• More flu vaccine arrives in Mississippi
  Mississippi State Department of Health officials have a new supply of the flue vaccine, which ran out earlier during this flu season. Dr. Risa Webb, who is a consultant on infectious diseases for the state health department, says the state will begin today distribution of more than 3600 additional doses of the vaccine for those over the age of four. She says it's been a busy flu season. (0:29)
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• Governor Barbour offers hope for local option, without supporting it
  Mississippi's Governor says he still opposes the proposal for a local option sales tax that would benefit certain projects for cities or counties. But in an appearance before the Mississippi Municipal League in Jackson yesterday he offered them the possibility that such a measure could become law if passed by the legislature. (0:54)
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• Barbour says he won't veto local option tax measure
  Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour says he still opposes a proposal for a local option sales tax for cities and counties in the state. But as Wayne Sorge reports, the governor is leaving open the possibility for such a tax to become law if the legislature approves it. (1:56)
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• Opinion Roundup
  Bush' courageous step -- The Meridian Star Journal

  It'll be good if race takes a back seat in Mississippi -- The Press Register

  There's green in those Blues -- The Commonwealth (4:31)
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• Opinion Roundup
  Local Option Sales Tax -- The Clarion Ledger, Yes; The Enterprise Journal, No (4:32)
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• Governor Haley Barbour has announced Doctor Warren Jones as the new director of the Mississippi Medicaid program.
  Jones says one of the first things he wants to do is talk to employees about finding ways to save money for the program. (0:22)
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• Jones Named New Medicaid Director
  Almost two weeks after his inauguration, Governor Haley Barbour has finally named permanent leadership to head up the state's Medicaid program. Scott Phillips has this report. (1:53)
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• Japanese magnolias - Part 2
  Southern Gardening Radio from the Mississippi State University Extension Service serves lawn and garden enthusiasts Monday through Friday with timely information presented in a 2-minute format.

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