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State Rep. Orlando Paden wins Clarksdale Democratic mayoral primary runoff

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-04-23 12:55:00

SUMMARY: In the race to replace Clarksdale mayor Chuck Espy, state Rep. Orlando Paden emerged as the Democratic primary runoff winner against Bubba O’Keefe, securing 57.6% of the votes. The initial election narrowed the field from seven candidates, with O’Keefe obtaining the highest percentage initially. Paden’s campaign focused on enhancing public safety, environmental cleanliness, and economic opportunity, funding initiatives for local schools and community college improvements. Following his loss, O’Keefe called for unity in Clarksdale. Paden will now face independent candidates Milton Gardner and Scotty Meredith in the general election on June 3.

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MDAH completes Windsor Ruins stabilization project

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www.supertalk.fm – SuperTalk News Staff – 2025-05-22 12:03:00

SUMMARY: Windsor Ruins, the remains of Mississippi’s largest antebellum mansion, underwent preservation by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), including a new walking trail and interpretive signs. The site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features 23 full and five partial columns that survived an 1890 fire. Built in 1861 on a 2,500-acre cotton plantation worked by over 300 enslaved people, Windsor is historically significant, including ties to the Civil War. MDAH’s stabilization project, started in 2016 and completed in 2024, reinforced masonry and repaired deterioration. Four iron staircases survived, with one preserved at Alcorn State University.

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Ole Miss schedules celebrity softball game to drive NIL contributions

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-05-21 07:43:00

SUMMARY: Ole Miss will host a celebrity softball game on June 5 to support The Grove Collective’s name, image, and likeness initiatives. The event will feature Rebel coaches and athletes, including Lane Kiffin, Dexter McCluster, and Marshall Henderson. It will be held at the new Ole Miss Softball Stadium, starting with a home run derby at 5 p.m., followed by the game at 6 p.m. Fans can meet players during a 30-minute autograph session. Tickets are available, with \$2 per purchase going to The Grove Collective. The event will also be streamed, and full rosters will be announced later.

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Opinion: Mississippi is shaping America’s path forward in securing U.S. energy and AI dominance

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www.supertalk.fm – Gifford Briggs – 2025-05-19 12:00:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi is advancing energy dominance and AI technology under Governor Tate Reeves’ leadership through the Power Play initiative, focusing on affordable, reliable energy crucial for economic growth and national security. Energy independence supports manufacturing and AI development, with major companies establishing hyperscale data centers in the state. These data centers require massive, reliable power, highlighting the importance of natural gas, abundant in Mississippi with unique storage capabilities. The state created the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force to leverage AI’s potential responsibly. Efforts include environmentally conscious technologies like Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). Mississippi is positioning itself as a national leader in energy and AI.

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