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Delta State president begins plan toward ‘sustainable future’ amid enrollment, budget issues

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2023-10-17 21:15:40

SUMMARY: Delta is facing enrollment and financial issues, with President Dr. Daniel Ennis aiming to implement a plan for a sustainable future. Despite the need to cut the budget by $11 million, Ennis is seeking more state and federal allocations and aims to double the school’s centennial campaign goal. To address budget concerns, faculty layoffs, salary cuts, and department cuts are possible. Ennis acknowledges that student population may be a harder problem to solve due to the declining population of the Mississippi Delta. Ennis remains optimistic that fiscal can be found while protecting the student experience.

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Mississippi teen murder suspect appears to fall asleep in court

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam and J.T. Mitchell – 2024-09-19 11:03:13

SUMMARY: Carly Gregg, a Mississippi teenager, is on trial for murdering her mother and attempting to kill her stepfather at 14. During the defense’s presentation, Gregg appeared to fall asleep in court amidst witness testimonies. The trial focuses on her mental rather than the fact of the murder. Expert testimony indicated Gregg suffers from Bipolar II Disorder, and her medication changes might have affected her mental stability. However, conflicting evidence from home security footage suggests she was calm after the incident. Gregg will not testify, and the trial continues with intensifying arguments from both sides.

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Online passport renewal now available in U.S.

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-09-19 08:25:49

SUMMARY: can now renew their passports online, a launched by the Department of on September 18. This digital system allows adults to renew their 10-year passports that have expired within the last five years or are expiring soon, eliminating the need for paper applications. By visiting travel.state.gov, applicants complete a short questionnaire and pay online, with new passports mailed directly to them. The Department estimates that up to 5 million Americans could benefit from this service, which currently has a processing time of six to eight weeks, enhancing overall convenience for travelers.

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Mississippi Department of Public Safety rolling out new breath alcohol testers statewide

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-09-18 17:25:51

SUMMARY: Mississippi has launched a new initiative to combat drinking and driving by introducing the Intoxilyzer 9000 breath alcohol testers statewide. Commissioner Sean Tindell emphasized the device’s superior accuracy and interferent detection capabilities. This new machine replaces the outdated Intoxilyzer 8000, which has been in use for over 20 years. sessions for enforcement are underway, and currently, 82 units are ready for distribution, with 150 more expected soon. Mississippi Forensics Laboratory Director Mary Jones Dukes expressed gratitude for the received during this aimed at enhancing public safety amidst evolving technology.

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