cross and Salvation Army plan to respond to the next big disaster even during this tough economic climate.

While only one case of meningitis has been reported in the state, nearly 500 Mississippian's have been diagnosed and successfully treated for swine flu, many of whom are students. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports Doctors are asking citizens to use caution but not to panic.

Healthcare reform is sure to be the hot topic at tonight's town hall meeting with
2nd district Congressman Bennie Thompson. MPB's Lawayne Childrey attended another such event over the weekend in the capitol city with freshman 3rd district Congressman Gregg Harper.

Reports of H1N1 in k-12 and university settings continue to multiply across the state. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports schools and universities are taking defensive measures.

The federal governments cash for clunkers honeymoon seems to be over for some Mississippi automobile dealers. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

The confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as the newest Supreme Court Justice is receiving mixed reaction in Mississippi. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

It was a night out against crime in the capitol city and other parts of the state. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

About 600 thousand Mississippians depend on Medicaid health coverage. Another 20 thousand residents unexpectedly signed on to the program in March. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports how that has some officials concerned.