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SuperTalk Mississippi News
SuperTalk Mississippi News is a statewide news network that produces and distributes accurate, Mississippi-focused news to more than 45 radio stations across the state.
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SuperTalk Mississippi NewsByhalia standoff ends with suspect killed by police, woman found dead
A nearly 10-hour police standoff in Byhalia ended with the death of an armed suspect on Sunday, while another woman was found dead inside the home. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Monday, August 10
Monday will be sunny and hot, with a slight chance of the wet stuff in the afternoon MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFDA dealing with multiple different food outbreaks
While the salmonella outbreak from jalapeños hasn't yet affected Mississippi, Cyclospora still remains a threat for residents in the Magnolia State. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPearl woman arrested for allegedly giving drugs to prisoner/Man dies in Hazlehurst house fire
A Central Mississippi Correctional Facility visitor has been arrested for allegedly giving drugs to a prisoner, plus, a fire at a home in Hazlehurst left one…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsThe MAX in Meridian announces 2026-2027 Hall of Fame class
The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience – better known as The Max – has announced its 2026-27 Hall of Fame class. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCurrent state of Mississippi housing prices
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis regional economic expert Chuck Gascon talks about Mississippi's current cost of living compared to the rest of the country.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPreseason camp begins at Mississippi FBS schools
Preseason camp is here. Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding and Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby have had plenty to say.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsThreat phoned into Jackson elementary school / Meridian schools partner with police on truancy enforcement
Faculty and students at Casey Elementary School in Jackson at were able to resume activities after someone reportedly phoned in a threat on Friday morning…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSword-wielding suspect arrested after standoff in Jones County
Deputies with the Jones County Sheriff's Department arrested a man after a standoff in Eastabuchie on Thursday.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsU.S. hit with more foodborne illness outbreaks
Make sure you're thoroughly washing lettuce and other fruits and vegetables. Mississippi has reported several cases of Cyclospora. The federal government is…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNationwide trucking company that operates driver training academy in Mississippi accused of sex discrimination.
A nationwide trucking company that operates driver training academies in our state capitol and in Lancaster, Texas, is accused of sex discrimination. The EEOC…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTrumps' plan for new Navy warships could put a strain on the U-S shipbuilding industry
A new government report finds President Trump's plan for new Navy warships could strain the U.S. shipbuilding industry by demanding a doubling of large surface…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMedical marijuana testing labs combine to form Southern Precision Analytics
Steep Hill Mississippi and Alchemy Analytics announced that they're merging to form Southern Precision Analytics.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsU.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July
It was a disappointing July jobs report with 23-thousand jobs lost for the month.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHyde-Smith moves to close immigration detention loophole
Current law permits illegal aliens with criminal records to be released back into the U.S. after six months if no other country will accept them for…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsUnited Cajun Navy shares releases report on Nolan Wells case
The United Cajun Navy, an organization that helped search for Nolan Wells after he disappeared on Horn Island over the July 4 weekend, has released a 22-page…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPowerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing at $856 million
With no winner on Wednesday, the Powerball jacpot has grown to $856 million for Saturday's drawing!
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPalmer Home CEO Drake Bassett announces retirement after nearly 15 years leading nonprofit
After 15 years of service to one of the nation's oldest nonprofits dedicated to caring for children and families in need, the President and CEO of Palmer Home…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Friday, August 7
Friday will be sunny and warm, with highs in the 90s. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-friday-august-7/
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsIndustrial tank manufacturer expanding operations in Natchez with $5.75 million investment/Mississippi Blood Services offering prizes to donors
Industrial tank manufacturer Bishopric Industries is expanding operations in Natchez with a $5.75 million corporate investment, plus, the MBS is giving away…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMeridian daytime curfew in effect/Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegal pot farm in Crystal Springs
Now that school is back in session, the City of Meridian alongside the police are implementing a daytime curfew during the school week, plus, A Copiah County…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi lawmakers considering ways to lower property taxes ahead of 2027 legislative session
State lawmakers are looking for ways to lower property taxes ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsWoman sentenced to 13 years in prison for fatal DUI crash in Biloxi
A Vancleave woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to causing a drunk-driving crash that killed a man on Biloxi’s Popps Ferry Bridge in 2025…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsGovernor expounds on Mississippi’s rural healthcare plan
Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that money has been made available through the state’s rural healthcare initiative, while expounding on efforts to meet…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi Senate forms select committee on cybersecurity
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has created the Senate Select Committee on Cybersecurity to study the security of Mississippi's state and local…
SuperTalk Mississippi News2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season likely to remain quiet
Colorado State University forecasters say El Niño is behind a relatively quiet season.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTikTok settles three lawsuits, including one involving Mississippi teen
TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits filed by minors, including a Mississippi teen.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsLatest in Nolan Wells case: Former teammate taking legal action, 3 arrested for threats, and more
Social media influencers have spread false claims about the circumstances surrounding the death of Nolan Wells, and those lies have now resulted in real-world…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Thursday, August 6 Kelly Bennett By Kelly Bennett August 6, 2026 Share
Today will be sunny with possible afternoon showers and thunderstorms. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-thursday-august-6/
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsChrysler recalls 1.2 million vehicles/Fondren Fest is almost here
1.2 million Ram 1500s are being recalled for a seat belt issue, plus, Jackson's Fondren Fest arrives on Aug. 8 and will host ten different bands and artists…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYazoo City curfew lifted/Adams County man convicted of animal cruelty
The curfew, previous enforced following a rise in crime, has been lifted, plus, a man in Adams County had a number of dogs, chickens, goats, and other types of…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNew Mississippi Food Network CEO asks for help from Mississippians
Karl Coughlin was recently named CEO of the Mississippi Food Network. She recently talked about some strides she'd like the make to better the organization…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsLaurel man arrested for inappropriately touching girlfriend's daughter/Desoto County business owner arrested for sexually abusing children
A man in Laurel came home from a nightclub and sexually harassed and touched his girlfriend's disabled daughter, plus, owner of the company Byhalia Bounce was…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFormer Neshoba County physician who fired on deputies during a police standoff has been paroled
A former Neshoba County physician who spent time in jail for firing at deputies during a standoff in 2021 has been paroled.
