• Senate committee approves governor's plans for Medicaid
  The Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee has voted to approve proposed changes in Mississippi's Medicaid program with the vote coming after a rally to protest proposed cuts in Medicaid. Wayne Sorge reports those at the rally also called for increased cigarette taxes. (1:27)
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• Governors Medicaid Plan approved in committee after protest rally
  Governor Haley Barbour's Medicaid plan has passed a senate committee after protests over cuts from various organizations rallying and calling for full funding and an increase in the cigarette tax to fund Medicaid. Wayne Sorge was at the capitol. (1:31)
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• Creating futures through technology
  The Institutions of Higher Learning and the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges sponsored a conference and trade show in Biloxi this week. MPB news contributor Patty Davis reports the focus was on creating futures through technology. (1:23)
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• State health department held a health screening day at the capitol yesterday
  Dr. Brian Amy says that by knowing things such as your cholesterol number, blood sugar and body mass index, you can prevent chronic disease before it becomes a problem. Several legislators took advantage of the free screenings yesterday including representative John Mayo of Clarksdale (0:33)
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• Health Department Urges Screenings, Disease Prevention
  Gaining a better understanding of health status through screenings was the focus of the state department of health's capitol day 2004. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report. (1:34)
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• Bottlebrush buckeye
  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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