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No Mississippi teams ranked in D1Baseball preseason poll for first time ever

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10 months ago

January 19, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-01-19 14:59:22

SUMMARY: For the first time, Mississippi’s college baseball teams aren’t in D1Baseball’s preseason top 25. Ole Miss aims to rebound from a 25-29 record and SEC struggles by leveraging transfers and returning players despite injuries. Mississippi State, barely above .500, seeks improvement with key veterans and new pitchers to contend again. Southern Miss, just shy of the College World Series, faces leadership changes as new coach Christian Ostrander inherits a strong team but must replace major contributors. All teams are hopeful as the season approaches, with key series starting on February 16.

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Jackson airport expecting another record Thanksgiving for travelers

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8 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-11-22 16:41:00

SUMMARY: As Thanksgiving approaches, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Mississippi anticipates its busiest holiday season in years, with peak travel expected from November 26 to December 2. During Thanksgiving 2023, nearly 27,000 passengers flew through JAN. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) urges travelers to arrive two hours early for parking and security. A new Dunkin’ Donuts has been added to the airport’s dining options, which now includes four other food and drink venues. JMAA CEO Rosa Beckett emphasized their commitment to ensuring a seamless travel experience. Nationwide, 5.84 million travelers are expected to fly during this period.

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Pearl police officer fired following accusations of theft

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8 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-22 16:28:00

SUMMARY: A Pearl police officer has been fired and is accused of stealing money, although no criminal charges have been filed. Chief Nick McLendon reported that the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the allegations, which surfaced on Monday. The officer was placed on administrative leave while McLendon sought termination approval from the city’s Board of Aldermen, which was granted. McLendon emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in law enforcement, stating that the officer should be presumed innocent until proven guilty while the investigation continues.

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What to expect in Mississippi’s judicial runoff elections

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9 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Robert Yoon – 2024-11-22 15:47:00

SUMMARY: Voters in central Mississippi will participate in runoff elections on Tuesday for two judicial seats: the state Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, due to no candidates achieving the required majority in the Nov. 5 general election. Justice Jim Kitchens faces Republican State Senator Jenifer Branning for the Supreme Court, with Branning having led with 42% of the vote. Kitchens seeks a third term and has dissenting views on death row cases. In the Court of Appeals race, Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel are vying for the position. Polls close at 7 p.m. CT, with voter turnout crucial for candidates.

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