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Whirlwind in Washington results in Mike Johnson elected House speaker

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-10-25 13:30:14

SUMMARY: Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected as House speaker with 220 votes, ending the leadership whirlwind in Washington, D.C. Republicans considered several options before settling on Johnson, who was able to reach the necessary threshold of votes. Fellow contenders Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan, and Tom Emmer were unsuccessful in their attempts to replace Kevin McCarthy. Although Democratic nominee Hakeem Jeffries received overwhelming support from his party, he did not earn enough Republican support to attain speakership. Johnson’s election now allows the U.S. to pass major legislation, including spending bills and financial aid for Ukraine and Israel.

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Mississippi College to support Jackson VA with student counselors

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-08-05 09:26:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi College (MC) has partnered with the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson to provide clinical training for counseling students. Through a memorandum of understanding, MC will send qualified counseling students to the VA, allowing them to gain hands-on experience by offering mental health services to veterans under supervision. Students begin working at the VA after completing core courses and entering the clinical phase, where they will manage treatment plans and case notes. This new affiliation, starting this fall, aims to reduce veterans’ wait times and enhance access to counseling, marking MC’s first collaboration with a VA Medical Center.

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Countdown to 53: Unofficial depth chart for New Orleans Saints

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-08-04 21:36:00

SUMMARY: After 10 days of training camp, the New Orleans Saints, led by new head coach Kellen Moore, are assessing their roster for the 2025 season. The team features a mix of veterans like Alvin Kamara and rising talent such as Tyler Shough at quarterback. The offense includes key players like Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson, with injury concerns around Taysom Hill. Defensively, stars like Chase Young and Demario Davis anchor the lineup, while rookies like Danny Stutsman and Quincy Riley compete for roles. Special teams remain stable with Blake Grupe as kicker and Matthew Hayball as punter. The team aims to break a playoff drought since 2020.

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International chemical company investing $5.52M in Clarke County

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-08-04 11:11:00

SUMMARY: International chemical manufacturer Mancuso Chemicals Limited, based in Canada, is opening a logistics distribution center in Pachuta, Clarke County, Mississippi. The company imports products from its facilities in Canada and Peru and serves industries including metalworking, oil-based paint, automotive fluid, and phenolic resin across North and South America. This \$5.52 million investment will create 17 local jobs, with plans to expand manufacturing and enter the Mexican market. Supported by the Mississippi Development Authority and local governments, Mancuso aims to leverage local infrastructure for efficient distribution. Gov. Tate Reeves praised the investment as part of Mississippi’s growing business momentum.

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