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Rankin County deputies accused of torturing 2 Black men fired

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-06-27 17:04:20

SUMMARY: Six Rankin County deputies have been fired following accusations that they beat and assaulted two Black men earlier this year. The incident, which occurred on January 23, involved white officers allegedly torturing and sexually assaulting Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker. The FBI’s Jackson Field Office is currently investigating the incident, along with other agencies. The men are seeking $400 million in damages from the sheriff’s department. While calls for the sheriff’s resignation have been made, Sheriff Bryan Bailey has stated that he does not plan to step down.

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NFL fines Atlanta Falcons following prank call to Shedeur Sanders

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www.supertalk.fm – Charles Odum – 2025-04-30 14:09:00

SUMMARY: The Atlanta Falcons were fined $250,000 and Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 after Ulbrich’s son, Jax, participated in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft. Jax accidentally found Sanders’ draft contact number on an open iPad at home and handed it to a friend who made the prank call. The Falcons accepted the NFL’s discipline, apologized to Sanders and his family, and emphasized continued adherence to security policies. Jax and the Ulbrich family are working on community service related to the incident. The NFL is still investigating other prank calls made during the draft, unrelated to the Falcons case.

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‘Pawsitive news’: Mary Frances the black lab elected Natchez Pet Mayor

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-30 11:39:00

SUMMARY: Natchez has elected its first pet mayor, a black lab named Mary Frances, following a spirited campaign. Mary Frances, known for her greeter role at Darby’s downtown shop, defeated fellow candidate Roni by 321 votes. The election also raised funds for local animal organizations. Though this was her first official campaign, Mary Frances had been the “unofficial Pet Mayor” for over a decade. The election also led to the appointment of other pet officials, including Roni as Chief of PAWlice and Dart as FUR Chief. The new officials will be sworn in during a public collaring ceremony on May 10.

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Ground broken on new industrial park in Grenada County, economic impact to top $4B

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-30 09:42:00

SUMMARY: Local and state leaders gathered on April 29, 2025, for the groundbreaking of the SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park in Grenada County. The park, developed by The Hollingsworth Companies, is expected to have a $4 billion direct economic impact and create up to 2,500 jobs. It will feature over two million square feet of industrial space across 14 buildings, strategically located along Interstate 55. With construction already underway, the park aims to attract national and international companies, furthering Mississippi’s economic growth. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the state’s success in drawing over $32 billion in private sector investments since 2020.

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