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Legislation easing public school transfer process in Mississippi pushed through House

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-02-07 07:23:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1435, making it easier for parents to transfer their children between public schools. Currently, transferring requires consent from both the losing and receiving schools; the new bill eliminates the losing school’s veto power. Parents can request transfers anytime, with receiving schools given a 60-day period to respond. Although schools can decline transfers due to capacity issues, they cannot discriminate based on various factors. The law includes a $5 million fund to support receiving schools financially. Critics worry the bill could lead to athletic transfer abuse and public funds subsidizing private school enrollments.

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Long Beach High hires Finley as head football coach

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-03-12 07:12:00

SUMMARY: Following Jacob Massey’s resignation, the Long Beach School District has promoted Cody Finley to head football coach of the Bearcats. Finley, who has been the offensive line coach for three seasons, brings extensive coaching experience, including a tenure as head coach at Gibson County High School, where he achieved back-to-back winning seasons. Superintendent Dr. Talia Lock and Athletic Director Shane Rutledge praised his dedication and ability to inspire student-athletes. Finley, with a career record of 95-108, is confident in leading the program and plans to build on the foundation set by his predecessor, aiming for a successful future at Long Beach High School.

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MCBB: Previewing this year’s SEC Tournament bracket

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March 11, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-03-11 14:44:00

SUMMARY: March marks the peak of college basketball, with conference tournaments leading up to the NCAA Tournament, where 68 teams compete for the national title. The SEC Tournament kicks off in Nashville, featuring top teams like Auburn, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee. Ole Miss is seeded No. 8 and Mississippi State No. 10; both teams aim for victory to advance. The tournament will play out over several days, culminating in a champion on Sunday. Notably, this is the first time both Mississippi State and Ole Miss are projected for the NCAA Tournament in men’s and women’s basketball simultaneously. Selection Sunday is this week.

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Five years ago today: the COVID-19 pandemic begins

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March 11, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-03-11 13:00:00

SUMMARY: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, leading to transformative global changes. In Mississippi, COVID claimed 12,614 lives and contributed to 15,480 additional deaths by 2024. The pandemic rapidly gained attention, with the NBA suspending its season on the same day. Mississippi’s Governor Tate Reeves issued a state of emergency on March 14, followed by a lockdown on April 1. Over the next year, various restrictions were implemented and eventually lifted by April 2021. As of May 5, 2023, WHO declared COVID-19 no longer a global health crisis, with significant changes to daily life and health protocols.

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