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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 NewsFlesh-eating screwworm poses 'no threat' to Mississippi food safety
A flesh-eating pest that was eradicated from the U.S. 60 years ago has returned, but Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson says the state's food…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsUSM involved in partnership that could be a game-changer in hurricane forecasting
The University of Southern Mississippi, NOAA, and robotics company Oshen have joined forces to advance hurricane research.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsWhere to get free donuts this National Donut Day
National Donut Day, celebrated on the first Friday in June, was established by The Salvation Army in 1938.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsJackson County recovering from traumatic injuries suffered in motorcycle crash
A Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy who was thrown from his patrol motorcycle on May 19th is still recovering at a trauma center.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOle Miss will face Auburn in the Super Regional this weekend
Ole Miss will travel to Auburn for the Super Regional today. They need two wins to advance to the College World Series.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Friday, June 5
A slug of moisture will lift north from the Gulf into Mississippi this weekend, bringing us showers and storms and a return to very humid conditions. MORE…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippians spending less time at DMV / Health officials urging outdoor safety during summer months
Mississippians are spending a lot less time at the DMV when getting their driver's licenses renewed. As temperatures rise and people begin to spend more time…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsThe Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class #70 will be graduating on Friday
The Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class #70 will be graduating tomorrow morning at 10 at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi Center for Public Policy unveils new tool for parents
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy has launched an online tool that allows parents to access school grades, academic performance, spending data…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMC Marching Band will perform at National Independence Day Parade / Mississippi Republican Rep. Price Wallace dies at 64
MC's Marching Band is the only ensemble in the state selected to perform at the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on July 4th. Plus, friends…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsWoman gunned down by her boyfriend in Vicksburg
A woman who was trying to break off a relationship with her boyfriend was allegedly gunned down by him on Wednesday night in Vicksburg.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMoss Point police warn unsanctioned car meet won't be tolerated
Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson is addressing a social media post about a car meet that circulated on Wednesday. The post promotes an event for Dodge…
SuperTalk Mississippi News2 former Mississippi superintendents sentenced for roles in $400K embezzlement scheme
A pair of former Mississippi public school superintendents will spend time in prison for their involvement in embezzling nearly $400,000 in federal funding…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsDeputy, suspect shot at Simpson County home where 2 people were found dead
A welfare check gone wrong in Simpson County led to a juvenile suspect and a law enforcement officer being shot and two other people being discovered dead on…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Thursday, June 4
A rogue shower can’t be ruled out, but for the most part, today will be a sunny day in Mississippi. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOle Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco previews Auburn Super Regional
The Ole Miss baseball team is two wins away from Omaha, but before they can get their, they have to go through Auburn. We heard from Rebel head coach Mike…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsBus carrying Morton High School basketball team crashes / Chickasaw County man turns himself in after massive cockfighting bust
Multiple people were injured in a crash involving a school bus carrying the Morton High School girls’ basketball team. Plus, the man who owns the land were a…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCBSB: Mississippi State gearing up for Athens Super Regional
The Mississippi State baseball team is one series away from making it to the College World Series for the first time since winning it all in 20-21 -- but…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMan dead in West Point shooting / 2 former Mississippi superintendents sentenced for embezzlement scheme
A man is confirmed to have died in a shooting in West Point. The Clay County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as 23-year-old Kolby Gann Law enforcement…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsGas prices are trending downward
Gas prices are going down a bit. According to Triple-A, the national average for a gallon of regular is $4.26, down from $4.45 a week ago. The average price…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSBA reminds Mississippians of upcoming deadlines for Winter Storm Fern disaster loans
While Winter Storm Fern may have hit Mississippi more than four months ago, there's still time to apply for low-interest recovery loans through the U-S Small…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsLife sentence of Mississippi man convicted of triple-murder upheld
A Mississippi man who was sentenced to life in prison for a triple murder in 1982 has lost his bid for a reduced sentence.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHyde-Smith receives positive feedback on FEMA disaster request for May tornadoes
All six members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation have signed a letter urging President Donald Trump to approve a major disaster declaration to assist…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsJuvenile sentenced to 15 years for a carjacking in Southaven
A Memphis juvenile has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for an armed carjacking in Southaven.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi lottery player celebrates Mississippi Match 5 win
Another Mississippi Lottery player is celebrating a Mississippi Match 5 jackpot win after a ticket purchased at Clark Oil Company 10 in Moss Point matched all…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSouth Jones High School student charged with classmates murder
A South Jones High School student who's accused of first-degree murder is being charged as an adult, and his bond has been set at $1 million.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsState lawmakers continue to push for performance-based IHL funding model
Some lawmakers want to tie funding for the state's universities and colleges to student success, but they haven't been able to get the measure across the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, June 3
Looks like the end of the rain in north Mississippi today, but you may see showers and thunderstorms in the rest of the state. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi Blood Services seeking donations during summer slowdown
Mississippi Blood Services is encouraging eligible donors to give, as inventory levels continue to decline during the national summer donation slowdown. We…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNFL news: Former Ole Miss star A.J. Brown to the Patriots, Gulfport's Derick Hall extended in Seattle
As the NFL offseason begins to pick up, former Ole Miss star A.J. Brown is heading to New England, while Gulfport native Derick Hall has signed an extension…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPoll shows how Americans feel about the current state of the country / Gulf Coast Restoration Fund grant applications now open
A new poll shows how Americans view the current state of the country. Plus, applications are now open for Gulf Coast Restoration Fund grants, which are awarded…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOle Miss RB Kewan Lacy on cover of College Football 27 / Super regional schedule released
Ole Miss is front and center stage in the sports scene, with star running back Kewan Lacy being featured as a cover athlete in the new College Football 27…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTeen dead after falling into DeSoto County lake / 4 arrested in connection with Tupelo armed robbery
A teenager passed away after falling into a neighborhood lake in DeSoto County on Monday. The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office reports that the incident occurred…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFormer Mississippi State coach Mike Leach heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame
Mike Leach, the eccentric and revolutionary offensive savant whose teams set dozens of scoring and passing records over his 21-year head coaching career, is…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsState’s oldest college officially renamed to Mississippi Christian University
The state's oldest institution of higher learning, Mississippi College, officially changed its name to Mississippi Christian University on Monday. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippians have the lowest credit card debt in the U.S.
