Patty Davis

Child Support collections in Mississippi topped 264 million dollars in fiscal year 2008. But, as MPB's Patty Davis reports, the Dept of Human Services Child Support Enforcement Division is doing more than collecting funds, to help custodial parents and their children.

Governor Barbour is expected to announce a new plan for cuts to the Medicaid program that will have less impact on the program and it's 600,000 recipients. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

There is a long list of organizations in Mississippi, dedicated to helping the disabled gain independence. MPB's Patty Davis reports, there are also many obstacles to their success.

Governor Haley Barbour is looking at the possibility of a four-day work week for state employees. MPB's Patty Davis has more.

The State Department of Health will appeal a federal decision to revoke its laboratory's license for a year. At issue is an interpretation of instructions for proficiency testing. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

Thousands of Mississippi families are faced with added stress and economic pressures while a loved one is deployed with the Guard or Reserves. As MPB's Patty Davis reports, there's a growing effort to fund a program created to help those families.

Mississippi reports the 2nd highest number of domestic violence incidents in the nation. A statewide commission has now been formed at the request of the Attorney General, to study the laws and procedures related to domestic abuse. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

Day two of the annual emergency management conference focused on response at a University or private business. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

Almost 200 soldiers from a Mississippi Army National Guard unit said good by to family and friends Tuesday at a ceremony in Newton. MPB's Patty Davis reports, these specially trained men and women will not be headed to Iraq or Afghanistan.