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Camden man sentenced to 4 years for cashing counterfeit checks

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2 years ago

July 7, 2023

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-07-07 13:47:41

SUMMARY: A 25-year-old man from Camden has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Arthur Jerome Eldridge, Jr. conspired with others to print counterfeit U.S. Treasury Checks, deposit them at local banks, and withdraw funds. Eldridge pleaded guilty to the charges and was also ordered to pay $71,601 in restitution. The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Secret Service, and the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office Cyber Fraud Task Force. Eldridge’s co-defendant, Mia Peterson, is scheduled for trial and could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted.

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Southern Miss, Ole Miss both stay put in D1Baseball Top 25

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4 hours ago

April 28, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-04-28 11:19:00

SUMMARY: No. 22 Southern Miss and No. 23 Ole Miss maintained their spots in the latest D1Baseball rankings. Southern Miss went 4-0, securing a road sweep of Appalachian State, highlighted by Nick Monistere’s walk-off home run. Their ace, JB Middleton, threw a complete game in a 10-2 win. Ole Miss bounced back with a series win over No. 9 Vanderbilt after beating Mississippi State in the Governor’s Cup. They won the first two games of the series, 8-3 and 7-1, before Vanderbilt salvaged the finale with a 13-0 win. Both teams continue their season with midweek games and upcoming conference matchups.

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Meridian native Jamal Roberts voted into ‘American Idol’ top 12

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17 hours ago

April 27, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-27 21:48:00

SUMMARY: Jamal Roberts, a Meridian native, made a significant impact on “American Idol” during its Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night, earning a spot in the top 12 of Season 23. His performance of “Shout, Pts. 1 & 2” impressed both judges and the audience, with Lionel Richie praising Roberts for his professional style. It was also a homecoming as Roberts was reunited with his daughters, Harmoni and Lyrik, who had not seen him for over a month. With over 19 million votes, Roberts advanced to the next round. “American Idol” returns on April 28 for the “Iconic Idol Moments” episode.

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Pepsi Pops returning to Ridgeland on May 9, promising symphonic outdoor fun

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3 days ago

April 25, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-25 21:15:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Pepsi Pops concert is set for May 9 at Old Trace Park, celebrating its 44th year. This outdoor event features a variety of music, including Broadway hits and tributes to Elvis Presley, complemented by food from local vendors and a fireworks finale. Attendees can enjoy performances by the Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra and David Keary & Friends before the main show at 7:30 p.m., emceed by WLBT’s Maggie Wade and restaurateur Jeff Good. Tickets are $15 in advance, with special rates for students and VIP parking available. Picnicking is encouraged, although glass and alcohol are not allowed.

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