December 2011 Archive

According to a UM new study, one in two HIV patients suffers from debilitating headaches, often migraines.

The Mississippi Supreme Court is deciding whether to allow construction to continue on a coal fueled power plant in Kemper County. Some residents want the plan squashed.

The PERS study committee recommends changes that could affect current and future retirees.

The Mississippi Department of Education has held 14 town hall meetings in preperation for NCLB waiver.

A new report ranks Mississippi 49th out of 50 states in addressing the issue of child homelessness. The report says 12,000 children in the state are homeless.

The down economy has Mississippi lawmakers trimming down the state's budget. Hear how much cuts top legislators are expecting in the coming year.

The bright lights of the holidays bring cheer, but they can also cause fires. The pros, and those who just enjoy decorating, have safety tips.

Domestic violence prevention could soon shift its focus from punishing offenders to reforming those who commit the abuse.

A new program is training Mississippi students how to be mediators in their schools in hopes of cutting down on violence and disputes.

Governor Haley Barbour says the expansion of the Port of Gulfport will prove to be a major economic engine for the entire state.  Despite glowing promises, some residents have lingering concerns.

Nearly 17 years ago, a pastor at a small African-American church in Hernando found that the traditional Delta diet of fried anything had produced a super-sized congregation.

The new survey is fueling a debate on whether schools should choose Abstinence Plus or Abstinence Only instruction.

Blueprint Mississippi is tackling the most stubborn problems facing the state. The strategy is to get regional leaders to form a shared vision and work together to accomplish their goals.

Work force developers see better standards as key to improving workforce training.

Governor Haley Barbour uses the second of three addresses to call for educational reform in Mississippi.