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MDOT commissioner: Additional $650 million from legislature needed to improve roads

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-02-13 11:49:41

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (), represented by Northern District Commissioner John Caldwell, is seeking an additional $650 million from the . This would supplement the current budget, which is already at a historic high, to further maintain and repair the state's roads. Caldwell highlighted that $400 million is needed just to maintain existing , with an additional $250 million required for future improvements and capacity expansion. Nearly 30% of Mississippi's roads are in poor , and Caldwell believes this supplementary funding could reduce that percentage into the . He expressed gratitude for the legislature's recent $2 allocation to MDOT but stressed that more is necessary to avoid leaving any neglected.

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Meridian man sentenced to 50 years for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-15 17:14:00

SUMMARY: Gary Raymon Rush, a 35-year-old from Meridian, received a 50-year prison sentence without parole for sex crimes against a 12-year-old child. Circuit Court Judge Randi P. Mueller issued the sentence for sexual battery and two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes. Rush had been found guilty by a jury after evidence surfaced that he had been caught in the victim's bedroom by a member. The abuse occurred at night and started two weeks before it was discovered. Rush also had a prior guilty plea for attempted rape in Lauderdale County. He will serve his sentence in the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

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Dinosaur exhibit coming to Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-15 16:43:09

SUMMARY: The Mississippi of Natural Science in “Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors,” from June 8, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This exhibit, featuring 11 animatronic dinosaurs, provides an immersive experience of Earth during the Mesozoic Era. Visitors will encounter dinosaurs like T. rex and explore ancient landscapes with deserts in Brazil and polar darkness in Australia. Created by Imagine Exhibitions, the show is supported by various sponsors, departments and local businesses. Additionally, the museum will host “Fun Fridays” and a “Tea Party with a T-Rex” to enhance the educational experience. Tickets are available online or at the museum.

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Attorney for Rankin County teen murder suspect asks court to bar media from trial

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-15 16:01:11

SUMMARY: A lawyer for Carly Gregg, 14, charged with killing her mother and attempting to murder her stepfather in Rankin County, is seeking to ban from the trial, fearing unfair prejudice and requesting a bond reduction from $1 million. Judge David Morrow delayed ruling on these requests, noting the public's right to know and of the press. The incident involved the teenager allegedly shooting her mother, a teacher, and injuring her stepfather, with claims of premeditation but also suggestions of mental issues influencing her actions. The judge expects a prompt mental evaluation of Gregg.

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