Credit card delinquencies are at a 15-year high. According to data from LendingTree, residents in Connecticut have the highest average credit card debt of any…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsAll 3 defendants in Jackson bribery case keep not guilty pleas
Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, former Jackson City Council member Aaron Banks, and Hinds County D.A. Jody Owens will go on trial for bribery on July 13.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPascagoula moving forward on infrastructure projects
The city of Pascagoula is moving forward on several infrastructure projects. The city council awarded a construction contract for the Train Depot Courtyard…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, June 2
Showers and thunderstorms are possible across Mississippi today. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-tuesday-june-2/
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPair of former Mississippi State coaches up for College Football Hall of Fame
Former Mississippi State coaches Mike Leach and Jackie Sherrill are among the nominees for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMan accused of shooting his mother and himself in Clay County / Alabama man accused of stealing Mississippi firetruck
A man is accused of shooting his mother before attempting to take his own life in Clay County. Sheriff Eddie Scott reports that the incident took place on…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippians encouraged to prepare as Atlantic hurricane season begins
June 1 marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, with forecasters across the country predicting a below-normal season. Predictions aside, the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPRCC baseball wins national title / Belhaven softball falls in World Series semifinal
The Pearl River Community College baseball team won its second national title in four years over the weekend. Plus, the Belhaven softball team saw its historic…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTeen accused of kidnapping his siblings arrested in Horn Lake
An 18-year-old who allegedly kidnapped his 3 siblings at gunpoint is facing multiple charges after his arrest in Horn Lake on Friday.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSevere weather is possible in Mississippi starting on Monday afternoon
There's a marginal risk of severe storms in northeastern Mississippi starting this afternoon into overnight. According to the National Weather Service in…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsThe Mississippi Republican Party is hosting the 2026 Lincoln-Reagan-Trump Gala this Thursday
The Mississippi Republican Party is hosting the 2026 Lincoln-Reagan-Trump Gala at the Sheraton Refuge Hotel in Flowood this Thursday.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSilver Alert issued for a Pascagoula man
A Silver Alert has been issued for a Pascagoula man who suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgement. Police are searching for 72-year-old…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi baseball regional recap
Both the Mississippi State and Ole Miss baseball teams are advancing to super regionals, while Southern Miss saw its season come to a sooner-than-expected end…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsThe Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on Monday
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins today. Hurricane forecasters are predicting a below average season.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Monday, June 1
The start of the week should be a sunny one with sporadic showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFormer Greenwood police officer linked to drug trafficking scheme sentenced
A former Mississippi policeman involved in a major drug trafficking bribery scheme that ensnared 20 individuals, including two sheriffs, has been sentenced to…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHurricane season begins Monday
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins Monday. Federal meteorologists are predicting a below-average season, but still encouraging people to get ready.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsESPN's Kyle Peterson previews Ole Miss-Arizona State baseball
As Ole Miss gears up for the late game in the Lincoln Regional, we spoke with ESPN's Kyle Peterson to get some insight on Arizona State ace Cole Carlon.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsInmate found dead in Grenada County / Former DeSoto County pastor sentenced for child sex crimes
An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate in Grenada County. Officials confirm that Everett Lynn Welch Sr. was discovered deceased at the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsJuvenile arrested for shooting splat gun at Tupelo mall / Mississippi JUCOs moving to 10-game football schedule
A juvenile has been arrested for shooting a splat gun at the Tupelo mall. Police report that the individual was spotted firing the weapon at the food court…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCollege baseball regionals beginning in Mississippi
Mississippi State and Southern Miss are hosting, while Ole Miss is on the road in the NCAA Tournament. READ MORE…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFederal inmate could be given more jail time / Youth curfew to be proposed in Jackson
A federal inmate with under a year remaining in his sentence might be spending more time behind bars than initially planned. Booneville native Joshua Leach has…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNew spelling champion crowned in the U.S.
Ted Linder gives us a rundown from the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee competition.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi panhandling law being challenged in court / Man accused of killing mother in Natchez to undergo competency exam
Two civil rights groups are suing the state of Mississippi over a law cracking down on panhandling. The ACLU and Southern Poverty Law Center have filed a…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFederal spending not expected to slow down anytime soon
Spending at the federal level is not expected to slow down anytime soon unless unlikely changes are made to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, Grover…