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‘It’s a crisis’: Holly Springs residents say they’ve been randomly losing power for 5 years

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-03-26 16:32:30

SUMMARY: North Mississippi has been enduring frequent power outages, blamed on the Holly Springs Utility Department’s (HSUD) poor management and aging infrastructure. With 133 outages in 90 days, residents have suffered through constant disruptions, including times of clear weather. The HSUD hasn’t provided crucial financial reports to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), complicating oversight and resolution efforts. Service conditions are so deteriorated that external power workers won’t assist. The HSUD, predominantly serving non-city residents, has provided insufficient services despite users paying their bills. To combat this, Senate Bill 2453 aims to empower the state’s public service commission to hold utility providers accountable, including revoking operating rights if services are deemed inadequate.

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Jackson State football denies practice film spying allegations

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-22 11:26:00

SUMMARY: The Southwestern Athletic Conference is investigating claims that Jackson State gained access to private practice film of Arkansas-Pine Bluff prior to their November 2 game, which Jackson State won 41-3. Allegations arose from a UAPB player’s report about a Jackson State player discussing film access. The inquiry points to a former walk-on, whose account was traced to Jackson, as the potential source but he denied any wrongdoing. Jackson State officials acknowledged the investigation but stated no violations were found. This comes amidst distractions for the Tigers, including seven player suspensions from a recent altercation.

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Ole Miss student fatally jumps off football stadium

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-22 10:57:00

SUMMARY: An Ole Miss student reportedly committed suicide on campus by jumping from the southeast side of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium into the Manning Center parking lot on Thursday night. The incident, confirmed by the University Police Department, occurred after a basketball game at the nearby SJB Pavilion. Law enforcement responded promptly to the scene around 9 p.m. Ole Miss media relations director Jacob Batte issued a statement expressing heartbreak over the student’s death and extending condolences to their loved ones. The university encourages affected community members to use available counseling resources. This is an ongoing story with further updates expected.

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Cocaine-carrying elderly man kills one in hit and run rampage

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-22 09:12:00

SUMMARY: Elio Gonzalez Fombellida, 78, was arrested in Gulfport after striking a pedestrian who later died and collided with three vehicles. The incident occurred around 5:42 p.m. on Highway 49, where police discovered Fombellida in his car after he fled the scene of an earlier crash involving a UPS truck. He was apprehended without further incident. Authorities found cocaine in his possession, which he claimed belonged to a friend. Initially charged with leaving the scene of an accident and drug possession, Fombellida’s charges are expected to escalate following the pedestrian’s death. He is currently held on a $300,000 bond.

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