May 2012 Archive

Mississippi's IHL says they're more than $600 million behind in scheduled maintenance.

Payments for BP claims are expected to start rolling in to thousands of Mississippi residents soon, with tentative approval of a $7.8 billion settlement this week. But some who believe they have been affected by the oil spill are not included.

Lawmakers have finished their four month session.

The number of people signing up as organ donor volunteers is sharply rising across Mississippi and the nation.

In past takeovers, these audits have left some seniors who were expecting to graduate unable to cross the stage.  

U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier granted preliminary approval Wednesday to a proposed settlement of  $7.8 billion to resolve BP oil spill claims. The settlement covers business owners and fishermen, but casino and oil rig workers are not included.

Among hiring a new superintendent, threat of losing accreditation, and, now, plans to rezone the district, MPB's Daniel Cherry reports Jackson Public Schools are taking on some massive changes.

Mississippi won't see a new charter school law this session. It was a procedural death that comes with a long backstory.

The Mississippi Senate puts its stamp of approval on new voting lines.

Mississippi Senators get their first look at new voting lines.

Low educational achievement in Mississippi prevents hundreds of young people from joining the military.

BP is giving a Mississippi Gulf Coast marketing organization $16million to help tourism recover from the oil spill.  Leaders from community groups met  to find out how to get a chunk of the money.

Dead sea turtles continue to wash ashore in Mississippi. Since January, 99 dead turtles have washed up.