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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 NewsSkeletal remains found at abandoned building in Jackson
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were discovered at an abandoned building in Jackson.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTrump administration promoting initiative to fast-track veterans into trucking jobs
President Trump is promoting the Freedom Haulers initiative to fast-track military veterans into trucking jobs.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYazoo Mayor enforces curfew following fatal shooting
Yazoo City Mayor Macklyn Austin declared a state of emergency and put a curfew into effect after a shooting last Wednesday.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHow to protect pets from New World Screwworm
While most confirmed cases of New World Screwworm in the U.S. have been detected in cattle, sheep and goats, animal health officials in Mississippi want pet…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSenate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt
Dr. Anthony Fauci will face a contempt of Congress vote in a Senate committee this week after he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a hearing…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi forms task force to help Trump administration fight fraud
Mississippi is forming a task force to help the Trump administration fight fraud. The new Southeast Regional Fraud Enforcement Partnership, organized by the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Monday, August 3
Expect plenty of sunshine on Monday with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi Sports Hall of Fame class of 2026 to be inducted this weekend
Headlined by former track star and Gulfport native Brittney Reese, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame’s class of 2026 will be enshrined this weekend in Pearl…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSpaceXAI removing temporary turbines from Southaven data center / Yazoo City announces curfew
Elon Musk-founded SpaceXAI is removing all the temporary mobile turbines being used to power a $20 billion data center in DeSoto County. Plus, a curfew is…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNew “Spider-Man” movie swings into theaters with Mississippi connection
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is swinging into a theater near you, and it includes a Mississippi connection worth knowing about.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTrump administration ends Medicare subsidy program
The Trump administration is ending a Medicare subsidy that could result in higher drug prices.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCalifornia man arrested for threatening the mother of a friend of Nolan Wells
A California man has been arrested for making death threats against the mother of a friend of Nolan Wells, the Ocean Springs teenager who was found dead on…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFauci will face a contempt of Congress vote in the Senate next week
Dr. Anthony Fauci will face a vote on contempt of Congress in a Senate committee next week after he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a hearing…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsU.S. measles cases hit 35 year high, signaling a return to Mississippi
The number of measles cases so far this year is breaking records. Mississippi hasn't had a measles case since 1992, but State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney says…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsBikes, Blues, and Bayous returns to Greenwood this Saturday
The Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce will host the 19th annual Bikes, Blues, and Bayous cycling event on Saturday in downtown Greenwood.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsDavid McRae seeking third term as State Treasurer
State Treasurer David McRae is running for a third term.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFormer Sunflower County sheriff’s deputy sentenced for role in drug trafficking scheme
A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy involved in a major drug trafficking bribery scheme that ensnared 20 individuals, including two sheriffs, has been…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Friday, July 31
The blazing heat is not letting up. Be sure to stay hydrated and take plenty of breaks if you’re going to be outside for an extended period. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNational Folk Festival returning to downtown Jackson for second installment
The National Folk Festival is returning to Mississippi for its second installment later this year. The three-day event will kick off in downtown Jackson on…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsByram drive-by shooting suspect arrested / Former Tupelo Walmart employee charged with embezzlement
A man is behind bars in connection with a drive-by shooting in Byram. Police took Genesis McDonald into custody after a brief pursuit that ended without…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsDangerous heat continues through July 31/Whataburger helping out for back-to-school
The heat index value across Mississippi remains in the 105 to 115 degrees range through Friday, plus, Whataburger is helping to give back to the community…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsGreenwood man sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for robbing a bank/Former Mississippi kindergarten assistant sentenced to 20 years in prison for child exploitation
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi, 48-year-old Earl Blue will spend over 16 years in prison after he robbed a…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsThe American Red Cross issues second-ever national blood supply crisis
Calling specifically for Type O-positive, Mississippians can donate blood at the various Red Cross chapter offices around the state. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsAdditional information released pertaining to a Jackson shooting
The victim's name as well as information of his stolen vehicle was released by the Jackson Police Department.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi researchers highlight local species during Shark Week
The Discovery Channel kicked off its annual Shark Week event on Sunday. Jill Hendon, the Director of the USM Center for Fisheries Research and Development…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPowerball jackpot grows to $707 million
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $707 million after no one won the July 29 drawing.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsGovernor Tate Reeves among 23 Republican governors backing passage of the SAVE America Act
Governor Tate Reeves is among 23 Republican governors who signed a letter to President Trump on Wednesday backing the inclusion of the SAVE America Act in the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFriend of Nolan Wells plans to sue online creators spreading false accusations that have led to threats
The family of an Ocean Springs college student who traveled to Horn Island on July 4 is planning to sue online creators who falsely accused him of being a…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOcean Springs will host Hobie 16 International Championship in September
Competitors from around the world will converge in Ocean Springs this September for the Hobie 16 International Championship. The Ocean Springs Yacht Club will…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsArrests made in Louisiana, Ohio in connection with Mississippi mass shooting
Five suspects who were allegedly involved in a mass shooting in Centreville on the Fourth of July have been arrested. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi Artificial Intelligence Network offers free AI courses
