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Summer spotlight: Mississippi’s River City of Vicksburg

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2 weeks ago

June 13, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-06-13 20:30:02

SUMMARY: Vicksburg, located along the Mississippi River, is a diverse destination in Mississippi featuring historical sites, dining, and outdoor activities. Key attractions include the Vicksburg National Military Park, Civil War Museum, Old Court House Museum, Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum, Old Depot Museum, and Catfish Row Museum. Dining options are abundant with standout spots like 10 South Rooftop and Bar, Key City Brewing Company, Beechwood, and the Historic Klondyke Trading Post. Furthermore, Vicksburg offers outdoor experiences like riverboat tours, Sports Force Park, scenic bike trails, and events such as the Mississippi River Monsters catfish tournament and Independence Day fireworks. The city's nightlife includes four casinos along the river.

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Mississippi State’s Tolu Smith signs UDFA deal with Detroit Pistons

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5 hours ago

June 29, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-06-29 11:40:36

SUMMARY: Former Mississippi State star Tolu Smith III, despite not being drafted in the NBA Draft, quickly signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Detroit Pistons. The 6'11” center, who played for Mississippi State after transferring from Western Kentucky, will participate in the NBA Summer League starting July 12. Smith scored over 1,500 points in 108 games, earning All-SEC first team honors twice. Averaging 14.4 points and eight rebounds per game in his college career, Smith was instrumental in leading the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2007-08 and 2008-09.

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Once forefront of Mississippi’s hospital crisis, Greenwood Leflore ‘on track to break even’

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24 hours ago

June 28, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-06-28 16:28:48

SUMMARY: Greenwood Leflore Hospital (GLH), one of the largest in the Mississippi Delta, seems set to break even for fiscal year 2024, according to Greenwood Mayor Carolyn McAdams. This turnaround comes after the hospital nearly closed and faced severe financial issues. A plan that reimburses hospitals at Medicare's upper limit, delivering $10 million annually, has bolstered GLH's finances. Though some services were previously cut, they have now reopened critical units. Approval for critical access status by the federal government could further stabilize GLH. Despite this progress, the broader hospital crisis in Mississippi remains serious, with many rural hospitals still at risk.

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Mississippi Children’s Advocacy Center leader receives national recognition

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June 28, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-06-28 15:16:23

SUMMARY: Karla Steckler Tye, CEO of Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi, has been awarded the 2024 Outstanding Chapter Leader Award by the National Children's Alliance. The award, presented at the 2024 National Children's Alliance Leadership Conference in Washington D.C., honors Tye's dedication and perseverance in advancing the mission of the Children's Advocacy Centers. Cathy Crabtree, a National Consultant, highlighted Tye's commitment to the multidisciplinary response in child abuse cases. Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi, accredited by the National Children's Alliance, strives to transform Mississippi's approach to child abuse through leadership and education. For more information, visit childadvocacyms.org.

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