SuperTalk FM
Rochelle Hicks named new director of Visit Mississippi
SUMMARY: Rochelle Hicks, a 25-year veteran of the tourism industry, has been appointed as the new director of Visit Mississippi by Governor Tate Reeves. With Mississippi’s tourism industry reporting almost 24 million visitors and $7 billion in revenue in Fiscal Year 2022, Hicks’s experience is expected to further promote the state as a top destination. She previously served as executive director of the Mississippi Tourism Association and deputy director of the Ridgeland Tourism Commission. Her appointment follows the departure of former director Craig Ray. Hicks is set to begin her new role on August 14.
The post Rochelle Hicks named new director of Visit Mississippi appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
SuperTalk FM
Jackson State football denies practice film spying allegations
SUMMARY: The Southwestern Athletic Conference is investigating claims that Jackson State gained access to private practice film of Arkansas-Pine Bluff prior to their November 2 game, which Jackson State won 41-3. Allegations arose from a UAPB player’s report about a Jackson State player discussing film access. The inquiry points to a former walk-on, whose account was traced to Jackson, as the potential source but he denied any wrongdoing. Jackson State officials acknowledged the investigation but stated no violations were found. This comes amidst distractions for the Tigers, including seven player suspensions from a recent altercation.
The post Jackson State football denies practice film spying allegations appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
SuperTalk FM
Ole Miss student fatally jumps off football stadium
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.
The post Ole Miss student fatally jumps off football stadium appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
SuperTalk FM
Cocaine-carrying elderly man kills one in hit and run rampage
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.
The post Cocaine-carrying elderly man kills one in hit and run rampage appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
-
Local News6 days ago
Celebrate the holidays in Ocean Springs with free, festive activities for the family
-
News from the South - Georgia News Feed7 days ago
'Hunting for females' | First day of trial in Laken Riley murder reveals evidence not seen yet
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed7 days ago
First woman installed as commanding officer of NAS Pensacola
-
Kaiser Health News4 days ago
A Closely Watched Trial Over Idaho’s Near-Total Abortion Ban Continues Tuesday
-
Mississippi Today6 days ago
On this day in 1972
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed3 days ago
Trial underway for Sheila Agee, the mother accused in deadly Home Depot shooting
-
News from the South - Georgia News Feed2 days ago
Jose Ibarra found guilty in murder of Laken Riley | FOX 5 News
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed3 days ago
Alabama's weather forecast is getting colder, and a widespread frost and freeze is likely by the …