Mississippi

Elected officials in Mississippi are teaming up to get fit and raise awareness about the state's high rates of obesity and diabetes. MPB's Carl Gibson reports on how these lawmakers are taking their message back to their constituents.

Today marks the seventh anniversary of the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. MPB’s Phoebe Judge has this look at what Mississippi has contributed to effort and the toll it has taken.

It may take a special session to reauthorize the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. MPB's Carl Gibson reports.

Faced with huge shortfalls the states eight universities are utilizing cost savings ideas that range from the most basic to the most innovative. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Congressman Travis Childers’s support is crucial to get health care legislation through Congress. However, it seems unlikely Democrats will get his backing. Sara Sciammacco (sh-MAH-ko) reports from Washington.