April 2007

With lawmakers having approved an economic incentive package for an engine plant outside of Columbus, economic development officials in the Golden Triangle area have a renewed sense of hope. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report.

Mississippi music legends gathered in Jackson last night for an event celebrating Mississippi's many Grammy nominees and winners. MPB contributor Lida Gibson has the story.

Both the House and Senate held special hearings yesterday to discuss details that include a 48 million dollar bond issue to help bring an unnamed company to Lowndes County. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more.

Months after Hurricane Katrina swept across the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Health created Project Recovery to provide free crisis counseling to those affected by the storm. Today after almost two years of service, the center is closing its doors. But as the rebuilding and recovery on the Coast continues, Gary Michiels reports there is still a need for emotional counseling.

Nearly every second student in the Delta drops out of high school, and teen pregnancy rates are among the highest in the nation. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports from two Delta towns, Greenwood and Indianola.

Closing arguments are expected to begin this morning in the felony malicious mischief trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton. MPB's Scott Phillips has been covering the trial and has this report.

Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's defense team will get a chance to present their side of the story this morning in Melton's felony malicious mischief trial. Prosecutors rested their case yesterday afternoon. MPB's Scott Phillips has been following the trial and has this report.

A report issued by the consumer advocacy group,Public Citizen, ranked Mississippi last in the nation for Medicaid eligibility. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more.

A Mississippi teenager is headed to Washington next week to the national Poetry Out Loud competition. Earlier this month, she won the state title in a contest that drew high-school competitors from across the state. MPB's Ellen Ann Fentress reports.