December 2011 Archive

Mississippi shoppers seem to be opening their wallets more this year.

Six years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the frustration of the slow rebuilding process is giving way to hope for some Biloxi residents. They'll have new homes for the holidays.

The holidays can be a time of celebration, but for families who are already struggling it can mean extra stress. Hear how experts say domestic violence increases during the holiday season.

Mississippi transportation officials say they will apply lessons learned from last year's snow and ice.

A renewed push for drilling off the Mississippi coast, when the region is still recovering from the BP oil spill, guarantees controversy.

Consumer protection advocates are warning Mississippians to look out for scams this holiday season.

Governor Haley Barbour is looking for a reduction in K-12 spending with his budget recommendation.

Claims of discrimination against black students have led to an investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into the Lauderdale County Juvenile Justice system.

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending cell phones and other electronic devices be prohibited while driving, except for emergencies.

A young bell ringer on the Gulf Coast brought in kettles of donations for the Salvation Army’s holiday campaign by the attention he attracted in a national competition.

This round of Race to the Top may be over, but education stakeholders say the challenge has just begun.

This round of Race to the Top may be over, but education stakeholders say the challenge has just begun.

A new class of highway patrol troopers is about to start monitoring Mississippi roads.

In less than a month Governor-Elect Phil Bryant will take office, but before he does he's developing a policy strategy before the upcoming legislative session.