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Jason White tabbed as Mississippi’s new House speaker

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-01-02 13:26:53

SUMMARY: Jason White, a Republican, has been elected as the new Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He ascends from his previous role as Speaker Pro Tempore, taking the reins from Philip Gunn, who did not seek reelection after a 12-year tenure. Without opposition from Democrats due to the Republican supermajority, White was unopposed and will now serve a four-year term as Speaker. He expressed his commitment to working collaboratively for the state’s betterment. Manly Barton is expected to step into White’s former position as Speaker Pro Tempore. The Mississippi legislative session of 2024 began on Tuesday and is scheduled to conclude on May 5.

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CBSB: Mississippi State stays put at No. 18, Ole Miss and Southern Miss make top-25 debut

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-02-24 10:14:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State, Southern Miss, and Ole Miss all had strong weekends, earning spots in the latest D1 Baseball top 25. Mississippi State (6-1) stayed at No. 18 after sweeping Missouri State, with standout performances from pitcher Pico Kohn and third baseman Ace Reece. Southern Miss (7-1) debuted at No. 22 after dominating La Tech, with Kros Sivley excelling on the mound and Carson Paetow leading at the plate. Ole Miss (6-1) earned the No. 24 ranking, aided by Hunter Elliott’s stellar pitching and Hayden Federico’s impressive batting. All three teams continue their successful starts with upcoming matchups.

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Hinds County sheriff: Deputy killed while responding to domestic call in Terry

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-02-24 03:07:00

SUMMARY: Hinds County sheriff’s deputy Martin Shields Jr., 37, was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic call in Terry. Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed the tragic news on social media, stating that Shields had been with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office for approximately nine months, though his law enforcement career spanned longer. Also found dead at the scene was Eric Brown, 42, who is suspected of being the shooter. A SWAT team was activated, and an initial “be on the lookout” alert for Brown was issued but later canceled when no active threat was detected. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating.

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Man paroled after killing father, stepmother deceased in Rankin County crash

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-02-23 19:58:00

SUMMARY: James Williams III, a Mississippi man who served nearly two decades for the 2002 murders of his father and stepmother, died in a car crash in Rankin County. The accident on Highway 18 involved Williams’ 2009 Honda Civic and a 2019 GMC Sierra, resulting in his death at the scene. The other vehicle’s occupants, Curtis and Ruth Jones, were hospitalized. Williams, who faced life sentences for the murders, was paroled in 2023 after the U.S. Supreme Court deemed life sentences for minors unconstitutional. He was later reincarcerated for a DUI before his death. Further details about his passing remain unclear.

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