March 2012 Archive

The last five inmates remaining in prison after being pardoned by former Governor Haley Barbour were released over the weekend, following the Mississippi Supreme Court's decision to uphold the pardons. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how victims are calling for reform to the pardon system.

Black Mississippi students struggle compared to their white counterparts.

Beginning March 19,.seismic testing permits will be offered by the Mississippi Development Authority. No date has been set, so far, to offer leases for drilling.

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is wooing Mississippi voters with promises of energy independence and a strong national defense. And by the way, he's learning to like grits.

The Mississippi Supreme Court says all of former Governor Haley Barbour's pardons are allowed to stand. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how the ruling is viewed by some as a victory for separation of powers...others see it as an injustice to victims.

Speaker Newt Gingrich's presidential hopes my lie in the magnolia state.

Rick Santorum is the first Republican, vying to become the party's presidential nominee, to stomp in Mississippi.

Mississippians experience hunger more than residents of any other state. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how charities are donating tons of food to some of the state's most needy families.

A charter school bill is working its way through the Mississippi legislature.

The fight to revise the Governor's pardoning power is now over for this legislative session. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how any bills not clearing committee by 8 last night are considered dead for this session.

Seismic testing permits offered by the state beginning March 19 and an energy summit  are likely to heat up the controversy over drilling in Mississippi waters.

GOP candidates hurry to meet Mississippi voters before Tuesday's primary.

A new Navy submarine, the USS Mississippi, will be commissioned in Pascagoula June 2.

Elections officials say Mississippi voters won't be required to show a photo ID in the elections coming up later this month.

Mississippi's long serving senator expects a long nominating race.