Nation

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.

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.

A report by the U.S. Department of Homeland Securities Office of Inspector General says the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency misspent nearly $18 million in Hurricane Katrina reconstruction grants and the money should now be paid back. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports.

Green energy jobs could be coming to Mississippi. MPB's Carl Gibson reports.

Recalls issued by Toyota and Nissan have state officials stepping in over auto safety concerns. MPB's Carl Gibson reports.