News Archive

MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on how communities spent Memorial Day remembering the fallen.

This month, exactly 75 years ago, a huge tornado destroyed Tupelo, killing more than 200 and wiping out close to 50 city blocks.

Today, exactly a month ago an EF-5 tornado leveled most of Smithville in northeast Mississippi.

More Mississippi residents and business leaders are feeling optimistic about the state’s economy....that's according to the findings of a recent statewide survey.

Hundreds of newly graduated doctors, dentists and nurses from the University Of Mississippi Medical Center are about to enter the workforce....but how many will stay in Mississippi where their skills are sorely needed?

MPB's Daniel Cherry looks at safety on the water and how the flood is restricting boating in some areas of the state.

Hotels and charter boats on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are busy booking vacationers, as Memorial Day kicks the tourist season into high gear.

Republicans in Mississippi are eyeing the House Speaker's Seat in the state legislature now that long-time democrat Billy McCoy has decided not to run for re-election.

Mississippi State Troopers are stepping up patrols during the Memorial Day weekend.  

The flood on the Mississippi River has forced shutdowns and major cutbacks at six ports.

The federal Government has overhauled the classic 'miles-per-gallon' sticker found in new car windows.

MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how residents in Vicksburg are having to be patient as the river slowly falls.

MPB’s Rhonda Miller found some Hurrican Katrina victims who figured out ways to cope, and experts who say catastrophes across the state are keeping anxiety levels high. 

The United States Department of Justice is continuing to investigate the treatment of students in Meridian schools.

Many Mississippians displaced by this year's flood are anxiously waiting for the water to drop so they can return home.