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Federal officials: Hattiesburg poultry plant responsible for teenager’s death

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8 months ago

January 17, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-01-17 13:40:06

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) accuses Mar-Jac Poultry in Hattiesburg of ignoring safety protocols, resulting in the death of 16-year-old Duvan Thomas Perez on July 14, 2023. Perez was fatally injured by a machine while cleaning in an energized state. OSHA found the plant neglected to follow energy control procedures and did not provide necessary lockout/tagout equipment, contributing to this and previous fatalities. Mar-Jac faces proposed penalties of $212,646 for 14 serious and three other-than-serious violations. This marks the facility’s third death since 2020.

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Absentee voting begins in Mississippi ahead of Nov. 5 election

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September 23, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2024-09-23 13:45:10

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s circuit clerk’s offices are now accepting in-person and mail-in absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 general election. Residents can visit the secretary of state‘s website for information, FAQs, and guidance on absentee voting. In-person absentee voting is available on Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, with the last day to vote absentee in person on Nov. 2. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day. Voters need to be registered by Oct. 7 to participate. For questions, they can email or call designated election contacts.

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Officials celebrate more than $110,000 in grants awarded to Mississippi schools

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2 hours ago

September 23, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-09-23 11:51:05

SUMMARY: On September 13, officials from the Tupelo Public School District, the Association for Excellence in Education (AEE), and the King Early Childhood Education Center announced $110,778.03 in grants for the 2024-25 school year. These funds, comprising 28 grants for Tupelo teachers, aim to enhance educational experiences. AEE, celebrating its 41st year, was established to support public schools through grants initiated by local educators. Among the grants, the Founders Grant was awarded for the “Full Steam Ahead: Hands-on Mobile STEAM Museum,” which will provide students in Rankin County with interactive learning opportunities in various STEM fields.

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Beloved Mississippi bluesman Sam Mosley dies at 78

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September 23, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-09-23 11:17:39

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Sam Mosley, a celebrated Mississippi blues musician, passed away on September 20 at the age of 78 in New Albany. Born in Union County in 1946, he gained fame as part of the duo Sam and Bob & The Soulmen, releasing albums including Mississippi Mud (1971) and Premium (1989). After the death of his partner, Bob Johnson, in 1998, Mosley continued to perform and honor Johnson’s family with royalties. Known for hits like “Never Let You Go,” he left a significant legacy in blues music and worked in materials management for 34 years. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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