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Moss Point mayor discusses extent of tornado damage

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10 months ago

June 27, 2023

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2023-06-27 15:10:00

SUMMARY: Mayor Billy Knight of Moss Point provided an update on the damage caused by an EF-2 tornado that hit the area on June 19. He stated that 341 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed, and debris pick up has started. The Red Cross is assisting with recovery efforts, and a shelter has been set up. The city is waiting for confirmation from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to receive government funds for the damage. MEMA is working to receive emergency declaration status for the entire state, which requires at least $5.2 million in damages.

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Lucky player at Scarlet Pearl Casino lands $1 million lottery ticket

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May 1, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-01 11:25:37

SUMMARY: A player in Mississippi won $1 million in the Mega Millions lottery after buying a ticket at Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort in D'Iberville. The ticket matched five numbers (10-18-27-37-61) but missed the Mega Ball (5), narrowly missing the $257 million jackpot. With the Megaplier, the prize could have reached $3 million. The casino will get a $5,000 bonus. Winners should sign their ticket, seek advice, and claim the prize within 180 days. Upcoming jackpots include Powerball at $178 million and a $284 million Mega Millions. New scratch-off games will debut on May 7 at Mississippi Lottery retailers.

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Rolling Fork being reimbursed over $1.3 million by feds after devastating EF-4 tornado

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2 hours ago

May 1, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-01 09:44:44

SUMMARY: Rolling Fork has received over $1.3 million from FEMA for debris cleanup after March 2023 tornadoes. Work from May 26 to Sept. 22, 2023, included removing 192,742 cubic yards of construction, 7,841 cubic yards of vegetative, and 4,869 cubic yards of concrete debris. The EF-4 tornado and severe storms devastated Rolling Fork, affecting a third of its 2,000 residents by destroying homes and businesses, and accounting for most of the 21 fatalities in Mississippi. The disaster's aftermath still impacts the community, evident in the slow rebuilding process and the mourning of lost lives.

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Pearl River Community College employee arrested on child exploitation charges

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2 hours ago

May 1, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-05-01 09:40:49

SUMMARY: Pearl River Community College (PRCC) is dealing with the fallout of employee Megan Boles's arrest on child exploitation charges. Boles, the former director of PRCC's Child Development Lab School, was fired following her arrest, which was informed to the college by the Pearl River County Sheriff's Department on April 18. PRCC has issued a statement expressing shock and confirming that the alleged incidents didn't occur on campus. They emphasize their commitment to child safety and have condemned Boles's alleged actions. No specific details about the suspected crimes have been disclosed by law enforcement.

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