Patty Davis
NPR Features a MS Story Corps Visit
Thursday, April 05, 2007
MPB's Patty Davis gets a sneak preview of a featured Story Corps Interview.
Helping the Homeless
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
The plight of the homeless came to the campus of Mississippi College this week. MPB's Patty Davis met with students there and toured their temporary cardboard homes.
Health Insurance Costs
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
One quarter of Mississippi's population is insured thru Medicaid or the State Children's Health Insurance Plan known as CHIP, but many say the government funded system is failing them. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
Foglesong Committed to POW MIA's
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Mississippi State University President Robert Foglesong will help determine the fate of thousands of missing U.S. and foreign servicemen. He spoke to MPB's Patty Davis from his home in Starkville wednesday, after a trip to Washington, and a briefing with President Bush.
Community Development Honors
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
New homes, added jobs,.. a new health dept. Those are just a few examples of how federal community development block grant funds are helping to improve the quality of life in Mississippi. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
State Spelling Bee
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Yesterday, dozens of Mississippi students tested their spelling skills for a chance to represent the state in the National Spelling Bee. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
LEAP for Safer Shoes
Friday, March 16, 2007
The Mississippi Department of Health is getting a thousand diabetes patients back on their feet. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
Young People and Politics
Friday, March 09, 2007
2008 could be the year of 'a new generation of voters'. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
Teen Suicide
Monday, March 05, 2007
For every teen suicide reported, there are four other teens who have tried. MPB's Patty Davis looks at this growing problem.
Dixie Nationals
Friday, February 09, 2007
The agriculture industry in Mississippi provides 27 percent of the state's workforce and has an economic impact of 15 point seven billion dollars. But MPB's Patty Davis reports, this weekend, agriculture is only part of the focus at the annual Dixie National Rodeo.
Mississippi Students Still Behind National Standards
Monday, February 05, 2007
Mississippi students don't measure up when compared to other students across the nation. MPB's Patty Davis reports, new assessment standards and more teacher training is designed to improve students chances of competing in this global society.
Identity Theft
Friday, February 02, 2007
Identity theft has replaced drug trafficking as the number one crime in America. MPB's Patty Davis has details on the "Shred It and Forget It" campaign.
National Guard Empowerment Act
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
New Legislation designed to make the National Guard a stronger and more responsible defense agency was introduced yesterday in Congress. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
Workplace Injuries on Decline
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
More than 500 people are hurt on the job every week in America. MPB's Patty Davis reports, efforts to reduce workplace injuries have been paying off.
Project Clear Voice
Monday, January 29, 2007
The work environment at k-12 schools will be analized at the state and district levels. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
Increased Funding for IHL
Thursday, January 18, 2007
The IHL Board met this week, and budget and finance was a large part of their agenda. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
Tough on Crime
Friday, January 12, 2007
Two Senate bills introduced this week would increase penalties for felons possessing firearms. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
Alcohol and Cancer
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Drinking alcohol increases the risk of developing cancer. And now, a study at University Medical Center in Jackson shows alcohol will make tumors grow bigger and faster. MPB's Patty Davis reports.