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Check out my latest reporting work in the posts below.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

ON AIR VIDEO: Train Hits SUV, Kills Man

A sad story from this week about a train hitting a man in his SUV, killing him. State can't afford safety lights.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

ON AIR VIDEO: Massive Fire Burns in Madison County

Breaking news coverage of a massive forest fire in one of our big counties. Very rare for Mississippi. We've been under a statewide burn ban for a week. No rain in almost three weeks and humidity is below 20 percent...extremely dry weather causing several fires.

Monday, October 4, 2010

ON AIR VIDEO: Extreme Dry Weather Sparks Fire Danger

My latest story talks about our extreme dry weather leading to a burn ban. Watch me transition back to every day reporting now.


Saturday, October 2, 2010

Live Interview: Documentary Highlights African American Student Struggles

My live interview with a documentary filmmaker trying to shed light on African American student struggles with graduation rates.

ON AIR VIDEO: Homeless Help Homeless

In my photo piece I share the sights and sounds of Jackson's former homeless helping current homeless out.


ON AIR VIDEO: MS Wants Immigration Law

Mississippi wants an immigration law. I question whether our state needs it.


Matt Does Sports


Check out my story with the dance team rivalry previewing a big local high school football rivalry and my sports debut, doing highlights!

ON AIR VIDEO: Small Businesses Brace for Health Care Plan Challenges

A local small business owner shares his concern over the passage of part of President Obama's health care plan.



ON AIR VIDEO: Lawmakers Cut Coffee to Save State Cash

One of my favorite ones. Kind of funny, state lawmakers are cutting coffee to save state money. Check it out. You'd be surprised how much it costs.