January 2008

Small businesses and entrepreneurs across the state have a new tool to help them succeed. MPB's Patty Davis has more.

Air quality samples have been collected form FEMA trailers on the Gulf Coast to determine the level of formaldehyde gas. But a congressional committee says the testing may not be accurate. MPB's Gary Michiels reports.

DNA evidence may soon exonerate a Mississippi man jailed after a rape conviction. As MPB's Stephen Koranda reports, the Innocence Project has been working on his behalf.

Mississippi's nursing shortage affects universities, hospitals and patient care. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney promised voters that he would open a branch office of the Insurance Commission on the Gulf Coast. And as MPB's Gary Michiels reports, the Commissioner kept his promise.

In today's Health Segment, flu Season is just getting going in Mississippi. And while there haven't been an abundance of confirmed cases reported, State Health Officer, Dr. Ed Thompson says it's too early to tell what kind of influenza season this year is shaping up to be. *For more information on flu or to locate a county health department clinic in your area visit the Mississippi State Department of Health website at www-dot-healthy M-S-dot com.

Mississippians will be anxiously checking their mailboxes this summer for rebate checks. Congressional leaders agreed on an economic stimulus package last week. MPB's Scott Phillips reports on what impact it could have on Mississippi.

A group of eight counties in northeast Mississippi is urging the state legislature to study the way emergency 911 service is funded. As MPB's Stephen Koranda reports, counties are often stuck making up shortfalls.

On February 8th, Governor Barbour will hand out the Awards for Excellence in the Arts. MPB's Ron Brown introduces us to Lallah Miles Perry, one of this year's honorees.