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Senate passes legislation allowing sign language classes to count toward high school graduation

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www.supertalk.fm – SuperTalk News Staff – 2024-03-07 13:05:30

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate approved Senate Bill 2339, enabling sign language to satisfy foreign language requirements in public schools. Authored by Senator Angela Hill, the bill aims to create a curriculum for sign language to count towards high school graduation credits. Currently, Mississippi lags in the number of certified American Sign Language interpreters, with only 22 compared to higher numbers in neighboring states. ASL instructor Ronda Bryan highlighted the value of sign language for creating more job opportunities and connecting the deaf community to education, healthcare, and legal services. The bill passed unanimously with a 50-0 vote and moves to the House for consideration.

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Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant appointed to FEMA Review Council by Trump

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-28 16:49:00

SUMMARY: Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has been appointed by President Donald Trump to the FEMA Review Council, a group tasked with reforming and streamlining the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The council, co-chaired by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, includes top experts such as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Established by a January executive order, the council aims to improve FEMA’s efficiency in disaster response. Bryant, who served as governor from 2012-2020, expressed honor at the appointment, citing Mississippi’s experience with natural disasters. The council will review FEMA’s disaster response capabilities and recommend changes to the president.

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Mississippi players ink free agent deals after not being selected in NFL Draft

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-28 15:54:00

SUMMARY: The 2025 NFL Draft concluded, but many Mississippi players are still getting opportunities through undrafted free agent (UDFA) deals and minicamp invites. Ole Miss saw several players sign UDFA deals, including tight end Caden Prieskorn with the Detroit Lions and defensive end Jared Ivey with the Seattle Seahawks. Mississippi State, despite no draft picks, had wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi and linebacker Stone Blanton sign UDFA deals. Southern Miss and Jackson State also saw players land UDFA deals or minicamp invites, such as defensive lineman Demeco Roland (Seattle Seahawks) and running back Irv Mulligan (New York Giants).

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Mississippi State parts ways with head baseball coach Chris Lemonis amid underwhelming campaign

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-28 14:45:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State has fired head baseball coach Chris Lemonis after a disappointing 2025 season. The Bulldogs, currently 25-19 with a 7-14 conference record, are set to miss the postseason for the second time in three years. Lemonis, hired in 2018, led the team to a national championship in 2021 but struggled afterward with a 42-69 conference record. Athletic director Zac Selmon emphasized the need for leadership change to meet expectations. Pitching coach Justin Parker will serve as interim head coach while a national search for a permanent replacement begins. The season continues against Kentucky this weekend.

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