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Martin Lawrence making 3 stops in Mississippi on comedy tour

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-13 05:47:35

SUMMARY: Martin Lawrence, acclaimed comedian and actor, has just announced his first comedy tour in eight years, which includes stops at three different venues in Mississippi. The “Y’all Know What It Is!” tour will bring him to Southaven, Jackson, and Biloxi throughout August 2024 and January 2025. Known for his stand-up comedy and roles in films such as “Do The Right Thing,” “House Party,” and “Boomerang,” as well as the television series “Martin,” Lawrence has been a prominent figure in comedy and cinema. Having starred in successful films like the “Bad Boys” franchise and “Big Momma’s House,” he is set to return to theaters with “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” Fans in Mississippi can purchase tickets to his live shows online.

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DeSoto County planning to contest Senate’s redistricting plan

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-03-05 09:58:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate approved a new legislative district map to comply with a federal order aimed at enhancing Black voting power, sparking legal concerns from DeSoto County, which plans to contest the redistricting. The county’s Board of Supervisors has hired legal counsel, citing potential adverse impacts on citizens. The proposed map would merge current districts, resulting in special elections in November for affected areas, including Districts 1 and 11, where two senators would face off. The Senate also redrew other districts under a similar federal directive, leading to a total of 15 special elections across both chambers this fall.

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Efforts to legalize mobile sports betting in Mississippi on life support

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-03-05 07:17:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi House is attempting to revive a bill allowing mobile sports betting for those 21 and older after the Senate Gaming Committee failed to advance it. To keep the initiative alive, the House Gaming Committee amended two Senate bills to include the mobile betting provisions. The ongoing dispute between the House and Senate reflects differing views on the bill’s potential impact on the state’s existing casinos. Supporters argue legalizing mobile betting could curb illegal gambling and generate tax revenue, while Senate committee chair David Blount fears it could harm brick-and-mortar establishments and lead to expanded online gaming.

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WCBB: Ole Miss, Mississippi State represented on All-SEC teams

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-03-04 13:04:00

SUMMARY: The SEC announced its 2025 women’s basketball awards, with Ole Miss and Mississippi State earning postseason honors. Mississippi State’s Jerkalia Jordan made the All-SEC Second Team for the second consecutive year. Ole Miss forward Madison Scott, also a Gillom Trophy finalist, joined Jordan on the second team. Ole Miss’ Sira Thienou earned a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team. Former Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer, now at Texas, was named SEC Coach of the Year. Both Ole Miss (19-9) and Mississippi State (20-10) are vying for NCAA Tournament spots ahead of the SEC Tournament.

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