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Five years ago today: the COVID-19 pandemic begins

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-03-11 13:00:00

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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Gov. Tate Reeves visits SuperTalk Mississippi: The state’s multimedia powerhouse

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www.supertalk.fm – Ricky Mathews – 2025-08-15 12:22:00

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SuperTalk Mississippi Media (STMM) is a leading multimedia platform connecting Mississippi through digital, broadcast, and news outlets with over a 70-dial reach and an app for easy access. It features insightful programs like Mornings with Richard Cross and MidDays with Gerard Gibert, known for meaningful policy discussions. A recent interview with Governor Tate Reeves highlighted his commitment to economic growth, responsible investment, and school choice. Reeves emphasized education improvements, workforce training, and support for small businesses as economic lifeblood. STMM remains Mississippi’s hub for vital conversations, offering extensive content via social media, podcasts, and YouTube.

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Former MMA fighter convicted after breaking wrist of son with special needs

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-08-14 13:03:00

SUMMARY: Ricquan Thomas, a former MMA fighter in Mississippi, was convicted of felony child abuse for assaulting his 12-year-old son with special needs. On July 12, 2024, Thomas struck the boy multiple times, causing extensive bruising, swelling, and a broken wrist. He failed to seek medical care afterward. The child’s mother, working out of state, alerted authorities, leading to the child’s removal and treatment at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Thomas, who has 11 children, was estranged from the victim before the visit. He faces sentencing with a minimum of five years in prison. The case was prosecuted by the DeSoto County DA’s office.

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Rascal Flatts extends silver anniversary tour into 2026 with Biloxi stop included

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-08-13 10:08:00

SUMMARY: Award-winning country trio Rascal Flatts, consisting of Gary Levox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney, returned after a five-year hiatus and announced an extension of their Life is a Highway Tour into 2026. The 21-concert tour will cover 16 states, featuring special guests Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane. They will perform in Biloxi, Mississippi, on February 19, with tickets on sale August 15. Originally disbanding after their 2020 tour, the pandemic cut plans short. In 2025, they released their tenth album, “Life Is A Highway: Refueled Duets,” revisiting hits with new collaborations. The band has 12 No. 1 country hits and multiple awards.

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