Sandra Knispel

The Oxford Conference for the Book wrapped up over the weekend. It was dedicated to the late author Larry Brown whose fame stretched all the way to Hollywood. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports.

After passing the state Senate yesterday, the amended Senate bill 23-70 is now headed to the Governor for signature. Of particular interest to university administrations statewide is section three, which deals with alcohol on public campuses. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports.

While the University of MIssissippi has not yet decided on whether to have a wet or dry campus-- it recently received money from the world's largest brewer to curb irresponsible drinking among its students. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports.

At the University of Mississippi students and alums are waiting to hear whether the campus will be wet or dry, but as MPB's Sandra Knispel reports it's a tricky choice.

In Mississippi infant mortality is on the rise again, at least when it comes to African-American babies. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports.

Governor Haley Barbour has declared this week .Earthquake Awareness Week.. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports.

A U.S. District judge has declared the Tupelo City Council structure in violation of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports.

Another furniture manufacturer in north Mississippi closed shop on Friday, laying off some 300 workers. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports on the outlook for the industry.