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Canton Public School District mourns loss of beloved teacher killed in car crash

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-06-23 15:12:03

SUMMARY: Tyra Small-Jackson, a beloved 48-year-old teacher at Nicholls Middle School in Canton, was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 55. The other driver, Jordan Sullivan, 32, has been charged with aggravated DUI, with potential charges to be upgraded. Small-Jackson was highly revered within the Canton Public School District, teaching for 23 years and recently being honored as the 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. The school district praised her dedication and positive impact on students. A graduate of Canton High School and Belhaven College, she also earned a master’s degree in elementary education from Jackson State University. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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Southern Miss, Ole Miss women’s golf make postseason history

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-04-18 10:27:00

SUMMARY: Southern Miss women’s golf made history by securing its first individual and team titles at the 2025 Sun Belt Championship. Senior Momoka Ando won the individual championship, finishing with a score of 3-under and becoming the first Golden Eagle to qualify for the NCAA Regional. The team clinched a spot in match play, defeating Coastal Carolina and then edging past Georgia Southern with Ando’s crucial putt on hole 17 to secure the team title. Ole Miss also celebrated its first individual champion as Caitlyn Macnab won the SEC Championship. Both teams await their NCAA Tournament destinations, to be announced on April 23.

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NCAA adopts new football rules addressing fake injuries, overtime timeouts

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-18 07:05:00

SUMMARY: This fall, college football in Mississippi will see key rule changes, primarily targeting fake injuries. Players faking injuries to delay games will now result in their team being charged a timeout if a medical evaluation occurs after the next play’s ball is spotted. If no timeouts remain, a 5-yard penalty will be imposed. Additionally, overtime rules change, allowing one timeout per team starting at the third overtime. The NCAA will simplify instant replay announcements and introduce stricter regulations on scrimmage formations. Other changes include penalties for distracting signals and the option for coach-to-player communication in the Football Championship Subdivision.

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Mississippi State University and Department of Public Safety to work jointly on forensic cases

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-18 06:42:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety have formalized a partnership to enhance forensic investigations in the state. The agreement involves collaboration on assessments related to human remains, exhumations, and skeletal identification. MSU President Mark E. Keenum emphasized the university’s role in providing essential forensic science expertise and resources. The partnership aims to develop protocols for recovery and analysis, improve communication on forensic investigations, and review methodologies to meet legal and scientific standards. This collaboration is expected to address the shortage of forensic science professionals and enhance public safety across Mississippi.

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