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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 News
What to know about Mississippi’s tax-free weekend
Mississippi's annual back-to-school sales tax holiday kicks off today. Friday through Sunday, shoppers won’t have to worry about paying the 7% sales tax on…
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Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, July 10
The dangers of heat stress will continue this weekend, with Friday’s highs in the 90s and heat indices surpassing 105. MORE INFO…
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Ridgeland Wildflower Field being unveiled on July 10/Minecraft movie showing for free in Gulfport
The City of Ridgeland is hosting an unveiling for their new wildflower field as a part of their "Keep Ridgeland Beautiful" movement, plus, Gulfport is…
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The National Federation of Independent Business is pushing Congress to repeal a federal reporting mandate
The National Federation of Independent Business is pushing Congress to repeal a federal reporting mandate that affects nearly 300,000 Mississippi small…
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Curfew implemented after Centreville mass shooting / Jackson credit union CEO, others have assets frozen amid $95M embezzlement suit
A nighttime curfew has been put in place in Centreville following a Fourth of July mass shooting that left two people dead and seven others injured. Plus, a…
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Family of Nolan Wells getting independent autopsy after teen found dead on Horn Island
As the investigation continues into how Ocean Springs teenager disappeared and was later found dead on Horn Island, his family has ordered an independent…
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Two suspects arrested for a drive-by shooting in Lowndes County
Two suspects are being charged with a drive-by shooting in Lowndes County on Tuesday. According to police, approximately 12 rounds were fired from an…
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Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspends senate campaign
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has dropped out of the race following the latest sexual assault allegations against him
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The benefits of Mississippi's new biomarker testing law
More than 18,000 Mississippians will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Thanks to "Jill's Law", which was signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves this year…
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Hosemann says Mississippi shouldn’t roll the dice on mobile sports betting
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is not a fan of mobile sports betting, and he made that stance quite clear this week. This stance likely pits Hosemann…
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Americans have opened 6 million Trump Accounts
More than 6 million children were signed up for Trump Accounts ahead of the program’s official launch on July 4, according to the Treasury Department. The…
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Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, July 9
The heat and humidity will linger as we move toward the weekend, increasing the risk of heat stroke. MORE INFO…
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Mississippi's first Dutch Bros location opens in Pearl/Harry Potter celebration at the Mississippi Children's Museum on July 25
The first ever Mississippi location for Dutch Bros Coffee has just opened in Pearl, plus, the Mississippi Children's Museum is hosting a day full of events to…
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Mississippi family dies in multi-tractor-trailer crash in Alabama/Cheese recall due to one death and 12 illnesses
A family from Liberty, Miss., along with three other related children, passed away in a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers, plus, soft cheeses from the…
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A restaurant in Bentonia was named in the top 50 best local restaurants
The Blue Front Cafe was named in Only In Your State's top 50 local restaurants in the country. MORE INFO…
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Jackson man sentenced for illegally redistributing firearms/Biloxi gets $16.5 million for infrastructure improvements
Over the course about 16 months, a man from Jackson illegally sold at least 33 fire arms, plus, Biloxi city officials settled on $16.5 million for…
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Shark attack uptick being seen nationwide / 4 Mississippi prospects expected to be selected early in MLB Draft
The summer swimming season just got underway, but an uptick in shark attacks is being reported across the U.S. Plus, the MLB Draft is happening this weekend…
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Tax-free weekend almost here / Mississippi Lottery awards $1.8M in second-chance winnings
Mississippi's tax-free weekend is almost here with shoppers encouraged to buy local. Plus, the Mississippi Lottery announced $1.8 million in second-chance…
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New HIV Vaccine shows promise
Mississippi has one of the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses in the country, and the majority of the state’s prevention efforts are funded with federal…
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Biloxi man injured in a police shootout on July 1 has passed away
The suspect who was involved in a shootout with law enforcement officers on the coast on July 1 has passed away. According to WLOX, 39 year-old Malcolm…
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Funding changes to MDOT translate into more work being done across the state
MDOT Executive Director Brad White told us there have been positive changes to the way the agency is funded that translate to more work being done across the…
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Mississippi DPS Commissioner says there's no reason to believe race played a part in Nolan Wells' death
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is working tirelessly to find out what led to the death of Nolan Wells. Sadly, there's been a racial component to a lot…
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Hood Industries in Wiggins announces permanent closure / Gulfport man arrested for the murder of his son
The Hood Industries plywood mill in Wiggins apparently sustained so much damage from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur that the company has decided to…
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Former Jackson mayor, councilman enter guilty pleas in bribery scandal
The Jackson bribery scandal has taken a wild turn one week before trial was set to begin, with former mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and councilman Aaron Banks…
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$5,000 reward offered after deadly Centreville mass shooting
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for a mass shooting in Centreville that left two people dead…
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Family of Nolan Wells hires attorney Ben Crump as law enforcement seeks more information
The family of Nolan Wells has retained famed civil rights attorney Ben Crump as the investigation into the Ocean Springs teenager’s disappearance and death…
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Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, July 7
Today will be sunny, with hit-and-miss showers and thunderstorms. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-wednesday-july-7/
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Super Bowl champ accepts assistant coach gig at Jackson State
Former Ole Miss and Kansas City Chiefs DE Breeland Speaks is returning to his hometown to be an assistant with the Jackson State football program. READ MORE…
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Family of 18-year-old found dead on Horn Island hires prominent civil rights attorney
The family of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old found death on Horn Island on Monday, has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump to look into the young man's death…
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See how recent movie releases have fared
Fox's Michelle Pollino shares how recently released movies have done in the box office.
