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Mississippi native Madison Booker wins Big 12 Player of the Year in first season at Texas

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-03-06 08:21:21

SUMMARY: Booker, a freshman from Germantown High School, has made history by becoming the first freshman to be named Big 12 Player of the Year. During her debut season at , Booker has averaged 16.5 points, 4.9 , and 4.9 assists per , with even more impressive conference play statistics. She shares this award with Skyler Vann from Oklahoma and was also named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. As the second Texas player to win this honor and the first since 2016-17, she continues to make her mark. Texas, ranked number 6 with a 27-4 record, looks forward to the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals.

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Medicaid expansion dies after lengthy battle between lawmakers

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-03 10:05:23

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers debated extending to the working poor but failed to reach an agreement by the legislative deadline. The House passed a bill for a Medicaid expansion to 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL) with a work requirement. The Senate, led by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, proposed an expansion to 100% FPL without the federal 90% match rate and insisted on a strict work requirement. Efforts to reach a compromise or to put the expansion to a voter referendum failed. Governor Tate Reeves has threatened to veto any expansion, labeling it as “welfare.” Despite some bipartisan , the will revisit the issue in the 2025 .

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Medgar Evers to be honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-03 09:52:15

SUMMARY: Medgar Wiley Evers, a celebrated icon from Mississippi and a World War II veteran, is set to the Presidential Medal of posthumously. Evers was assassinated in 1963 but left a significant legacy through his civil rights activism—leading voter registration drives, boycotts, and public demonstrations. His contributions continue to be recognized, exemplified by previous honors like the NAACP Spingarn Medal and inclusion in the Smithsonian National of African American History and Culture. Mississippi's congressional delegation has collectively praised the awarding of the nation's highest civilian honor to Evers, highlighting the enduring impact of his pursuit of equality and justice.

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Bill increasing death benefits for fallen first responders goes to governor’s desk

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-03 09:14:20

SUMMARY: Senate Bill 2487, aimed at supporting first responders, is on its way to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves for approval. The bill proposes increasing the for first responders who die in the line of duty from $100,000 to $250,000, along with covering up to $15,000 in funeral expenses. Additionally, it introduces a grant program to improve and safety equipment for first responders throughout the . Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has championed the bill to enhance the for those who risk their lives, emphasizing the sacrifices made by first responders. This follows another recent legislative requiring driver's education in Mississippi.

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