• Governor Barbour says Mississippi appeals to industries
  Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour says the announcement this week that the French automotive supply company Faurecia is coming to Cleveland Mississippi is one more sign that manufacturers are finding good reasons to locate in Mississippi.

  The governor explained the reason for such developments as he spoke to Mississippi Development Authority. (0:39)
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• $95 million bond issue proposed in DeSoto County
  Voters in Mississippi’s fastest growing school district may soon be asked to pay more money to help alleviate school overcrowding. MPB’s News Contributor Robert Long reports. (1:03)
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• Commentaries - George Thatcher (1:58)
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• House approves budget proposal
  The Mississippi House has given approval to their budget proposal, an alternative to a plan presented by Governor Barbour. Wayne Sorge reports on the house vote and the governor's reaction. (1:49)
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• Mississippi House approves budget plan
  A budget proposal prepared by the leadership of the Mississippi House of Representatives now has approval of that body, with the governor continuing to express opposition to anything that could be considered a tax increase. Wayne Sorge covered the vote at the capitol. (1:32)
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• Opinion Roundup - (Part A)
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• Opinion Roundup - (Part B)
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• Garden and Patio shows
  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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