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State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette County

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-03 17:01:40

SUMMARY: lawmakers have approved $175 million to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Mississippi's fastest-growing region. Oxford Robyn Tannehill announced the , which aims to widen the highway from Belk Boulevard to the Highway 7/9 roundabout, a unanimous vote on House Bill 1826. The move responds to decades of lobbying by Lafayette County amid increasing traffic and reported accidents. The area has seen dramatic growth, with Oxford's population booming by 102% since 2000 and an anticipated 24% by 2030. Efforts intensified after inviting state lawmakers to witness rush-hour congestion, underscoring the 's necessity.

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Three-year National Folk Festival expected to bring $60 million to Jackson

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-21 20:49:16

SUMMARY: Mississippi will host the National Folk for the first time, with as the venue from 2025-27. Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced that the festival, a three-day featuring music, dance, and traditional arts, will attract over 330,000 visitors and generate over $60 million in local economic impact. The nonprofit National Council for the Traditional Arts, which has organized the festival since 1934, chose Jackson after a competitive selection . In addition to showcasing diverse cultural traditions, the festival's second year will align with America's 250th anniversary celebrations. The event will commence in November 2025.

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Child Protection Services to host family resource fair in Jackson

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-05-21 16:44:52

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is hosting a resource fair on June 8 at New Horizon Church International in . The aims to families with comprehensive information on preventing child abuse, available resources, and ways to the community. MDCPS Commissioner Andrea Sanders emphasized the organization's mission to protect and strengthen families by preventing abuse through services and support for vulnerable families. The fair will from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1770 Ellis Avenue. More details can be found on the Child Welfare website. Stay updated by signing up for 's newsletter.

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Kevin Hart reschedules upcoming Jackson shows

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-05-21 16:17:35

SUMMARY: Kevin Hart has rescheduled his “Acting My Age” tour performances in , Mississippi, originally set for May 25 and 26, to September 22 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. due to unforeseen circumstances. Hart, an influential Hollywood comedian and actor, has achieved substantial box-office , grossing over $4.23 globally. He has broken , being the first comedian to sell out an NFL stadium in his hometown of Philadelphia. The Thalia Mara Hall, the venue, confirms that all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates.

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