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Mississippi National Guard sending soldiers to Florida for Hurricane Milton response

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-10-09 18:42:00

SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves has mobilized the Mississippi National Guard to assist Florida in hurricane relief efforts as Hurricane Milton approaches. Twenty-two members from the 185th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade have been deployed to Tallahassee, equipped with helicopters for route clearance, shelter management, and supply distribution. Colonel Jeremy Parker emphasized their capability for life-saving rescue operations and emergency personnel transport. Following similar missions after Hurricane Ian in 2022, the National Guard is poised to support affected areas as conditions allow. Additionally, several Mississippi utility companies are mobilizing to help restore power post-storm.

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Meridian native Jamal Roberts advances to ‘American Idol’ top 20 with gospel rendition

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-21 06:59:00

SUMMARY: For the third consecutive year, a Mississippian has reached the top 20 of American Idol. Jamal Roberts, an elementary PE teacher from Meridian, secured a fan vote spot in season 23. Previous contestants include Jennifer Jeffries, who also reached the top 20 last season, and Zachariah Smith and Colin Stough, who made it to the top five in season 21. Roberts performed “Forever” by Jason Nelson, impressing judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan with his talent. The results for who advances to the top 14 will be revealed on Monday at 7 p.m. CT, with fan voting open until 8 a.m. CT.

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CBSB: Southern Miss earns series win as Mississippi State, Ole Miss fall to SEC foes

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-20 21:41:00

SUMMARY: No. 23 Southern Miss secured its fifth conference series win, defeating Georgia State 2-1. After a dominant 8-1 win on Thursday, the Golden Eagles suffered a 12-2 loss on Friday but bounced back with a 15-9 victory on Saturday, highlighted by Ben Higdon’s three homers and four RBIs. Ole Miss struggled against South Carolina, losing the first two games of their series 3-2 and 7-2, but salvaged the final game 12-2. Mississippi State lost its series to Florida 2-1, despite a 14-8 win on Sunday, with Gehrig Frei’s two home runs leading the offense.

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AG Fitch joins peers in urging Congress to bar PBMs from owning pharmacies

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-18 15:03:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, along with 38 other attorneys general, is urging Congress to ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies. Growing concerns among small pharmacy owners and consumers highlight PBMs’ influence on drug pricing, which can harm independent pharmacies and access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas. Fitch argues that PBMs leverage their power to manipulate drug prices and impose unfair terms on pharmacies. A recent push for legislation to regulate PBMs and prevent practices like spread pricing has stalled. The attorneys general’s letter to Congress seeks to protect consumers and small businesses from PBM exploitation.

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