Mississippi Edition Shows

Across the nation cancer deaths are declining. But are they in Mississippi? We'll talk with cancer doctor Ralph Vance from University Medical Center about avoiding cancer and Dr. Deborah Winn from the National Institute of Cancer about the Southern Community Cohort Study.
School starts in just weeks, but there is still plenty of time to sneak in a stay-cation. in our summer travel series we head to the city of discovery.
and in our continuing look at all 15 community colleges in the state we profile Northwest Mississippi Community College.

Mississipi leads the nation in percentage of residents living with disabilities.
We'll have a panel discussion to talk about issues facing our state's disabled.
Just how important is early childhood education? According to David Kirp, author of "The Sandbox Initative" it can decrease crime and raise employment levels.
It's grill-icious. in our summer grilling segment we head to the Pig Out Inn in Ridgeland.
and Mississippi Edition movie reviewer Anita Modak Truran tells us if Stepbrothers is the red-headed stepchild of summer movies.

Tonight at six p.m. Dale Leo Bishop is scheduled to be put to death at Parchman. What brought him to such a fate? Could he get a last minute reprieve from the governor or the supreme court? There are many questions and here to answer them is Attorney General Jim Hood.
We will also discuss the death penalty itself with Bishop's attorney Jim Craig and Clay Joiner, a Tupelo prosecuting attorney who defends the state's stance.

The Internal Revenue Service is making it easy for residents to get their economic stimulus checks. We'll tell you how.
Then retired University of Southern Mississippi political science professor Dr. Joe Parker joins us for a look at Democrat Howard Dean's bus ride through Mississippi.
Elvis was born there, but that isn't all there is to see in Tupelo. We'll talk with Linda Johnson from the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Jackson mayor Frank Melton has pled not-guilty to the numerous charges brought against him. We take a look at Melton's possible future with attorney Mike Espy and his definate past with Jackson Free Press editor Donna Ladd.
In need of some new gadgets? Head over to the Mississippi Library Commission for the latest in gadgetry...Sharman Bridges Smith gives us a preview.
and in our Mississippi Edition Book Club we are joined by Jackson author J.J. Salem to talk about his fun beach read...Tan Lines.

The ongoing battle to fund the Medicaid shortfall rages on. We are joined by Dr. Michael Bailey from the Mississippi Hospital Association to talk about their next move to prevent over three-hundred million dollars in cuts.
We'll also speak with Representative Dirk Dedeaux and Senator Billy Hewes on the apparent stalemate in the legislature concerning funding.
MPB's Sandra Knispel talks with Judge Henry Lackey about the case that shook the legal world.
And we are joined by representatvies of Northeast Mississippi Community College in our ongoing look at all 15 community colleges in Mississippi.

Governor Barbour's plan for Medicaid has been thwarted. What happens next? Jackson's mayor has been indicted. What happens next? Mississippi College law professor Matt Steffy tells us.
Then we'll talk about two major economic announcements that will effect the state both positively and negatively. It's Grillicious! We head to Jackson's Foodies for oysters and shrimp on the barbie.
And our Mississippi Edition movie reviewer talks about Hellboy 2.

One Mississippi city might have an answer to the nation's energy crisis. We speak with Southaven mayor Greg Davis about an old idea that could become a new solution.
Looking to add to your brood? We are joined by Lynda Robinson from Southern Christian Services for Children to learn about loving kids that need loving families.
And author Noel Polk tells us about growing up in the south and editing William Faulkner.

Governor Barbour is not sitting idly by during this latest recess of the legislative special session. WLBT's statewide reporter Jon Kalahar joins us to talk about Barbour's latest move.
Charlies Angels', Matlock, Will and Grace...
All television shows that feature Mississippi actor Gary Grubbs. He joins us to talk about his career that boasts over 200 credits.
And our Mississippi Edition sports commentator talks about a football coach's missteps.

Veteran care has been under fire recently for being substandard. Is there a better answer? Senator Roger Wicker thinks the answer is right here in Tupelo. He joins us with Alan Brown from Mississippi Methodist Senior Services to talk about the green house concept.
Two our MPB reporters are here today to talk about a subject they haven't covered before....Themselves. We speak with Edward R. Murrow Award winners Sandra Knispel and Ron Brown.
And in our Mississippi Edition Book Club we speak with Lily Koppel about another woman's life and her novel "The Red Leather Diary".