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9th annual Mississippi Book Festival to kick off Saturday

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www.supertalk.fm – Alyssa Arbuckle – 2023-08-15 14:05:59

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Book Festival, an annual literary event, is set to take place on August 19. The festival will feature almost 170 authors and offer 40 panel discussions, book signings, and workshops. Headliners include renowned writers such as Lois Lowry, Jeannette Walls, Richard Russo, and James McBride. Former Vice President Mike Pence will also be attending to discuss his autobiography. In addition to literary events, the festival will also include food vendors, live music, art demonstrations, and children’s activities. The schedule includes a wide range of panel topics, from poetry to historical fiction to African American history.

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House Ethics Chair Michael Guest criticizes release of Gaetz report

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-12-24 13:34:00

SUMMARY: Following the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing alleged payments for sex and drugs, Chairman Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) stated he opposed releasing the findings. He argued that the committee lost jurisdiction after Gaetz’s resignation, and releasing the report deviated from established protocols. Guest highlighted a previous instance involving Rep. Mark Foley but emphasized the significance of not investigating former members. Democrats defended the release due to Gaetz’s cabinet candidacy, while Republicans viewed it as a misuse of authority. Gaetz, maintaining his innocence, criticized the report, claiming the evidence was manipulated against him.

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Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use

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www.supertalk.fm – Lisa Mascaro and Alanna Durkin Richer – 2024-12-24 11:59:00

SUMMARY: The House Ethics Committee’s report on Matt Gaetz includes serious allegations, such as involvement with an underage girl and payments for sex. The bipartisan investigation, based on texts, payments, and testimonies, outlines Gaetz’s drug-fueled lifestyle and “transactional” relationships with women. Between 2017 and 2020, he reportedly paid tens of thousands of dollars, with one woman alleging he paid her $400 for sex when she was 17. Although Gaetz denied wrongdoing and claims exonerating evidence, he failed to cooperate fully with the investigation. The Justice Department’s lack of cooperation further hindered the committee’s findings. Gaetz labeled the investigation frivolous.

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NFPA provides tips to prevent Christmas fires

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www.supertalk.fm – SuperTalk News Staff – 2024-12-24 06:38:00

SUMMARY: The holiday season increases fire hazards due to Christmas trees, decorations, and festive cooking. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), December is a key month for home fires, with Christmas Eve and Day among the top days for incidents. Common causes include Christmas trees, decorative lights, and candles, which lead to an average of 150, 790, and 5,700 fires annually, respectively. Unattended cooking remains the leading cause overall, with Thanksgiving topping the list. NFPA emphasizes that many of these fires can be prevented through awareness and safety precautions, ensuring a festive, fire-free season.

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