April 2012 Archive

New districts for all 122 members of the Mississippi House of Representatives could be out soon.

House appropriations chairman Herb Frierson wants the state to use less one-time money in its budget.

The Sierra Club and Mississippi Power are expected to face off again over the Kemper County coal plant, which is on the Public Service Commission's Tuesday agenda.

The Mississippi Department of Education has taken over the Aberdeen School District. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports Governor Bryant declared a state of emergency exists in the district.

Two years after the oil spill, environmental leaders and fishermen are concerned about possible long-term problems below the surface.

There are just two weeks left for law makers to tackle a list of controversial issues.

Oxford High is the only public school in Mississippi to teach the world's most widely spoken language.

Two years after the oil spill, thousands of Mississippians are eligible for a proposed settlement requiring BP to pay $8 billion to residents of the Gulf Coast states. Some believe the economic and health impacts of the disaster are far from over.

A 14 million dollar grant is helping Mississippi fight the spread of HIV and AIDS. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how the funds will provide vital treatment for some living with the disease in the state.

Within those 29 seconds  a 21 year old Jackson State pre law student and  a 17 year old high School student were shot and killed while 12 others were injured.

The state college board gives the prelimiary OK to a tuition hike.

A union is decrying a partnership between UMMC and a for profit hospital.

In spite of extensive research on the oil spill, most of it is not released to the public because federal and state agencies plan to use it as evidence in lawsuits against BP.  Some Gulf Coast residents would like their questions answered - now.

Sex education is left up to school districts in Mississippi, but should they have a choice?

The State of Mississippi is making moves to take over the Aberdeen School District. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how officials say an extreme emergency situation exists in the schools.