Mississippi Edition Shows
Mississippi Edition, February 26, 2010
We’ll meet the new acting state epidemiologist, Dr. Paul Byers and address what’s putting Mississippians at risk ... He’s a Mississippi native you know for many roles from Simon and Simon to Major Dad to Deadwood to Jehrico. Gerald McRaney will tell us why he’ll be in Natchez tomorrow. (A Hint; the 23rd annual Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration.) And a review of “Cop Out,” starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan.
Mississippi Edition, February 24, 2010
February is Heart Month and we’ll speak with a cardiologist about why heart disease is a silent killer. Also, how other chronic conditions can affect one’s heart health. The students at Ole Miss have spoken, or in this case, voted about their desire for a new mascot to replace Colonel Reb. We’ll talk to the Dean of Students about the issue. And finally, this Mississippi native is a Pulitzer Nominated author, a motivational speaker and a participant in this weekend’s Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration. A conversation with Clifton Taulbert.
Mississippi Edition, February 23, 2010
You go about your everyday life assuming that you are safe...but are you? Would you know how to protect yourself if the unimaginable happened? In light of the recent shooting at the University of Alabama-Huntsville...we'll speak with University of Mississippi security expert Dr. Chester Quarles about keeping safe in times of crisis. And although he started out as a blues guitarist in Jackson, Mississippi, our next guest will have us all laughing in no time. Comedian Killer Beaz will be making funny with us.
Mississippi Edition, February 22, 2010
New Credit Card laws designed to help consumers go into effect today. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports. Every year the state's best and brightest artisans are honored during the Governor's Arts Awards. Malcom White joins us from the Mississippi Arts Commission with a preview. And we'll have sports commentary from MPB's Jay White.
Mississippi Edition, February 19, 2010
We’ll find out how federal stimulus dollars have provided for road and bridge improvements in the state. As you start on your tax return we’ll get some tips to help you from the IRS’s Dee Harris. The 150th anniversary of Mississippi College’s Provine Chapel will be celebrated tonight with international a cappella voices … and a review of Martin Scorcese’s “Shutter Island.”
Mississippi Edition, February 18, 2010
Taking care of our youngest residents. How parents can get quality healthcare for their children … Then, something that’s easy to do, feels great and can help your heart be healthier and you be happier … In today’s Book Club: The Senator and the Sharecropper: The freedom struggles of James O. Eastland and Fannie Lou Hamer.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting, February 17, 2010
We’ll talk education issues with Kevin Gilbert, President of the Mississippi Association of Educators. And we’re going to find out about the First Observer Program that has the Department of Homeland Security teaming up with trucking companies across the country to combat terrorism...and despite the poor economy this Jackson landmark continues to bring in money to the state's capital.
Mississippi Edition, February 16, 2010
We’ll have a legislative review… action taken so far and what’s left to do besides a monster of a budget. Emily Waggster Pettus of the Associated Press and Bobby Harrison of the Northeast Mississippi Journal will be here to discuss. Good oral health is the gateway to good overall health, especially in children. We’ll talk to a pediatric dentist about just why that’s so.
Mississippi Edition, February 15, 2010
We’re talking about statewide efforts to curb the manufacturing and use of methamphetamine with Director Marshall Fisher of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and Agent Joel Reece with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Mississippi Edition, February 12, 2010
Well most of Mississippi is blanketed by a beautiful layer of snow...but the lovely snow can turn deadly. We will be joined by the experts to update you on road conditions and to tell you how to stay safe and warm while we wait
to thaw out. And, we'll speak with Republican Senator Michael Watson of Jackson County and Democrat State Representative Cecil Brown of Hinds County to talk about several key education issues.
Mississippi Edition, February 11, 2010
Land, water and now snow...just a few of the issues that Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson is dealing with. We'll speak with him about governing the capital city. Where would we be without science? One organization works diligently to make sure we never find out. And..."Safe from the neighbors" is our book club selection. We'll talk to author Steve Yarbrough about his latest.
Mississippi Edition, February 10, 2010
The National Black Farmers Association is rallying support through 7 southern cities including Jackson, Mississippi. We talk to founder Dr. John Boyd about a long battle with the USDA over discrimination that has 1.15 billion dollars attached to it, still unpaid to black farmers… and how the credit card act of 2009 will affect credit card holders in Mississippi.
Mississippi Edition, February 09, 2010
Teenage date violence and how it's being combated. Remembering a chief among men, Philip Martin…and 100 years
of scouting for Boy Scouts of America…remaining relevant in these changing times.
Mississippi Edition, February 08, 2010
Habitat for Humanity in Mississippi is looking for families and volunteers. Do you fit the bill? And the poor economy is goading people back into the classroom. What course might you take in Continuing Education for Adults in the Magnolia state? We’ll get details.
Mississippi Edition Friday February 5, 2010
We all know how Mississippians are generous to a fault. Today we find out exactly how generous, specifically in the city of Tupelo. Sunday is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. We talk with a doctor from the Centers for Disease Control about the disease’s impact on Mississippi overall and find out who’s most at risk of getting infected. Super duper Superbowl snacks that taste great and won’t pack on the pounds. We're talking pizza, chicken wings, chili and hot dogs here … and Anita Modak Truran is just back from the Sundance Film Festival. Today she'll review the film "Dear John".
Mississippi Edition Thursday February 04, 2010
Abstinence only education versus Abstinence plus… what’s the difference and what are the pros and cons of each?
In our book club segment, a tragic story that hits very close to home because it chronicles the Pearl High School shootings of 1997. Our guest is the author and former superintendent of the Pearl School District, Bill Dodson. And you’re going to meet a 15 year old Mississippian musical prodigy. Nathaniel Smith is celebrating the release of his first album. His instrument? The cello.
Mississippi Edition, February 03, 2010
It’s Earthquake Awareness Week. We’ll talk with MEMA’s Greg Flynn who’s currently involved with Haitan Relief and we’ll find out about the threat for earthquakes in Mississippi … Biking or walking to school; the healthier alternative to getting where you’re going … and how one Mississippi middle school is honoring its past as it honors Black History month.
Mississippi Edition, February 02, 2010
The 8th annual Child Welfare Institute conference is this week. It’s theme: Building community partnerships for safe and healthy children and families. We’ll find out more … and we’ll meet the woman behind a new Mississippi based documentary called “Mississippi Remixed.” Her name is Myra Ottewell. It's like Sundance but better...find out about the Oxford Film Festival.
Mississippi Edition, February 02, 2010
A look at the President’s State of the Union address, particularly as it pertains to the south and Mississippi. Chris Kromm with the Institute for Southern Studies will be our guest. “Peanut Butter for Haiti” – A special, specific effort for relief to
that devastated country…find out why peanut butter is considered of the world's super foods....and sports commentary from MPB’s Jay White.