SuperTalk Mississippi News1 person airlifted to hospital after crash involving school bus
A child was injured, and a driver was airlifted to a hospital following a crash involving a school bus in Lowndes County on Tuesday afternoon. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi education success takes center stage at The National Conference of State Legislatures
Senator Jeremy England recently returned from the National Conference of State Legislatures, a bipartisan organization that serves lawmakers in all 50 states…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsU.S. stocks finished higher on Tuesday
U.S. stocks finish sharply higher on Tuesday, with both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average logging fresh records.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsWoman found dead hanging from tree in Jackson
The body of a Black woman was found hanging from a tree behind a house in Jackson on Monday night. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCoast casino revenue dipped slightly in June
The coast generated just over $130 million in winnings this month, about $450,000 less than June of last year.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, August 5
Today will be dangerously hot, with heat indices above 100 across Mississippi MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTrump calling on big oil companies to lower gas prices / Former Jackson mayor gives up law license
As prices at the pump remain high, President Donald Trump says big oil companies are making too much on the backs of consumers. Plus, former Jackson Mayor…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSuper Bowl champion says Mississippi State DB Kelley Jones is the ‘Sauce Gardner of college football’
Former Pittsburgh Steeler and two-time Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden thinks extremely high of Mississippi State defensive back Kelley Jones, calling him…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsInsight into new college eligibility rule
SuperTalk Mississippi's Michael Borkey sheds light on how the new eligibility rule in college sports will, or not, affect football. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCopiah County woman dies after colliding with Amtrak train/Missing person found dead after single-car crash
A 69-year-old woman was killed after colliding with a moving Amtrak train in Copiah County, plus, a man on the missing person list in Hinds County was found…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFormer Jackson Mayor convicted in bribery scandal resigns from Mississippi Bar
Embattled former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, one of several city officials convicted in a bribery scandal, resigned from the Mississippi Bar on Monday.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsBiloxi man given life sentence for murder over a game of dominoes
A Biloxi man was sentenced to life in prison following a murder in 2024 involving a dispute over a game of dominoes. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi legislature to host redistricting hearings across the state
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that race-based voting districts are unconstitutional, Governor Tate Reeves expects state lawmakers to redraw…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsLainey Wilson to play pair of benefit concerts at Ellis Theater
Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Lainey Wilson will play two shows at the historic Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in October. MORE…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTrump approves major disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Arthur
President Donald Trump has approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration for counties impacted by severe storms, tornadoes…
SuperTalk Mississippi News61 arrests announced in ‘Operation Muddy Waters’ child exploitation crackdown
A two-week operation in Mississippi has yielded 61 arrests connected to a statewide crackdown on child exploitation. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch enters 2027 race for governor
Mississippi Attorney General has entered a crowded field of Republicans looking to be the state’s next governor. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, August 4
Tuesday will be sunny and dry. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-tuesday-august-4/
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsAlcorn State professor uses hidden method to catch 32 students using AI
An Alcorn State University history professor exposed over 30 of his students for using artificial intelligence to write a portion of their midterm. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSuspect and victim identified in Booneville manslaughter/Jackson teen pleaded guilty to kidnapping and murdering a woman
A Booneville man struck and killed his girlfriend's dad with a wrench, plus, after five years, a teenager in Jackson has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMillsaps AD urges fans to show out for Riverside Rumble
One month out from the big rivalry matchup, Millsaps Athletic Director Justin LeBlanc is inviting fans to come be rowdy and enjoy the competitive nature of the…
SuperTalk Mississippi News16-year-old charged with attempted murder against sister/Panola County woman loses life savings in home robbery
A Lincoln County teenager was arrested and charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault with a weapon after attacking his sister with a knife, plus, a…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOle Miss' Trinidad Chambliss, Kewan Lacy added to Maxwell Award watchlist
The preseason accolades continue to pile up for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy. Both players have been added to the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOhio woman charged with making bomb threats after death of Nolan Wells
An Ohio woman who allegedly made dozens of bomb threat calls to the George County Chancery Clerk's Office and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office following the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSeveral factors point to minimal storm development as we enter peak Hurricane Season
We're entering the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. But factors associated with a strengthening El Niño over the Pacific have the potential to suppress…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi Joint Committee on Redistricting will hold its first meeting on Monday
Governor Tate Reeves expects state lawmakers to redraw congressional, state legislative, and state Supreme Court lines ahead of the 2027 elections. According…