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Ole Miss men’s basketball squeaks by Missouri with 79-76 win

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-02-17 23:48:07

SUMMARY: The 's basketball team kept its hopes alive with a narrow 79-76 victory over Missouri on Saturday, after a tense moment where Missouri closed the gap to one point within the final five seconds. Despite a slow start and losing the by double digits in the second half, Ole Miss bounced back with a crucial 17-4 . Matthew Murrell's 26 points and Allen Flanigan's double-double were pivotal for Ole Miss. Missouri's Sean East II scored 25 points despite the loss, as the team remains winless in SEC play. Ole Miss is tiptoeing on the edge of the tournament bracket and faces Mississippi next.

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Reeves celebrates Medicaid expansion dying as Hosemann questions governor’s numbers

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-17 15:22:05

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers did not agree on a expansion plan during their . Governor Tate Reeves, who opposes such expansions, celebrated the halt as a victory on social , deeming it an “Obamacare Medicaid Expansion scheme.” The Senate's only vote on the issue showed more favor than opposition among but was not enough to override a veto. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann pointed out that the House and Senate supported expansion but clashed over work requirements. Hosemann believes CMS may accept a work requirement in the future. Current costs would be largely federally covered, with Mississippi benefiting financially. Mississippi remains one of the few states without Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, and rural hospitals are advocating for it to alleviate costs from uninsured .

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Report: Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-17 14:52:48

SUMMARY: Mississippi's unemployment rate has hit a historic low at 2.8%, announced by Governor Tate Reeves. This drop is attributed to advances in education, a top-five ranking for pre-K quality and record-high high school graduation rates. Significant private investments, including a $10 by Amazon Web Services and a $1.9 million EV battery plant, are also key contributors. These developments have resulted in thousands of new , reinforcing Reeves' message that anyone seeking work in Mississippi can find a job. The downward unemployment trend began in March 2023 and has persisted into 2024.

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State to allocate $95M in bonds for construction of new liquor storage facility

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-17 13:53:33

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers have passed a bill authorizing up to $95 million in bonds to construct a new -owned liquor warehouse. The facility will store alcoholic beverages before distribution to retailers in the state, which controls liquor sales at the wholesale level. The current warehouse in Gluckstadt is outdated, causing distribution delays and shortages for retailers, restaurants and package stores. To fund the new warehouse, a $1.50 bailment fee will be charged on each case of liquor. Despite $119.7 million in revenue from 2023 liquor sales, there's debate about whether Mississippi should remain in the distribution business. The construction contract must be finalized by October 1.

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