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Memorial Day could have started in Mississippi

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2023-05-29 15:02:53

SUMMARY: Memorial Day, a national holiday in the United States, originated from the Civil War. However, the official founding location of Memorial Day is contested, with multiple states claiming credit. In 1966, the US Congress awarded Waterloo, New York as the place of origin for Memorial Day, but some historians believe this attribution to be dubious. Veteran and military author Dr. Sidney Bondurant thinks that the holiday should be credited to Columbus, Mississippi, due to an event in 1866 where ladies laid flowers on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers.

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Southern Miss football beats App State for first Sun Belt win in nearly 2 years

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-09-14 08:38:00

SUMMARY: Southern Miss secured its first Sun Belt and FBS conference win in nearly two years under coach Charles Huff, defeating Appalachian State 38-22 at M.M. Roberts Stadium. The Golden Eagles’ defense forced three interceptions and two turnovers on downs, with Ian Foster’s 99-yard interception return a key play. Quarterback Braylon Braxton threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns, while Jeffery Pittman contributed two rushing touchdowns. Southern Miss rallied from a 7-0 deficit with 24 unanswered points and extended the lead in the fourth quarter. Huff emphasized ongoing progress toward a championship-caliber program. Next, Southern Miss faces Louisiana Tech on the road.

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New details released on ESPN episode centered on Lane Kiffin’s coaching journey

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-09-12 11:36:00

SUMMARY: ESPN’s E60 episode, “The Many Lives of Lane Kiffin,” airing Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. CT, delves into the Ole Miss coach’s controversial and complex career. The show features an interview with Kiffin and ESPN’s Ryan McGee, highlighting Kiffin’s evolution from a polarizing figure known for abrupt departures and social media antics to a family-focused man embracing sobriety and self-improvement. The episode includes insights from Kiffin’s family, notable coaches like Pete Carroll and Nick Saban, and sports journalists. Kiffin, in his sixth season at Ole Miss, reflects on his legacy while preparing for Ole Miss’s game against Arkansas.

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Ostrander inks contract to lead Southern Miss baseball through 2029

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-09-11 12:43:00

SUMMARY: Southern Miss has extended head baseball coach Christian Ostrander’s contract through 2029, announced by AD Jeremy McClain. Ostrander, formerly pitching coach, succeeded Scott Berry and has quickly enhanced the program, becoming the fifth coach since 1959. In his first two seasons, Ostrander achieved 90 wins, led two NCAA Tournament appearances, and maintained Southern Miss’ impressive streak of consecutive 30- and 40-win seasons. The 2025 team went 47-16, tying the school’s second-most wins. The 2024 season ended 43-20. The 2026 schedule will include the Round Rock Classic in Texas, competing with teams like Oregon State and Baylor.

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