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EPA places blame on Mississippi health department for Jackson’s 2022 water crisis

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8 months ago

August 14, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-08-14 17:29:24

SUMMARY: A federal report by the EPA’s Office of Inspector General accuses the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) of malpractice leading to a water crisis in Jackson, leaving residents without water for over a month in 2022. The report indicates that MSDH failed to enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act and did not properly document significant deficiencies in Jackson’s water system from 2015-2021. Issues included malfunctioning treatment processes and a lack of communication about elevated lead levels. The OIG recommends improvements to MSDH’s sanitary surveys and better communication with the EPA to prevent future crises.

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Municipal primaries: Jackson Democrats head to runoff as suburbs gets answers

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13 minutes ago

April 2, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-01 23:59:00

SUMMARY: Polls closed in Mississippi on Tuesday, revealing a shift in support for Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who garnered only 16.8% in the Democratic primary, down from nearly 70% in 2021. State Sen. John Horhn led with 48.4%, triggering a runoff on April 22. Lumumba, facing a federal bribery indictment, insists he’s a victim of political prosecution. In city council races, new candidates will emerge following the decision of councilman Aaron Banks not to seek reelection. Suburban elections included Kathy Smith winning Flowood’s mayoral primary, while incumbents in Brandon, Pearl, and Ridgeland faced no challengers.

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Former Mississippi State standout Jake Mangum makes MLB debut

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1 day ago

March 31, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-03-31 21:45:00

SUMMARY: Former Mississippi State outfielder Jake Mangum fulfilled a childhood dream by making his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays after five years in the minor leagues. He was notified of his promotion from the Durham Bulls and started as the right fielder against the Colorado Rockies. In his debut, Mangum had four plate appearances and reached base once via a walk as the Rays won 6-2. His parents attended the game, celebrating their anniversary, while Mangum reflected on his journey, expressing gratitude for the support he received. A standout in college, he was drafted by the Mets in 2019.

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‘Shoutout to Laurel and my mother’: Mississippian stars in HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’

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1 day ago

March 31, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-03-31 21:28:00

SUMMARY: Parker Posey plays Victoria Ratliff, a Southern matriarch in HBO’s The White Lotus, drawing on her Southern roots for the role. Born in Maryland and raised in Louisiana and Mississippi, Posey attended R.H. Watkins High School in Laurel, where her mother still resides. In interviews, she shared how her upbringing influenced her character’s long accent and personality, inspired by wealthy Southerners and theatrical influences like Tennessee Williams. Recognized as the “Queen of the Indies” following her work in films like Dazed and Confused, Posey continues to shine in her role on The White Lotus, airing Sundays on HBO.

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