Patty Davis
Khayat Resigns
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
One of Mississippi's largest Universities is losing it's long time leader. MPB's Patty Davis has more on the retirement announcement from University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat.
New Years Deadly For Teen Drivers
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
A recent study finds Mississippi has the highest number of fatal teen crashes per capita during the New Years' holiday season. More from MPB's Patty Davis.
Distracted Driving Leading to Highway Fatalities
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
A recent study finds Mississippi has the highest number of fatal teen crashes per capita during the New Years' holiday season. More from MPB's Patty Davis.
USM and NFL Team Up to Increase Stadium Security
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
When thousands of people crowd into large stadiums and arenas to watch their favorite teams battle for points, or to see their favorite band in concert, security personnel are faced with enormous pressure to keep everyone safe. Now, through a Federal Homeland Security Grant, programs developed at the University of Southern Mississippi will reduce those risks. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
USM and NFL Team Up to Increase Stadium Security
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
When thousands of people crowd into large stadiums and arenas to watch their favorite teams battle for points, or to see their favorite band in concert, security personnel are faced with enormous pressure to keep everyone safe. As MPB's Patty Davis reports, a Federal Homeland Security Grant will allow programs developed at the University of Southern Mississippi to reduce those risks.
Union Workers Rally for Big 3 Bailout
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Union workers across the state are awaiting word on a Big 3 Auto Bailout. MPB's Patty Davis reports, the United Auto Workers are not the only ones that could be affected by a possible breakdown of Ford, GM and Chrysler.
12 Days of Christmas Fire Safety
Monday, December 15, 2008
The "12 days of Christmas Fire Safety" has begun in Mississippi. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
12 Days of Christmas Fire Safety
Friday, December 12, 2008
The "12 Days of Christmas Fire Safety" has begun in Mississippi. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
Crime Victims Honored
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Rape, robbery, assault and homicide all fall under the FBI's violent crime category. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports how crime victims and survivors are calling for tougher violent crime legislation.
Christmas will never be the same for JR Unger of Clinton who lost his son, James 5 months ago.
Unger believes the incident could have possibly been avoided if the perpetrators had been weeded out early in life. That's why he's calling for legislation that would mandate counseling for families of troubled youth.
AG Files Suit Against Entergy
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
State Attorney General Jim Hood says Entergy Mississippi has refused to comply with a subpoena issued by his Office and a unanimous resolution passed by the Public Service Commission. Tuesday General Hood filed a lawsuit charging Entergy with illegal business practices.
On the Lookout for Impaired Drivers
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Almost twenty five thousand DUI tickets were issued last year in Mississippi, and about one in four of those drivers, had at least two prior convictions. MPB's Patty Davis has this report on the deadliest thing on Mississippi roads, the drunk driver.
Veterans Honored
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Every year at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, America salutes it's veterans. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
Jobless Rates Up and Down
Monday, October 27, 2008
Mississippi's jobless rate has been up and down this year. It's a trend that has been mirrored in many other states. As MPB's Patty Davis reports, the numbers reflect the length of the lines at Job Centers across the state.
Absentee Balloting
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Absentee balloting and new voter questions have Circuit Clerks working overtime. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
Rural Road Safety
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Crashes and traffic deaths on rural roads in Mississippi exceed the national average. But as MPB's Patty Davis reports, a new initiative coupled with two point three million dollars in federal funds should reduce those numbers and save lives.
ICE Raid on Howard Industries
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Hundreds of Howard Industries employees have been detained in the largest illegal worker raid in US history. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
Access to Justice Puts New Focus on Foreclosures
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The high rate of foreclosures in the state has the Access to Justice Commission looking at what can be done to keep more Mississippians in their homes. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
Crime Lab/Medical Examiner Task Force
Friday, August 22, 2008
The State Crime lab is understaffed and operating in cramped quarters. Solving the problem is the focus of Attorney General Jim Hood's Crime Lab/Medical Examiner Task Force. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
IHL Five Year Funding Plan
Thursday, August 21, 2008
A five year funding plan for state Universities is in the final stages of development. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
Long Lines at DPS and Teen Drivers
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The House Transportation Committee is taking a hard look at the efficiency of drivers license services and the safety of teen drivers. MPB's Patty Davis reports.