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Monday October 1, 2007 |
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Truth in Political Advertising |
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Mississippi gubernatorial candidates continue to squabble over the accuracy of a recent campaign advertisement. But what responsibility, if any, do TV stations have if the accuracy of an ad is in dispute? MPB's Scott Phillips has this report.
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Is Sunshine Law Rising or Setting? |
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A proposed sunshine law could be doomed to darkness in the next legislative session. MPB's Patty Davis has more. |
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Rand Report Critical of Coast Rental Housing |
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A recent study conducted by the Rand non-profit research organization identifies a serious lack of affordable rental housing on the Gulf Coast two years after Hurricane Katrina. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports. |
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Tuesday October 2, 2007 |
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Mississippi Cottage |
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The first of thousands of Mississippi Cottages was delivered to Hancock County yesterday as part of a two year program to develop a larger and safer disaster housing alternative. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports. |
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Do Endorsements Matter? |
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With just over a month to go before the statewide election, special interest groups are announcing their endorsements of political candidates. But do endorsements really influence how someone votes? MPB's Scott Phillips has this report. |
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Alzheimer Numbers on the Rise |
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More than 52 thousand Mississippians are suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and health officials say those numbers are rising. MPB's Patty Davis reports. |
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Rob Smith Close Up |
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This week in MPB's "Conversations with the Candidates," we hear from the two men running for Secretary of State. Today we heard from Democratic candidate, Rob Smith. |
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Wednesday October 3, 2007 |
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Till Memorial Unveiled in Sumner |
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Fifty-two years ago, Emmett Till, a 14-year-old black teenager from Chicago was brutally murdered in Tallahatchie County for whistling at a white woman. Yesterday, the county tried to make amends, as MPB’s Sandra Knispel reports. |
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Infant Mortality Rate Stays at #1 in Nation |
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The numbers are out and Mississippi again has the nation's worst infant mortality rate. MPB's Scott Phillips reports the Interim State Health Officer wants that to change...but he needs help. |
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Domestic Violence Cases at Peak Since Katrina |
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The number of incidents of physical abuse of women along the Gulf Coast has increased since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in 2005. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports on the problem and the efforts of the agencies working to help the victims of domestic violence. |
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Change a Light Day in Mississippi |
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How many public officials does it take to change a light bulb? MPB's Patty Davis reports, two legislators, one utility company and at least one state agency will join forces at the capitol this morning to do just that. |
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Thursday October 4, 2007 |
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Voter Registration Deadline |
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The November 6th general election is a month away, but the deadline to register is this week. MPB's Patty Davis reports.
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Let's Go Walkin'....to School! |
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Mississippi officials are encouraging children to get active by forgoing that lift from Mom and Dad...and walk to school. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report. |
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Cruisin The Coast |
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The Gulf Coast is getting a much needed economic boost this week with the eleventh annual Cruisin’ the Coast event that attracts vintage cars from thirty states from as far away as California. MPB’s Gary Michiels hopped a ride with one of the cruisers yesterday in Biloxi. |
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Delbert Hosemann Close Up |
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This week MPB is focusing it's "Conversations with the Candidates" series on the two men running for the office of Secretary of State. Tuesday, we heard from Democratic candidate, Rob Smith. Today, it's Republican, Delbert Hosemann, a Business Attorney who lives in Jackson. |
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Friday October 5, 2007 |
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Gubernatorial Debate |
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Gubernatorial candidates John Arthur Eaves and Governor Haley Barbour squared off in their second debate last night at Mississippi State University. MPB’s Scott Phillips has this report. |
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Mortgage Moratorium Ends |
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A two year moratorium on mortgage payments by Gulf Coast homeowners whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Katrina ends today. Those who still are not able to pay their house notes may face foreclosure from their mortgage company. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports. |
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Vicksburg Students Add Violin Lessons to Daily Curriculum |
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Mississippi Public schools typically offer band and music classes to students. But as MPB's Ron Brown reports, a new music program involving string instruments is gaining momentum at the Vicksburg Warren School District. |
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Monday October 8, 2007 |
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Jackson Crime and the Media's Role |
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Nobody disputes that Mississippi's capital city has a problem with crime. But what role does the local media have in contributing to that negative image? MPB's Scott Phillips has this report. |
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TB Testing at Pearl River Jail |
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The inmates at the Pearl River County Jail have been tested for tuberculosis after one prisoner tested positive for an active case of the disease. And as MPB’s Gary Michiels reports County officials believe there is no reason for citizens to be concerned. |
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Tupelo Judge Confirmed to Federal Bench |
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Tupelo Judge Sharion Aycock made history last week when the U.S. Senate confirmed her Mississippi's first female federal judge. MPB’s Sandra Knispel spoke with her. |
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Tuesday October 9, 2007 |
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Fire Prevention Week - Still No Burn Center |
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It's national fire prevention week. And as MPB's Scott Phillips reports, efforts are underway to make a burn center more accessible for Mississippians. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report.
