• State Senator Hob Bryan is concerned that education funding isn't a priority in the State Senate
  While the house presented an education funding plan earlier this month and approved it yesterday afternoon, the senate has yet to do so. Bryan questions why... (0:30)
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  But Bryan says he's also concerned that the public doesn't seem to care. (0:17)
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• Abuse of TANF Funds Being Investigated
  The State Auditor's office is conducting an investigation into improper use of welfare funding at the state department of human services. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report. (1:50)
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• How well do you listen?
  Women in business on the coast are a little better listeners this week. MPB news contributor Patty Davis tell us why. (1:59)
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• Teacher organizations praise House legislation
  The Mississippi House has voted for a two billion dollar measure to fund most kindergarten through twelfth grade education needs for the coming year. The bill includes a teacher pay raise and the President of the Mississippi American Federation of Teachers, Maryann Graczyk is pleased with the result. (0:25)
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  The President of the Mississippi Association of Educators Beverly Sanders was also pleased with the house legislation. (0:24)
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• Sen. Bryan Concerned for Education Funding
  Meanwhile, Senator Hob Bryan of Amory continues to voice concern that education funding isn't getting the attention it deserves in the state senate. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report. (1:34)
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• Governor Barbour explains Medicaid planned recertifications
  Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour believes it will improve the Medicaid program to establish procedures to re certify all who benefit from that program. The governor spoke to a health and safety summit coordinated by Mississippi State University in Jackson and explained the plan to make sure those who remain on Medicaid are eligible. (0:56)
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• Mississippi House passes education funding
  The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed an education funding bill for two billion dollars for kindergarten thru twelfth grade. Wayne Sorge reports the vote came after more than three hours of debate. (1:30)
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• Barbour insists more tort reform is needed
  Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour says jobs and health care will be threatened in rural regions like the Delta unless there is more tort reform. The governor spoke at a health and safety summit sponsored by Mississippi State University's Extension Service. (0:54)
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• Commentaries - Glenda Wadsworth on "Beauty" (1:58)
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• Umbrella palm - Part 1
  
  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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