Mississippi News

Brand new laws in Mississippi put tighter regulations on the mobile home industry. State inspectors are now checking every newly installed mobile home in the state. In part two of his report, MPB's Jeffrey Hess finds out how the new rules are impacting the industry and people who call mobile homes 'home'.

The demand for type O negative blood is nearing critical levels in parts of the state. But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports the need for all blood type donations are up.

Preliminary census data shows a continuing growth pattern for the state of Mississippi. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports where and why.

Confidence seems to be slowly returning to Mississippi shoppers looking to spend big bucks. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that business owners are hoping an increase in window shoppers, will soon mean more buyers.

Mississippi law makers will get back to work early in January. MPB's Jeffrey Hess talks with Lt. Governor Phil Bryant about his top goals for the session.

Beginning at 6 o'clock tonight Mississippi law enforcement officers will be cracking down on destructive drivers especially those driving drunk. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports those caught over the limit will be under arrest.

Selling Christmas tree in Mississippi requires long term planning, and a little bit of luck. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that the people who run these businesses think it is worth the risk.

A new survey of Mississippi voters and business owners seems to show some optimism about the state's economic future. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that the Mississippi Economic Council surveyed 300 voters and 300 business leaders for the Economic State of the State survey.

Over the past few decades Mississippi has worked to move past its violent, racially segregated past. But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports many citizens believe recent comments by governor Barbour, are a poor reflection on the State.

For the first time in 25 years an African American will join the ranks of other US District Judges representing the southern half of Mississippi. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports on the significance of Judge Carlton Reeves appointment.

One of the biggest items on the Mississippi legislative agenda, which starts in January, is likely to be redistricting. State law makers will get their first look at earl 20-10 census numbers later today. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that redistricting could be one of the most contentious battles of the New Year.

Advocates for illegal immigrants in Mississippi are expressing disappointment over the failure of the DREAM act. The act that would have provided a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants who came to the US as children. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports.

Thousands of Mississippians are making the mad dash to get their holiday cards and packages mailed to their loved ones. And as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports the US Postal service can guarantee that it gets there on time.

Early census numbers show that Americans are living in more racially integrated neighborhoods. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that Mississippi is one of the most integrated states in the country.

Mississippians who are in the giving mood this holiday season need to be on the lookout for wasteful or fraudulent charities. MPB's Jeffrey Hess has more about how you can make sure your donated dollars are put to good use.