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Sweeping broadband expansion coming to 19 Mississippi counties

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-06-18 10:54:15

SUMMARY: Mississippi is investing over $70 million to expand broadband to 27,000 households statewide. Governor Tate Reeves announced that the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility (BEAM) has approved 24 projects funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF), with more expected. The projects are part of a broader initiative, including $32 million from the Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) and potential access to $1.2 billion from the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant. The CPF projects must be completed by December 2026. Service providers include Uplink LLC, Comcast, AT&T, and others across various counties. More details are available at broadbandms.com.

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MAIS approves consolidated classes, revamped playoff format for 2025-2027 seasons

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-04-29 18:27:00

SUMMARY: Starting in the 2025-26 athletic calendar, the Mid-South Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) will restructure its competitive field, reducing from six classes to four to enhance competitive balance and expand championship opportunities. In 11-man football, classes 4A, 3A, and 2A will compete in multiple districts, with playoffs organized into divisions based on schools’ power point averages. Class 4A features three playoff divisions, while classes 3A and 2A have two divisions each. A majority of teams in each class will qualify for championship contention. Class 1A will compete in 8-man football with two divisions. MAIS includes 120 schools across four states and over 40,000 students.

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Rep. Jill Ford: Mississippi must take advantage of AI task force to remain tech leader

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www.supertalk.fm – Jill Ford – 2025-04-29 13:37:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi is positioning itself as a leader in AI development with the creation of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force, signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves. The state aims to foster innovation through business-friendly policies, avoiding overly restrictive regulations that could hinder progress. The task force, led by a committed leader, will focus on encouraging ethical AI innovation to boost productivity and economic growth across industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. Emphasizing collaboration among policymakers, business leaders, educators, and tech innovators, Mississippi hopes to create a supportive regulatory environment that promotes AI-driven advancements and strengthens the state’s economy and workforce.

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Rep. Trent Kelly celebrates retirement from military with ceremony in capitol

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-29 12:03:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi Congressman Trent Kelly retired from the military in a ceremony hosted by Governor Tate Reeves at the state capitol in Jackson. Kelly, a Major General and Assistant Adjutant General with the Mississippi Army National Guard, began his career in 1985 and served in various roles, including deployments to Iraq during the global war on terrorism. He was promoted to colonel and became the Brigade Commander for the 168th Engineer Brigade. Kelly served in Congress since 2015 and remains an advocate for U.S. troops. He expressed pride in his military career and the opportunities it provided.

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