June 2008
Booster Seat Law
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children in Mississippi. But, as MPB's Patty Davis reports, state law now requires an extra boost of protection.
Some State Fees Increase to Help Trauma System
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Starting today Mississippians will be paying more for some things, like traffic tickets and license plates, to try and help bolster the state's ailing trauma care system. Trauma injuries are the leading causes of death for Mississippians under the age of 45. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
Flying For the Fourth
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Holiday flyers could be in for some major delays at the states busiest airport this Fourth of July week. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Another Scruggs to be Sentenced This Week
Monday, June 30, 2008
With Dick Scruggs and Sid Backstrom both sentenced to prison on Friday, Zach Scruggs is next to learn his fate. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports from Oxford.
Higher Electric Bills Start July 1 for Entergy Customers
Monday, June 30, 2008
Starting tomorrow many residential power customers around the state can expect to see an increase in their electric bills. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
House Tries to Bar Cuts
Monday, June 30, 2008
It's only one day until the start of the new fiscal year, a fiscal year where Medicaid in Mississippi will face a 90 million dollar deficit. Lawmakers still haven't come to a solution to fund the shortfall, which means Governor Haley Barbour may make cuts to the program. As MPB's Stephen Koranda reports, the House of Representatives has passed a bill to try and stop any cuts to Medicaid.
Puppetry is Alive and Well
Friday, June 27, 2008
For thousands of years there has been a sure fire way to entertain kids, with no strings attached. MPB's Ron Brown tells us why children's puppet shows have survived.
Domestic Violence Study Commission
Friday, June 27, 2008
Mississippi reports the 2nd highest number of domestic violence incidents in the nation. A statewide commission has now been formed at the request of the Attorney General, to study the laws and procedures related to domestic abuse. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
Senate Ruling on Tobacco Tax
Friday, June 27, 2008
A ruling by Lt. Governor Phil Bryant may make it impossible for the Senate to consider a cigarette tax increase during the special session. Some lawmakers have wanted to increase tobacco taxes to pay for a 90 million dollar deficit facing Medicaid. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
Dick Scruggs to be Sentenced
Friday, June 27, 2008
Dick Scruggs and his former law partner Sidney Backstrom are scheduled back in court today to be sentenced for their role in the judicial bribery case. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports from Oxford.
Auto Shopping Shaped By Fuel Costs
Friday, June 27, 2008
With fuel budgets bursting at the seams, car dealers and manufactures are looking for ways to keep up with the changing market. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Pre-sentencing Letters in Scruggs Case Plead for Leniency
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Five reporters and one blogger filed court motions to gain access to the pre-sentencing letters written on behalf of defendants Dick and Zach Scruggs and their former law partner Sidney Backstrom in their judicial bribery case. MPB's Sandra Knispel was one of those six who spent the day sifting through nearly 450 letters at the federal courthouse in Oxford.
Mortgage Climate in State
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Like much of the country. Mississippi is experiencing an economic and housing downturn. MPB's Lawayne Childrey examines what it means for the state.
Sleep Disorders
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea. What's keeping you up nights? In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown talks with Pulmonologist, Dr. Maria Rappai, about what can be done to get a good night's rest.
Special Session Resumes
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Lawmakers return to the capital today, after a three week break. It was hoped legislators could come to a compromise on funding a 90-million dollar deficit facing the Medicaid program next fiscal year. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.
Mississippi Municipal League
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
More than thirteen hundred Mississippi elected officials, and municipal employees, from around the state are meeting on the Gulf Coast with a goal of helping Mississippi cities and towns excel. MPB's Gary Michiels reports on the issues facing the members of the Mississippi Municipal League.
Oil Prices Impact Road Projects
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Rising gas and oil prices are putting the brakes on some state and county road projects. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
Medicaid Cut Effects on Hospitals
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Medicaid provides medical services for more than 600,000 Mississippians who are low income, aged or disabled. In today's closer look at what proposed cuts to the program would mean, MPB's Stephen Koranda looks at hospitals and the communities they serve.
Sleep Patterns
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
How many hours of sleep do we really need? What is our body doing during each stage of sleep? In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown gets the answer to those questions from pulmonologist, Dr. Maria Rappai. In Thursday's health segment Dr. Rappai will address such sleep disorders as insomnia, sleep apnea and snoring.
Medicaid Cuts and Older Mississippians
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Tens of thousands of Mississippians over the age of 65 rely on Medicaid for some or all of their healthcare services. With the possibility of more than 375 million dollars in cuts to the program, many of them are worried about the effects. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.