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Trip Hairston & Lynn Spruill Discuss Joe Max Higgins' Firing PLUS How Bad Was It?
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A seismic shift has rocked the Golden Triangle as economic development powerhouse Joe Max Higgins was suddenly and unanimously fired by the Link's executive committee after 22 years at the helm. We dive deep into the fallout with special guests Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill and Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Trip Hairston, who offer candid insights into both Higgins' remarkable achievements and the controversial behavior that ultimately led to his downfall.
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