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Mississippi State bolsters NCAA Tournament resume with 20-point win at LSU

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8 months ago

February 25, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-02-25 00:01:50

SUMMARY: The Mississippi State men‘s basketball team improved its NCAA Tournament prospects with an 87-67 win against LSU, driven by freshman Josh Hubbard’s career-high scoring. The Bulldogs’ fifth straight win was aided by a 13-4 run before halftime, establishing a lead that widened in the second half, thanks to Tolu Smith’s layups and Hubbard’s six three-pointers. Hubbard finished with 32 points, while Smith added 19. Mississippi State’s bench contributed significantly, outscoring LSU’s 41 to 12. The win is expected to enhance the team’s seeding prospects for the tournament, with a matchup against No. 17 Kentucky next on the schedule.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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4 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-04 17:22:00

SUMMARY: College basketball in Mississippi returns, providing fans of Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss a break from a challenging football season. Mississippi State, under coach Chris Jans, aims to improve on last season’s 21-14 record, featuring a strong returning core and several transfer additions. Ole Miss, in year two of Chris Beard’s tenure, also looks to bounce back from a 20-12 season with a mix of veteran players and new transfers. Southern Miss seeks redemption after a disappointing season, relying on veteran guards and transfers to enhance their lineup. Both teams kick off their seasons Monday night.

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Local tax referendums will join elections on some Mississippi ballots

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6 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 16:15:00

SUMMARY: As Election Day approaches, voters are preparing and deciding on proposed tax referendums. In George County, residents can vote on a new sales tax to fund the “Pennies for Parks” program, aimed at enhancing youth sports facilities. This initiative includes a one-cent sales tax on restaurants and a three percent tax on hotels, with plans already in place for new soccer fields. Meanwhile, Ridgeland voters will consider a sales tax increase to expand Freedom Ridge Park, adding various recreational facilities. Both referendums highlight local investment in community sports and recreational development.

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Mississippi casino shuts doors due to ‘computer glitch’

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8 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 14:16:00

SUMMARY: Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez closed on Friday due to a technical issue linked to its parent company, Saratoga Holdings. As of three days later, the casino remains shut, with security barring access. The issue has also affected Saratoga’s other casinos in New York and Colorado. Amy Brannigan, the company’s marketing director, confirmed they are working to resolve the problem but did not provide a timeline for reopening. Some social media comments expressed skepticism about the nature of the closure, despite the company’s insistence that it involves only IT problems. The casino was taken over by Saratoga in October 2022.

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