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Secret Service director to Congress: ‘We failed’ in protecting Trump

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www.supertalk.fm – The Associated Press – 2024-07-22 11:05:59

SUMMARY: The recent assassination attempt on former has been labeled the Secret Service’s “most significant operational failure” in decades, according to Director Kimberly Cheatle. During a congressional hearing, she took full responsibility for the security lapses and vowed to prevent future incidents. Lawmakers expressed outrage over how the gunman was able to approach Trump, questioning Cheatle’s competence. Despite the chaos, Cheatle remains in her position, backed by and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The shooter, Matthew Crooks, wounded Trump in the ear, marking the most serious threat to a president since Ronald Reagan’s shooting in 1981.

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Machete-wielding man arrested near Magee High School

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-09-17 15:56:57

SUMMARY: Amid rising tensions at Mississippi schools due to recent threats, responded to a of a man with a machete near Magee High School. Willie Jones, who was found carrying the weapon, for felony possession of methamphetamine. Magee Police Chief Denis J. Borges assured the community that the safety of is a top priority, despite determining there was no immediate danger. This incident marks the tenth safety threat related to Mississippi schools since September 8. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any concerning situations.

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Report: Mississippi sees most-ever school districts with C grade or higher in 2023-24

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-09-17 13:04:51

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s have shown significant improvement, as revealed by the Mississippi Department of Education’s 2023-24 accountability grades. Of the schools, 85.7% and 93.9% of districts received grades of C or higher, surpassing previous years. This reflects successful goals set in 2016 to enhance educational standards, leading to achievements in mathematics, English, and science. Mississippi’s national ranking for K-12 education rose from 50th to 35th since 2013, with a notable 30th place in the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNTยฎ Data Book. Improved guidance for teachers and early education policies contributed to this progress.

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Mississippians encouraged to use free life insurance policy locator tool to find lost benefits

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-09-17 10:16:53

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s insurance commissioner, Mike Chaney, is urging to utilize an online tool for locating lost insurance policies. In 2023 alone, over 1,600 used the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ tool, recovering more than $46 million in . The service is and confidential, assisted more than 4,400 consumers since its launch in November 2016, totaling over $99 million in claims. Chaney encourages individuals to consult insurance agents for policy options and to access the locator tool for any lost policies.

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