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Trio locked up for rental assistance fraud in Mississippi

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-03-20 05:22:03

SUMMARY: Three individuals, Christy Gomez, Larry Hodge, and Michael Norman, have been for their alleged roles in a fraudulent scheme in Mississippi that targeted the Rental Assistance for Program (RAMP). This organized fraud was operational from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2022. Auditor Shad White’s team unveiled the conspiracy, leading to the arrests. Gomez, who potentially faces 80 years in prison and $100,000 in fines, was served a demand letter for $108,851.33. Hodge and Norman, each facing up to 20 years and $25,000 in fines, received a demand letter for $26,565.70 upon Hodge’s arrest.

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Mississippi native Cooper Pratt earns minor league gold glove award

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2024-11-05 12:52:00

SUMMARY: Cooper Pratt, a infielder from Senatobia, has been awarded the 2024 MiLB Rawlings Gold Glove Award for shortstop, marking him as the fifth player from the franchise to achieve this honor since 2015. In 2024, he participated in 96 across Single-A Carolina and High-A Wisconsin, contributing to Wisconsin’s first Midwest League Championship appearance since 2012. Pratt excelled defensively with a .976 fielding percentage, 338 total chances, 203 assists, and helped turn 51 double plays. The award winners will their Gold Gloves during the 2025 season.

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Mississippi arts programs get $3.5 million in facility funding

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-05 12:43:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) has awarded $3.5 million to 20 arts across 13 counties through the Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) Grant. This supports the repair, renovation, and construction of facilities for year-round arts programming in the . David Lewis, executive director of MAC, emphasized the grant’s significance for enhancing arts and cultural identity in Mississippi. A total of 41 letters of intent were submitted, requesting $7 million. The awarded projects include renovations for Ballet Mississippi and the Mississippi ‘s , as well as improvements for various community arts spaces. Projects must be completed within two years.

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Vicksburg convicted felon given 60-year sentence for armed robbery at Dollar General

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-05 11:08:00

SUMMARY: De’Anthony Smith, a 27-year-old convicted felon from Vicksburg, has been to 60 years in prison for armed robbery at a Dollar General store in Florence. his guilty plea to armed robbery, conspiracy, and possession of a firearm by a felon, Smith was sentenced by Judge Steve Ratcliff to 45 years for the robbery, 10 years for firearm possession, and 5 years for conspiracy. In September 2023, he threatened a store clerk and customer with a firearm, stole cash, and was later after identified his vehicle. Smith had a prior conviction for aggravated robbery in .

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