February 2009
State Officials Work to Attract High-Tech Jobs
Monday, February 02, 2009
State officials are focusing on growing industries to help offset job losses from the falling economy. MPB’s Stephen Koranda reports.
School Budget Cuts Hit South Delta
Monday, February 02, 2009
Even with deep budget cuts schools across the state are still having to maintain high academic standards . But as MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports, having to do more with less has always been a challenge for the South Delta School District
Some Lawmakers Pushing for More Medicaid Home Services
Monday, February 02, 2009
It currently costs more than 55 thousand dollars a year to keep a single Medicaid patient in a nursing home. Some state lawmakers are pushing for changes that could cut those costs by more than half. MPB’s Stephen Koranda reports.
Budget-strapped Alcorn County Schools Facing Tough Decisions
Monday, February 02, 2009
As MPB continues its look at the effects of a struggling economy on life in the Magnolia state, North Mississippi reporter Cari Gervin traveled to Alcorn County. There, the county school district is facing tough decisions.
Graduating Students Face Uncertain Future
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Finishing college during a recession means limited choices. MPB’s Sandra Knispel takes a look at what may lie ahead for many graduating seniors at the University of Mississippi.