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Natchez store employee arrested for shooting three men/Four suspects in Shannon shooting were arrested after trying to break into a home
A store employee in Natchez shot three men after an altercation. He killed one and critically injured two, plus, four men in Shannon were arrested after they…
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Second annual Mississippi Card Show is returning to Jackson/Ocean Springs July Sidewalk Sale
The Mississippi Card Show which will feature a variety of tournaments, card vendors, and celebrity guests returns to Jackson in August, plus, To celebrate…
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Lamar County man found dead in lake after being reported missing/Jackson pedestrian stuck and killed by a truck
A man, who had previously been missing in Lamar County, was found dead in his Jeep in a lake, plus, a Jackson man in a wheelchair was struck and killed in the…
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Child predators can now be given death penalty in Mississippi
A new state law allows the death penalty to be given to those convicted of certain child sex crimes
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Jabil creating 2,200 new jobs with $119 million Marshall County project
Florida-based manufacturing company Jabil is expanding its Marshall County footprint with a $119 million investment that is expected to bring 2,200 new jobs to…
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Mississippi lottery player wins $310K
The Fourth of July weekend started off with a bang for a couple of Mississippi Match 5 players. A lucky player who bought a ticket at a Murphy Oil in Horn Lake…
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Walmart lowering prices on thousands of items, Trump tries to take credit
Walmart says it is dropping prices on groceries and other goods. President Trump says he's the reason why.
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Democrat Bennie Thompson criticizes the launch of Trump Accounts
More than 6 million children were signed up for Trump Accounts, I-R-A-style savings accounts designed to help parents save for their child's future, Yet…
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MDWFP opens new public hunting area in Mississippi Delta
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has opened a new, public hunting area in the Mississippi Delta. The Alligator Wildlife Management…
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State troopers responded to 2 fatal crashes during Independence Day weekend
The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to 110 crashes resulting in 38 injuries and two deaths during the Independence Day travel period. MORE INFO…
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Mississippi tax breakdown tool launched at TaxToolMS.com
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy has unveiled a free public resource that's designed to help Mississippians understand where their tax money is spent.
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Former Jackson mayor, councilman enter guilty pleas in bribery scandal
The Jackson bribery scandal has taken a wild turn one week before trial was set to begin, with former mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and councilman Aaron Banks…
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Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, July 7
Expect a mix of sunshine, showers, and thunderstorms across Mississippi on Tuesday. MORE INFO…
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"Citizen Kane" will screen on July 8 across the state
Iconic American film "Citizen Kane" will have a special showing on July 8 at various theaters across the state and country.
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Two former Jackson officials pled guilty to taking bribes/Body found on Horn Island confirmed by family
A former Jackson mayor and councilman both pled guilty a week before their bribery trial, plus, the body recovered from Horn Island was confirmed by the family…
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MHP responds to 2 fatal crashes during July 4 weekend / Faulkner passed away on this day 64 years ago
The Mississippi Highway Patrol wrapped up its annual Independence Day Enforcement Period on Sunday, but during the holiday weekend, troopers responded to…
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Previewing Team USA’s World Cup match against Belgium
The U.S. men’s national team will look to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals for just the second time in history. Greg Thompson gives you a preview before…
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Flowood watch party for Team USA match/Man wins $100,000 from a $10 bet at Beau Rivage
The City of Flowood is hosting a watch party for Team USA's matchup against Belgium, plus, a man walked away with over $100,000 from the Beau Rivage after only…
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Body found on Horn Island amid search for missing teen/Nursing initiative started in Mississippi
An Ocean Springs teenager who went missing on July 4 was found dead on Horn Island, plus, a new nursing initiative called ONWard is being started to help bring…
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Leake County School District employee charged with child grooming / Officials investigating death of Hinds County inmate
The Leake County School District has confirmed that one of its employees is charged with committing a child sex crime. Superintendent Will Russell did not…
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Jackson murder suspect found dead in jail cell
A Jackson murder suspect has died in his jail cell. Hinds County Sheriff reports that 18-year-old Mielun Butler was found unresponsive in his cell on Friday…
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What to know about Mississippi’s back-to-school tax-free weekend July 10-12
Mississippi's annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is coming up this weekend. MORE INFO…
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Trump launches parental investment funds, or Trump Accounts, for children under 18
President Trump participated in an event marking the launch of parental investment funds, dubbed "Trump Accounts" this morning. The Accounts are I-R-A-style…
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Search underway for Ocean Springs teenager last seen on Horn Island
Law enforcement is searching for an Ocean Springs teenager who traveled to Horn Island with friends on July 4 and has not been seen since. MORE INFO…
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One dead, two injured during shooting at a market in Natchez
One of three people who were injured in a shooting at Southside Market in Natchez passed away at a local hospital. An employee is charged with one count of…
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2 killed, 7 wounded in Centreville mass shooting
A mass shooting in Centreville early Saturday morning left two people dead and seven others wounded, according to the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office. MORE…
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Your Mississippi forecast for Monday, July 6
Monday will be sunny with hit-and-miss showers. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-monday-july-6/
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Mississippi Highway Patrol expanding presence during Independence Day weekend
The Independence Day weekend is expected to be a busy one, with as many as 61.4 million Americans taking their celebrations on the road. The Mississippi…
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Fire marshal urges fireworks safety ahead of July 4 celebrations
Ahead of the holiday, State Fire Marshal and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is urging both those who light fireworks and those watching to take extra…
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Flag Etiquette reminders for all Americans
As millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary, Fox's Matt Murphy has a quick refresher on how to make sure Old Glory…