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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 NewsGoFundMe set up for funeral costs of 1-year-old killed in Senatobia officer-involved shooting / Gas prices trickling down
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of a 1-year-old who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Senatobia. Plus, gas prices are continuing…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsIHL Board votes on major items
Mississippi's IHL Board of Trustees voted on two major items during Thursday's meeting, opening way for a new funding formula for state universities while also…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHistory behind Juneteenth
Millions of Americans are celebrating our most recently designated federal holiday -- Juneteenth. Gurnall Scott gives you the history behind it.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFranklin County road crew worker killed while assisting with storm cleanup
As Mississippi continues to deal with the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Arthur, we've gotten word of a fatality connected to the weather event. MORE…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsRanch craze from international World Cup fans draws TSA's attention
International World Cup fans discovering ranch dressing are going crazy for it, but TSA agents warn them to travel properly with the popular sauce.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsRemnants of Arthur continue to cause flooding in south Mississippi
Tropical Storm Arthur has dissipated, but that doesn't mean its threat is over. Flooding and scattered showers are still a happening in south Mississippi.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCollege sports bill clears hurdle in U.S. Senate / Chaney to seek 6th term as Mississippi insurance commissioner
The Protect College Sports Act, what some congressional leaders believe could save college sports, is going to get a chance on the U.S. Senate floor. Plus…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Friday, June 19
Isolated severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter-size will be possible on Friday, mainly during the afternoon hours…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsWicker blasts U.S.-Iranian MOU as ‘out of step’ with Trump’s goals
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker is expressing concerns after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, calling the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNational Dairy Month is here, and Mississippians are encouraged to celebrate
It's national dairy month, and Mississippians are encouraged to have a glass of locally sourced milk or enjoy a local cheese product. The state's most popular…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi IHL accepts performance-based funding framework for universities
Efforts to require performance measures for funding Mississippi's universities have seemingly scored a big win. Higher learning officials in Mississippi have…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPass Christian Historical Society will host an America250 event on Independence Day
Refreshments and slideshows showing casing the history of Pass Christian will be available for free on July 4, hosted by the Pass Christian Historical Society.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsVictim of 2024 Oak Grove High stabbing dies, DA reviewing possible connection
The victim of a stabbing in 2024 passed away on Wednesday of this week. Depending on the cause of death the case could move to the Lamar County District…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMother of 1-year-old killed by Senatobia officer speaks out
The mother of a one-year-old boy shot and killed by police during a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Mississippi this week is speaking out.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsGas prices have dropped below $4 for the first time since March
Gas prices have moderated from recent highs, but you're still paying more than you did a year ago. The average price for a gallon of regular in Mississippi is…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMinors who commit crimes with guns will be charged as adults starting July 1
Starting on July 1, minors who commit violent crimes with guns in Mississippi will be charged as adults.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsThe remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur continue to cause flash flooding
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur continue to move across Mississippi. The MS Emergency Management Agency has already received reports of flash flooding…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsJustice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center in Mississippi
The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Thursday, June 18
Heavy rains will continue through tonight as the remnants of Arthur move through Mississippi. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsDiscount Tire offering free tire checks for a limited time/New 7Brew opening in Laurel
The four Discount Tire locations in Mississippi are offering complimentary tire safety checks from June 29 to July 4, plus, Mississippi's 16th 7Brew is opening…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTeargas was released in Senatobia after a gathering of outrage over the death of one-year-old boy/Lawsuit against AI data center in Mississippi is being fought
Senatobia citizens were teargassed at the same Walmart where an officer shot and killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley, plus, the Trump administration is helping one…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsGould Industries invests $14 million to locate operations in Pike County
Gould Industries is investing $14 million to locate operations in Pike County.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTropical Storm Arthur becomes the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Tropical Storm Arthur is now the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The National Hurricane Center upgraded the system to a tropical storm…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsThe Neshoba County Fair will kick off on Friday
The Neshoba County Fair, which gained notoriety for its police speeches from the Founders Square pavilion, will kick off on Friday and run through June 26…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsProtesters gathered at the Senatobia Walmart Tuesday, where a one-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting
Police used riot gear to disperse a crowd of protesters that gathered at the Walmart in Senatobia on Tuesday. Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTropical rainstorm causing flooding in Mississippi
We continue to monitor Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which is near the coast of Texas and has a narrow window of opportunity to develop into a tropical…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, June 17
With more showers and thunderstorms in the forecast, central and southern Mississippi could experience flash flooding on Wednesday. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCoastal Mississippi towns offering self-serve sandbags ahead of storms/Ole Miss football players visited Jackson children's hospital
Various towns in coastal Mississippi offering self-serve sandbags ahead of storms, encouraging citizens to bring their own shovels, plus, Ole Miss football…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsBrandon man sentenced for child sex crimes/Search for Holly Spring suspects continue
A 60 year-old man was sentenced to life in prison with an additional 15 years added on for sexual battery of a child, plus, the search for three suspects in…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCommunity college serves as affordable option for Mississippi families
