February 2007
1.8 Million Misspent In Jefferson Davis County Schools
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Jefferson Davis County Residents are outraged to learn their elected school officials have misspent funds to the tune of one point eight million dollars. This comes after a 12 month investigation by the State Auditors office. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports concerned citizens want the department of education to make some drastic changes.
Civil Rights Cold Cases Revisited
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Federal law enforcement agencies will partner to re-open civil rights era cases. MPB's Brian Pace reports.
Lawmakers Will Work To Provide For Toyota
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
With Toyota committing to Mississippi, state lawmakers are expecting to roll out incentives to help keep the Japanese automaker in the state for a long time to come. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report.
Toyota Picks Tupelo For New Automotive Plant
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
In three years. time, Highlander SUVs will start rolling off the production line at the new Toyota plant in Blue Springs near Tupelo. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports.
Biloxi Acts On FEMA Flood Levels
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
The Biloxi city council has reached an agreement on FEMA elevation guidelines. The issue has been the source of heated discussions for the past six months. MPB's Gary Michiels reports.
Wet or Dry University Of Mississippi Campus
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
At the University of Mississippi students and alums are waiting to hear whether the campus will be wet or dry, but as MPB's Sandra Knispel reports it's a tricky choice.
Final Month For Lawmakers
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
It promises to be a busy week for lawmakers as the legislative session enters its final month. MPB's Scott Phillips reports on the latest deadline facing state legislators.
CHIP Funding Is Running Out
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Mississippi's children's health program is in danger of running out of money if Congress doesn't act soon to provide additional funds. MPB's Brian Pace reports.
Habitat Homes On The Coast
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Comparisons are being made to the recovery of the tsunami in the Indian Ocean to the efforts on the Gulf Coast. One organization in particular has been criticized. MPB's Gary Michiels has the report.
Uniform Protest
Monday, February 26, 2007
More and more school districts are adopting a school uniform policy. MPB's Brian Pace reports students in Grenada are fighting the trend.
TB On The Rise In Mississippi
Monday, February 26, 2007
About 60 students at Hinds Community College in Vicksburg will be tested this week for possible exposure to Tuberculosis. MPB's Lawayne Childrey examines what this means for our state.
Insurance Investigation
Monday, February 26, 2007
Hearings will be conducted this week that thousands of Gulf Coast homeowners have been waiting for. It could mean millions of dollars for rebuilding their homes that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. MPB's Gary Michiels has the report.
Seale Is Set To Stay In Jail
Friday, February 23, 2007
Kidnapping charges will stand against reputed Klansman James Ford Seale. MPB's Brian Pace reports.
First Lady Makes 17th Visit to the Gulf Coast Region
Friday, February 23, 2007
As the Gulf Coast continues to rebuild the First Lady stopped in at an elementary school to offer words of encouragement.. MPB's Gary Michiels has more.
Congenital Heart Problems And Children
Friday, February 23, 2007
The tragic death of a Canton teenager to congenital heart failure has placed the spotlight on the prevalence of cardiovascular problems among young people. MPB's Scott Phillips has details.
Insurance Legislation Debate
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Legislators are working furiously to pass insurance legislation to keep policies available in the state. In those discussions, the Attorney General's ideas are getting a cool reception. MPB's Gary Michiels has the report.
Clare's Bears
Thursday, February 22, 2007
A Mississippi teen has been chosen one of 12 finalists from across the country to win an award for her acts of volunteerism. MPB's Brian Pace reports this teen is making an impact on kids around the state.
Nissan Canton Produces One Million Vehicles
Thursday, February 22, 2007
After almost four years of existence, the Nissan plant north of Canton has produced its one millionth vehicle. MPB's Scott Phillips was there and has this report.
Differing Opinions On Iraq From MS Congressional Delegates
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Funding the troops in Iraq will be the focus when congress returns from recess next week. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports Mississippi congressional delegates have differing views on the issue.
Last Chance For The Cigarette/Grocery Tax Bill
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
It's been said that a bill at the state capitol isn't really dead until its dead, dead, dead. But a bill that would raise cigarette taxes and lower grocery taxes may be dying its last death today...as MPB's Scott Phillips reports.