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Ole Miss, Jackson State women’s basketball teams heading to NCAA Tournament

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8 months ago

March 17, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-03-17 20:05:36

SUMMARY: As the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament starts, two teams from Mississippi are set to compete. Ole Miss is seeded 7th with a record of 23-8 and will go against 10th seeded Marquette in Indiana, though the game time is to be announced. Despite losing their starting point guard earlier in the season, the Rebels finished third in the SEC and have strong leaders in Marquesha Davis and Madison Scott. They reached the Sweet 16 last season. Meanwhile, Jackson State (26-6, 18-0 SWAC) will play against UConn as the 14th seed. The team aims for its first tournament win, with Andriana Avent leading in points. Game times are pending.

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Ole Miss student fatally jumps off football stadium

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1 hour ago

November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-22 10:57:00

SUMMARY: An Ole Miss student reportedly committed suicide on campus by jumping from the southeast side of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium into the Manning Center parking lot on Thursday night. The incident, confirmed by the University Police Department, occurred after a basketball game at the nearby SJB Pavilion. Law enforcement responded promptly to the scene around 9 p.m. Ole Miss media relations director Jacob Batte issued a statement expressing heartbreak over the student’s death and extending condolences to their loved ones. The university encourages affected community members to use available counseling resources. This is an ongoing story with further updates expected.

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Cocaine-carrying elderly man kills one in hit and run rampage

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3 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-22 09:12:00

SUMMARY: Elio Gonzalez Fombellida, 78, was arrested in Gulfport after striking a pedestrian who later died and collided with three vehicles. The incident occurred around 5:42 p.m. on Highway 49, where police discovered Fombellida in his car after he fled the scene of an earlier crash involving a UPS truck. He was apprehended without further incident. Authorities found cocaine in his possession, which he claimed belonged to a friend. Initially charged with leaving the scene of an accident and drug possession, Fombellida’s charges are expected to escalate following the pedestrian’s death. He is currently held on a $300,000 bond.

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Meridian native Rodney Hood announces retirement from NBA

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5 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-22 06:52:00

SUMMARY: Rodney Hood, a native of Meridian and a former NBA player, has announced his retirement after eight seasons in the league. Hood, a first-round pick by the Utah Jazz in 2014, played for several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he reached the NBA Finals in 2018. His career was marred by injuries, including an Achilles tear that limited his performance. After a brief comeback attempt with the Memphis Hustle in the G League, Hood decided to retire. He now plans to coach and mentor young players, drawing on his experiences and challenges throughout his career.

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