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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 NewsState games of Mississippi underway
More than 5,000 children will compete in around 40 different sporting events statewide.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFormer Mississippi pastor sentenced for child sex crime / State Rep. Jansen Owen not seeking reelection
A former Mississippi pastor and teacher will spend 25 years in prison without the possibility for parole. 32-year-old Kyle Hilleary, who was on staff at Cedar…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi's seafood labeling law eased for restaurants
Mississippi's new seafood labeling law was amended by the state legislature in 2026 to ease an unintended burden placed on restaurants.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi State softball run-ruled in College World Series debut
Mississippi State was popped by Texas Tech 8-0 in the Bulldogs' College World Series debut. READ MORE…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSCOTUS rules in favor of Mississippi death row inmate / Bond set for man charged with shooting Ahmad Hardy
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi outlines plan to access critical minerals for future economic development
Mississippi could become a leader in producing raw materials and elements essential to the economy and national security, a new report finds. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsESPN's Kyle Peterson previews Hattiesburg Regional
As postseason baseball returns to Hattiesburg, we spoke with ESPN's Kyle Peterson to get his thoughts on if Southern Miss can find a way to make it back to…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCatching up with the coaches: Samantha Ricketts discusses MSU softball's run to the World Series
The Mississippi State softball team will open its first-ever Women's College World Series run on Thursday. Before first pitch, we caught up with Bulldog head…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMadison woman dies in snorkeling accident / Teenage murderer looking for parole
A Madison woman is dead following a snorkeling accident in Florida, law enforcement says. Plus, the teenager convicted of killing her mother and trying to kill…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsU.S. Senate to debate 'Lane Kiffin Rule' / Belhaven softball begins DIII College World Series
Could the "Lane Kiffin Rule" be coming to college sports? If a pair of U.S. senators get their way, it absolutely will. Plus, the Belhaven softball team is…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHow broccoli became Mississippi State’s rallying symbol during WCWS run
If you’ve watched any of Mississippi State’s softball run this postseason, you more than likely have noticed a peculiar vegetable in the dugout and throughout…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFood insecurity rising across the US, study finds / New Albany gets FEMA money
New research shows the number of low-income households potentially facing hunger is on the rise nationwide. Plus, the city of New Albany is receiving nearly $1…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsFundraiser helps family of woman killed by flash flooding in Petal
An online fundraiser has been set up for the family of a 36-year-old woman who was killed by flash flooding in Petal earlier this week. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMajor deadline approaching ahead of Jackson bribery trial / Update on gas prices
As the high-profile Jackson bribery trial inches closer, the defendants are facing a major deadline on Friday. Plus, prices at the pump remain high but have…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsD1Baseball's Kendall Rogers discusses impact of Mississippi State pitcher Ryan McPherson
With a gauntlet of a regional ahead, the Mississippi State baseball team is glad to have a healthy Ryan McPherson back. We caught up with D1Baseball's Kendall…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsOle Miss program offering teachers opportunity to become administrators
The University of Mississippi is offering teachers and counselors with an appetite for becoming an administrator to gain hands on experience while still…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTwo safely ejected from military jet that crashed in Mississippi
Two people safely ejected from a military jet before it crashed in east Mississippi on Tuesday afternoon. According to authorities, the crash occurred on…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCatching up with the coaches: Brian O’Connor talks Mississippi State baseball’s regional
Postseason baseball is coming back to Starkville for the first time since 2021. We caught up with Mississippi State head coach Brian O’Connor, who said landing…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMHP reports one fatal crash from Memorial Day weekend
The Mississippi Highway Patrol wrapped up its Memorial Day weekend enforcement period on Monday, reporting one fatal crash and nearly 5,000 citations issued…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCatching up with the coaches: Christian Ostrander talks Southern Miss baseball’s regional
For the second time in as many years, the Southern Miss baseball team is hosting an NCAA regional. We caught up with Golden Eagle head coach Christian…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPetal flood victim identified / 2 people killed in Tunica County shooting
The woman who died in torrential flash flooding in Petal on Monday has been identified. Plus, law enforcement in Tunica County are asking for the public’s help…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCatching up with the coaches: Mike Bianco talks Ole Miss baseball’s regional
The Ole Miss baseball team is heading to play in the Lincoln Regional. We caught up with Rebel head coach Mike Bianco to discuss how playing in the SEC has…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsGas prices could hurt Mississippi tourism this summer, expert says
While lots of Memorial Day travelers were reported, high gas prices could result in a downtick of tourists this summer. We caught up with AAA’s Don Redman to…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCBSB: NCAA Tournament regional opponents announced for Mississippi schools
Here's who Southern Miss, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss will be playing in the NCAA Tournament…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsPRCC wins first-ever softball title / Alligator removed from busy Mississippi road
History has been made, with Pearl River Community college winning its first-ever national title in softball. An alligator was sitting in the turn lane on…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTruck carrying Kit Kat bars overturned on Mississippi interstate / Unclaimed money going to tornado victims
An 18-wheeler hauling Kit Kat bars took a bittersweet route when overturning on Interstate 20. Roughly $1 million in unclaimed property will automatically be…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNaked man emerges from Biloxi River, killed after attacking neighbor: police / Memorial Day Enforcement Period underway
A naked man emerged from the Biloxi River and was shot and killed after attacking another person, police say. Plus, the Mississippi Highway Patrol's annual…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNCAA to announce DI baseball tournament field / Belhaven softball advances to DIII world series
The NCAA will announce Monday the entire field for its annual Division I baseball tournament, but what we already know is that both Mississippi State and…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi State knocks off Oklahoma, reaches Women’s College World Series
The Mississippi State softball team pulled off a major upset over Oklahoma to advance to the program’s first-ever Women’s College World Series. Hear the final…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsDid Memorial Day begin in Mississippi? Columbus officials believe so
