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Rankins: Latest bond rating highlights IHL’s stewardship of Mississippi’s public universities

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11 months ago

January 31, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Al Rankins, Jr. – 2024-01-31 17:02:24

SUMMARY: The Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), overseeing eight public universities and various other centers, has been praised by Moody’s Investors Service for its fiscal prudence. In a January 11 report, Moody’s rated IHL as Aa2 stable, citing its operational scale, solid fundraising, and financial oversight. Though the system faces challenges such as pension liabilities and enrollment concerns, stable growth is expected post-pandemic. IHL’s cost-saving measures include reducing debt payments by $119 million since 2016, cutting $109 million in energy costs, saving over $105 million in centralized insurance, and negotiating better library subscription terms to save $4 million. These efforts underscore IHL’s dedication to its stewardship role.

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Severe weather possible for most of Mississippi beginning Thursday night

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18 hours ago

December 26, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-12-26 14:13:00

SUMMARY: Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes threaten most of Mississippi from Thursday night into Friday morning, as a low-pressure system moves across the region. While the worst conditions are expected in eastern Texas and Louisiana, forecasters warn that a significant portion of Mississippi is at risk. Residents are advised to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and implement safety measures for tornado, lightning, and flooding threats. Key safety tips include seeking sturdy shelter, protecting against flying debris, avoiding flooded roadways, and staying indoors during lightning storms. Stay vigilant and prepared as hazardous weather approaches.

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NASA’s Stennis Space Center hosts exhibit placing visitors in driver seat of space engine

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22 hours ago

December 26, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-12-26 10:31:00

SUMMARY: NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Hancock County has opened an interactive exhibit where visitors can experience the role of a space engineer. Participants simulate a hot fire test of an RS-25 engine at a console resembling the Test Control Center, using advanced software and displays to manage propellants. Guided by step-by-step instructions, they learn to operate equipment just like NASA engineers. The exhibit offers educational insights into the RS-25 engine integral to NASA’s Artemis missions and showcases real hot fire tests. Initially developed during a 2023 intern project, the exhibit aims to educate and inspire future space enthusiasts.

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Columbia High School football player, local nurse die in Christmas Eve wreck

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24 hours ago

December 26, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-12-26 09:00:00

SUMMARY: On Christmas Eve, a tragic car accident in Mississippi claimed the lives of Luke Davis, a 17-year-old high school kicker, and Zebulon Lott, a 33-year-old nurse. Davis, a senior at Columbia High School, was on his way to Hattiesburg after visiting his girlfriend, when his vehicle collided with Lott’s. Davis was poised to play Division I football at a university like Ole Miss, Mississippi State, or LSU. Grieving family and friends remember him as a dedicated athlete. Lott, after a long shift in the ICU, left behind a wife and three children, prompting a GoFundMe campaign for his family.

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