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Teen who escaped Jackson detention center twice sentenced to 40 years

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-10-11 06:38:00

SUMMARY: Tayshon Holmes, a teenager who escaped a Jackson detention center multiple times, has pleaded guilty to second-degree homicide for the 2021 killing of Bill Calvin, Jr. He was 15 at the time of the murder, which involved shooting Calvin in the head. After his escapes in June 2023 and January 2024, Holmes and his accomplices reportedly stole multiple vehicles and carjacked a woman. Holmes was sentenced to 40 years, with 30 years for homicide and 10 for carjacking, to be served consecutively.

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Mississippi’s Rose Parade float honored with Past President Award

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-01-02 08:05:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s “Birthplace of America’s Music” float received enthusiastic cheers as it paraded along Colorado Boulevard at the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California. The float, adorned with 13,000 yellow roses and honoring music legends Elvis Presley and B.B. King, won the Past President Award for outstanding innovation in materials used. Led by Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South band, the float featured country trio Chapel Hart and Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett. Visit Mississippi expressed gratitude for the recognition and invited people to celebrate significant milestones in 2025 for Elvis’s and B.B. King’s birthdays.

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Rep. Bennie Thompson to receive Presidential Citizens Medal from Biden

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www.supertalk.fm – Colleen Long – 2025-01-02 06:24:00

SUMMARY: President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot. The ceremony will honor 20 individuals for their contributions to society, including advocates for marriage equality and pioneers in medical treatment. Other honorees include former senators, civil rights activists, and military nurses. Biden commended the recipients for their dedication and sacrifice, highlighting their collective commitment to serving the nation. Cheney and Thompson have faced scrutiny from Donald Trump, who has called for their imprisonment. The medal recognizes exemplary service to the country and its citizens.

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Gulfport teenager among those killed in suspected terrorist attack in New Orleans

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www.supertalk.fm – The Associated Press – 2025-01-01 14:51:00

SUMMARY: On New Year’s Day, a pickup truck driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, killed 10 people and injured over 30 in New Orleans’ French Quarter, transforming the festive Bourbon Street into chaos. Jabbar was shot dead by police after attacking officers. Among the deceased was 18-year-old Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux; her mother mourned her loss deeply. The FBI is treating the incident as terrorism, having found an Islamic State flag and explosives in the vehicle. Authorities continue to investigate potential accomplices. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell condemned the act, highlighting its intentional nature amid a vulnerability during ongoing safety upgrades in the area.

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