July 2007

Allegations of illegal dog fighting by NFL superstar Michael Vic brought the underground activity to the forefront last week. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports how one Delta town is dealing with dog horror stories of its own.

High drop out rates, teen pregnancy and poverty prompted one Inner City Mayor to design a camp to help at risk boys get a better chance at life. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts will get a big boost from the sold out concert of two country music superstars. MPB's Gary Michiels Reports.

Food fun and political speeches brought hundreds of Mississippian's out to the Neshoba County Fair yesterday. MPB's Lawayne Childrey listened as the candidates for Secretary of State courted the crowd.

August and September are traditionally the busiest time for hurricanes impacting the Gulf Coast. During his weekly telephone press conference Senator Trent Lott says he has concerns about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ability to respond *The Senator went on to say that the Agency has learned some basic things that should make their response more effective.

The two candidates for the states top office went toe to toe yesterday at the Neshoba County Fair. MPB's Lawayne Childrey was there and has this report.

Concerns about reports of a deadly virus in the State have prompted one national organization on the Gulf Coast to take a pro-active approach dealing with the disease. MPB's Gary Michiels reports.

A new law that takes effect this fall will have students breaking a sweat by spending more time in physical education class. But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports a good workout is not just for PE anymore.

A small Mississippi city is getting a large recovery effort this week. The program involves thousands of workers and truckloads of supplies. MPB's Gary Michiels reports.