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Memphis community activist sentenced for role in Mississippi bid-rigging scheme

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-27 14:49:00

SUMMARY: Memphis community activist Joseph Kyles has been sentenced to four months of house arrest for his role in a bid-rigging scheme involving Cerissa Neal, former executive director of the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). Kyles, along with Neal and others, was involved in scamming the government by inflating contract prices and creating false purchase orders. Kyles received over $200,000 in state payments but failed to perform the agreed services. Originally facing 12 charges, Kyles pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in illegal monetary transactions and will also serve two years of probation. Neal’s trial is still pending.

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Woman accused of killing Mississippi teacher in wrong-way crash enters guilty plea

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January 5, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-01-05 10:10:00

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Jordan Leah Sullivan, 32, of Louisville, changed her plea to guilty after initially pleading not guilty to charges of aggravated DUI in the fatal crash that killed Canton teacher Tyra Small-Jackson on June 22, 2024. Sullivan, allegedly drunk, crashed into Small-Jackson’s car on Interstate 55, resulting in her death. Sullivan had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. Small-Jackson, a 23-year veteran educator, had been named Teacher of the Year. Sullivan, with a criminal history, faces a recommended 20-year sentence, following her guilty plea before her February trial.

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No. 17 Mississippi State dominates SEC opener with 35-point win over South Carolina

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www.supertalk.fm – MSU Athletics – 2025-01-04 18:21:00

SUMMARY: No. 17 Mississippi State started Southeastern Conference play with a dominant 85-50 victory over South Carolina at Humphrey Coliseum. The Bulldogs quickly established control, leading by double digits within seven minutes and holding a 43-18 halftime advantage—their largest SEC halftime lead in over 20 years. Mississippi State showcased strong teamwork, shooting 56.5% while limiting South Carolina to 29.1%. Josh Hubbard led with 21 points, supported by Claudell Harris Jr. (17 points, 9 rebounds) and KeShawn Murphy (12 points, 8 rebounds). The Bulldogs improve to 13-1 and will face Vanderbilt next in Nashville on Tuesday.

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16-year-old who rammed Ridgeland officer with car before being shot released from hospital

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January 3, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – SuperTalk News Staff – 2025-01-03 14:31:00

SUMMARY: On New Year’s Eve, a 16-year-old male fled from Ridgeland police in a stolen car, hitting an officer and multiple vehicles while escaping. The pursuit ended five miles later when the suspect crashed after officers fired shots. He was taken into custody and hospitalized before being transferred to a juvenile detention center. The teenager faces charges of aggravated assault on an officer, felony receiving stolen property, and felony evasion. Police noted he has a criminal history, including a prior murder charge. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation into the shooting incident.

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