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What to expect in Mississippi’s judicial runoff elections

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www.supertalk.fm – Robert Yoon – 2024-11-22 15:47:00

SUMMARY: Voters in central Mississippi will participate in runoff elections on Tuesday for two judicial seats: the state Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, due to no candidates achieving the required majority in the Nov. 5 general election. Justice Jim Kitchens faces Republican State Senator Jenifer Branning for the Supreme Court, with Branning having led with 42% of the vote. Kitchens seeks a third term and has dissenting views on death row cases. In the Court of Appeals race, Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel are vying for the position. Polls close at 7 p.m. CT, with voter turnout crucial for candidates.

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Southern Miss, Ole Miss each move one spot in D1Baseball top 25 rankings

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-05-05 09:47:00

SUMMARY: Southern Miss and Ole Miss remained in D1Baseball’s top 25 for the 11th week as postseason approaches. Southern Miss (35-13) went 4-0, improving to No. 21, with a nine-game winning streak and strong performances including a walk-off win over Arkansas State. Despite some bad losses, Southern Miss maintains a strong RPI of 30 and is poised for an NCAA at-large bid. Southern Miss faces Louisiana next. Ole Miss (33-15) dropped to No. 24 after losing a series to Oklahoma, impacting their hosting chances. They still hold a No. 17 RPI and a solid record against top teams. Ole Miss faces Mississippi State this weekend.

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Nonprofit files lawsuit challenging legislation allowing private leasing of public oyster reefs

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-05-02 16:56:00

SUMMARY: A lawsuit has been filed against legislation allowing the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) to lease public oyster reefs to private entities. Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United argues that Senate Bill 2648, which permits up to 80% of the state’s natural reefs to be leased, is unconstitutional and threatens local fishermen’s livelihoods. The group claims the law undermines public access to the reefs, turning traditional oystermen into dependent workers for private leaseholders. They demand an immediate halt to leasing, transparent impact assessments, and more community involvement in decisions regarding public waters and resources. No comment has been made by MDMR.

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Mississippi lawmakers working behind the scenes on budget agreement ahead of special session

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-05-02 14:50:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi legislature faces a June 30 deadline to pass the state operating budget, but negotiations remain stalled. The 2025 regular session ended April 3 without a budget, leading to closed-door discussions aimed at reaching a “general framework.” Senate Appropriations Chair Briggs Hopson emphasized the need for a timely agreement to help state agencies and organizations plan for Fiscal Year 2026. Despite 70% budget agreement, key contentious items remain. Governor Reeves, frustrated with delays, set a previous April 30 deadline and suggested withholding lawmakers’ pay during special sessions to save taxpayer money. A special session start date is pending.

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