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Jackson Prep’s Konnor Griffin named Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year

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5 months ago

June 6, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-06-06 18:09:11

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s Konnor Griffin from Jackson Prep was named the state‘s first Gatorade National Player of the Year for baseball. Griffin, a senior, received the honor from his father, Kevin, who had just led Belhaven’s softball team to the College World Series championship. Recognized for his exceptional baseball skills and leadership, Griffin helped Jackson Prep achieve a 39-4 record and their seventh consecutive state championship. He is also a top MLB draft prospect, boasting impressive stats such as a .559 batting average, 87 stolen bases, and a 10-0 pitching record. Griffin committed to LSU but is expected to enter the MLB Draft.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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4 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-04 17:22:00

SUMMARY: College basketball in Mississippi returns, providing fans of Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss a break from a challenging football season. Mississippi State, under coach Chris Jans, aims to improve on last season’s 21-14 record, featuring a strong returning core and several transfer additions. Ole Miss, in year two of Chris Beard’s tenure, also looks to bounce back from a 20-12 season with a mix of veteran players and new transfers. Southern Miss seeks redemption after a disappointing season, relying on veteran guards and transfers to enhance their lineup. Both teams kick off their seasons Monday night.

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Local tax referendums will join elections on some Mississippi ballots

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6 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 16:15:00

SUMMARY: As Election Day approaches, voters are preparing and deciding on proposed tax referendums. In George County, residents can vote on a new sales tax to fund the “Pennies for Parks” program, aimed at enhancing youth sports facilities. This initiative includes a one-cent sales tax on restaurants and a three percent tax on hotels, with plans already in place for new soccer fields. Meanwhile, Ridgeland voters will consider a sales tax increase to expand Freedom Ridge Park, adding various recreational facilities. Both referendums highlight local investment in community sports and recreational development.

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Mississippi casino shuts doors due to ‘computer glitch’

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8 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 14:16:00

SUMMARY: Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez closed on Friday due to a technical issue linked to its parent company, Saratoga Holdings. As of three days later, the casino remains shut, with security barring access. The issue has also affected Saratoga’s other casinos in New York and Colorado. Amy Brannigan, the company’s marketing director, confirmed they are working to resolve the problem but did not provide a timeline for reopening. Some social media comments expressed skepticism about the nature of the closure, despite the company’s insistence that it involves only IT problems. The casino was taken over by Saratoga in October 2022.

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