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Mississippi Book Festival to feature LeVar Burton, Jesmyn Ward as panelists

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-07-10 19:00:08

SUMMARY: LeVar Burton and Jesmyn Ward will be featured panelists at this year’s Mississippi Book Festival. Ward, noted for being the first Black woman to win two National Book Awards, will discuss her latest novel “Let Us Descend” alongside Burton, known for his roles in “Star Trek” and “Reading Rainbow.” Ward, a highly honored author and creative writing professor at Tulane University, has received numerous accolades including the MacArthur Genius Grant and the 2022 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. The festival has seen significant growth since its inception in 2014, with nearly 50,000 attendees and over 44,000 students reached through its mission.

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Cocaine-carrying elderly man kills one in hit and run rampage

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November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-22 09:12:00

SUMMARY: Elio Gonzalez Fombellida, 78, was arrested in Gulfport after striking a pedestrian who later died and collided with three vehicles. The incident occurred around 5:42 p.m. on Highway 49, where police discovered Fombellida in his car after he fled the scene of an earlier crash involving a UPS truck. He was apprehended without further incident. Authorities found cocaine in his possession, which he claimed belonged to a friend. Initially charged with leaving the scene of an accident and drug possession, Fombellida’s charges are expected to escalate following the pedestrian’s death. He is currently held on a $300,000 bond.

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Meridian native Rodney Hood announces retirement from NBA

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November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-22 06:52:00

SUMMARY: Rodney Hood, a native of Meridian and a former NBA player, has announced his retirement after eight seasons in the league. Hood, a first-round pick by the Utah Jazz in 2014, played for several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he reached the NBA Finals in 2018. His career was marred by injuries, including an Achilles tear that limited his performance. After a brief comeback attempt with the Memphis Hustle in the G League, Hood decided to retire. He now plans to coach and mentor young players, drawing on his experiences and challenges throughout his career.

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Mississippi recorded $21.5 million drop in Q3 gaming revenue

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November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-22 06:45:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi casinos experienced a revenue decline in the third quarter of 2024, contrasting with the overall growth of the U.S. gaming industry, which reported an 8.1% increase. Mississippi’s gaming revenue fell by 3.5% to $605.8 million, following a 2.3% decrease in the second quarter. This marks two consecutive quarters of downturns after a strong start to the year. Despite legal sports betting in the state, revenue could improve with the legalization of mobile sports betting, which was proposed but failed to pass this year. Lawmakers aim to revisit this issue in the 2025 session.

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