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Jackson fifth-grader announced as top 5 finalist in Doodle for Google competition

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www..fm – Alyssa Arbuckle – 2023-05-30 13:10:24

SUMMARY: Benjamin Cummins, a fifth-grader from Mississippi, has been named a top-five finalist in the 15th annual Doodle for Google competition. His artwork, titled “Honey Bees,” features bees flying around a hive and a collection of honey. The national winner will a $30,000 college scholarship, and their school will receive a $50,000 tech package to fund improvements to a computer lab or technology program.

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Mississippi Senate moves forward with Medicaid expansion plan despite pushback from Gov. Reeves

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-03-28 17:33:12

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate quickly passed a expansion bill, labeled “Expansion Light,” with a 37-15 vote, differing from the House version by extending coverage to those at 100 percent of the federal poverty level, not 138 percent. The bill includes a work requirement of 30 hours per with exceptions, potentially covering 80,000 citizens. Governor Tate Reeves opposes the Senate's plan, viewing it as “welfare expansion” for able-bodied adults and vowing to fight against Obamacare expansions. Proponents argue it would working poor and struggling hospitals. The proposal now moves to the House for consideration.

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Mississippi awarded $23M in federal funds for transportation projects statewide

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-03-28 13:42:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi will over $23 million in federal for statewide transportation improvements due to the FY2024 T-HUD Appropriations Bill. The funds will enhance ports, airports, roads, and bridges, with key projects listed multimodal expansion, roadway and bridge enhancements, and airport upgrades. The initiative is backed by local and senators like Cindy Hyde-Smith, who emphasize the importance of these developments. Alongside -level projects, the bill also supports national grant programs and a new bridge initiative that Mississippi can access, demonstrating a combined effort to fortify both locally and across the nation.

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Oxford nominated by USA Today as ‘best town’ in three categories

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-03-28 12:28:30

SUMMARY: Oxford, Mississippi, known for its Southern hospitality and cultural scene, has been nominated by USA 10Best ' Choice in three categories: Best Small College Town, Best Small Town Food Scene, and Best Public Square. The public can vote for Oxford until noon on April 1 for the first two categories and until April 8 for the Best Public Square. Kinney Ferris, the executive director of Visit Oxford MS, expressed excitement over the nominations as recognition of the town's offerings. Oxford like the Double Decker Arts and athletics, drawing national interest. Nominees are chosen by experts USA TODAY and 10Best.com editors.

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