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No suspicious device found after threat on Mississippi State campus

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1 year ago

August 26, 2023

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2023-08-26 10:33:59

SUMMARY: Mississippi State University has returned to normal operations after receiving a suspicious device threat in one of the residence halls. The threat was communicated to MSU Police via text message, prompting officials to clear three halls before conducting a sweep with canines. No suspicious device was found and no injuries were reported. The university recently welcomed its largest freshman class in school history, with total enrollment expected to surpass 23,000 for the fall semester. Law enforcement and first responders were thanked for their assistance in ensuring the safety of students.

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Yancey Engineered Solutions opening $20.8 million generator cover facility in Batesville

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9 hours ago

January 28, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-01-28 11:52:00

SUMMARY: Yancey Engineered Solutions, a division of Yancey Bros. Co., is investing $20.8 million to establish a new facility in Batesville, Mississippi. The company will create 250 jobs at its North Mississippi center, located in the former Crown Cork and Seal facility. Yancey Engineered Solutions, which specializes in designing and packaging CAT generators, will manufacture aluminum and steel enclosures and fuel tanks, primarily for data centers. State authorities, including the Mississippi Development Authority, will assist with the project. The facility is expected to be completed within three years, with job creation anticipated within five years.

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Vicksburg kickstarting yearlong 200th anniversary celebration Wednesday

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10 hours ago

January 28, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-01-28 10:48:00

SUMMARY: On January 29, 2025, Vicksburg will celebrate its 200th anniversary since incorporation, marking its significance as a center for commerce and its role in the Civil War. Founded in 1811, Vicksburg, known as “The Key to the South,” is home to the Vicksburg National Military Park, established in 1899 to honor those who fought in the conflict. The bicentennial festivities will begin with a proclamation by Mayor George Flaggs and a parade, followed by a symposium and a Bicentennial Ball. Celebrations will continue throughout 2025, featuring a Music & Culture Festival, Independence Day events, and a New Year’s Eve celebration.

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Sentencing date set for drunk driver who killed Canton teacher

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January 28, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-01-28 10:05:00

SUMMARY: Jordan Leah Sullivan, 33, who killed beloved Mississippi teacher Tyra Small-Jackson while driving drunk, will be sentenced on February 10, facing up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated DUI. On June 22, 2024, Sullivan drove the wrong way on Interstate 55 and collided with another vehicle, resulting in Small-Jackson’s death. Her blood alcohol content was .241, and police found numerous liquor bottles inside her car. Despite her actions leading to a tragic loss, local district attorney Bubba Bramlett emphasized the lack of punishment that can replace Small-Jackson, a cherished educator and mother. Sullivan remains in custody.

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