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Mississippi Insurance Department to address women’s healthcare with $600K grant

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-09-24 12:00:14

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Insurance Department has received over $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to enhance women’s health coverage and access to critical services. This funding is part of a $9 million grant program aimed at 14 states to address reproductive healthcare disparities. Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney emphasized the importance of improving access to women’s health services, which include preventive care, pregnancy, and childbirth. The Insurance Division plans to conduct examinations of insurers to ensure compliance with regulations and will use the funds to create educational resources and workshops focused on women’s health issues.

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‘Shoutout to Laurel and my mother’: Mississippian stars in HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-03-31 21:28:00

SUMMARY: Parker Posey plays Victoria Ratliff, a Southern matriarch in HBO’s The White Lotus, drawing on her Southern roots for the role. Born in Maryland and raised in Louisiana and Mississippi, Posey attended R.H. Watkins High School in Laurel, where her mother still resides. In interviews, she shared how her upbringing influenced her character’s long accent and personality, inspired by wealthy Southerners and theatrical influences like Tennessee Williams. Recognized as the “Queen of the Indies” following her work in films like Dazed and Confused, Posey continues to shine in her role on The White Lotus, airing Sundays on HBO.

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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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