Phoebe Judge
Gulf Coast Gets More Housing Help From Washington
Thursday, June 04, 2009
One more round of federal help is on its way to the Gulf Coast to help address the on-going housing recovery effort. MPB's Phoebe Judge has more.
Sand Becoming A Big Problem For One Gulf Coast County
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
The pristine beaches of Harrison County on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are one of the greatest draws for the millions who visit the Coast each year. But as MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports keeping those beaches clear is beginning to become a costly problem.
Newly Elected Coast Mayors Will Have To Deal With Hurricane Season
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Four years ago the group of mayors elected into office on the Gulf Coast had no idea that Katrina was on its’ way. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on how this newly elected batch of mayor’s feels about taking office in the midst of another hurricane season.
Closely Contested Mayoral Races Seen Across the State
Monday, June 01, 2009
Voters go to the polls today to elect new mayors and councilmen all across the state. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports how some of those races are shaping up.
Hurricane Season Is Here
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Hurricane Season has officially begun and that means that for the next six months south Mississippians are going to be watching the weather pretty closely. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on what officials have done to prepare the coast for this year’s season, and what all individuals can do to make sure they are as prepared as can be.
Gulf Coast Residents Urged To Be Prepared For This Hurricane Season
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
As hurricane season approaches officials on the Gulf Coast are helping residents make sure they are prepared. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Officials Announce New Hurricane Evacuation Procedures
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Mississippi and Louisiana officials have announced new contraflow procedures for this year’s hurricane season. MPB’s Phoebe Judge has more.
Officials Take Stock of Plans As Hurricane Season Approaches
Monday, May 25, 2009
It’s that time of year again. Hurricane season is just around the corner. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on how officials think this year will stack up.
Boaters Urged To Be On the Lookout For Manatees
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Officials are warning Gulf Coast boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they take to the water this Memorial Day. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Coastal County Devastated by Katrina Hoping To Go Green
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
For one county on the Coast devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the opportunity to rebuild has people going green. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Officials Urge Safety as Boating Season Begins
Monday, May 18, 2009
It’s just the beginning of boating season in Mississippi and already officials are dealing with the dangers that can so often accompany that pastime. MPB’s Phoebe Judge has more.
Navy Warship Named for African American Pioneer
Sunday, May 17, 2009
The latest warship to join the naval fleet will bear the name of the first African American to become a naval officer. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Tons of Trash Removed From South Mississippi Waterways
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Volunteers are spread out across the southern portion of the state this week cleaning up Mississippi waterways. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
New Multi Million Dollar Home Repair Grant Awarded
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
A new grant program using hurricane recovery money is helping Gulf Coast residents make final repairs so that they can get back into their houses. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Statewide Hurricane Exercise Tests Emergency Officials Preparedness
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
A fictional hurricane passed through the state yesterday so that officials could make sure the emergency response system is ready to go for the start of hurricane season. MPB’s Phoebe Judge has more.
Green Building Methods Save Homeowners Thousands
Monday, May 11, 2009
Green building initiatives are benefiting the environment and the consumer's bottom-line. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Middle East Country Spends 100 Million to Help Rebuild Gulf Coast
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Almost five years after Katrina hit, the Gulf Coast is still being helped by a generous donation from an oil rich country thousands of miles away. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
The Poor Economy Has Casino Executives Tightening Belts
Thursday, May 07, 2009
As the state continues to deal with the national recession, casino executives are coming together to take stock of how hard their industry has been hit. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Thousands Come Together To Prepare for Disasters
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Local, state and federal agencies are coming together this week on the Gulf Coast to train for natural and manmade disasters. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Latest Shuttle Mission Helps Complete International Space Station
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
The international space station is one step closer to realizing its full potential with help from NASA's space center in south Mississippi. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.