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Congressman to host roundtable at Key Field National Guard Base on Monday

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1 year ago

September 22, 2023

www.supertalk.fm – Kelly Bennett – 2023-09-22 06:53:33

SUMMARY: Congressman Michael Guest will be hosting a roundtable discussion at the Key Field Air National Guard Base in Meridian to discuss bringing the new KC-46 aircraft and a new refueling mission to the base. The base is one of the few in the Air National Guard that can accommodate two KC-135s or the KC-46 with minimal modifications, which will save costs for the U.S. Air Force. Key Field has also recently received new flight simulators for the KC-135 tanker plane, further enhancing its training capabilities. Mississippi’s congressional delegation believes that Key Field is ready for the new aircraft.

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Pearl police officer fired following accusations of theft

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39 minutes ago

November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-22 16:28:00

SUMMARY: A Pearl police officer has been fired and is accused of stealing money, although no criminal charges have been filed. Chief Nick McLendon reported that the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the allegations, which surfaced on Monday. The officer was placed on administrative leave while McLendon sought termination approval from the city’s Board of Aldermen, which was granted. McLendon emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in law enforcement, stating that the officer should be presumed innocent until proven guilty while the investigation continues.

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Jackson councilman calls for mayor to take leave of absence amid corruption investigation

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3 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-22 14:01:00

SUMMARY: Amid a bribery investigation in Jackson, Mississippi, Councilman Kenneth Stokes is urging Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba to take a leave of absence and consider a plea deal after pleading not guilty to federal corruption charges. Stokes argues that the investigation, which has already led to indictments of four officials, is hindering city progress and eroding public trust. With a trial set for January 2025, Stokes believes Lumumba should prioritize his family’s well-being and cut a deal. The situation has strained relationships in the city, leading residents to relocate and prompting concerns about potential state intervention due to distrust in city leadership.

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Memphis man found guilty of murdering former Southaven football player

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4 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-22 13:31:00

SUMMARY: Mark McDaniel has been convicted of second-degree murder for the December 2022 shooting death of former professional football player Christian Saulsberry at a house party in Walls, Mississippi. DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton described the act as reckless and cowardly, emphasizing that Saulsberry was a promising young man whose life was senselessly cut short. McDaniel became intoxicated at the party and, after a confrontation with the host, retrieved a firearm and fired into the crowd, fatally striking Saulsberry, who was merely an innocent bystander. McDaniel is set to be sentenced on December 17, 2024.

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