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MDHS awarded $421K to improve SNAP fraud prevention

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www.supertalk.fm – Alyssa Arbuckle – 2023-09-20 13:11:22

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has received a grant of $421,471 from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to improve recipient fraud prevention, detection, and investigation efforts. The grant will support the implementation of principles from the SNAP Fraud Framework and help MDHS develop new strategies or improve existing ones. MDHS will use the funding to educate SNAP recipients on fraud through various channels, establish training for county offices to prevent and recognize fraud, and implement new features in Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) technology to reduce the impact of stolen SNAP benefits.

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Southern Miss signs 15 transfers in blowout recruiting weekend

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-12-23 16:17:00

SUMMARY: Charles Huff, recently appointed head coach of Southern Miss football, kickstarted the recruiting season by signing 15 transfer portal additions. This aggressive recruiting approach, touted as the “biggest recruiting weekend in Southern Miss history,” aims to revitalize the program after a disappointing 1-11 record during Will Hall’s last season. Huff expressed excitement about the new signees on social media, indicating a positive start for the program. The roster includes talented players from Marshall, East Mississippi Community College, and Mississippi State, enhancing the Golden Eagles’ prospects for a successful 2025 season as they work to “flip the script.”

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Santa Claus, reindeer team cleared for Christmas Eve travel across Mississippi

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-12-23 14:54:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi travel officials are preparing for a busy holiday season, with Santa Claus receiving approval from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) for his sleigh and toy load. MDOT inspected Santa’s sleigh, confirming it met safety standards, including weight limits and lighting. Santa’s takeoffs and landings in Mississippi were approved, and exceptions were granted for last-minute additions to the “Nice List.” MDOT encouraged residents to follow Santa’s safety example by ensuring children are in car seats, seatbelts are worn, and distracted driving is avoided. Drivers were reminded to be cautious and alert for reindeer and sleighs during the holiday season.

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MCBB: Ole Miss moves up to No. 16, Mississippi State returns to rankings in latest AP top 25

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-12-23 14:05:00

SUMMARY: Ole Miss climbed to No. 16 in the AP rankings after victories over Southern (74-61) and Queens (80-62), improving to 11-1. Jaylen Murray and Sean Pedulla played key roles, with Pedulla scoring 25 points against Queens. The Rebels will face Memphis next. Mississippi State made a significant leap to No. 19 after dominating Central Michigan (83-59) and Memphis, also achieving an 11-1 record. Claudell Harris, Jr. and Michael Nwoko combined for 37 points against Central Michigan, while Riley Kugel led the Bulldogs with 19 points against Memphis. They will complete non-conference play against Bethune-Cookman.

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