November 2008

  • Music Therapy Works Wonders

    Friday, November 28, 2008
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    Music in the classroom is not always fun and games. For kids with developmental disabilities, music is therapy. MPB’s Ron Brown has the story.

  • Special Therapy Thru Music

    Friday, November 28, 2008
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    Music in the classroom is not all fun and games. For kids with developmental disabilities, music is therapy. MPB's Ron Brown has the story.

  • Role Models Make and Important Mark on Children

    Friday, November 28, 2008
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    Almost 150,000 families in Mississippi are headed by a single parent, often leaving children missing an important role model. I spoke with some educators and experts, about how a lack of role models can affect children, and what some people are trying to do about it.

  • Black Friday Shopping

    Friday, November 28, 2008
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    The day after thanksgiving is traditionally known as black Friday, the day retailers count on to move their profit margins from red to black. But with a tanking economy many experts are predicting black Friday to be a gloomy one. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

  • Healthy Thanksgiving Eating

    Thursday, November 27, 2008
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    In today's Health News, registered dieticians say it is possible to eat sensibly while still enjoying what the holidays have to offer. MPB's Karen Brown spoke to registered dietician Amy McArthur who specializes in children's nutrition and fitness, weight management and eating disorders.

  • Cash is King with Charities

    Thursday, November 27, 2008
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    With the economic downturn, more people depend on food pantries and soup kitchens to supplement their meals, especially at Thanksgiving. In many parts of the country, giving is down as those middle-class families who used to donate suddenly find themselves in the opposite position. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports from Oxford.

  • Lower Gas Prices Impact Gulf Coast Casinos

    Thursday, November 27, 2008
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    Low gas prices have given the Gulf Coast casinos a much better forecast than predicted just a month ago.MPB's Phoebe Judge reports.

  • On the Lookout for Impaired Drivers

    Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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    Almost twenty five thousand DUI tickets were issued last year in Mississippi, and about one in four of those drivers, had at least two prior convictions. MPB's Patty Davis has this report on the deadliest thing on Mississippi roads, the drunk driver.

  • An immigrant Family Tries to Keep Small Business Afloat

    Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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    Mississippi's immigration policies have a far reaching impact. One Gulf Coast business is trying to figure out how to survive. MPB's Phoebe Judge reports.

  • Improving Youth Offender Programs

    Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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    Some legislators are looking at changing the way Mississippi's youth Justice system works, with the hopes of rehabilitating young people and reducing the number of repeat offenders. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.

  • Laws on Appointed Special Judges Under Scrutiny

    Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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    Some court officials are concerned the process of appointing special judges in the state may not be in line with Mississippi's election laws. This has legislators considering tightening the laws for appointment service of special judges. MBP's Stephen Koranda reports.

  • Homeland Security at Jackson State

    Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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    Jackson State University is taking a key role in the study of natural disasters, and emergency management. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

  • Gene Taylor on Immigration Reform

    Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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    After Congress failed to pass immigration reform last year, the government started using a heavier hand on enforcement – focusing on workplace raids. The issue hits close to home for Mississippi Congressman Gene Taylor. MPB Contributing Reporter, Tanya Snyder reports.

  • State and Industry Leaders Weigh in on Big Three Auto Bailout

    Monday, November 24, 2008
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    The falling economy is dragging down auto sales. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports on how automotive businesses in Mississippi are faring, and what some officials think of a government bailout for American Automakers.

  • MS Banks In or Out of Federal Bank Bailout

    Monday, November 24, 2008
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    Banks around the state are making a big decision, whether to be part of the federal bailout or not. MPB's Phoebe Judge reports.

  • The Ethics of State Agencies Hiring Lobbyists with Tax Payer Dollars

    Friday, November 21, 2008
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    The Senate Ethics Committee may try to toughen the requirements for state agencies to hire contract lobbyists. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.

  • Oxford Retailers Don't Expect Gloomy Holiday Season

    Friday, November 21, 2008
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    Usually Christmas bells equal ringing cash registers. But with abysmal national retail sales last month, many Mississippi retailers are feeling the pinch, too. MPB's Sandra Knispel has more from Oxford.

  • The Infinity Science and Education Center Breaks Ground After Years of Delay

    Friday, November 21, 2008
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    Stennis Space Center's Infinity is finally underway to becoming Mississippi's first state of the art science center. MPB's Phoebe Judge reports.

  • Hattiesburg Art Exhibit Opens Eyes About Islamic Women

    Friday, November 21, 2008
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    Mention Islamic women and many Americans have an image in mind. However, it's not always accurate. MPB's Ron Brown tells us how a new art exhibit in Hattiesburg is trying to change that.

  • Improving Underreporting Schools

    Thursday, November 20, 2008
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    An education task force commissioned by the state legislature has released its report on ways to help improve under performing schools. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.