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Entergy Mississippi replaces over 1,000 wooden poles with $28 million investment

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-10-09 19:00:49

SUMMARY: Entergy Mississippi has invested $28 million annually to replace over 1,000 wooden poles with stronger structures as part of their efforts to harden the grid in the state. The project aims to accelerate the replacement of wooden transmission structures with steel or concrete poles within 12-15 years. This modernization effort ensures a more efficient means of producing and transferring power across the grid, benefiting the approximately 461,000 customers in the company’s service areas. The upgraded structures not only provide a more reliable system but also reduce the length of outages caused by transmission wood pole failures.

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Southern Miss drops sixth straight in 62-60 loss to Louisiana

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-02-23 14:09:00

SUMMARY: Southern Miss faced Louisiana in a close senior night game, losing 62-60, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. The Golden Eagles, supported by a crowd of 3,738, had four players score in double figures, with Denijay Harris achieving his 16th double-double (12 points, 17 rebounds). The game featured multiple lead changes, with Southern Miss briefly leading until Louisiana pulled ahead in the final minutes. Despite a late comeback attempt, including a missed contested layup by Neftali Alvarez, the team fell short. Head Coach Jay Ladner highlighted the importance of overall team sequence in performance, alongside the announcement of guard Andre Curbelo’s departure from the team.

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MCBB: Oklahoma knocks off No. 21 Mississippi State, 93-87

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www.supertalk.fm – Cliff Brunt – 2025-02-22 18:53:00

SUMMARY: Jeremiah Fears scored 27 points and recorded a career-high 10 assists, leading Oklahoma to a 93-87 victory over No. 21 Mississippi State, ending a five-game losing streak and boosting NCAA Tournament hopes. Fears shot 7 of 12 from the field and 11 of 14 at the line. Jalon Moore contributed 18 points, with 15 scored in the second half, while Sam Godwin added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Mississippi State, despite having 20 offensive rebounds, shot only 39.7% from the field. Oklahoma shot 68% in the second half, while Mississippi State will face No. 4 Alabama next.

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Mississippi College president weighs in on incoming bicentennial, decision to change school’s name

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www.supertalk.fm – Jill Sanchez – 2025-02-21 16:29:00

SUMMARY: As part of its 200th anniversary in 2026, Mississippi College will change its name to Mississippi Christian University to align with its Christian mission and educational offerings. President Dr. Blake Thompson highlighted the transformation, emphasizing the university’s commitment to faith-based learning and its deep roots in Mississippi. The college, founded in 1826, will celebrate its legacy while launching initiatives like the Leland Speed Scholarship, enhancing accessibility for students. A $10 million renovation for the law school in Jackson aims to strengthen legal education. Additionally, the university will discontinue its football program, focusing resources on areas of excellence for future growth.

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