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Wicker championing legislation to create grant program for rural medical providers

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-03-26 11:48:21

SUMMARY: Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Bob Casey have introduced bipartisan federal legislation to support medical training in rural areas to address physician shortages. The proposed grant program under the Health Resources and Services Administration aims to increase community-based training for medical students, who are more likely to remain in rural communities if they train there. Community Health Centers could expand training to over 10,000 medical students. The initiative seeks sustainable healthcare solutions for underserved regions like Mississippi’s rural counties, aiming to improve long-term medical services in these communities.

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Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant appointed to FEMA Review Council by Trump

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-28 16:49:00

SUMMARY: Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has been appointed by President Donald Trump to the FEMA Review Council, a group tasked with reforming and streamlining the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The council, co-chaired by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, includes top experts such as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Established by a January executive order, the council aims to improve FEMA’s efficiency in disaster response. Bryant, who served as governor from 2012-2020, expressed honor at the appointment, citing Mississippi’s experience with natural disasters. The council will review FEMA’s disaster response capabilities and recommend changes to the president.

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Mississippi players ink free agent deals after not being selected in NFL Draft

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-28 15:54:00

SUMMARY: The 2025 NFL Draft concluded, but many Mississippi players are still getting opportunities through undrafted free agent (UDFA) deals and minicamp invites. Ole Miss saw several players sign UDFA deals, including tight end Caden Prieskorn with the Detroit Lions and defensive end Jared Ivey with the Seattle Seahawks. Mississippi State, despite no draft picks, had wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi and linebacker Stone Blanton sign UDFA deals. Southern Miss and Jackson State also saw players land UDFA deals or minicamp invites, such as defensive lineman Demeco Roland (Seattle Seahawks) and running back Irv Mulligan (New York Giants).

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Mississippi State parts ways with head baseball coach Chris Lemonis amid underwhelming campaign

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-28 14:45:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State has fired head baseball coach Chris Lemonis after a disappointing 2025 season. The Bulldogs, currently 25-19 with a 7-14 conference record, are set to miss the postseason for the second time in three years. Lemonis, hired in 2018, led the team to a national championship in 2021 but struggled afterward with a 42-69 conference record. Athletic director Zac Selmon emphasized the need for leadership change to meet expectations. Pitching coach Justin Parker will serve as interim head coach while a national search for a permanent replacement begins. The season continues against Kentucky this weekend.

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