Rising tuition prices and student loan debt has caused many American families to reconsider the value of higher learning. But in Mississippi, the state's…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsClay County woman accused of shooting boyfriend / Lauderdale County plane crash under investigation
A Clay County woman is accused of shooting her boyfriend. Authorities have charged Denisha Davis with aggravated assault after a round of gunfire rang out on…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMore details on officer-involved shooting in Senatobia / Viral German soccer fan travels through Mississippi
More details are coming in after an officer-involved shooting in North Mississippi left a child dead and one other critically injured. Plus, a German soccer…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsAlpha-gal, tick illness risks rise in Mississippi
As lone star ticks spread across the Southeast, Mississippi residents face a growing risk of tick-borne illness and alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsWorld Cup fans are loving America
Over 1 million international visitors are expected to visit America for the World Cup, and if their social media posts are any indication, our country is a…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFirst tropical storm of 2026 season could form in the Gulf
A broad area of low pressure located inland over South Texas is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. According to the National…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCity of Hattiesburg sues local Cook Out following multiple shootings
The city of Hattiesburg has taken the owners of a local Cook Out fast-food restaurant to court after city leaders declared the establishment a public nuisance…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsBeef prices are rising
Beef prices are at record highs. Last month, consumers paid on average a little over $7 per pound for ground beef, up 13% from a year earlier and 50% from five…
SuperTalk Mississippi News40 drug, crime arrests made in Mississippi attorney general’s Operation Liberty Strike
40 suspects were arrested during Operation Liberty Strike, which was led by the Attorney General's Fentanyl Strike Force. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsIn-person absentee voting will look different in Mississippi ahead of midterms
Legislation that changes the way absentee ballots are both cast and counted will go into effect on July 1. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, June 16
Showers and thunderstorms are expected across Mississippi on Tuesday with highs in the 80s. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFree America250 "United in Song" event hosted by Visit Mississippi
An evening of patriotic music will occur in Jackson at the Mississippi Coliseum on Saturday as a part of the ongoing celebration for America's 250th birthday…
SuperTalk Mississippi News40 drug, crime arrests made in Mississippi attorney general’s Operation Liberty Strike
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the arrest of 40 criminals in Operation Liberty Strike executed by her Fentanyl Task Force. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTeen pronounced dead after drowning in Petal lake
18-year-old Cayden Magee, a recent graduate of Petal High School, is reported to have drowned on Sunday night. READ MORE…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsDeal is reached to end Iran war
President Trump is attending the G-7 Summit in Europe following the announcement of a peace deal with Iran. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsLaw enforcement is searching for 3 suspects involved in a police chase on Monday
Three suspects involved in a police chase that started in Marshall County and ended in Holly Springs managed to elude police on Monday. According to Darkhorse…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi lawmakers consider cutting property taxes
A House select committee has been studying the possibility of lowering property taxes in Mississippi. Senator Andy Berry says doing so would really benefit…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsJackson police are looking for suspects in a fatal shooting at Pine Ridge Gardens Apartments
Jackson police are looking for suspects in a fatal shooting on Rebel Woods Drive on Saturday. The body of 32-year-old Melvin Edwards, a Black male, was…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFour injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Lexington
The Holmes County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at Leawood Apartments on the southeast side of Lexington.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOle Miss eliminated by Troy in College World Series
The Ole Miss baseball team’s season came to an end Sunday in the College World Series. The Rebels were bounced from Omaha by Troy, falling to the Trojans 12 to…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsJane Granberry crowned winner of Miss Mississippi 2026
After a week filled with interviews, performances, and social events, Jane Granberry has been crowned the new Miss Mississippi. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOfficer-involved shooting at Senatobia Walmart leaves juvenile deceased, one critical
A juvenile is dead, and an individual is injured following an officer-involved shooting in Senatobia. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Monday, June 15
Rain and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall are expected on Monday with the possibility of flash flooding. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi News6th suspect arrested in connection with death of former college football player D.D. Bowie
A sixth suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of former Ole Miss and Jackson State football player D.D. Bowie. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsBank accounts, loan records to be exhibits in Jackson bribery trial / Arrest made after Gulfport hit-and-run
We now have an idea of what all evidence prosecutors will be presenting when the high-profile Jackson bribery trial begins next month. Plus, an arrest has been…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFlo Rida headlines Mississippi State Fair concert in October
Hip-hop artist Flo Rida headlines the “Let Freedom Ring!” festivities for the state fair in October to honor America's 250th birthday. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSenator Cindy Hyde-Smith cosponsored a bill to strengthen punishment on contraband cellphones
Mississippi Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith played a crucial role in the passing of a bill in the Senate that will strengthen the punishment for prisoners…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsDeSoto County minister's son indicted on child sex offense charges / New K-9 deputy assists in arrest
The son of a DeSoto County minister has been indicted on child sex charges, 20-year-old Paxton Bell is accused of enticing a minor and sexually assaulting the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOle Miss AD added to D1 NCAAM Committee / Free watermelon slices being passed out at 2 Mississippi farmers markets
Ole Miss Athletics Director Keith Carter will now have a say in how March Madness shapes up. The NCAA announced Carter as one of four new members to the DI…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsChange made to absentee voting process in Mississippi
When the midterms roll around in November, absentee voting will look a little different for Mississippians due to a new state law.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOil and gas prices drop amid hopes for a peace deal in the Mideast
Oil and gas prices have dropped amid hopes for a peace deal in the Middle East.