Health

Schools are already taking measures for the seasonal flu while Mississippi waits on the H1N1 public vaccine. MPB's Carl Gibson reports.

Senate healthcare reform is in negotiations this week and one Mississippi Senator is asking that Americans get a good look at the results before a final vote is taken. Patty Davis reports.

Mississippi's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has swollen by nearly 90 thousand new clients. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Members of the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance say the real threat to a healthy society are the barriers to affordable healthcare. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

The number of female offenders in Mississippi prisons has reached an all time high. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.