There’s no question that Memorial Day spurred from the Civil War, but could the holiday have started right here in Mississippi? According to officials in…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsExtra safety urged when grilling on Memorial Day
Memorial Day may signal the unofficial start to summer, but for many, it also marks the beginning of grill season. Jeff Monosso provides some tips on how to…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsGulfport teen sentenced for killing another teen in 2024 / Industrial fire breaks out in Vicksburg
A Gulfport teenager has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting and killing a Harrison Central student in 2024. Plus, a Saturday night industrial…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSouthern Miss baseball wins Sun Belt Tournament
The Southern Miss baseball team is once again atop the Sun Belt, beating Louisiana 11-7 in Sunday’s championship. Hear the final call from Montgomery. MORE…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsShark sightings see natural bump as summer nears
It's that time of year when shark sightings naturally go up. Therese Crowley reports.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi House minority leader argues Republican congressmen don't want a new map
As the conversation on potential redistricting continues, several Mississippi Republicans want to see a new map that makes it harder for Democratic Congressman…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSoggy Memorial Day weekend is forecasted / High school baseball championships underway
It could be a soggy Memorial Day weekend statewide with rain expected over the next few days. Plus, MHSAA baseball championships are underway in Pearl with the…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsThe Mississippi Department of Public Safety is consolidating its 11 divisions to cut costs and increase efficiency
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is realigning its 11 units into four primary branches, which will cut costs and improve agency coordination.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMore state troopers to be on Mississippi roadways during Memorial Day weekend
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is ramping up enforcement for the Memorial Holiday Travel period. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi Museum of Natural Science offering free admission to military members
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is joining some of its peers in offering free admission to military members through Labor Day. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMan accused of stabbing stepfather at Volvo plant in Byhalia
A suspect accused is facing charges for allegedly stabbing his stepfather at a Mississippi automobile plant. 25-year-old Martez Orr is charged with aggravated…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHyde-Smith lines up NIH support for UMMC Cancer Institute designation
UMMC is leading the effort to build the planned UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute in Jackson, a state-of-the-art that unites care, research and…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsRankin County Juvenile Detention Center escapee is back in custody
The inmate who escaped from the Rankin County Juvenile Detention Center was brought back into custody on Thursday night.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCBSB: Mississippi State’s SEC Tournament run ends in 5-3 loss to Georgia
No. 16 Mississippi State’s run in the SEC Tournament has come to an end as the maroon and white fell to No. 4 Georgia, 5-3, on Thursday. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi is the only state in the Southeast that doesn't allow county sheriff's offices to use radar
Mississippi is the only state in the Southeast that doesn't allow county sheriff's offices to use radar. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley is disappointed…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNOAA is predicting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
NOAA is predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Friday, May 22
Heavy rainfall is expected over Mississippi into next week, with total rainfall amounts of around 2-5 inches on average MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi native and Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy begins rehab process after being shot
Mississippi native and All-American Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is on the road to recovery after being shot in his home state. READ MORE…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMan accused of stabbing stepfather criminally charged
A man accused of stabbing his stepfather at a north Mississippi automobile facility has been arrested. 25-year-old Martez Orr is said to have attacked his…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsState investing $5 million to help low-income families cover child care costs
Mississippi is investing $5 million to help low-income families pay for child care. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsEx-Ole Miss, LSU coach Ed Orgeron returning to Baton Rouge under Kiffin
Previously departed Ole Miss coaches are continuing to meet up in Baton Rouge as Lane Kiffin rounds out his inaugural assistant coaching pool ahead of his…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMan convicted in DUI hit-and-run that killed Ole Miss student freed early
The man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the hit-and-run death of an Ole Miss student is being released early. A judge suspended Seth Garron…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsNOAA will release its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast on Thursday
Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will release its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsThursday will be one of the busiest travel days of this Memorial Day weekend
Millions are getting ready to hit the road for what's expected to be another record-setting Memorial Day travel weekend.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHyde-Smith promotes additional funding for Yazoo Backwater Pumps, Arkabutla Dam repairs
The Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward on two major projects in Mississippi, the Yazoo Backwater Pumps and repairs to Arkabutla Dam.
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsTrustmark donating $2 million to support new UMMC cancer center
Trustmark Bank is donating $2 million toward the planned UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute in Jackson MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsYour Mississippi forecast for Thursday, May 21
A wet weather pattern will bring heavy rainfall totals to Mississippi over the next week, with amounts of around 2 to 5 inches on average. MORE INFO…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsCBSB: Valincius brothers shine as No. 16 Mississippi State routes Missouri 12-2 in SEC Tournament
No. 16 Mississippi State clicked on all cylinders on Wednesday, annihilating Missouri 12-2 in a shortened SEC Tournament battle. READ MORE…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMan accused of sexually abusing granddaughter facing charges / International Paper breaks ground on $225M Brandon facility
A Jackson man accused of repeatedly sexually abusing his granddaughter is facing charges. Officials report that Thomas Lowe Sr. is charged with grooming…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsSuper Bowl heading to Nashville / Belhaven softball to host super regional for the first time
For the NFL fans out there, the 2030 Super Bowl will be pretty close by. Plus, after winning a regional on their home field, the Belhaven softball team will…
SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMississippi House Speaker Jason White expects special session on legislative redistricting
While it may not be on congressional redistricting, Mississippi House Speaker Jason White is predicting Gov. Tate Reeves will call a special session to redraw…