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Previewing Mississippi’s high school football championships

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12 months ago

November 29, 2023

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-11-29 06:02:57

SUMMARY: Mississippi public high schools are entering championship week with games from Thursday to Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford. The Class 7A championship features a quarterback duel between Oak Grove and Starkville. Grenada’s strong offense in Class 6A faces West Jones’ tough defense. Laurel’s stellar late-season run in Class 5A meets West Point’s explosive offense. In Class 4A, undefeated Columbia and Louisville will clash. Noxubee County challenges unblemished Winona in Class 3A. The Class 2A title sees Charleston take on Heidelberg, while Biggersville battles Velma Jackson with high-stakes offenses in Class 1A. Games will be streamed and broadcasted on ESPN Radio 105.9 FM.

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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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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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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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