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Mississippi State, SuperTalk broadcaster Jim Ellis to be inducted into Ron Polk Ring of Honor

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7 months ago

April 4, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-04-04 12:34:58

SUMMARY: Jim Ellis, a broadcaster for SuperTalk Mississippi Media, is set to be inducted into the Ron Polk Ring of Honor at Mississippi State. Ellis, who began calling sports for the Bulldogs in 1979, credits Ron Polk for starting his journey there. Alongside former players Bobby Reed and Buddy Myer, Ellis’s plaque will be unveiled near Polk’s statue in the right field plaza. His career includes narrating the Bulldogs’ numerous achievements, including their first national championship in 2021. Ellis, a friend of Polk, has earned four Outstanding Broadcaster Awards in Mississippi. The induction ceremony is scheduled for April 6, 2024.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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5 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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