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Voter rights, access to be forefront of Mississippi Democratic convention

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-24 15:54:23

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Democratic Party will hold its annual convention on Saturday, focusing on electing a new executive committee and defining the party’s platform. Under the leadership of State Rep. Cheikh Taylor, the party aims to address issues such as Medicaid expansion, public school funding, teacher pay raises, a $15 minimum wage, and affordable housing. A key topic is the restoration of voting rights post-incarceration, highlighting the convoluted and restrictive current processes. The party also seeks to improve voter access by advocating for measures like early voting and online registration. The convention’s outcomes will be presented at the Democratic National Convention in August.

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Municipal primaries: Jackson Democrats head to runoff as suburbs gets answers

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-01 23:59:00

SUMMARY: Polls closed in Mississippi on Tuesday, revealing a shift in support for Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who garnered only 16.8% in the Democratic primary, down from nearly 70% in 2021. State Sen. John Horhn led with 48.4%, triggering a runoff on April 22. Lumumba, facing a federal bribery indictment, insists he’s a victim of political prosecution. In city council races, new candidates will emerge following the decision of councilman Aaron Banks not to seek reelection. Suburban elections included Kathy Smith winning Flowood’s mayoral primary, while incumbents in Brandon, Pearl, and Ridgeland faced no challengers.

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Municipal primaries: Ocean Springs and Pass Christian see incumbent mayors fall

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-04-01 23:10:00

SUMMARY: Several key municipal primary races occurred on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with notable outcomes. In Ocean Springs, Robert “Bobby” Cox defeated Mayor Kenny Holloway, securing the mayor’s seat. Pass Christian saw Kenny Torgeson win against incumbent Jimmy Rafferty. Tim Pierce triumphed in Long Beach with 80.3% of the vote. In Bay St. Louis, Mayor Mike Favre secured a third term. Gulfport will have a new mayor with Hugh Keating winning the Republican nomination, while Sonya Williams-Barnes won the Democratic nomination. In Biloxi, Mayor Andrew Gilich defeated Jordan Neal Gollub. Runoff elections are set for April 22, with the general election on June 3.

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Former Ole Miss hurler Lance Lynn announces retirement from MLB

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-01 13:07:00

SUMMARY: Lance Lynn, former Ole Miss pitcher, has announced his retirement after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball. At 37, Lynn made the announcement on his wife’s podcast, Dymin in the Rough. During his career, he played for seven MLB teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, where he won a 2011 World Series championship. Lynn was a two-time All-Star and struck out 2,000 batters. He set Ole Miss’ single-season and career strikeout records, finishing his college career with a 22-12 record. Over his MLB career, Lynn posted a 143-99 record, 3.74 ERA, and 2,015 strikeouts.

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