News Archive

Nesting birds and tourists are slowing down the oil spill clean-up along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the Coast Guard says it’s all part of the long-term plan.

The Mississippi Supreme Court now has its newest addition. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on the investiture of Justice Leslie King to the state high court.

As Mississippi tourist season moves into high gear, the safety of Gulf seafood is a top priority. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports NOAA officials opened the doors of seafood testing labs in Pascagoula to show the media the safety procedures in place.

Some Mississippians are about to pay more for their home insurance. MPB'S Jeffrey Hess reports that the reason for the hike is probably not what you expect.

Some of Mississippi's most notable volunteers are being recognized this week for exceptional contributions to their communities. MPB's Daniel Cherry has more on some of those receiving awards.

Mississippi is honoring several of its most notable volunteers this week for making remarkable contributions to their communities. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on some receiving awards.

Today is the 150th anniversary of the attack on Fort Sumter, which signaled the start of the American Civil War. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that some Mississippians are changing the way they perceive the war.

Mississippians will soon have some more healthy options for getting around town. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is now looking for ways to build more biking and walking lanes. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports.

Mississippi loses millions of dollars each year to illegal sales of counterfeit goods. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on efforts to end the sale of knock offs in the state.

Federal employees across Mississippi are watching and waiting to see what happens next, now that the federal government is shutdown. MPB's Jeffrey Hess talks with one national park administrator that is applying lessons learned from government shutdowns in the 1990's.

The Mississippi legislative redistricting process appears to be headed to court, now that the legislators have ended their session without voting on new districts. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that it is not uncommon for courts to be involved in state redistricting.

A 10-year study on the possible health effects of the BP oil spill has been launched by the National Institutes of Health. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the study is looking for 55,000 people to participate.

A Gulfport High School senior will receive a Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence award Monday in Jackson. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the teenager did the only thing she could, when oil ravaged the Gulf.

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke is leading cause of death in Mississippi . MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on a disease that some call the silent killer.

If federal lawmakers cannot find a compromise on the budget by the end of the Day, the federal government could shut down. Mississippi is especially vulnerable to a federal government shut down because of the state's heavy reliance on federal funds. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports on how much the state brings in and where it goes.