Patty Davis

  • Domestic Violence Response Training

    Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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    Every year, thousands of disturbance calls that involve domestic violence go unreported because the victim is afraid to press charges. But the laws are changing. as MPB's Patty Davis reports, Law Enforcement personnel have been brushing up on changes in domestic violence laws.

  • Obama Safety Concerns Some Supporters

    Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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    The Barack Obama Presidential Campaign has a staff of five at its new headquarters in downtown Jackson, and plans for more offices around the state. With such a tight race for the Democratic Nomination, Obama supporters are trying to sway undecided voters and settle fears of political history repeating itself. MPB's Patty Davis reports. *Senator Hillary Clinton's web site doesn't indicate that she has a campaign office in Mississippi.

  • Not Enough School Nurses

    Friday, February 22, 2008
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    In Mississippi K thru 12 schools, there is one school nurse for every eleven hundred-seventy-four students. And many schools have no nurse at all. MPB's Patty Davis reports, an effort is underway to change those numbers.

  • E-85 Fuel Stop in Mississippi

    Thursday, February 21, 2008
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    It's made from corn, sugar cane and switch grass, and it's the cleanest burning fuel available. MPB's Patty Davis reports, E-85 fuel is now available at a retail outlet off interstate 20.

  • Voter Reform Moves Thru Senate

    Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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    Low participation numbers and widespread fraud have prompted Mississippi's Secretary of State to push for passage of an election reform bill. MPB's Patty Davis has more. *The Election Reform Bill will face full Senate Debate this week.

  • Booster Seats Fill the Gap in Auto Passenger Safety

    Monday, February 18, 2008
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    Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for children in Mississippi. But as MPB's Patty Davis reports, the State Legislature is trying to reduce those numbers.

  • Ethics Bill Passes Senate

    Friday, February 15, 2008
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    The Mississippi Senate has passed a bill designed to tighten public officials' ethics rules and provide more openness in government. MPB's Patty Davis has more.

  • IHL Strategic Initiative

    Thursday, February 14, 2008
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    College educators and administrators from across the state gathered for a strategic initiative summit Wednesday. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • Town Hall Meeting on Domestic Violence Prevention

    Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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    A town hall meeting on domestic violence went overtime at Jackson State University last night. MPB's Patty Davis has this report.

  • Timber Industry Declines

    Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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    Mississippi's forest industry has been in a decline since 2005. MPB's Patty Davis reports, a number of factors are to blame.

  • Identity Theft

    Monday, February 11, 2008
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    Identity theft has surpassed drug crimes to become the number one crime in America. MPB's Patty Davis reports, as technology changes, criminals are changing with it.

  • State Farm Lawsuit Dismissed

    Friday, February 08, 2008
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    The State farm law suit against Attorney General Jim Hood was officially dismissed in US District Court Thursday. But as MPB's Patty Davis reports, the state's efforts to see thousands of Katrina claims settled fairly, continues.

  • Hood Fights State Farm Allegations in US District Court

    Thursday, February 07, 2008
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    Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood was in U.S. district court in Natchez Wednesday to testify in a lawsuit brought by State Fire & Casualty Co. MPB's Patty Davis was there and has this report.

  • Redesign Education Plan Moves One Step Closer

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008
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    K-12 Superintendent, Dr. Hank Bounds would like to run the Department of Education more like a business. MPB's Patty Davis reports, under a bill ok' d by the Senate Education Committee Tuesday, Bounds could gain more freedom to hire or fire employees.

  • Mississippi's Super Tuesday

    Tuesday, February 05, 2008
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    Southern states like Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee are part of today's Super Tuesday primary elections. But MPB's Patty Davis reports, Mississippi's March 11th primary can still play a key role.

  • Senate Bill on Hiring Undocumented Workers

    Monday, February 04, 2008
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    Immigrants may soon find it harder to get a job in Mississippi. MPB's Patty Davis has details on a bill passed by the Senate on Friday.

  • Attorney General Unveils 2008 Legislative Agenda

    Friday, February 01, 2008
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    A joint Committee of House Judiciary Committees met Thursday with Attorney General Jim Hood and members of his staff, to discuss the agency's 2008 legislative agenda. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • MyBiz is Your Biz

    Thursday, January 31, 2008
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    Small businesses and entrepreneurs across the state have a new tool to help them succeed. MPB's Patty Davis has more.

  • Medicaid Offices Survey Shows Many Under Served

    Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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    More than 600 thousand Mississippians are enrolled in the Medicaid program, but a recent survey of the system found that face-to face re certification requirements are too restrictive. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • New Gartin Justice Building Ready

    Thursday, January 24, 2008
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    After more than two decades of planning, construction has been completed on phase one of the new Carroll Gartin Justice Building in downtown Jackson. MPB's Patty Davis reports, the State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and the entire support staff will begin moving in, early next month.