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Tidelands Check Tops 3 Million |
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Each year Gulf Coast casinos pay for the privilege of operating on Mississippi land covered by water, called tidelands. The funds are collected by the Mississippi Secretary of State. Yesterday, he handed out the checks at Moses Pier in Gulfport. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports. |
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Flu Season |
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In spite of 90 degree temperatures, Medical experts are gearing up to help protect your family from the potentially deadly flu virus. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more. |
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Gary Anderson Close Up |
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This week, MPB features the two candidates for Insurance Commissioner. Democrat Gary Anderson is a governmental and financial consultant from Byhalia in Marshall County. |
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Wednesday October 10, 2007 |
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Mental Health Panel |
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Treatment for Mississippi's mentally ill has improved over the last several years according to mental health experts. But panelists agree the state could do more to help Mississippi's mentally ill as MPB's Scott Phillips reports. |
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Bryant Gets Tough on Crime. Franks Says Been There Done That |
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With just a few weeks until the general election, the candidates for Lt Governor are talking about crime. MPB's Patty Davis reports. |
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Waterway Debris |
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Hurricane Katrina left behind more than three hundred and fifty square miles of debris in Coast waterways. And getting it removed is a slow and difficult process. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports. |
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Moss Point Gator Farm |
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Seeing a wild alligator in Mississippi, may not seem that extraordinary, but if you’re ever lucky enough to do so, perhaps you should take another look. After all they are an animal almost exclusively unique to the American South. The only other wild gators in the world number about three dozen. They are found on a remote part of the Yangtze River in China. MPB’s Erika Celeste reports from a South Mississippi gator farm in Moss Point. |
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Thursday October 11, 2007 |
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Lt Gov Debate |
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The two candidates for Mississippi’s Lieutenant Governor’s office debated a number of issues in Biloxi. Last night the crowd at the Saenger theatre was small but the talk was tough as State Auditor Phil Bryant and Representative Jamie Franks faced off. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports. |
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Kid Care |
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Kid Care is a plan by Democratic Gubernatorial candidate John Eaves, to provide affordable healthcare for children of working Mississippi families. MPB's Patty Davis has more. |
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Charities Report |
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Mississippi always ranks near the top when it comes to charitable giving. Yesterday a new report published by the secretary of state's office makes it easy to see where and how your contributions are being spent. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports. |
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Mike Chaney Close up |
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This week in MPB's "Conversations with the Candidates," we hear from the two men running for Insurance Commissioner. Republican Mike Chaney is a State Senator, a real estate developer and tree farmer from Vicksburg. |
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Friday October 12, 2007 |
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William Grant Still |
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The music of one of America's greatest composers is coming home to Mississippi, in the grand style befitting a legend. As MPB's Ron Brown reports, a five concert series and traveling exhibit will honor the master works of William Grant Still.
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Candidates on the Coast |
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There was some cross county election sparring taking place along the Gulf Coast yesterday when Governor Haley Barbour visited Moss Point while Democratic Candidate John Arthur Eaves was in Gulfport. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports. |
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Shigellosis Cases On The Rise |
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Hundreds of Mississippian's are getting sick from Shigella disease. And many are being hospitalized as a result of it. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports. |
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Advocates Call for SCHIP Override |
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A group of concerned citizens gathered on the steps of the federal courthouse in jackson Thursday, with a message aimed at congressional leaders in Washington. MPB's Patty Davis reports. |
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Monday October 15, 2007 |
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Attorneys From Around U.S. Tour Coast and Express Concerns |
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On the surface it appears that the Gulf Coast is making good progress in recovering from Hurricane Katrina. However as MPB’s Gary Michiels digs deeper and reports there are many areas where there has been little progress. |
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Tuesday October 16, 2007 |
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Legal Help for Katrina Victims |
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More than two years after hurricane Katrina, many Gulf Coast residents are continuing to have difficulties getting recovery assistance from governmental agencies. Now free legal services from outside Mississippi are being made available by the Mississippi Center for Justice. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports. |
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Jackson Council to Consider Tougher Smoking Ban |
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A new survey finds that 73 % of Jackson voters support a smoke free workplace. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more.
