Mississippi's small towns are booming with new and expanded corporate facilities
Mississippi is continuing to attract attention in the corporate world with a recent publication listing eight communities in the state among the top one hundred small towns for new and expanded corporate facilities. Wayne Sorge has the first of two stories about that. (1:23)
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Eight small towns listed as "booming" in SITE SELECTION MAGAZINE
SITE SELECTION MAGAZINE rates eight small towns in Mississippi as booming, because they have attracted new or expanded corporate facilities. The magazine editor Mark Arend explains. (0:09)
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Mississippi towns that ranked on that list include Tupelo, Corinth, Hattiesburg, Columbus, Booneville, Brookhaven, Greenwood and Starkville. The President of the Mississippi Economic Council Blake Wilson says this recognition comes after a lot of work. (0:45)
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This week marks the 47th annual observance of National Library Week
Mississippi Library Association President Juanita Flanders says it's a time to focus on promoting library resources to the public. (0:18)
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The week also gives librarians a chance to spotlight issues that they feel are important ... like budget cuts, book bans, and internet filters. American Library Association executive board member Kent Oliver says the USA Patriot Act is another area of concern. (0:27)
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Mississippi Recognizes National Library Week
This week marks the 47th annual observance of National Library Week. MPB's Scott Phillips got an opportunity to speak with librarians on the state and national level about the significance of this week ... and files this report. (1:30)
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Commentaries - George Thatcher on "Sundials"
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