Phoebe Judge
Gulf Coast Leaders Feel Shortchanged By Economic Stimulus Package
Thursday, March 26, 2009Some Gulf Coast leaders are feeling shortchanged on the lack of transportation infrastructure projects they’ll be seeing from the economic stimulus package. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Biloxi Mayor Asks For State of Emergency
Wednesday, March 25, 2009The Mayor of Biloxi wants to see the bridge that was hit by a barge last week repaired in sixty days or less. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on the likelihood of that being completed.
Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Funding for Senior Nutrition Programs
Wednesday, March 25, 2009Mississippi has been awarded 900,000 dollars through the Federal Recovery Act to support Mississippi senior’s nutrition programs. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on what those programs do.
Consumers Warned Not To Purchase Some Mississippi Oysters
Tuesday, March 24, 2009The FDA is warning consumers to not purchase Mississippi oysters recently harvested from some of the largest reefs off the gulf coast. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Bridge Accident Takes Out Major Evacuation Route
Monday, March 23, 2009Last week’s bridge accident in Biloxi has put that city on a race to repair it before hurricane season begins. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Gulf Coast Residents Get New Storm Shelters
Friday, March 20, 2009New high schools opening on the Gulf Coast are being built to serve two purposes, teaching kids and sheltering Coast residents during a hurricane. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on how this will eliminate the need to bus residents to safe shelter.
The Risk Flooding Poses to Mississippi Homeowners
Thursday, March 19, 2009New federal flood maps may place thousands of Mississippi homeowners in high risk flood zones. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on what homeowners can do to protect themselves.
Saving Mississippi's Inland Wetlands
Wednesday, March 18, 2009In part two of her look at Mississippi wetlands, MPB’s Phoebe Judge looks at the impact that development has on inland wetlands.
SpringBreakers Help Rebuild the Gulf Coast
Tuesday, March 17, 2009College students from all over the country are giving up a week at the beach, and spending their spring breaks helping rebuild the Gulf Coast. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
March Worst Month for Wildfires
Monday, March 16, 2009Spring is just around the corner and that means the risk for wildfires is high. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on why March is so dangerous.
Green Projects Funded for Gulf Coast
Friday, March 13, 2009The Gulf Coast is preparing to receive over 100 million dollars in funding for green projects. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on what those projects will look like.
The Poor Economy's Influence on Domestic Violence Rates
Thursday, March 12, 2009Mississippi holds the second highest domestic violence rate in the country. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on how the poor economy may be exacerbating the situation even more.
Plan for Hurricane Recovery Housing Rejected
Wednesday, March 11, 2009Residents of Gautier are vehemently opposing a plan which would allow for the creation of a neighborhood composed of hurricane recovery housing. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
Using Wetlands As a Defense Against Hurricanes
Tuesday, March 10, 2009Wetlands may be the greatest protection that the Mississippi’s Coast has from hurricanes. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on what is being done to preserve them.
Gulf Coast Leaders Deal With a New Hurricane Recovery Deadline
Friday, March 06, 2009The Governor has told Gulf Coast leaders that Hurricane Katrina recovery money needs to be spent now. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on why 3 ½ years after the storm there’s still so much of it left.
The Governor Wants Hurricane Katrina Recovery Money Spent Now
Thursday, March 05, 2009In these tough economic times Governor Barbour is giving the Gulf Coast an ultimatum, start spending recovery money now. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
A Gulf Coast City Ruined by Katrina Focuses on Cleaning Up
Wednesday, March 04, 2009For one Gulf Coast city devastated by Katrina, the focus has finally moved from rebuilding infrastructure to beautification. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
New Comprehensive Insurance Bill Brought Before Congress
Wednesday, March 04, 2009Congressmen Gene Taylor has introduced an act which would make going through the insurance process after a hurricane much easier. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports.
The Weak Economy Leaves A Mark on Casinos
Tuesday, March 03, 2009The Casino Industry in Mississippi is doing much better than many other parts of the country during this tough economic time. But as MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports, the state budget is still going to feel the effects.
Replanting the Gulf Coast
Monday, March 02, 2009After suffering devastating losses during Katrina, trees are coming back to the Gulf Coast. MPB’s Phoebe Judge reports on what Gulf Coast residents are doing to help.
