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MDHS launches Early Child Care Development Initiative

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www.supertalk.fm – Alyssa Arbuckle – 2023-11-13 19:30:59

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has introduced the Early Child Care Development Initiative, supporting Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) facilities with three programs designed to enhance the quality of early childhood education. Director Bob Anderson notes the initiative expresses commitment to both child development and the educators. The programs include scholarships for CCPP-employed individuals seeking higher education in child development, monthly incentives for teachers staying employed at CCPP facilities, and reimbursement for providers who cared for school-age children full-time during pandemic-related school closures. Eligibility and funding amounts are dependent on certain commitments to the childcare industry.

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Drug bust yields discovery of fentanyl, firearm in same home as juvenile

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-08 16:46:00

SUMMARY: A Mississippi man, Johntavious Javoun Lipsey, was arrested during a drug bust involving multiple law enforcement agencies at his Nettleton home. Authorities executed a search warrant and discovered 1,900 fentanyl pills, marijuana, and a firearm, all found near a minor in Lipsey’s bedroom. Lipsey faces charges including trafficking a Schedule II controlled substance, felony possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and child endangerment, with drug charges enhanced by the firearm’s presence. His bond was denied, and the case is set to be presented to a grand jury, with potential for more arrests related to the bust.

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President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post

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www.supertalk.fm – Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, and Jill Colvin – 2024-11-08 06:50:00

SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles, a key strategist in his successful campaign, as his White House chief of staff, marking her as the first woman to hold this role. Credited for running a disciplined campaign, Wiles has managed to control Trump’s impulses through respect rather than confrontation. Her selection aims to build a cohesive team, learning from the chaos of his first term. While Wiles lacks extensive federal experience, she is known for her loyalty and honesty in handling high-stakes conversations. Trump’s comments highlight her as a crucial ally, benefitting from her relationships across the political landscape.

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Colleges, student-athletes honored for academic success with Halbrook Awards

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-08 06:18:00

SUMMARY: The annual Halbrook Award ceremony honored Mississippi student-athletes and institutions for academic excellence. Established by former lawmaker David Halbrook Sr., the awards recognize colleges that maintain high academic standards while promoting graduation rates. This year’s winners included Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for both men’s and women’s community college divisions, Belhaven University for independent college men, and William Carey University for independent college women. Delta State University and Alcorn State University were recognized in the public university divisions. Hinds Community College received the Improvement Award, acknowledging the highest increase in athlete graduation rates.

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