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Mississippi Supreme Court upholds conviction of man who killed 8 people in 2017

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12 months ago

March 7, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-03-07 16:07:27

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Willie Godbolt, convicted of killing eight people in Bogue Chitto in 2017. The murders occurred at three different locations, and Godbolt received additional life sentences for half of the murders. Despite his appeal, arguing for a change of trial venue and questioning juror impartiality, the court found sufficient evidence to maintain his conviction. The crimes, which involved the murder of a deputy and family members after a domestic dispute, were found to be interconnected. No execution date has been set for the 41-year-old.

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DeSoto County planning to contest Senate’s redistricting plan

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3 hours ago

March 5, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-03-05 09:58:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate approved a new legislative district map to comply with a federal order aimed at enhancing Black voting power, sparking legal concerns from DeSoto County, which plans to contest the redistricting. The county’s Board of Supervisors has hired legal counsel, citing potential adverse impacts on citizens. The proposed map would merge current districts, resulting in special elections in November for affected areas, including Districts 1 and 11, where two senators would face off. The Senate also redrew other districts under a similar federal directive, leading to a total of 15 special elections across both chambers this fall.

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Efforts to legalize mobile sports betting in Mississippi on life support

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6 hours ago

March 5, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-03-05 07:17:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi House is attempting to revive a bill allowing mobile sports betting for those 21 and older after the Senate Gaming Committee failed to advance it. To keep the initiative alive, the House Gaming Committee amended two Senate bills to include the mobile betting provisions. The ongoing dispute between the House and Senate reflects differing views on the bill’s potential impact on the state’s existing casinos. Supporters argue legalizing mobile betting could curb illegal gambling and generate tax revenue, while Senate committee chair David Blount fears it could harm brick-and-mortar establishments and lead to expanded online gaming.

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WCBB: Ole Miss, Mississippi State represented on All-SEC teams

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1 day ago

March 4, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-03-04 13:04:00

SUMMARY: The SEC announced its 2025 women’s basketball awards, with Ole Miss and Mississippi State earning postseason honors. Mississippi State’s Jerkalia Jordan made the All-SEC Second Team for the second consecutive year. Ole Miss forward Madison Scott, also a Gillom Trophy finalist, joined Jordan on the second team. Ole Miss’ Sira Thienou earned a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team. Former Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer, now at Texas, was named SEC Coach of the Year. Both Ole Miss (19-9) and Mississippi State (20-10) are vying for NCAA Tournament spots ahead of the SEC Tournament.

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