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Lawmakers to discuss tax reduction as Mississippians pay third-most in U.S. for groceries

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-01-17 13:58:40

SUMMARY: Mississippi faces the highest grocery tax rate in the U.S. at 7%, making it the third state with the highest weekly grocery expenditure at $290.64, just below California and Nevada. Numerous attempts to reduce or eliminate the tax have failed in legislation. However, Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is advocating for a future proposition to alleviate this financial strain on residents. Despite setbacks, there is bipartisan support for decreasing the tax, with Republican Rep. Becky Currie expressing confidence in such legislation passing if brought to the floor. A tax rebate fund bill also failed in 2023.

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Long Beach amends lease to begin process for developing casino

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2024-11-21 20:38:00

SUMMARY: During a Long Beach Board of Aldermen meeting, a unanimous decision was made to restate a lease agreement for a casino development in an area without casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This follows earlier lease negotiations with Long Beach Harbor Resorts for land where an old Kmart was located. Mayor George Bass noted amendments are needed before the final ratification at the next meeting, with plans for a 40-year lease allowing extensions. The city anticipates $500,000 in annual gaming revenue during the initial years. Construction must begin within three years, with gaming operations launched within five years.

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Mississippi College, Delta State players earn postseason football honors

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November 21, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-21 18:49:00

SUMMARY: Several Mississippi College and Delta State players received postseason honors from the Gulf Coast Conference. For Mississippi College, running back Preston Godfrey was co-offensive freshman of the year, gaining 834 all-purpose yards, while linebacker Brady Weatherly earned defensive freshman of the year with 41 total tackles. Defensive back David Brown IV was a first-team selection. Delta State celebrated eight players’ achievements, with running back Kelvin Smith recognized as a first-team and second-team pick. Offensive guard Jaelon Brown and punter Parker Burleson also made the first team. Second-team honorees included various players across positions for both schools.

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Ole Miss, Mississippi State partner up on accelerated law degree program

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November 21, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-21 17:22:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) has partnered with the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) School of Law to create a 3+3 Accelerated Law Degree program, allowing MSU students to enter Ole Miss’s Juris Doctor program before completing their undergraduate degree. This agreement, signed recently, aims to enhance opportunities for prospective attorneys in Mississippi. Eligible students must fulfill academic and application requirements and complete three-fourths of their undergraduate coursework. Ole Miss will also waive application fees for MSU applicants. The program is set to begin in 2025, complementing MSU’s existing partnership with the Mississippi College School of Law.

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