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Former governor inducted into Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-06-30 17:00:40

SUMMARY: Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour and former state representative Bobby Moak have been inducted into the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame. They were recognized for their role in helping the state’s casino industry rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. Chevis Swetman, president of People’s Bank, was also honored for his contributions in launching Mississippi’s gaming industry in the 1990s and keeping the casinos afloat during crises such as Katrina, the housing market collapse, and the BP oil spill. The Engelstad Family Foundation, which previously owned the IP Casino Resort Spa, was also recognized for its support of the Mississippi Coast community after Katrina.

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AG Fitch joins peers in urging Congress to bar PBMs from owning pharmacies

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-18 15:03:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, along with 38 other attorneys general, is urging Congress to ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies. Growing concerns among small pharmacy owners and consumers highlight PBMs’ influence on drug pricing, which can harm independent pharmacies and access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas. Fitch argues that PBMs leverage their power to manipulate drug prices and impose unfair terms on pharmacies. A recent push for legislation to regulate PBMs and prevent practices like spread pricing has stalled. The attorneys general’s letter to Congress seeks to protect consumers and small businesses from PBM exploitation.

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Southern Miss, Ole Miss women’s golf make postseason history

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-04-18 10:27:00

SUMMARY: Southern Miss women’s golf made history by securing its first individual and team titles at the 2025 Sun Belt Championship. Senior Momoka Ando won the individual championship, finishing with a score of 3-under and becoming the first Golden Eagle to qualify for the NCAA Regional. The team clinched a spot in match play, defeating Coastal Carolina and then edging past Georgia Southern with Ando’s crucial putt on hole 17 to secure the team title. Ole Miss also celebrated its first individual champion as Caitlyn Macnab won the SEC Championship. Both teams await their NCAA Tournament destinations, to be announced on April 23.

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NCAA adopts new football rules addressing fake injuries, overtime timeouts

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-18 07:05:00

SUMMARY: This fall, college football in Mississippi will see key rule changes, primarily targeting fake injuries. Players faking injuries to delay games will now result in their team being charged a timeout if a medical evaluation occurs after the next play’s ball is spotted. If no timeouts remain, a 5-yard penalty will be imposed. Additionally, overtime rules change, allowing one timeout per team starting at the third overtime. The NCAA will simplify instant replay announcements and introduce stricter regulations on scrimmage formations. Other changes include penalties for distracting signals and the option for coach-to-player communication in the Football Championship Subdivision.

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