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Ag. commissioner and legislature at odds over bills dictating how money is spent at state fairgrounds

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8 months ago

March 18, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-03-18 17:22:22

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s legislature is clashing with Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson over bills seeking oversight on fairgrounds’ spending. Bills HB 1357 and SB 2361 question Gipson’s control over private donations and fairground events. Gipson fears the legislation could deter sponsors, reducing private investment or increasing taxpayer funding for fairgrounds and the Dixie National Rodeo. Briggs Hopson, Senate Appropriations Chair, counters that it’s about equal treatment for state agencies. The bills also introduce a requirement for naming rights approval by top state officials. Despite Gipson’s opposition, both bills are advancing through the legislature with significant support.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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3 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-04 17:22:00

SUMMARY: College basketball in Mississippi returns, providing fans of Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss a break from a challenging football season. Mississippi State, under coach Chris Jans, aims to improve on last season’s 21-14 record, featuring a strong returning core and several transfer additions. Ole Miss, in year two of Chris Beard’s tenure, also looks to bounce back from a 20-12 season with a mix of veteran players and new transfers. Southern Miss seeks redemption after a disappointing season, relying on veteran guards and transfers to enhance their lineup. Both teams kick off their seasons Monday night.

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Local tax referendums will join elections on some Mississippi ballots

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4 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 16:15:00

SUMMARY: As Election Day approaches, voters are preparing and deciding on proposed tax referendums. In George County, residents can vote on a new sales tax to fund the “Pennies for Parks” program, aimed at enhancing youth sports facilities. This initiative includes a one-cent sales tax on restaurants and a three percent tax on hotels, with plans already in place for new soccer fields. Meanwhile, Ridgeland voters will consider a sales tax increase to expand Freedom Ridge Park, adding various recreational facilities. Both referendums highlight local investment in community sports and recreational development.

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Mississippi casino shuts doors due to ‘computer glitch’

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6 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 14:16:00

SUMMARY: Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez closed on Friday due to a technical issue linked to its parent company, Saratoga Holdings. As of three days later, the casino remains shut, with security barring access. The issue has also affected Saratoga’s other casinos in New York and Colorado. Amy Brannigan, the company’s marketing director, confirmed they are working to resolve the problem but did not provide a timeline for reopening. Some social media comments expressed skepticism about the nature of the closure, despite the company’s insistence that it involves only IT problems. The casino was taken over by Saratoga in October 2022.

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