August 2008

Healthcare disparities have many causes, among them access, education, genetics, income and social behavior. But it's time to fight some of these inequalities says Dr. Daniel Jones, past president of the American Heart Association, who spoke at the University of Mississippi yesterday. MPB's Sandra Knispel reports from Oxford.

Last night was exciting for Mississippi delegates to the Democratic Convention. There was something for both fans of the Obama - Biden ticket and those who miss the Clintons. MPB contributing reporter Jodi Breisler reports from Denver.

Utility bills will be going up for thousands of households in Northeastern Mississippi.MPB's Jordan Witt has this story.

Crashes and traffic deaths on rural roads in Mississippi exceed the national average. But as MPB's Patty Davis reports, a new initiative coupled with two point three million dollars in federal funds should reduce those numbers and save lives.

A group of around 50 hospitals is challenging the Governor's plan to use hospital fees to help make up a 90 million dollar deficit in the Medicaid Program. The hospitals will argue their case in a court appearance today. MPB's Stephen Koranda reports.

Mississippi has doubled the number of nursing graduates since 2001, but there are still about 1300 vacant registered nurse positions. As MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports, the state's biggest obstacle is qualified instructors.

The high rate of foreclosures in the state has the Access to Justice Commission looking at what can be done to keep more Mississippians in their homes. MPB's Patty Davis has more.

The presidential campaign is entering the final stages. With the first African-American candidate on the ballot, MPB's Stephen Koranda reports how race could affect the outcome.

Mississippi's 3 dozen or so delegates will play key roles at this year's Democratic Convention in Denver. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.