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Jackson nonprofit working to get homeless inside shelters amid frigid temperatures

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www.supertalk.fm – Alyssa Arbuckle – 2024-01-15 14:40:54

SUMMARY: As Mississippi grapples with hazardous winter conditions, a Jackson nonprofit is providing shelter at Shepard’s Gym near Jim Hill High School for the homeless affected by the cold weather. Teresa Renkenberger from Shower Power coordinated with local officials, the Red Cross, and the People’s Advocacy Institute to offer the venue, where guests will receive three meals a day, cots, blankets, and essentials. Volunteers will scour the city to bring people to the shelter, which is open until January 21. Despite their efforts, the demand for shelter in Jackson and statewide exceeds available space. Additional shelters are open across the state.

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Man arrested for accessory after the fact in connection to State Line triple homicide

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-01-09 13:08:00

SUMMARY: Law enforcement has arrested Drexler Johnson, 37, in connection with a New Year’s Day triple homicide in State Line, Mississippi, though the shooter remains at large. Johnson, charged with accessory after the fact and conspiracy, is believed to have aided the killer in the deaths of Rhonda Deason, Lester Campbell, and Jason Thornton at a gas station. The masked suspect shot Campbell and Thornton before forcing Deason to open the cash register and safe, killing her. A $100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the killer’s identification. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Social Security benefits to increase, food stamps to decrease for thousands of Mississippians

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-01-09 12:15:00

SUMMARY: Beneficiaries of federal programs like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Benefits, and Railroad Retirement will receive a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment starting in 2025, reflecting changes in the Consumer Price Index from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024. However, increases in these benefits may result in reduced aid for households using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Beneficiaries must report any income changes monthly, as increases could diminish or terminate SNAP assistance. Additionally, individuals can request a fair hearing for any discrepancies in benefits calculations.

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Multinational data center company to build $10 billion campus in Meridian

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-01-09 10:01:00

SUMMARY: Compass Datacenters has announced a $10 billion investment to establish its first campus in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, marking one of the largest hyperscale data center developments in the Southeast. The project will consist of eight data centers, built over eight years, creating thousands of jobs. Governor Tate Reeves emphasized the significance of this investment for the state’s economy, attributing it to Mississippi’s pro-business policies. The Mississippi Development Authority will support site preparation, providing tax exemptions and facilitating partnerships for power supply. This initiative parallels another $10 billion data center development by Amazon Web Services in Madison County.

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