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State relinquishing control of Tunica County School District

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-06-20 13:21:31

SUMMARY: Tunica County is regaining control of its public school district after nine years of state governance. The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) ended the state of emergency, which began in 2015 due to severe accreditation violations. Dr. Margie Pulley, appointed as interim superintendent, significantly improved the district’s performance, with its accountability grade rising from D and F to a B. The district will now transition to a new local school board, effective July 1, which will also appoint a new superintendent. The SBE can intervene in districts with persistent poor performance or severe mismanagement and currently oversees four other districts in Mississippi.

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Beyond the echo chamber: A conservative’s case for media diversity and why the tide has turned

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www.supertalk.fm – Ricky Mathews – 2025-02-24 16:46:00

SUMMARY: A Facebook friend suggested I should diversify my media sources, hinting that my reliance on Fox News limits my perspective. Although I lean conservative, I read various outlets, including the NYT and BBC, to avoid echo chambers. Liberals struggle to understand my support for Trump, but I have legitimate concerns about cultural and governance issues impacting future generations. Media, particularly the NYT, displays significant anti-Trump bias, yet I still seek their viewpoints. The media landscape is shifting, with conservative voices gaining prominence through podcasts and new outlets. Despite a liberal-dominated journalism industry, I maintain a balanced media diet.

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MCBB: Mississippi State drops to No. 24, Ole Miss knocked out of AP Top 25

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-02-24 12:54:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State dropped to No. 24, and Ole Miss fell out of the top 25 as both teams face tough Southeastern Conference challenges. Mississippi State (19-8, 7-7 SEC) boosted its NCAA Tournament hopes with a 70-54 win over Texas A&M but lost 93-87 to Oklahoma. Ole Miss (19-8, 8-6 SEC) was removed from the rankings after a 77-72 loss at Vanderbilt. Both teams are still NCAA Tournament contenders, ranked No. 26 and No. 28 in the latest NET rankings, with Mississippi State projected as a 5-seed and Ole Miss as a 6-seed in Joe Lunardi’s bracketology.

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CBSB: Mississippi State stays put at No. 18, Ole Miss and Southern Miss make top-25 debut

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-02-24 10:14:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State, Southern Miss, and Ole Miss all had strong weekends, earning spots in the latest D1 Baseball top 25. Mississippi State (6-1) stayed at No. 18 after sweeping Missouri State, with standout performances from pitcher Pico Kohn and third baseman Ace Reece. Southern Miss (7-1) debuted at No. 22 after dominating La Tech, with Kros Sivley excelling on the mound and Carson Paetow leading at the plate. Ole Miss (6-1) earned the No. 24 ranking, aided by Hunter Elliott’s stellar pitching and Hayden Federico’s impressive batting. All three teams continue their successful starts with upcoming matchups.

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