November 2011 Archive

The rate of HIV infection and death in Mississippi is higher than the national average.

One Delta school proves you can improve education even in tough times.

The City of Gulfport is stepping up its effort to get BP to agree to a $12 million settlement for losses in tax revenues and quality of life caused by last year’s oil spill.

The Jackson City Council restricts when the 'Occupy Jackson' protestors can be in Smith Park.

JacksonState University in Mississippi is developing a program to put more scientists in k12 classrooms. 

Mississippians across the state are braving the first bone-chilling blast of the season that’s bringing icy rain, snow and freezing temperatures.  Some people are facing the cold snap without a warm home.

Mississippi's lawmakers in Washington have very different opinions about how to fix the country's debt.

Nationwide more than 100,000 children languish in foster care, waiting to be adopted. In Oxford, a 14-year old middle school student now has a permanent home again.

Mississippi will have a part in the largest long-term study of children ever conducted. Doctors are hoping the study can unravel major health mysteries.

Older teens getting a license can lead to increased hazards.

This year the Salvation Army in Mississippi has 32 thousand children registered for their angel tree program.

This year the Salvation Army in Mississippi has 32 thousand children registered for their angel tree program.

A federal court says they will take control of Mississippi's congressional redistricting if the state legislature can't make their own plan before their deadline.

More Mississippians are asking for helping putting a thanksgiving meal on the table

Alcohol abuse is a typical problem at most college campuses across the country. Ole Miss now has a collegiate recovery program that places it among national trailblazers.