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MDOT commissioner: Additional $650 million from legislature needed to improve roads

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9 months ago

February 13, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-02-13 11:49:41

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), represented by Northern District Commissioner John Caldwell, is seeking an additional $650 million from the state legislature. This funding would supplement the current budget, which is already at a historic high, to further maintain and repair the state’s roads. Caldwell highlighted that $400 million is needed just to maintain existing infrastructure, with an additional $250 million required for future improvements and capacity expansion. Nearly 30% of Mississippi’s roads are in poor condition, and Caldwell believes this supplementary funding could reduce that percentage into the teens. He expressed gratitude for the legislature’s recent $2 billion allocation to MDOT but stressed that more is necessary to avoid leaving any areas neglected.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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10 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-04 17:22:00

SUMMARY: College basketball in Mississippi returns, providing fans of Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss a break from a challenging football season. Mississippi State, under coach Chris Jans, aims to improve on last season’s 21-14 record, featuring a strong returning core and several transfer additions. Ole Miss, in year two of Chris Beard’s tenure, also looks to bounce back from a 20-12 season with a mix of veteran players and new transfers. Southern Miss seeks redemption after a disappointing season, relying on veteran guards and transfers to enhance their lineup. Both teams kick off their seasons Monday night.

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Local tax referendums will join elections on some Mississippi ballots

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11 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 16:15:00

SUMMARY: As Election Day approaches, voters are preparing and deciding on proposed tax referendums. In George County, residents can vote on a new sales tax to fund the “Pennies for Parks” program, aimed at enhancing youth sports facilities. This initiative includes a one-cent sales tax on restaurants and a three percent tax on hotels, with plans already in place for new soccer fields. Meanwhile, Ridgeland voters will consider a sales tax increase to expand Freedom Ridge Park, adding various recreational facilities. Both referendums highlight local investment in community sports and recreational development.

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Mississippi casino shuts doors due to ‘computer glitch’

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13 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 14:16:00

SUMMARY: Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez closed on Friday due to a technical issue linked to its parent company, Saratoga Holdings. As of three days later, the casino remains shut, with security barring access. The issue has also affected Saratoga’s other casinos in New York and Colorado. Amy Brannigan, the company’s marketing director, confirmed they are working to resolve the problem but did not provide a timeline for reopening. Some social media comments expressed skepticism about the nature of the closure, despite the company’s insistence that it involves only IT problems. The casino was taken over by Saratoga in October 2022.

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