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Senate kills bill that would have taken PERS board from elected to appointed

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10 months ago

April 2, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-04-02 20:55:27

SUMMARY: The controversial House Bill 1590, aimed at restructuring the public employees’ retirement system (PERS) board and halting a 2% increase in employer contributions, was not advanced by the Senate. The bill proposed changing the mostly elected board to a mostly appointed one and has been met with disappointment by House Speaker Jason White and critique by Sen. Chris Johnson, advocating for more transparency instead. With the bill’s failure, there’s uncertainty about the future of the planned increase in contributions as pressure mounts to ensure the long-term sustainability of PERS without burdening taxpayers or reducing government services.

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Mississippi has plenty of connections to Super Bowl LIX

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57 minutes ago

January 27, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-01-27 09:52:00

SUMMARY: Super Bowl LIX will take place on February 9, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. Several Mississippi players will be participating, including Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones, a six-time All-Pro, and Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, who had over 1,000 receiving yards this season. Linebacker Nakobe Dean and running back Kenneth Gainwell from the Eagles and linebacker Swayze Bozeman from the Chiefs also represent Mississippi. Chiefs coach Todd Pinkston, a Southern Miss alum, will face his former team. Kendrick Lamar and SZA will headline the halftime show, with anticipated celebrity commercials.

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MCBB: Southern Miss finds first road win of season, beating Louisiana 67-59

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1 day ago

January 26, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-01-26 10:13:00

SUMMARY: Southern Miss secured its first road win of the season, defeating Louisiana 67-59. The Golden Eagles held a narrow one-point lead with a minute left, but Christian Watson’s layup and key free throws from Neftali Alvarez, Denijay Harris, and Alfred Worrell sealed the victory. Southern Miss overcame an early Louisiana surge and led 35-31 at halftime. Despite a Louisiana comeback, the Golden Eagles took control in the final minutes. Coach Jay Ladner praised the team’s maturity after a previous overtime loss. The win, Southern Miss’ first in Lafayette since 2009, was highlighted by contributions from DeAntoni Gordon and others.

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MCBB: No. 16 Ole Miss drops third straight in 83-75 loss at No. 22 Missouri

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2 days ago

January 25, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-01-25 20:52:00

SUMMARY: Ole Miss started strong in Southeastern Conference play but has now lost three straight games, including an 83-75 defeat at Missouri. Tamar Bates scored 26 points, and Chris Grill added 22 for the Tigers, who improved to 15-0 at home. Ole Miss, missing forward Dre Davis, led early but was overtaken by a 12-0 run from Missouri. Despite a brief rally in the second half, Missouri’s strong defense and free-throw shooting sealed the victory. Ole Miss struggled with rebounding and three-point shooting. Next, the Rebels face Texas on Wednesday.

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