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Mississippi State gifted $3 million to boost resources for student-athletes

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-27 12:29:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State’s athletics department has received a significant $3 million donation from an anonymous out-of-state family, supporting the newly launched State Excellence Fund aimed at enhancing resources for student-athletes. This contribution is part of a collective effort to attract top talent in a competitive college sports environment shaped by name, image, and likeness compensation and the transfer portal. Athletics Director Zac Selmon expressed gratitude for the support, emphasizing the importance of these funds in building a successful athletic program. The announcement follows an earlier pledge of $8 million to the same fund as the football season concludes against Ole Miss.

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Operation ‘Rotten Egg’ results in 19 facing felony drug charges

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-17 11:21:00

SUMMARY: Nearly 20 individuals face felony drug charges following Operation “Rotten Egg,” a joint initiative by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Coastal Narcotics Enforcement Team, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, and local law enforcement. Focused on drug trafficking and gang activity in Jackson and George counties, the operation led to 31 undercover buys and the seizure of 390.47 grams of methamphetamine, 86 hydrocodone units, 38 oxycodone units, and multiple firearms. Nineteen people were charged with various drug-related offenses, showcasing the effectiveness of collaboration in enhancing public safety and addressing dangerous criminal activities.

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Municipal primary runoffs: What to know before heading to the polls

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-16 17:24:00

SUMMARY: Polls in Mississippi will reopen on April 22 for municipal primary runoff elections, determining nominees for mayor, city council, and board of aldermen. Municipalities participating include Baldwyn, Gulfport, Jackson, and others. Registered voters can vote absentee in person until April 19, or by mail, with ballots due by Election Day. On April 22, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters who participated in the April 1 primaries must vote the same party, while others may choose their party. To find polling locations or check results, contact local clerks or listen to SuperTalk Mississippi News.

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Vision turns into reality as Camp Kamassa gears up for first wave of guests with special needs

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-16 17:06:00

SUMMARY: Camp Kamassa, located in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, was created to offer a recreational haven for children with special needs. Founded by Mary Kitchens in 2008, the camp opened on April 5, 2025, after years of planning and collaboration with the military. Spread across 326 acres, the camp features fully accessible facilities, including spacious cabins and handicap-friendly bathrooms. Designed to accommodate a range of disabilities, it even includes a medical infirmary for campers with chronic illnesses, providing treatments like dialysis and chemotherapy. Camp Kamassa will host its first group of campers in mid-May.

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