Primary elections in Mississippi and other states today
This is primary election day in Mississippi with Secretary of State Eric Clark predicting a very light voter turnout. Even thought the Democratic Party nomination for president is practically won by Senator John Kerry, state chairman Ricky Cole says it's still important for citizens to have their say today. (0:38)
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In the Republican party, attention if focused on two congressional district races and efforts to select opponents for the state's two incumbent Democratic congressmen as state chairman Jim Herring explains. (0:27)
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Retirement for Chief Justice Pittman
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour says he regrets the early retirement announced yesterday by Chief Justice Ed Pittman of the state supreme court. Wayne Sorge was at the supreme court for the announcement. (1:13)
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Chief Justice Pittman ending 40 years of public service
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour said it was with regret that he accepted the resignation of state supreme court Chief Justice Ed Pittman. Wayne Sorge was at the Supreme Court as the governor received the letter notifying him of Pittman's early retirement. (1:28)
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Farmweek
Mississippi beef cattle growers saw one of their best years in 2003 as Cattle prices soared. That optimism evaporated in late December when it was announced one Washington state cow was diagnosed with "B-S-E" also known as "mad cow disease." Farmweek's Artis Ford reports that, in spite of this development, 2004 is going to be a positive year for Mississippi Cattlemen. (1:29)
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Controversy over suspension of two USM professors
A group of students at the University of Southern Mississippi are scheduled to protest at this hour the recent suspensions of two tenured professors. USM President Shelby Thames suspended the professors last Friday and has already taken steps to fire them. Teresa Collier reports. (2:03)
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Integrity Online, "Filtered" ISP
3rd district Congressman Chip Pickering was in Jackson yesterday to tour Integrity Online. MPB's Scott Phillips reports this morning about why Integrity Online is so unique. (1:34)
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USM lecture series-Does God Really Exist?
While many Mississippians today ponder who should be the next Democratic Presidential Nominee, MPB news contributor Patty Davis reports on a recent lecture at the University of Southern Mississippi that focused on the question Does God Really Exist? (3:38)
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