The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, or MAIN, is the nation’s first statewide AI network. MAIN offers free AI courses such as Introduction to AI…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFormer Hinds County DA Jody Owens disbarred ahead of sentencing
Embattled former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens can no longer practice law in the state of Mississippi. Though Owens surrendered his legal license…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNew Oxford medical examiner office to reduce autopsy wait time
The DPS will host a ribbon-cutting for a new Medical Examiner's Office in Oxford this morning at 10, the first in North Mississippi
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Thursday, July 30
No rainfall is expected in North Mississippi today, but showers and thunderstorms are possible elsewhere in the state. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFormer Hinds County DA Jody Owens disbarred
The Mississippi Supreme Court has disbarred former Hinds County DA Jody Owens as he awaits sentencing in a federal bribery scandal. READ MORE…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi high school sports adopt new heat safety standard/MDOT to host a job fair
The Mississippi High School Activities Association is now utilizing the WetBulb globe temperature as the standard for determining safe conditions, plus, the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsJackson shooting leaves one dead/Arrest made after body found in a shed in Greenville
An unknown suspect shot and killed an unidentified person early Wednesday morning in Jackson, plus, The Greenville Police Department announced that Anthony…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsWobbegong shark returns to Mississippi Aquarium/Couples discount for Thalia Mara comedy show
Just in time for Shark Week, the Olivia the wobbegong shark makes a return to the Mississippi Aquarium, plus, Thalia Mara Hall is offering 50% off for couples…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsArrests made in connection with Centreville mass shooting
Five suspects have been arrested in two different states in connection with a mass shooting that left two dead and seven injured in Centreville. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsDeclaration of Independence Center at Ole Miss growing in popularity
The University of Mississippi's Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom continues to grow in popularity. Rankin Sherling, the…
SuperTalk Mississippi News1 hospitalized in Oktibbeha County shooting / Multiple vehicles struck by round of gunfire in Meridian
One person was airlifted to a Tupelo hospital following a shooting in Oktibbeha County early Wednesday morning. A Tuesday night shooting in Meridian that…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOle Miss seeking nearly $1 million in buyouts from 2 former football players
Ole Miss is seeking nearly $1 million in buyouts from a pair of former football players. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHosemann appoints Senators to joint redistricting committee
Governor Tate Reeves expects lawmakers to redraw Mississippi's congressional lines before the 2027 elections. Monday, LTG Delbert Hosemann appointed senators…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFauci repeatedly invokes fifth amendment as he faces question from a Senate committee
Dr. Anthony Fauci has continually invoked his Fifth Amendment rights as he faces questions from a Senate committee today. SHO Dr. Dan Edney says Fauci is not a…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMS Tourism Association isn't giving up efforts to create a standalone tourism agency
Efforts to make tourism a standalone agency haven't been successful in the legislature. Danielle Morgan, the Executive Director of the MS Tourism Association…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMoss Point School District proposes tax increase
Officials with the Moss Point School District are asking city leaders to propose an ad valorem tax increase. According to WLOX, the unfunded mandate for…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsDPS Commissioner Sean Tindell will ask for an increase in state trooper pay in 2027
Mississippi state trooper pay legislation stalled in the 2026 session, leaving base pay at $54,000. DPS Commissioner Sean Tindell says he'd like to get…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSports betting industry spends over $72 million in midterms
The online gambling industry is pouring money into the midterm elections.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi high school sports adopt new heat safety standard
The Mississippi High School Activities Association is switching things up to try to keep students safe in the blazing heat. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsUniversity of Mississippi launches sleep research partnership with local cannabis company
Representatives from the National Center for Cannabis Research Education at Ole Miss and Southern Sky Brands are partnering to study the effects of CBD on…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, July 29
Dangerous heat stress will continue Wednesday, especially across portions of South and West Mississippi. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsInfrastructure improvement projects worth over $24 million being voted on in Jackson/Bond denied again for one of the brothers accused of shooting Covington County deputy
Various road, creek, and tributary improvements are being voted on in Jackson, totaling up to around $24 million, plus, bond was denied a second time to…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHosemann appoints Senators to joint redistricting committee
The redistricting conversation continues in Mississippi, and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has appointed senators from all four of the state’s congressional…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsUniversity of Mississippi launches sleep research partnership with local cannabis company/Bare knuckle boxing returns to Biloxi
The University of Mississippi and a local cannabis company are partnering for sleep research, plus, BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing returns with ticket sales beginning…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTeen who allegedly shot a Covington County deputy denied bond for second time
During a preliminary hearing in Covington County Justice Court on Monday, a judge again denied bond for a suspect he believes could be a threat to the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsWith measles cases at record highs, SHO Dr. Dan Edney predicts their return to Mississippi
According to the CDC, there have been over 2,300 cases of measles nationwide so far this year, the highest incidence of measles in 35 years. Mississippi hasn't…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCapitol Police in Jackson searching for an armed robbery suspect
Capitol Police in Jackson are looking for an armed robbery suspect. An employee at the Sprint Mart gas station on Northside Drive told police an armed…
SuperTalk Mississippi News$2 Powerball ticket yields $1 million prize in Tupelo
A lucky Mississippian who spent $2 on a Powerball ticket has won $1 million! MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMan accused of shooting at Smith County deputies dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound
The manhunt for a suspect who was accused of firing at law enforcement officers in Smith County came to an end on Monday. Kevin Clay "KC" Adams had been on the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFauci diaries released by Senator Rand Paul
Senator Rand Paul, who is investigating the origins of COVID, released the personal diaries of Anthony Fauci over the weekend.