Lawayne Childrey

Mississippi retailers and government officials are hoping this weekend’s tax-free holiday will be a real boost to the state’s economy. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Auto dealers across the state are prepared to give new car buyers up to $4500 for their old gas guzzlers. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports on the federal governments cash for clunkers program.

Mississippi leads the nation in obesity and other health related illnesses. But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports P.E. teachers are learning how to combat those diseases with physical exercise in schools.

Records show the numbers of teens drinking and driving in Mississippi are on the decline. But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports the push is on to educate adults.

40 more Mississippi soldiers were deployed this week. They will join About 4,000 other Mississippi troops presently serving in Iraq and other war torn areas. MPB's Lawayne childrey reports on their latest mission.

One in every 150 children in Mississippi will be diagnosed with autism. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports there's a new effort to help educators recognize and deal with autistic children.

Mount Olive native Steve Mcnair was a football legend while at Alcorn State university who went on to become a star quarterback with the Tennessee Titans. He was one of the NFL's most valuable players, became a philanthropists and was married with four children. He seemed to have it all but on July 4th, Steve McNair was shot four times and killed by his 20 year old mistress, who then turned the gun on herself, taking her own life. As Mississippians grieve McNair’s death MPB's Lawayne Childrey ask how will he be remembered?

Mississippi Transportation officials say the states network of highways and bridges are suffering from years of under-investment. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports officials are looking towards the states gasoline tax as a possible solution.

The American Red Cross and the Mississippi State Conference of the national Association for the Advancement of Colored People are partnering in an effort to enhance response after a disaster. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.