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Wednesday October 17, 2007 |
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Waveland Gets Major Grant for Utility Work |
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Another important step of recovery from Hurricane Katrina is underway in Waveland. More than one million dollars of FEMA grant money is helping restore basic utilities for homeowners and businesses. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports.
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Barbour Plan for Future |
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Governor Haley barbour spelled out his plan for the next four years to a group of college students yesterday. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more. |
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Thursday October 18, 2007 |
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Law Enforcement Puzzle Teaches Teens About Distracted Driving Hazards |
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The Hinds County Sheriffs Department has a new tool to teach the importance of paying attention to the road. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more. |
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Friday October 19, 2007 |
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Military Issues Enter Campaign for Governor |
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The testing of non nuclear bombs on the Island of Vieques harmed hundreds of American citizens. Now the issue has become part of the Mississippi gubernatorial campaign. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports. |
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Healthy School Lunch Week
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School children in Mississippi are among the most obese in the United States. And this week has been declared Healthy School Lunch week to increase awareness of practicing good nutrition. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports. |
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Monday October 22, 2007 |
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All Perils Insurance Moves Through Congress |
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The national flood insurance program may soon be expanded to cover damages caused by wind. The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved a plan presented by fourth district Congressman Gene Taylor by an almost two to one margin. But as MPB’s Gary Michiels reports, approval in the U.S. Senate may be more difficult. |
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Clean Water Act Sees Changes |
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More than three decades ago, unregulated pollution in our Nation's waterways led to a public outcry to do something about it. MPB's Patty Davis reports on the Nixon-era Federal Clean Water Act. |
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David Halberstam Endowment To Increase Numbers of Delta Teachers |
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The late New York Times reporter and Pulitzer-Prize-winning author David Halberstam - who died in a car crash six months ago at the age of 73 - deeply believed in education. Now, as MPB’s Sandra Knispel reports, his widow and daughter have set up an endowment to benefit schools in the Delta. |
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Infant Mortality |
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Mississippi leads the nation in the number of infants who die before they reach their first birthday. With so many babies dying what is the state doing to get a handle on the problem? MPB’s Scott Phillips reports solutions are hard to find for a state that’s mired in poverty and has limited resources. |
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Tuesday October 23, 2007 |
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Staph Infections in Schools |
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Steps are being taken throughout the state to make public schools safer from easily transmitted staph infections that are immune to antibiotic medicines. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports.
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Civil Rights Cold Case Rally |
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Foot soldiers and descendants of the Civil Rights era in Mississippi are urging elected officials to reopen cold cases. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more. |
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Phil Bryant Close Up |
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This week MPB brings you the candidates for Lieutenant Governor. Republican, Phil Bryant is currently the State Auditor for Mississippi and lives in Brandon. |
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Wednesday October 24, 2007 |
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Parents Concerned About Staph Infection |
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The parents of school children in Vancleave are angry, frightened, and concerned after the death of a middle school student. As MPB’s Gary Michiels reports, the parents believe was the child died from a dangerous staph infection. |
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School Prayer |
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A state policy on voluntary school prayer is one of the campaign objectives for Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Arthur Eaves. MPB's Patty Davis has more. |
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National Internet Crime Night |
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Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is asking parents to be vigilant when it comes to monitoring children’s online activities. MPB’s Scott Phillips has this report. |
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Mississippi's Mortgage Meltdown |
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Mississippi has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country. And experts predict it is going to get worse, now that the two-year mortgage moratorium for Katrina victims has expired. MPB’s Sandra Knispel reports. |
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Thursday October 25, 2007 |
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Education Funding |
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Education is one of the hottest topics in the Lt Governors race, and Wednesday MPB's Patty Davis spoke to the candidates from the campaign trail in North MS.
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Southwick is Confirmed Federal Judge |
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Retired Mississippi judge Leslie Southwick was confirmed by the US Senate yesterday for a seat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. MPB’s Scott Phillips has this report.
