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Amtrak’s return to Mississippi Gulf Coast may be derailed by city leaders in Alabama

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-06-26 13:22:59

SUMMARY: Plans to reintroduce Amtrak passenger services along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are at risk due to insufficient support from city officials in Alabama. In 2022, an agreement was made for a route from Mobile, Alabama, to New Orleans, Louisiana, with stops in Mississippi. However, Alabama officials now want Mobile to cover much of the state’s financial share. For the project to proceed, approval from five of Mobile’s seven city councilmen is required, but only three support it. Despite the Alabama Port Authority agreeing to cover $1 million of the expenses, Mobile leaders are concerned about future financial impacts. Mayor Sandy Stimpson remains hopeful but is uncertain about securing the necessary votes.

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Trump chooses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

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www.supertalk.fm – Jill Colvin and Amanda Seitz – 2024-11-14 15:48:00

SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, overseeing areas like drug and vaccine safety, medical research, and Medicare/Medicaid. Trump stated that Kennedy aims to combat the misinformation from food and drug industries, echoing his campaign slogan, “Make America Great and Healthy Again.” Kennedy, a former Democrat and vaccine skeptic, has rallied support for healthier food regulations and has a pending lawsuit against several news organizations regarding misinformation. His controversial views on vaccines raise questions about his confirmation in the GOP-controlled Senate.

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What to know about Mississippi’s upcoming judicial runoffs

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-11-14 11:46:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s election season continues with judicial runoffs set for Tuesday, Nov. 26. Key races include the Mississippi Supreme Court, where incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens faces GOP state Sen. Jenifer Branning after neither secured over 50% of votes in the general election. Branning positions herself as a “constitutional conservative,” while Kitchens emphasizes his experience. Additionally, Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel are in a runoff for the Court of Appeals, following a close primary. Voters in specified counties can participate, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eligible voters must bring photo ID, and there are absentee voting options available.

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Officer, civilian injured after vehicle crashes into Pearl police car on I-20

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-14 11:43:00

SUMMARY: A Pearl police officer and a civilian driver were injured in a crash on I-20 East on Wednesday night. While officers were investigating a separate accident, a marked police cruiser with activated lights was struck from behind. The unidentified officer was treated and released from a local hospital, while the driver of the vehicle that collided with the police cruiser was also hospitalized. Both vehicles suffered significant damage, disrupting traffic temporarily until the scene was cleared. Officials stressed the importance of driver vigilance near emergency vehicles, reminding motorists to slow down and move over when encountering law enforcement.

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