Phoebe Judge
More Cities Consider Allowing Hurricane Disaster Housing to Remain
Friday, February 27, 2009The city of Bay St. Louis is one step closer to allowing MEMA cottages to remain permanently. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Budget Cuts Hit Early Intervention Programs in South Mississippi Hard
Thursday, February 26, 2009The Governor’s state agency budget cuts hit home for hundreds of developmentally disabled children in South Mississippi. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on the loss of one early intervention program.
A Marathon Broadcast Sheds Light On The Homeless Issue
Tuesday, February 24, 2009Shedding light on growing nationwide problem of the homeless through a marathon broadcast from the Gulf Coast. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
The Poor Economy Can't Stop Mardi Gras
Tuesday, February 24, 2009Mardi Gras is here once again, and the celebration on the Gulf Coast is as big as ever. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
New Plan Provides Millions for Coastal Improvement
Friday, February 20, 2009New Greenways, flyways, boat launches and wetlands protection are on their way to the Gulf Coast. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on the multi-million dollar program.
Turning to Antiques to Seek Relief From the Recession
Thursday, February 19, 2009In these tough economic times some Mississippi residents are cashing in family heirlooms and jewelry to make ends meet. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Surviving With No Roof Over Your Head
Wednesday, February 18, 2009Today’s recession feels almost like the great depression in some communities. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on those living along the railroad tracks in Pascagoula.
New Report Finds Gulf Coast Weathering Economic Crisis
Tuesday, February 17, 2009A new report finds that even in the middle of national recession Gulf Coast residents have reason to be cautiously optimistic. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
The Recovery Continues
Friday, February 13, 2009Hundreds of people came together on the Coast at a hurricane recovery summit to discuss what still needs to be done on the long road to recovery. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
New Plan to Protect the Coast
Thursday, February 12, 2009A billion dollar plan to protect the Gulf Coast from the next hurricane has just been revealed. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Mississippi Congressman Questions Use of Katrina Funds
Wednesday, February 11, 20092nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson is asking questions about the use of federal money in the rebuilding from Katrina. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
A Gulf Coast School District Still Trying to Rebuild from Katrina Deals With Budget Cuts
Tuesday, February 10, 2009In our continuing series on how budget cuts are affecting school districts across the state. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on how one Gulf Coast school district still trying to pick themselves up from Katrina is handling this latest blow.
New Gulf Coast Network Brings Together Struggling Communities
Tuesday, February 10, 2009A new network on the Gulf Coast is bringing leaders together to form a type of community brain trust. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Mississippi's Job Market Remains Poor
Monday, February 09, 2009The job market in Mississippi continues to grow more competitive. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on the latest indicator of that fact.
New Study Finds Housing on the Gulf Coast Will Return to Pre-Katrina Levels by 2011
Wednesday, February 04, 2009The Gulf Coast is on track to restore all the housing that was lost during Katrina, but the problem is whether or not that housing will be affordable. MPB's Phoebe Judge reports.
Gulf of Mexico Fish Farming Moves Ahead
Wednesday, January 28, 2009The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has approved a proposal which would allow fish farming in the Gulf of Mexico. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Gulfport Mayor is Indicted on Katrina Fraud Charges
Wednesday, January 28, 2009A federal grand jury has indicted the mayor of Gulfport and his wife on charges of Katrina fraud. The indictment is the latest to emerge from joint investigations by both state and federal agencies. MPB's Phoebe Judge reports.
The Long Road To the Inauguration
Monday, January 26, 2009Three elderly Mississippians made the trip to D.C. last week to see President Obama inaugurated, there was a lot of time to reflect on the present and past as they made the 1000 mile journey north. MPB's Phoebe Judge reports.
Mississippi Seniors Travel 1000 Miles to Witness History in Washington D.C.
Sunday, January 25, 2009For those who lived through Mississippi’s dark history of segregation, the reality of an African American sworn into office may have seemed far away at one point. That’s why it was so important for a group of seniors from the Gulf Coast to make the trip to Washington to see it with their own eyes. MPB's Phoebe Judge reports on this journey to see history.
Biloxi High School Students Head to The Inauguration
Sunday, January 18, 2009A group of Biloxi high schools students will be part of the millions expected to descend on Washington, D.C. to see Barack Obama sworn into office. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports,
