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Governor’s Cup between Ole Miss, Mississippi State to be on TV for first time since 2018

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-02-15 10:35:14

SUMMARY: The Division I baseball season is starting, and fans of Ole Miss and Mississippi State received good news about TV coverage. For the first time since 2018, the Governor’s Cup will be televised on ESPNU on May 1. SportsTalk Mississippi commentators celebrated the long-awaited inclusion of a major college baseball game on cable TV. Ole Miss will appear in 11 televised games, while Mississippi State will feature in nine, all on networks like ESPNU, ESPN2, and SEC Network. Both teams, having won recent national championships, aim to bounce back from a less successful 2023 season with the season’s opening on February 16.

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16-year-old who rammed Ridgeland officer with car before being shot released from hospital

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www.supertalk.fm – SuperTalk News Staff – 2025-01-03 14:31:00

SUMMARY: On New Year’s Eve, a 16-year-old male fled from Ridgeland police in a stolen car, hitting an officer and multiple vehicles while escaping. The pursuit ended five miles later when the suspect crashed after officers fired shots. He was taken into custody and hospitalized before being transferred to a juvenile detention center. The teenager faces charges of aggravated assault on an officer, felony receiving stolen property, and felony evasion. Police noted he has a criminal history, including a prior murder charge. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation into the shooting incident.

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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker after Trump endorsement

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www.supertalk.fm – The Associated Press – 2025-01-03 14:05:00

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Republican Mike Johnson won reelection as House Speaker on the first ballot, despite opposition from hard-right GOP members. Supported by President-elect Trump, Johnson struggled to secure unanimous support within his own party, with some Republicans refusing to vote for him. His narrow victory highlights potential difficulties under the GOP’s unified control, as Johnson faces pressure to push Trump’s agenda, including tax cuts and deportations. The election’s significance increased due to the threat of a constitutional crisis if no Speaker was elected by January 6. Democrats rallied behind Hakeem Jeffries, emphasizing his experience and track record of compromise.

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Who is Jesse Moffette? Mississippi bluesman appears in new Bob Dylan biopic

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-01-03 09:10:00

SUMMARY: In the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, fictional blues singer Jesse Moffette shares the screen with Dylan, highlighting Hollywood’s tendency to adapt real lives for dramatic purposes. While Moffette is not real, he symbolizes the Mississippi artists who influenced Dylan, like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. Moffette is portrayed by Big Bill Morganfield, son of Muddy Waters, marking a significant moment in both family legacy and musical history. Morganfield has also achieved success as a musician, recently transitioning to acting. The film connects deeply to Dylan’s roots in blues music and his historic performances at the Newport Folk Festival.

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