May 2013 Archive

While Mississippi lawmakers debate the specifics of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, many throughout the state were remembering the legacy of one the civil rights' most notable icons. MPB's Daniel Cherry has more on what supporters of the museum are saying.

State lawmakers work in Jackson is almost done now that legislators have passed a budget for the next fiscal year that beings July first. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that the budget was approved in a marathon voting session Monday afternoon.

Mississippi has the highest rate of teenage deaths due to vehicle crashes, according to a recent study. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on a campaign meant to lower that number by reminding teens to put down the phone when behind the wheel.

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The family of a man found hanging from a tree near Greenwood is calling for a federal investigation into their son's death. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports the family believes they now have evidence indicating his death was a murder. 

The Mississippi legislature has given its self more time to approve the state budget for the next fiscal year. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that the legislature could vote as soon as Monday on a budget compromise. 

Final details for building a Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Downtown Jackson could get worked out next week. Mississippi. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports. 

At a Town Hall meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood said people have been bringing new oil spill concerns and some old, frustrating ones. Hood and other legal organizations are collecting first-hand information in a series of meetings this week along the Gulf Coast. 

Mississippi is the most dangerous state in the nation for teen driving deaths. That's according to a recent report from Allstate. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on a program passing through Mississippi aimed at lowering the number teenage driving fatalities. 

Time is running out for Mississippi law makers to approve a budget for the next fiscal year. The 2011 session scheduled to end in two days. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports on the tug of war between the Democrats and the Republicans. 

The Port of Gulfport was completely destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Restoration projects have kept imports and exports moving through the port. Now major restoration and expansion efforts are designed to boost the state economy and create jobs. 

Over the past decade inclement weather, six major hurricanes and two tropical storms accounted for 14.9 billion dollars of insured property loss in Mississippi. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports how some of Mississippi's emergency first responders are staying prepared for the worst. 

Hundreds of Mississippi residents from all over the state rally in opposition to proposed budget cuts.
State lawmakers are still working on the details of a state budget for the fiscal year that begins in July. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports 

Mississippi lawmakers will take part in a 5-K run this week that signals the end of the Fit for Change program. For the past three months state legislators have been writing laws, working out, and losing weight. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports on how legislators are helping the state fight obesity.