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Chaney: Mitigation program would save money, property, and lives

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8 months ago

February 27, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Mike Chaney – 2024-02-27 18:41:26

SUMMARY: The Insurance Commissioner of Mississippi addresses concerns about rising insurance rates due to market challenges, like inflation and supply chain issues. A proposed solution is the Hurricane and Wind Mitigation Program, aimed at reducing costs for policyholders by encouraging home fortification. The program includes incentives such as discounts on insurance premiums for homes meeting mitigation standards. Research indicates significant savings from investing in mitigation, with construction improvements potentially leading to up to 60% reduced losses from natural disasters. The program could be funded by an existing property and casualty insurance assessment and grants, without extra bureaucracy. This initiative follows successful examples in nearby states and responds to the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters affecting Mississippi.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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12 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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13 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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15 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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