Patty Davis

  • Medicaid's Funding Conundrum

    Thursday, April 10, 2008
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    Medicaid Funding in Mississippi is approaching a crisis. Lawmakers must find millions of dollars to fund the program for the remainder of 2007. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • Home Repair Fraud Concerns

    Wednesday, April 09, 2008
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    Attorney general Jim Hood is warning residents that the damage caused by the recent storms is likely to result in an increase in home repair fraud in Central Mississippi. MPB's Patty Davis sat down with General Hood Tuesday for more details.

  • The Uninsured are Sicker and Die Sooner

    Wednesday, April 09, 2008
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    A new report shows Uninsured adults are sicker and die sooner than their insured counterparts. MPB's Patty Davis has more.

  • Disaster Assistance

    Tuesday, April 08, 2008
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    Monday, Governor Haley Barbour declared a State of Emergency for 12 Mississippi counties in Central Mississippi, including the Jackson Metro area. Homeowners affected by Friday's storm could be eligible for federal grants or low interest loans. MPB's Patty Davis has more.

  • ACLU on Juvenile Justice

    Monday, April 07, 2008
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    The ACLU hosted a Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Conference in Jackson this weekend. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • Electronic Health Files

    Friday, April 04, 2008
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    The US Secretary of Health and Human Services was in Jackson Thursday, encouraging Mississippi doctors to be part of a new Medicare demonstration project. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • Saggy Bottoms

    Friday, March 28, 2008
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    Capitol City Councilmen are trying to tighten the belts on saggy pants. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • State Spelling Bee

    Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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    A Waynesboro Middle School student will represent Mississippi in May at the 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. MPB's Patty Davis reports, the eighth-grader won with a Japanese battle cry.

  • Tax Study Commission Gets Underway

    Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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    A group of about 30 business leaders, state and local officials and financial professionals make up the Governor's Tax Study Commission. MPB's Patty Davis reports, that Commission met for the first time Monday.

  • IHL Search to Begin

    Friday, March 21, 2008
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    Dr. Vance Watson has been named Interim President at Mississippi State University. Watson is MSU's vice president for agriculture, forestry and veterinary medicine. He will take over for Robert "Doc" Foglesong, who announced earlier this month that he is leaving June 30. As MPB's Patty Davis reports, the search for two permanent University Presidents will begin soon, despite recent criticism of the procedures.

  • Five Years and Counting

    Thursday, March 20, 2008
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    Since 9-11 about 10,000 troops from the Mississippi National Guard, including soldiers and airmen, have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • Scruggs Political Contributions Go to Charity

    Tuesday, March 18, 2008
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    The state Republican Party is donating more than 27,000 dollars to Charity. MPB's Patty Davis reports, the funds were donated to the Party from Attorney Dick Scruggs.

  • Georgia Burn Center Clinic Opens in Brandon

    Friday, March 14, 2008
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    An outpatient burn clinic has opened in Central Mississippi. MPB's Patty Davis reports, it doesn't replace the need for an acute care burn center, but it helps patients from a three state area.

  • Immigration Bill on Governors Desk

    Thursday, March 13, 2008
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    A bill sits on the Governor's desk, that some say targets Latinos. As MPB's Patty Davis reports, the legislation would prohibit private companies from hiring illegal immigrants.

  • Budget in Works

    Thursday, March 06, 2008
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    Committee meetings have been scheduled back to back at the state capitol as lawmakers get closer to crafting the budget for fiscal year 2009. MPB's Patty Davis has more.

  • Homeowner Grants Not for Renters and Low Income Families

    Wednesday, March 05, 2008
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    Affordable housing took center stage at a Senate Committee meeting Tuesday. MPB's Patty Davis has more.

  • Record Voter Turnout Expected This Year in Mississippi

    Tuesday, March 04, 2008
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    It's another big day of Presidential primary voting, and Mississippians are still waiting there turn. MPB's Patty Davis reports, no matter whet happens today, more Mississippians this year, will be casting ballots then ever before.

  • Free Pharmaceuticals

    Monday, March 03, 2008
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    The high cost of prescription medications has left many Mississippians choosing between medicine and a meal. But MPB"s Patty Davis reports, for at least another year, one program will provides free medications for those who qualify.

  • Destination Graduation

    Friday, February 29, 2008
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    Every two hours, three Mississippi students drop out of school. But as MPB's Patty Davis reports, more than 2000 educators, business leaders, and elected officials gathered Thursday ... TO GET ON THE BUS.

  • Severe Weather Awareness Week

    Thursday, February 28, 2008
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    April is the most active month for tornadoes in Mississippi, second only to November. MPB's Patty Davis reports on efforts by Emergency responders this week, to keep residents prepared.