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Bill to shut down Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman dies in committee

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www.supertalk.fm – SuperTalk News Staff – 2024-03-06 10:35:12

SUMMARY: Senate Bill 2353, aimed at closing Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, failed to advance after dying in committee. Proposed by Sen. Juan Barnett, the bill envisioned a four-year wind-down of the prison, transferring inmates and staff to other facilities while leasing most of the prison land. Despite passing the Senate Corrections Committee, which Barnett chairs, the bill stalled in the Senate Appropriations Committee. Barnett highlighted Parchman’s age and the wasteful expenditure on outdated buildings as reasons for its closure. However, MDOC, tasked with implementing the plan, was not consulted prior to the bill’s introduction and has not confirmed the availability of alternative prison capacity.

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Cocaine-carrying elderly man kills one in hit and run rampage

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November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-22 09:12:00

SUMMARY: Elio Gonzalez Fombellida, 78, was arrested in Gulfport after striking a pedestrian who later died and collided with three vehicles. The incident occurred around 5:42 p.m. on Highway 49, where police discovered Fombellida in his car after he fled the scene of an earlier crash involving a UPS truck. He was apprehended without further incident. Authorities found cocaine in his possession, which he claimed belonged to a friend. Initially charged with leaving the scene of an accident and drug possession, Fombellida’s charges are expected to escalate following the pedestrian’s death. He is currently held on a $300,000 bond.

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Meridian native Rodney Hood announces retirement from NBA

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November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-22 06:52:00

SUMMARY: Rodney Hood, a native of Meridian and a former NBA player, has announced his retirement after eight seasons in the league. Hood, a first-round pick by the Utah Jazz in 2014, played for several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he reached the NBA Finals in 2018. His career was marred by injuries, including an Achilles tear that limited his performance. After a brief comeback attempt with the Memphis Hustle in the G League, Hood decided to retire. He now plans to coach and mentor young players, drawing on his experiences and challenges throughout his career.

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Mississippi recorded $21.5 million drop in Q3 gaming revenue

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November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-22 06:45:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi casinos experienced a revenue decline in the third quarter of 2024, contrasting with the overall growth of the U.S. gaming industry, which reported an 8.1% increase. Mississippi’s gaming revenue fell by 3.5% to $605.8 million, following a 2.3% decrease in the second quarter. This marks two consecutive quarters of downturns after a strong start to the year. Despite legal sports betting in the state, revenue could improve with the legalization of mobile sports betting, which was proposed but failed to pass this year. Lawmakers aim to revisit this issue in the 2025 session.

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