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T-Mobile to donate $50,000 to build out McComb Museum of Music

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March 21, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2024-03-21 13:34:33

SUMMARY: T-Mobile is donating $50,000 to McComb to establish the McComb Museum of Music. The grant will adapt a Main Street building for a museum featuring the local music scene and its history with interactive exhibits. Celebrating McComb's role in the “chitlin circuit,” the museum will highlight artists like B.B. King and Bo Diddley. Mayor Lockley and city leaders see it as a tourist attraction and inspiration for young musicians. The public check presentation coincides with similar grants to Laurel and Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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Investigation underway after gun found in backpack of Ridgeland High School student

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April 26, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-04-26 18:20:23

SUMMARY: A student at Ridgeland High School was removed from campus after a gun was discovered in their backpack on Friday, April 26. Alerted by students who saw the firearm, educators quickly notified law enforcement. The student in question was taken off campus without incident, and the weapon was confiscated. Parents received a message from the school's principal about the ordeal. Madison County School District emphasized the importance of student safety and reminded parents that weapons in school would lead to expulsion. Law enforcement is currently investigating the matter.

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2024 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher of the Year recognized

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April 26, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-04-26 15:31:47

SUMMARY: Anita Wansley, principal of Northeast Elementary School, and Shauna Waters, a teacher at West Lauderdale High School, have been named Mississippi's Administrator and Teacher of the Year, respectively. Both are from the Lauderdale County School District. The awards were announced in Jackson and include a $5,000 stipend, with recipients sharing their expertise to aid education in the state. Wansley emphasizes collaboration and vision, while Waters focuses on key skills for student success. Alternates for the roles have also been chosen: Leigh Stanford for Administrator and Tamla Hughes for Teacher of the Year.

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Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low

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April 26, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-04-26 15:10:08

SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced that the state's unemployment rate hit a record low of 3% in March, equaling the state's previous lowest percentage. Reeves credited the economic growth to attracting significant private sector investments and creating thousands of jobs. Among these investments, a $10 billion project from Amazon Web Services is expected to generate 1,000 jobs. The state has also been recognized for its quality pre-kindergarten education and has attained all-time high graduation rates. After a consistent decline in unemployment throughout 2023, Mississippi managed to reach and maintain this record low early in 2024.

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