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MDOT boasts record infrastructure investments in 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-12-31 12:04:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is celebrating a record $1.2 billion in approved infrastructure projects for Fiscal Year 2024, surpassing the previous record by $255 million. This achievement is attributed to increased funding and improved efficiency. Major projects include the Ripley Bypass, bridge construction on State Route 8, and Phase II of the U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass. The Mississippi Legislature allocated $620 million to MDOT, and additional federal funding came through $220 million in grants. MDOT also initiated several other projects, including resurfacing I-55 and widening I-10. Despite this funding, MDOT seeks further investments for future capacity projects.

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Mississippi Highway Patrol needs your vote in national cruiser contest

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-07-04 11:09:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is competing to win the American Association of State Troopers Best Looking Cruiser Contest, featuring their 2024 Ford Mustang squad car. They showcased the car in Clarksdale, Mississippi—highlighting landmarks linked to blues legend Robert Johnson, including a mural near Ground Zero Blues Club and the famous crossroads of U.S. 49 and U.S. 61. Clarksdale, also the setting for the 2025 film “Sinners,” was promoted as a rich cultural backdrop. Captain Criss Turnipseed urges Mississippians to vote online before the July 11 deadline, saying a quick voting session could boost their standing significantly.

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Ole Miss chancellor Glenn Boyce elected to SEC Executive Committee

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-07-03 12:59:00

SUMMARY: Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce began a two-year term on the Southeastern Conference (SEC) executive committee, which includes officers and elected representatives like university presidents, athletics directors, and faculty athletics representatives. Boyce expressed honor in serving and aims to help the SEC maintain excellence in collegiate athletics. The committee oversees the SEC’s budget and financial affairs. Since Boyce became chancellor in 2019, Ole Miss athletics have flourished, with strong performances and championships across multiple sports, alongside increased student enrollment. Other committee members include Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman (president), Missouri’s Mun Choi (vice president), and Texas A\&M’s Paul Batista (secretary).

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Ole Miss building thousands of factory-made dorm rooms to meet housing demand

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-07-02 12:01:00

SUMMARY: The University of Mississippi is addressing a surge in enrollment and a housing shortage by partnering with Greystar to build approximately 2,700 modular dorm beds by 2027. This public-private partnership, approved by the Board of Trustees, allows factory-built units from Modern Living Solutions to be assembled on campus, reducing costs and speeding construction. Located on former Kincannon Hall and West Row sites, the new housing will include suites, dining facilities, and parking garages. The initiative aims to improve student living options while involving local subcontractors for over 70% of on-site work, supporting the state’s economy and student experience.

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