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Mississippi brought in record-breaking $17.5 billion from tourism in 2023

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-10-04 13:23:52

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s tourism industry achieved a record-breaking milestone in 2023, attracting 43.7 million visitors and generating $17.5 billion for the state economy. Governor Tate Reeves announced these findings at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism, emphasizing the industry’s growth and significance. The report highlighted that visitor spending reached $11.5 billion, supporting approximately 133,880 jobs and contributing $4.5 billion in labor income. Additionally, tourism generated $1.1 billion in state and local tax revenues, reducing the tax burden on residents. The average daily spending by visitors was approximately $31.6 million, showcasing tourism’s vital role in Mississippi’s economy.

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Ole Miss frontman Chris Beard named Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year following historic season

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-03-31 15:58:00

SUMMARY: Ole Miss head basketball coach Chris Beard received the 2025 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year award after leading the Rebels to their second Sweet 16 appearance and first in 25 years, finishing the season with a 24-12 record. After a stronger second season, Beard enhanced his veteran roster with talented transfers. Ole Miss achieved its best SEC record in six years, including wins over top-ranked teams Alabama and Tennessee. Despite a narrow loss to Michigan State in the NCAA tournament, Beard is already engaging with top prospects in the transfer portal, aiming for continued success.

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Mississippi ranks second nationally in 2024 for real GDP growth

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-03-31 14:54:00

SUMMARY: A new report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals that Mississippi ranked No. 2 in the nation for real GDP growth in 2024, with a 4.2% growth rate, equating to a $1.27 billion increase. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the state’s strong economic momentum, citing the agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting sectors as key contributors. Mississippi also saw significant growth in manufacturing, ranked first in net earnings, and reduced government assistance payments. Mississippi’s pro-business policies and strategic investments are credited with fostering long-term economic success and creating new opportunities.

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CBSB: Ole Miss leaps into top 10, Southern Miss stays put in D1Baseball poll

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-03-31 10:07:00

SUMMARY: For the sixth consecutive week, Ole Miss and Southern Miss baseball are ranked in the D1Baseball Top 25. Ole Miss rose to No. 9 after a 3-1 week, including a home series win over Florida. Southern Miss stayed at No. 13 despite bad losses, staying undefeated in weekend series. Mississippi State’s struggles continue, as they are now 16-12 overall and 1-8 in SEC play after a sweep by LSU. Both Ole Miss and Southern Miss benefited from other top-ranked teams’ losses, with 14 teams in last week’s rankings suffering two or more losses.

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