September 2009
Mississippi Leaders Stress Importance of Accurate Count in 2010 Census
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
An accurate count in the 2010 census could help shape the future of Mississippi for years to come. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on what is being done to make sure the count runs smoothly.
Safety Officials Making the Rounds in MS Schools to Reduce Teen Traffic Deaths
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
A new report by the U.S. Transportation Administration says more than a half million people were injured or killed in car crashes last year connected to driver distraction. Many of those victims were believed to be texting on their cell phone. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports what's being done in Mississippi to help protect young drivers.
Mississippi Phosphates Leaking Hazardous Waste Into Soil and Groundwater
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Hazardous waste from a Pascagoula chemical plant has leaked into soil and groundwater near the plant. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
Construction Program for Women Draws High Demand
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
As the unemployment level remains at record high levels in Mississippi, one program on the Coast is trying to help by teaching women new skills as construction workers. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
State Lawmaker Shadows High School Senior
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
A Mississippi State Senator went back to high school this week. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports how what he learned could influence how lawmakers fund education.
Town Hall Meeting Brings Large Crowd Divided on Health Care Reform
Monday, September 28, 2009
South Mississippians continue to be divided on healthcare reform and at last night’s packed town hall meeting they let Congressman Gene Taylor know how they felt. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Dispelling the Myth that Drinking is an Integral Part of College Life
Monday, September 28, 2009
Underage drinking is a rapidly growing problem on college campuses. But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports there is a statewide effort to dispel the myth that alcohol is an integral part of college life.
Budget Requests Far Exceed Estimated Revenue
Monday, September 28, 2009
Over the next few weeks state officials will compile tax revenue and expenditure figures to get a clear picture of available dollars to fund state agencies.MPB's Patty Davis reports.
Mississippi Residents Not Deterred By First Toxic Trailer Trial
Sunday, September 27, 2009
A federal jury ruled last week that a FEMA trailer manufacturer was not responsible for the health problems of a New Orleans family. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on what the verdict means for the thousands of Mississippi residents involved in similar lawsuits.
The Cost of Educating the Workforce of Tomorrow
Friday, September 25, 2009
Day four of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee focused on educating the workforce of tomorrow. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
Mississippi's Treasured Islands
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Arizona has the Grand Canyon. Wyoming, Montana and Idaho share Yellowstone. But as MPB’s Ron Brown reports, the largest national park of it’s kind is in Mississippi right off the gulf coast.
Gulfport Facing Major Housing Surplus Problem
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Mayor of Gulfport has asked the Governor to help address the growing surplus of housing in the city. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on the latest in the ongoing affordable housing crisis plaguing the Gulf Coast.
State Agencies Lay Out Funding Needs for 2011
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Community Colleges, Public Safety and Medicaid lay out funding
needs for 2011. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.High school Students Receive Academics and Workforce Training
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Some Mississippi students are being given the opportunity to design their own education based on what they would like to do when they grow up. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Budget Hearings Bring Out Big Dollar Needs
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
State agencies continue selling their budget request to lawmakers today. But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports one agency is hoping legislators will help pull them out of a multi million dollar deficit.
2010/2011 Legislative Budget Hearings Begin
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Top lawmakers are starting to plan spending for the fiscal year that begins next July 1st. MPB's Patty Davis has more.
Ocean Springs Bans Smoking For City Employees
Monday, September 21, 2009
City employees in Ocean Springs will no longer be able to use tobacco on the job, but as MPB’s Phoebe Judge that new ban will help bring down the cost of health insurance.
NAACP Wants More Changes in Rules Concerning Troopers
Monday, September 21, 2009
The NAACP has filed another federal discrimination complaint against the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.
School Nurses on Frontlines of Swine Flu
Sunday, September 20, 2009
School nurses are finding their offices increasingly busy as swine flu continues to sweep across Mississippi. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on what those nurses are doing to contain the virus.
Personnel Board and Out-of-State Troopers to Decide Promotions for MS State Troopers
Friday, September 18, 2009
The state NAACP could file more complaints of discrimination today in the hiring and promotion practices of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.