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C Spire pulls advertisements after ‘Last Supper’ tableau during Olympics: ‘Shocked by the mockery’

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-07-27 13:41:09

SUMMARY: C Spire, Mississippi’s largest telecommunications company, has decided to withdraw its advertisements from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to backlash over a controversial segment of the opening ceremony that resembled “The Last Supper.” The artistic director, Thomas Jolly, defended the depiction, stating it aimed to celebrate France’s diversity and support LGBTQ+ rights. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves praised C Spire for its decision, asserting it was appropriate amidst public outcry. The games will continue until August 11, 2024, but it remains uncertain whether other U.S. companies will follow suit in pulling their advertisements.

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Former Southern Miss pitcher Nick Sandlin named to Conference USA Hall of Fame

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-07-10 11:19:00

SUMMARY: Nick Sandlin, former Southern Miss pitcher, will be inducted into the Conference USA Hall of Fame in 2025. Sandlin excelled in college with a 1.70 ERA, 268 strikeouts, and 23 wins, earning National Pitcher of the Year and C-USA Pitcher of the Year honors in 2018 after a 10-0 season with a 1.07 ERA. The Georgia native also won the 2018 Ferris Trophy, multiple First Team All-American honors, and was a Golden Spikes Award finalist. Drafted second round by the Cleveland Guardians in 2018, Sandlin joined the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024, posting a 2.20 ERA in 19 appearances.

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NFL star helps unveil vending machine with free opioid-fighting medicine 

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-07-09 19:48:00

SUMMARY: Tennessee Titans defensive end Jeffery Simmons is supporting Mississippi through youth football camps and public health efforts. After hosting a free camp in Starkville, Simmons helped unveil a naloxone vending machine at Jackson Medical Mall, providing free opioid overdose medication to combat rising overdose cases in the capital. Naloxone rapidly reverses opioid overdoses and saves lives by bridging time until medical help arrives. Simmons, featured in Fund Recovery’s “Tackle Overdose Now” campaign, chose Jackson for its high overdose rates. Mississippi saw a drop in suspected overdose deaths from over 200 in 2023 to 146 in 2024, partly credited to naloxone distribution. Simmons emphasizes youth support as key to the future.

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AMR equipping ambulances with AI technology aimed at curbing accidents

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-07-09 12:01:00

SUMMARY: American Medical Response (AMR) ambulances in central Mississippi have started using AI-powered dash cameras to enhance safety. These cameras act as always-alert co-pilots, scanning roads and vehicle cabins to detect risks like sudden lane intrusions. When a hazard is detected, the system gives an audio alert, helping drivers react faster. This technology improves situational awareness amid heavy traffic, distracted drivers, and bad weather. Early tests show it eliminated 100% of near-collisions and reduced on-road risks by 60% in three months. Installation on all AMR vehicles in the region is ongoing and expected to finish this summer.

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