May 2013 Archive

MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports resilience is taking shape in technology, attitude and the houses we live in.

Those involved with redistricting in Mississippi are expecting a ruling soon from the federal court panel. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on the issues brought before the court.

A simulated plane crash at Gulfport-Biloxi Airport gives first responders hands-on training for saving lives in a major disaster.

The man convicted of killing four people, including his ex-wife her husband and two children, in a 1998 shooting rampage is dead.

The flooding Mississippi River is the latest threat to Gulf seafood. MPB's Rhonda Miller reports the opening of a spillway to manage the flood could wash out hope for recovery from last year's oil spill.

Flooding is getting worse all along the Mississippi River and at least 210 Mississippi homes are already underwater. The Army Corp of Engineers are reinforcing Mississippi River levees and laying down plastic sheets where the waters are likely to overtop those levees. Emergency management officials are preparing to shelter thousands of people forced out by the flood. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports from Greenville, where the river is not expected to crest until next week.

A three judge panel will hear arguments today in federal court over Mississippi's redistricting lawsuit. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how those involved will have a chance to plead their case.

This week, the Army Corps of Engineers will start the big cleanup in Smithville. The tiny town in Monroe County in northeast Mississippi was destroyed by a tornado on April 27th that claimed 14 lives there. MPB’s Sandra Knispel has more from Smithville.

Hurricane season begins June 1, but some schools on the Gulf Coast are still recovering from Katrina. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports some of the damaged schools are getting money for projects that will teach students about the brighter side of Mother Nature.

With the Mississippi River expected to start cresting this week, top state officials are laying out their plans for how to handle the record flooding. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that they are making plans for the "worst case scenario".

At the end of the month about four thousand Mississippi children will be dropped from a federally funded day care voucher program. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how businesses and parents are coping with the losses.

Casino revenues are down across Mississippi. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports they’re not blaming it on the oil spill.

Advocates are demanding changes for youth incarcerated at Walnut Grove Youth Correctional Facility. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on efforts to end what some are calling widespread abuse in the facility.

Flooding in Vicksburg could be the worst on record and businesses that rely on the Mississippi River are expected to be deeply affected. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports on how businesses near the Mississippi River are getting ready for the flood.

The Mississippi Department of Education is studying how to make some big changes to core subjects like Math and English. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how the changes could align Mississippi with other states.