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MDA granted $2 million to create solar energy playbook and training course

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-03-26 16:16:20

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) has received $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program. Congressman Bennie Thompson announced the funding, which will help the MDA’s Energy & Natural Resources Division develop a solar energy development playbook and training course in coordination with Mississippi planning and development districts. The initiative is intended to assist communities in the planning and development of large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects, promoting more predictable and community-oriented siting processes.

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Rep. Jill Ford: Mississippi must take advantage of AI task force to remain tech leader

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www.supertalk.fm – Jill Ford – 2025-04-29 13:37:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi is positioning itself as a leader in AI development with the creation of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force, signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves. The state aims to foster innovation through business-friendly policies, avoiding overly restrictive regulations that could hinder progress. The task force, led by a committed leader, will focus on encouraging ethical AI innovation to boost productivity and economic growth across industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. Emphasizing collaboration among policymakers, business leaders, educators, and tech innovators, Mississippi hopes to create a supportive regulatory environment that promotes AI-driven advancements and strengthens the state’s economy and workforce.

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Rep. Trent Kelly celebrates retirement from military with ceremony in capitol

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-29 12:03:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi Congressman Trent Kelly retired from the military in a ceremony hosted by Governor Tate Reeves at the state capitol in Jackson. Kelly, a Major General and Assistant Adjutant General with the Mississippi Army National Guard, began his career in 1985 and served in various roles, including deployments to Iraq during the global war on terrorism. He was promoted to colonel and became the Brigade Commander for the 168th Engineer Brigade. Kelly served in Congress since 2015 and remains an advocate for U.S. troops. He expressed pride in his military career and the opportunities it provided.

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Giant ‘sea dragon’ fossil discovered in Mississippi, believed to be largest in state history

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-29 10:36:00

SUMMARY: A team from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality discovered a mosasaur vertebra in Oktibbeha County on April 15, 2025, representing one of the largest sea dragons of the late Cretaceous period. The fossil, found in the Prairie Bluff Formation, likely belonged to Mosasaurus hoffmanni, a massive marine predator that could grow up to 50 feet long and weigh 20,000 pounds. Known for its dagger-like teeth, this apex predator dominated the seas while dinosaurs ruled the land. This find marks the largest mosasaur fossil recorded in Mississippi and is now part of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science’s collection.

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