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SEC Media Days starts this week in Nashville

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-07-16 21:54:15


SUMMARY: The Southeastern Conference (SEC) football season officially begins tomorrow with SEC Media Days, the biggest preseason media event for the conference. This year, it will be held in Nashville for the first time. On day one, Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers, the Texas A&M Aggies, and Mizzou will take the center stage. On Tuesday, first-year head coach Zach Arnett and the Bulldogs will have their time in front of the media, and Ole Miss will also make their rounds. The event concludes on Thursday, and there will be live and team coverage from Nashville.

Talkin’ Season is here! All of the SEC football teams will represented this week in Nashville for SEC Media Days. This is event is official kickoff to the 2023 season as coaches and players talk up their programs. Mississippi State will hold court on Tuesday afternoon while Ole Miss will make their rounds with the media on Thursday morning. We’ll have live and team coverage all week covering the big event so don’t miss our SEC Media Days coverage at 6 and 10 this week on 16WAPT.

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Mississippi House Speaker Jason White talks about money issues facing the state

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November 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-11-18 19:33:23


SUMMARY: House Speaker Jason White discussed the financial challenges facing Mississippi’s public employees retirement system during a talk at the Starkville Rotary Club. He acknowledged that the system, similar to Social Security, lacks enough funding to meet obligations. While lawmakers are committed to not harming retirees, significant action is needed, including possible legislative cash infusions. Despite contributing $110 million this past session, the system requires billions of dollars to stay solvent. White also highlighted efforts to cut taxes, even as the funding crisis persists, impacting many employees, including those at Mississippi State University.

Mississippi House Speaker Jason White spoke with the Starkville Rotary Club on Monday about money issues facing the state.

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Netflix produces Tupelo-based crime documentary

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November 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-11-19 17:16:55


SUMMARY: Tupelo, Mississippi, gained national attention in 2013 due to karate instructor James Everett Duskie’s bizarre crime. He pleaded guilty to sending ricin-laced letters to President Obama, Senator Roger Wicker, and Judge Stie Holland. An extensive FBI investigation revealed an email where Dusky expressed a desire to kill Steve Holland’s mother to hurt him more. The upcoming Netflix documentary titled “Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga,” showcasing this case and featuring Holland’s son, former State Representative Steve Holland, is set to release on December 11th.

Netflix unveiled the trailer for its latest crime documentary series “The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga.”

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Lamar County using grant to grow industrial park, create jobs

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November 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-11-19 16:11:15


SUMMARY: Lamar County received a $50,000 State site development grant to enhance its industrial park, aiming to attract businesses and create jobs. The funds will be used for property surveys, construction planning, and land clearing. The park is one of three in Mississippi with over 20 developable acres, ready for use within six months or with utilities in place within a year. The county plans to develop a 52-acre site, including geotechnical work and infrastructure improvements like roads, utilities, and a rail spur. The grant is part of a $110 million initiative, with Lamar County and Cooperative Energy matching up to $225,000.

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