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Ridgeland voters approve sales tax increase to fund local park project

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-06-03 21:18:00

SUMMARY: Ridgeland voters approved a temporary sales tax increase to fund a major expansion of Freedom Ridge Park after a 2024 referendum initially failed. The new tax adds 2% to hotels and 1% to restaurants, with a phase-out after project completion. The expansion will increase the park’s capacity from 24 to 100 teams, adding amenities like lit pickleball courts, artificial turf fields, batting cages, event spaces, trails, and playgrounds. City leaders expect the upgrade to attract large regional and national tournaments, boosting tourism, local business revenue, and Ridgeland’s reputation as a sports destination.

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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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Mississippi officials react to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-09-10 22:11:00

SUMMARY: Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA and supporter of President Trump, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. The president confirmed Kirk’s death and praised him as a patriot and man of faith. FBI initially detained an elderly suspect but later released him; investigations continue. Kirk, 31, was a husband and father known for debating political issues and promoting traditional Christian values. Political leaders, including Mississippi officials, condemned the violence and expressed condolences. Governor Tate Reeves ordered flags at half-staff through September 14 in Kirk’s honor. President Trump criticized divisive rhetoric as fueling such violence.

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