May 2007

  • Summer Learning Loss

    Thursday, May 31, 2007
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    The lazy summer months are a time for school kids to relax away from school. and to forget. But experts warn the so-called 'summer learning loss' can be substantial. MPB's Sandra Knispel has more.

  • Seale Jury Selection

    Thursday, May 31, 2007
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    Jury selection continues today in the trial of James Ford Seale. Seale has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and conspiracy charges in connection to the 1964 slayings of two black teenagers in southwest Mississippi. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more.

  • Evacuations and Shelters

    Thursday, May 31, 2007
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    Emergency response officials in Harrison County are fine tuning their action plans for the 2007 hurricane season. At a meeting yesterday they identified transportation and evacuation shelters as the two highest priorities. MPB's Gary Michiels reports.

  • Final Prep

    Wednesday, May 30, 2007
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    Final preparations are being made on the Gulf Coast this week in order to be prepared if a Hurricane comes ashore this season. Two of the priorities are restoring power and maintaining communications. MPB's Gary Michiels Reports.

  • Tobacco free Workplace

    Wednesday, May 30, 2007
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    More and more workplaces are going tobacco free. MPB's Patty Davis reports, central Mississippi Hospitals are leading the trend.

  • Seale Jury Selection Begins

    Wednesday, May 30, 2007
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    Reputed Ku Klux Klansman, James Ford Seale is scheduled to go on trial today on kidnapping and conspiracy charges related to the deaths of two black teens more than 43 years ago. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

  • Dutch Soldiers Remembered on Memorial Day

    Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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    For many Mississippians, it's back to work after a long weekend. But some took the time to remember what Memorial Day is all about. More from MPB contributor Randy Bell.

  • Safe Boating Practices

    Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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    The number one cause of death on the water is drowning. And according to the Department of Marine Resources many of those who drown were not wearing a life jacket. MPB's Lawayne Childrey examines safe boating.

  • Toxic Trailers

    Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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    New test results for the presence of formaldehyde gases in FEMA trailers has renewed a call for action. MPB's Gary Michiels reports.

  • West Nile

    Monday, May 28, 2007
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    184 Mississippians were infected with west nile virus Last year, 13 of them died. MPB's Lawayne Childrey looks at ways to reduce your risk of contracting this potentially fatal disease.

  • Coast Tourism Season Begins

    Monday, May 28, 2007
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    The long Memorial Day weekend is considered the official opening of tourist season on the Gulf Coast. And local businesses hope to welcome many visitors back this year. MPB's Gary Michiels reports.

  • National Missing Children's Day

    Friday, May 25, 2007
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    Today is National Missing Children's Day. MPB's Scott Phillips reports on what Mississippi parents need to know to protect their children...and if resources in place are effective in getting children back.

  • Studying Katrina

    Friday, May 25, 2007
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    Hurricane Katrina has been given the .Dishonorable. distinction of being the largest natural disaster in American History. Teams of meteorologists, scientists and emergency management directors continue to examine the catastrophe in an attempt to fully understand what really happened and why. MPB's Gary Michiels reports.

  • Hazy Skies From GA Fires

    Friday, May 25, 2007
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    Wildfires several hundred miles away in Georgia and Florida are blowing smoke across parts of Tennessee and Mississippi. MPB's Sandra Knispel looks at the health concerns.

  • Katrina Price Gauging Settlement

    Friday, May 25, 2007
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    The State Attorney General has pulled the plug on at least seven companies accused of gasoline price gauging related to hurricane Katrina. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more.

  • Health Summit

    Thursday, May 24, 2007
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    Diabetes, stroke and obesity continue to kill at alarming rates in Mississippi. MPB's Lawayne Childrey talked to officials about health issues that plaque our state.

  • Coast Prepares

    Thursday, May 24, 2007
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    As the Gulf Coast struggles to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the prediction of a very active hurricane season has many residents worried. MPB's Gary Michiels has the report.

  • Cyber Crime

    Thursday, May 24, 2007
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    Delta law enforcement officials underwent training yesterday to be better prepared for cyber crime. MPB's Scott Phillips reports Mississippi's attorney general is looking for help in combating the increasing threat.

  • Work Force Training Study

    Wednesday, May 23, 2007
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    Mississippi's manufacturers are praising the state's efforts to train workers for today's economy. But more must be done if the state plans to compete in the future. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report.

  • 2007 Hurricane Season Predictions

    Wednesday, May 23, 2007
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    Hurricane preparedness took on a whole new meaning after the National Hurricane Center released its official two thousand seven hurricane season prediction. MPB's Gary Michiels has details.