Lawayne Childrey
Sex Offender Registry Growing
Monday, March 23, 2009
A convicted rapist and murderer who was to be released from jail remains behind bars for now. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Budget Issues at the Capitol
Friday, March 20, 2009
Lawmakers are scrambling to come up with ways to patch a 500 million dollar budget shortfall brought on by fewer revenue dollars. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports what steps are being considered.
Jackson Mayor Suing to get on Ballot
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Troubles continue for Jackson mayor Frank Melton. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports the capitol city mayor is going to court to prove his residency.
Easing Reporting Requirements for Nonprofits
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Legislation to ease reporting requirements for non profits is making its way through the Mississippi Capitol. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Thousands Converge on Jackson Trade Mart in Search of Jobs
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
A weak economy and high unemployment rates bring thousands of job seekers to the Mississippi Employment Expo. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports how this could be the most important year yet for the event.
Congressman Bennie Thompson's Town hall Meeting on the Stimulus Money
Monday, March 16, 2009
Money from The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has made its way to local communities. But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports there is still much to learn about the plan and how to use it.
Alternative School Troubles
Friday, March 13, 2009
The ACLU of Mississippi is urging lawmakers to support legislation that holds alternative schools more accountable. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Obesity Surgery Bill Gains Momentum
Thursday, March 12, 2009
A bill authorizing the public employees' health insurance plan to pay for gastric bypass surgery is working its way through the capitol. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Tate County and Indianola School Districts Face Likely Takeover
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tate County and Indianola School Districts are headed toward emergency status. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports how they ended up in such dire conditions.
Prescription Drug Help Rolls Into Mississisppi
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
An effort is underway to connect uninsured and financially struggling Mississippians with free or nearly free prescription medicines. MPB's Lawayne Childrey caught up with the PPA bus tour as it travels thru the state this week.
Food Stamp Applications Swell in Tight Economy
Monday, March 09, 2009
Vanishing jobs and rising food prices mean record numbers of Mississippian's are seeking ways to make ends meet at the grocery store. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Plan To Ban Traffic Cams in Mississippi
Friday, March 06, 2009
A proposal to outlaw traffic cameras like the ones in Jackson and Columbus is gaining momentum at the Mississippi Capitol. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Prosecutors Will Retry Jackson Mayor
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and his former police bodyguard Michael Recio will be retried beginning May 11th on federal charges related to the destruction of a Jackson duplex. But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports, before the trial can begin many details are still left to be worked out.
Nissan Announces Expansion at Canton Plant
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Beginning next year, Nissan's Canton plant will be the first in the country to build Nissan Commercial Vehicles developed specifically for the North American market. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports what impact it could have on the community.
Tackling High School Dropout Crisis
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Surveys show that nearly one out of every three U.S. high school students drop-out before graduation. MPB's Lawayne Childrey examines what it means for Mississippi.
Mississippi Students Join Read Across America Day
Monday, March 02, 2009
Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. MPB's Lawayne Childrey takes us to an event at Lee Elementary School in Jackson.
Jackson Mayor Frank Melton Back on The Job
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Frank Melton's vigilante style crime fighting almost landed him in prison this week for destroying what he called a crack house. Now the capitol city mayor is switching his focus from crime to economics. MPB's Lawayne Childrey gets reaction to his latest move.
Civil Rights Trial of Jackson Mayor Ends With Hung Jury
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The federal civil rights case against Jackson mayor Frank Melton and police bodyguard Michael Recio ended yesterday with a hung jury . But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports trouble may yet linger for the duo.
Five Days of Deliberations and Counting
Monday, February 23, 2009
After almost a week of deliberations jurors will head back to court to try and reach a consensus in the federal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and bodyguard Michael Recio. MPB's Lawayne Childrey is following the case and has this report.
The Jury takes the Spotlight in Melton case
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Attorneys on both sides of the federal civil rights trial of Jackson mayor Frank Melton and former bodyguard Michael Recio have until today to file motions, related to a jury issue. MPB's Lawayne Childrey explains.