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Jackson man pleads guilty after leading police on high-speed chase, colliding with train

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October 28, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-10-28 15:24:00

SUMMARY: A 20-year-old man from Jackson, Johnny Ragsdale, pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a machine gun after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended with a collision into a train car. Following the crash, officers found a Glock pistol with a machine gun conversion device. The U.S. Attorney’s Office noted a significant rise in cases involving converted firearms, particularly between 2017 and 2021, with a 570% increase in confiscated conversion devices. Ragsdale is scheduled for sentencing in February 2025 and could face up to 10 years in prison. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods and involves the ATF and Capitol Police.

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Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

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Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

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4 hours ago

October 28, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-10-28 11:49:00

SUMMARY: Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins had a standout performance in the Rebels’ 26-14 victory over Oklahoma, recording 11 tackles, four sacks, and five tackles for loss. His four sacks set a record for Ole Miss, the highest since 1993, earning him SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors. The team’s defense was strong overall, with 10 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. Perkins is currently tied for the SEC lead with 8.5 sacks this season, ranking fourth nationally. The Rebels, now at 6-2, will face Arkansas next, crucial for their playoff aspirations.

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Mississippi Mud Monsters announce schedule for 2025 season

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October 28, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-10-28 11:24:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Mud Monsters, a new professional baseball team, has announced its 2025 season schedule, starting on May 8 against the Florence Y’alls at Trustmark Park in Pearl. The season will feature 96 games, including 48 home games over nine homestands. Assistant General Manager David Kerr expressed excitement about the schedule and the team’s goals for community engagement. As part of the Frontier League, the Mud Monsters will compete in the Midwest Conference alongside teams like the Gateway Grizzlies and Windy City Thunderbolts. Fans can place a $100 deposit to reserve season seats and access all events.

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Change those clocks: Daylight saving time ends Sunday

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October 28, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-10-28 08:30:00

SUMMARY: Americans are reminded to set their clocks back one hour this Sunday, November 3, marking the end of daylight saving time (DST) for 2024. Most states observe DST, with Hawaii and Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) opting out. Originally proposed by Benjamin Franklin and adopted in 1918 to conserve energy during World War I, the effectiveness of DST in reducing energy use remains debated. Although efforts to make DST permanent have stalled in Congress, if no action is taken, DST will begin again on March 9, 2025, when clocks will be set forward.

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