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D1Baseball editor explains why no Mississippi teams cracked their preseason rankings

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9 months ago

February 9, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-02-09 12:19:45

SUMMARY: The college baseball community was surprised when D1Baseball excluded all Mississippi teams from its preseason rankings. Managing editor Kendall Rogers explained that recent performance shortfalls for Ole Miss and Mississippi State led to their omission, despite past championships. Both teams need to prove themselves, especially in a highly competitive SEC. Though improved, their conference standing might not reflect it. Southern Miss also missed the list, barely; despite a solid pitching history and being one game short of the College World Series last year, uncertainties with a new lineup and head coach Christian Ostrander made their ranking nonviable. The Mississippi college baseball season starts on February 16.

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Local tax referendums will join elections on some Mississippi ballots

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46 mins 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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3 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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New Orleans Saints fire head coach Dennis Allen amid longest losing streak in 25 years

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4 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2024-11-04 13:21:00

SUMMARY: The New Orleans Saints have fired head coach Dennis Allen following a 23-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers, marking a seven-game losing streak. Allen, who served as defensive coordinator before becoming head coach in 2022, ended his tenure with an 18-25 record and no playoff appearances. Injuries significantly impacted the team’s performance this season. Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi has been named interim coach. Saints GM Mickey Loomis praised Allen for his resilience during a difficult season. The Saints will host the Atlanta Falcons next Sunday as they begin a three-game homestand under interim leadership.

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