Patty Davis

  • State Job Market

    Thursday, May 29, 2008
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    Mississippi's job markets have changed dramatically over the last 50 years. As MPB's Patty Davis reports, elected officials are focusing on training a workforce that's prepared for the high tech jobs of the future.

  • FEMA Helps Residents and Businesses Prepare

    Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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    Mississippi has seen numerous tornados and massive flooding this year, and the start of hurricane season is just days away. As MPB's Patty Davis reports, FEMA personnel are out in force this week, to help residents and businesses protect their homes and property.

  • Young American's Challenge Comes to Mississippi

    Monday, May 26, 2008
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    The Duke of Edinburgh Award program recognizes outstanding young people around the world for hard work and community service. MPB's Patty Davis reports, Mississippi is now part of that global effort.

  • Special Session Day 2

    Friday, May 23, 2008
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    Day two of the Legislative Special Session saw the Senate hard at work. But as MPB's Patty Davis reports, there was no action on the House side of the Capitol.

  • Special Session Day One

    Thursday, May 22, 2008
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    Legislators were in Special Session Wednesday. But as MPB's Patty Davis reports, the day was not very productive.

  • State Tax Reform

    Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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    The Governor's Tax Study Commission met for the third time Monday and gathered public comment. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

    Monday, May 19, 2008
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    Once again Mississippians who lost friends and loved ones in the Vietnam War were able to pay their respects, when the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall came to Jackson. MPB's Patty Davis has more in this report. *The annual Trail of Honor ends today on the grounds of the Harley Davidson Headquarters in South Jackson. It's a tribute to American soldiers thru every military conflict since the Revolutionary war.

  • Trail of Honor

    Monday, May 19, 2008
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    Just off Interstate-55 in South Jackson, the grounds of the Harley Davidson headquarters have been transformed into a tribute to American soldiers. MPB's Patty Davis has more in this report. *The Trail of Honor is open all day today, with special guests, including veterans of Pearl Harbor and Medal of Honor recipients.

  • Bringing the Environment Into the Classroom

    Thursday, May 15, 2008
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    Educators from across the US, Japan and Mexico are in Mississippi this week learning how to bring the environment INSIDE the classroom. MPB's Patty Davis has more on Mississippi Project Learning Tree.

  • Blood Donations: More Important Than Ever

    Monday, May 05, 2008
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    Mississippians are known for their generosity, and that stands true with giving blood. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • National Day of Prayer

    Friday, May 02, 2008
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    City parks, town halls, school yards and churches were filled with prayer Thursday in recognition of this year's National Day of Prayer. MPB's Patty Davis attended a gathering on the South steps of the State capitol, and has this report.

  • 2009 State Budget Restores Rainy Day Fund

    Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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    The state's rainy day fund will contain 378 million dollars as of June 30th. As MPB's Patty Davis reports, the reserve funds are reflected in the newly adopted Fiscal Year 2009 budget.

  • MDES at Risk

    Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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    Governor Haley Barbour has told legislators that he'll call a special session to address Medicaid funding. But MPB's Patty Davis reports, they'll also be asked to reauthorize the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

  • Teacher of the Year

    Monday, April 28, 2008
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    Almost 100 of Mississippi's k-12 teachers were not in class Friday. But, as MPB's Patty Davis reports, each have a full proof excuse. They were in Jackson to be honored as the best in their field.

  • Donate Life

    Thursday, April 24, 2008
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    Everyday in Mississippi, hundreds of people save a life by donating blood. Unfortunately, others will die waiting for an organ or tissue donation. MPB's Patty Davis reports, the rules for organ donations in Mississippi may soon change.

  • Slow Down for the Cones

    Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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    Eighty-five percent of people hurt in highway work zones are motorists and their passengers. As MPB 's Patty Davis reports, Work Zone Safety is the focus of a statewide awareness campaign this month.

  • The Endangered Pearl

    Friday, April 18, 2008
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    The Pearl River has been placed on the 10 most endangered American rivers list. MPB's Patty Davis reports.

  • The Costs of Flooding to Crops and Livestock

    Tuesday, April 15, 2008
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    Thousands of acres of crops that had already been planted along the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers are under water, and will remain saturated for weeks after the flood waters recede. MPB's Patty Davis reports. 080415-patty-flood-crops-livestock

  • Fire Academy Graduates Class Number 108

    Monday, April 14, 2008
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    Mississippi boasts one of the best State Fire Academies in the nation. MPB's Patty Davis was there Friday, for the graduation ceremony of firefighter class number one hundred eight.

  • UMC Marks 1000th Kidney Transplant

    Friday, April 11, 2008
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    The Kidney Transplant program at The University of Mississippi medical Center in Jackson performed just 10 transplants in 2006. But, as MPB's Patty Davis reports, this year they average about 2 every week.