SUMMARY: March marks the peak of college basketball, with conference tournaments leading up to the NCAA Tournament, where 68 teams compete for the national title. The SEC Tournament kicks off in Nashville, featuring top teams like Auburn, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee. Ole Miss is seeded No. 8 and Mississippi State No. 10; both teams aim for victory to advance. The tournament will play out over several days, culminating in a champion on Sunday. Notably, this is the first time both Mississippi State and Ole Miss are projected for the NCAA Tournament in men’s and women’s basketball simultaneously. Selection Sunday is this week.

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SUMMARY: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, leading to transformative global changes. In Mississippi, COVID claimed 12,614 lives and contributed to 15,480 additional deaths by 2024. The pandemic rapidly gained attention, with the NBA suspending its season on the same day. Mississippi’s Governor Tate Reeves issued a state of emergency on March 14, followed by a lockdown on April 1. Over the next year, various restrictions were implemented and eventually lifted by April 2021. As of May 5, 2023, WHO declared COVID-19 no longer a global health crisis, with significant changes to daily life and health protocols.

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SUMMARY: Paul Gallo, the late SuperTalk Mississippi radio host, continues to be remembered after his passing at age 77. The Mississippi Top 50 announced his induction into its Hall of Fame, honoring his three-decade-long career as the voice of Mississippi. Gallo, who began his radio journey at age 21, joined SuperTalk Mississippi in 1990, where he became synonymous with excellence. Known for his ability to blend human interest, news, and political issues, he was dubbed the “Godfather” of Mississippi talk radio. Gallo’s induction into the Hall of Fame is a testament to his profound impact on the state.

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