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Former honor society advisor at Itawamba Community College arrested for embezzlement

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-02-12 15:00:13

SUMMARY: Robin Lowe, the former Phi Theta Kappa advisor at Itawamba Community College, has been arrested for embezzling over $36,915 from the honor society’s funds. Serving from 2008 to 2023, the exact timeframe of Lowe’s theft is uncertain. State Auditor Shad White emphasized the importance of appropriate expenditure of taxpayer money, especially funds for student benefit. If convicted, Lowe faces up to 20 years in prison and is expected to reimburse all stolen funds, with the potential for additional fines. Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society offering leadership and scholarship opportunities for two-year college students.

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Mississippi legislative session to end without lawmakers passing budget

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-02 19:13:00

SUMMARY: The 2025 Mississippi legislative session ended without passing a $7 billion budget due to internal conflicts among Republican officials. The House sought a brief extension to address budget bills, but the Senate did not meet the deadline. House Speaker Jason White criticized longstanding practices, advocating for a transparent budget process, while Senate leaders expressed frustration over the House’s absence during crucial discussions. With no budget finalized, Governor Tate Reeves must call a special session to ensure funding by June 30, or face government shutdowns affecting over 100,000 employees. Special sessions incur substantial taxpayer costs, exceeding $100,000 per day.

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Moonlight, Music, and Meteors event returns to LeFleur’s Bluff on April 25

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www.supertalk.fm – Jill Sanchez – 2025-04-02 16:29:00

SUMMARY: The 3rd annual Moonlight, Music, and Meteors event will take place on Friday, April 25, at “The Den” in LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, featuring live orchestral music from the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and astronomy insights from NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors. Running from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the event includes the Lyrid meteor shower and encourages guests to bring blankets or chairs for a night under the stars. Tickets are $20 online until April 24 or $25 at the door. Additionally, NatureFest will offer wildlife encounters and hands-on activities at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science that weekend.

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Mississippi to remain without legal mobile sports betting as lawmakers can’t settle differences

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-02 15:37:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi residents aged 21 and up cannot legally place sports bets via mobile devices, as efforts to pass online sports betting legislation have failed for the third year in a row. A key disagreement between House and Senate leaders halted progress, despite the House passing a mobile sports betting bill (HB 1302) with bipartisan support. The Senate Gaming Committee did not pursue the bill. Proponents argue that legalizing mobile betting could tap into a $3 billion illegal betting market, while opponents, like Senate Chair David Blount, emphasize that it does not enhance tourism or investment. Mississippi remains one of 19 states without mobile sports betting.

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