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Choctaw Gaming in Jackson County |
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The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians want to build a casino resort in Jackson County. Voters in the County will go to the polls on November sixth to vote yes, or no in a non-binding referendum on the issue. MPB’s Gary Michiels reports. |
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Jamie Franks Close Up |
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In MPB's continuing "Conversations with the Candidates" series we focus on the race for Lieutenant Governor. Jamie Franks is an attorney who has spent the last 12 years in the Mississippi State House. He's from Mooreville in Lee County. |
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Friday October 26, 2007 |
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Insurance Commissioner Candidates on Campaign Trail |
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Mississippi's insurance commissioner helps regulate key industries like manufactured homes, butane gas, fire protection, and many of the states financial markets. But on yesterdays campaign trail the two men vying for the job debated if the position should be an elected one or appointed by the legislature. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more.
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Awareness Campaign Targets Dropout Rate |
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The Mississippi Department of Education is hoping a partnership with the state’s chamber of commerce will help deal with the high school dropout rate. MPB’s Scott Phillips has this report. |
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Katrina Research |
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina people on the Coast interact differently with each other . That is one of the findings of a two year research program on coping after Katrina. MPB’s Gary Michiels Reports. |
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Armed Forces Home In Gulfport |
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One of only two U.S. Armed Forces Retirement homes has been reduced to rubble. MPB's Patty Davis has more. |
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Tretheway Talks About Pulitzer and Poetry |
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Say the names William Faulkner, Eudora Welty or Tennessee Williams, and you're speaking about literary giants. All won Pulitizer Prizes. All called Mississippi home. Now, there's a new kid in town.
MPB's Ron Brown introduces us to Natasha Tretheway, Mississippi's newest Pulitzer Prize winner in poetry. |
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Monday October 29, 2007 |
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Fire Coverage in Homeowner Policies |
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Mississippi residents are talking about Insurance again. But this time it's sparked by the property losses in California. MPB's Patty Davis reports. |
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Lethal Injection Controversy |
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At least a dozen states have stopped executions since the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a Kentucky inmate's challenge to lethal injection. Mississippi has not joined them. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more. |
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Melton Close Up |
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Some may say that the Mayor of Mississippi's Capitol City is unorthodox in his methods. Others might say that his actions are downright illegal. No matter who's doing the talking there seems to always be something to say about Jackson Mayor Frank Melton, Here's what he had to say to MPB about his two years in office in what has been a turbulent term so far. |
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Make A Difference Day |
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The Gulf Coast is cleaner and brighter today as a result of the work of hundreds of residents. They volunteered over the weekend helping one another on community projects. MPB’s Coast Reporter Gary Michiels on efforts of Coast military servicemen on National Make a Difference Day. |
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Tuesday October 30, 2007 |
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Lt Governor Candidates Continue Their Fight |
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One of the most hotly contested races in next Tuesday's general election is the one for Lt Governor. MPB's Patty Davis reports, the candidates are battling for votes this week.
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Shigellosis |
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An alarming increase in an infectious disease along the Mississippi Gulf Coast is being tracked by the State Health Department. There is a simple way to stop the illness, if people remember to use it. MPB’s Coast Reporter Gary Michiels has more. |
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Legal Assistance Fund |
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Thousands of poor Mississippians can't afford legal services. Yesterday the State Supreme Court handed out more than 193 thousand dollars to programs that help low income individuals get access to the justice they need. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports. |
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Eaves Close Up |
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In this final week of MPB's "Conversations with the Candidates" we address the race for Governor. First up, the democratic challenger to incumbent Haley Barbour. John Arthur Eaves Jr. is an attorney who lives in Madison County. |
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Wednesday October 31, 2007 |
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Execution Stayed |
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One of Mississippi's Death Row inmates was close-- very close-- to becoming the first person executed in the state in more than a year. MPB news contributor Randy Bell was among the reporters covering the execution that never happened. |
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Biloxi Bay Bridge Set to Open |
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The final link that re-connects the Gulf Coast will be put in place tomorrow when part of the new Biloxi Bay Bridge opens between Ocean Springs and Biloxi. The finishing touches on the first part of this three hundred and thirty-eight million dollar project are being put in place today. MPB’s Gary Michiels has this report from the Coast. |
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Anti-Tobacco Advocates |
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Anti-tobacco advocates are hoping the third time will be the charm as they mount another effort to get lawmakers to raise taxes on cigarettes. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report. |
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Breast Cancer Is Survivable |
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October is breast cancer awareness month. In Mississippi over 400 women die every year from breast cancer. Early detection is the key to survival as MPB’s Scott Phillips reports. For more log on to cancer dot org. |
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