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Column: Keeping the public’s wildlife public

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www.supertalk.fm – James Cummins – 2024-03-01 15:18:59

SUMMARY: Efforts to allow the sale and transport of deer and related material in Mississippi pose a significant threat to the state’s white-tailed deer population due to the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The state has a tradition of public trust ownership of wildlife, which is under threat by these proposals. Historically, wildlife and the right to hunt have been tied to the right to bear arms, accessible to all social classes, and have shaped conservation efforts. Current legislation may pave the way for commercialization of deer, which many oppose, including the NRA and other attorneys general. There’s concern that commercialization could lead to practices similar to market hunting, which historically depleted species. A unanimous House vote recently reaffirmed that wildlife cannot be commoditized, but further legislative and gubernatorial support is needed to uphold this stance.

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

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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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Tyler Perry’s new Netflix series about a Mississippi lieutenant governor

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-25 15:57:00

SUMMARY: Tyler Perry’s new Netflix comedy series, *She The People*, will be set in Mississippi, following the story of Antoinette Dunkerson (played by Terri J. Vaughn), the state’s first Black female lieutenant governor. The series explores her efforts to navigate a sexist, condescending governor while managing her family’s newfound public life. Mississippi has never had a Black or Black female lieutenant governor, though it has had two female lieutenant governors. Produced by Niya Palmer, Vaughn, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, the series will release its first eight episodes on May 22, with the second batch airing on August 14.

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Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes legislation reforming CON laws, cites willingness to negotiate with lawmakers

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

SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves has vetoed House Bill 569, intended to reform Mississippi’s certificate of need (CON) laws, which require healthcare providers to obtain government approval for significant expenditures. The bill aimed to raise the expenditure thresholds and assess exemptions for small hospitals regarding dialysis centers. Reeves opposed it due to a late amendment by Senator Hob Bryan, which he argued violated the separation of powers and interfered with ongoing litigation involving specific hospitals. While Reeves supports CON reform, he insists that any changes must be equally applied. He may address the issue in an upcoming special session focused on the state budget.

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