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Published by Daniel Cherry on 28 Mar 2013 04:34pm | Listen Now Mississippi civil rights organizations are calling on state lawmakers to reject a bill that would allow school employees to carry firearms. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports, the groups say more guns means more danger for students. Full Article > -
Published by Jeffrey Hess on 28 Mar 2013 11:32am | Listen Now A major Mississippi-based bank is setting aside $500 million dollars intended to help grow businesses in the state. Full Article > -
Published by Lawayne Childrey on 27 Mar 2013 05:36pm | Listen Now Human trafficking is estimated to be a $35 billion dollar industry in the U.S. Full Article > -
Published by Daniel Cherry on 27 Mar 2013 05:30pm | Listen Now It's estimated there could be as many as 50,000 insurance claims following the massive hail storm that struck central Mississippi last week. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports, insurance claims adjusters are still working through the thousands of vehicles damaged in the storm. Full Article > -
Published by Jeffrey Hess on 27 Mar 2013 03:57pm | Listen Now Hundreds of Medicaid expansion advocates crowd the capitol. Full Article > -
Published by Daniel Cherry on 26 Mar 2013 09:56pm | Listen Now Supporters of same sex marriage in Mississippi rallied on the steps of the state Capitol as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on two gay marriage cases. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports, supporters say they want equal treatment under the law. Full Article > -
Published by Lawayne Childrey on 26 Mar 2013 05:41pm | Listen Now Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior that is intentional, hurtful and persistent. Full Article > -
Published by Jeffrey Hess on 26 Mar 2013 05:36pm | Listen Now A wide ranging education bill suffered a key defeat Tuesday. Full Article > -
Published by Lawayne Childrey on 25 Mar 2013 06:16pm | Listen Now A recent ABC News poll found that 58 percent of Americans support legalizing marriage for gay and lesbian couples. But in some states, especially in the South, opposition remains strong. Full Article > -
Published by Daniel Cherry on 25 Mar 2013 06:04pm | Listen Now The Department of Veterans Affairs is investigating whistleblower complaints at the Sonny Montgomery VA Hospital in Jackson. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports, a federal investigation agency says it's found a pattern of problems at the facility. Full Article > -
Published by Jeffrey Hess on 25 Mar 2013 02:55pm | Listen Now State democrats say there is enough funding to meet the education spending formula. Full Article > -
Firefighters Across Mississippi are Applauding Congresses Efforts to Fund a Grant Assistance Program
Published by Lawayne Childrey on 22 Mar 2013 06:20pm | Listen Now "If you don't have a fire truck and you're a fire department then you have a really good shot." Full Article > -
Published by Daniel Cherry on 22 Mar 2013 04:37pm | Listen Now The Meridian Public School District is in the process of implementing discipline practices that would end discrimination of black students. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports... Full Article > -
Published by Jeffrey Hess on 22 Mar 2013 03:02pm | Listen Now Democrats are sounding the alarm about state spending. Full Article > -
Published by Lawayne Childrey on 21 Mar 2013 04:45pm | Listen Now The demand, stated in a letter to school officials comes after students asked the Southern Poverty Law Center to investigate rampant harassment within the Moss Point School District. Full Article >
