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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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Gov. Tate Reeves confirms 1 fatality, 10 injuries from Saturday storms

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-12-29 10:19:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves provided an update on the aftermath of severe weather on December 29, 2024, reporting one death and 10 injuries. An 18-year-old, Tykeria Rogers, was killed when a tree fell on a Natchez home, injuring two others. Injuries were also reported in Franklin, Simpson, and Wayne counties. Damage was widespread across several counties, with peak power outages reaching 100,000, now down to 65,000. Reeves urged residents to report damage to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and file insurance claims, taking photos of any property damage.

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MCBB: No. 16 Ole Miss dominated by Memphis 87-70

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-12-28 18:49:00

SUMMARY: No. 16 Ole Miss suffered an 87-70 defeat against Memphis, failing to carry late first-half momentum into the second half. Colby Rogers led the Tigers with 28 points, while PJ Haggerty added 17, avenging last year’s tight matchup. Ole Miss struggled early, trailing 27-14, but closed the half to trail by just two. Memphis dominated the second half, particularly after Ole Miss’s Mikeal Brown-Jones was ejected. Despite an improved second-half performance, Ole Miss struggled to score and hit only 36% of shots compared to Memphis’ 48%. Ole Miss will next face Georgia in a challenging matchup.

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Ole Miss great Eli Manning announced as modern-era finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-12-28 12:18:00

SUMMARY: Eli Manning, former Ole Miss and New York Giants quarterback, has been named one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Alongside Terrell Suggs, five first-year eligibles include Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Marshal Yanda. Manning, who won two Super Bowls and ranks eleventh all-time in passing yards (57,023) and touchdowns (366), enjoyed a 16-year career with a 118-118 record. His accolades include jersey retirements by Ole Miss and the Giants, and induction into various halls of fame. The Class of 2025 will be revealed on February 6, 2025.

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