SuperTalk Mississippi News

Apr 10 2025 500 ep. 1 mins 2
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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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Players Win More than $1 Million in Mississippi Lottery 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing

Apr 10 2025 1 mins  
What started as non-winning scratch-off tickets turned into over $1 million in winnings for ten players in the Mississippi Lottery's 2nd Chance promotional drawing. The next 2nd Chance drawing is scheduled for July 3. The Lotto America jackpot has climbed to $28.87 million, the second-largest jackpot in the game's history. The next drawing is coming up on Saturday.

C-Spire customers affected by outages on Thursday / State Auditor's Office has recovered a record number of misspent funds over the past 7 years

Apr 10 2025 1 mins  
C-Spire customers may be dealing with phone issues this morning. The company confirmed a service outage on its official Facebook page on Thursday, affecting outbound wireless calls. They didn't say what caused the outage or how widespread it was. Plus, the State Auditor's Office has recovered a record $75 million in misspent taxpayer money over the past seven years. State Auditor S

Coast law enforcement officials are prepared for heavy traffic during Black Spring Break April 10-13

Apr 10 2025 1 mins  
Law enforcement officers across the coast are prepped for the return of Black Spring Break, which is scheduled to take place in Biloxi and Gulfport from April 10-13. Several events are planned from Thursday through Sunday, mostly at clubs in Gulfport. In the past, the event has created traffic nightmares along H90.

Mississippi 4th graders No. 1 in the nation for NAEP gains

Apr 10 2025 1 mins  
According to the latest NAEP scores, Mississippi 4th graders have experienced the highest growth in the nation in reading and math between 2013 and 2024, outscoring the national average in reading for the first time. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/report-mississippi-4th-graders-lead-america-in-educational-progress/

Suspect wanted for child molestation and rape in Indiana arrested in Mississippi

Apr 10 2025 1 mins  
A suspect wanted for rape and child molestation in Indiana has been captured in Mississippi. Forrest County deputies believe Yonson Meza Argueta was trying to reach the Mexican border to evade arrest. The FBI contacted deputies on April 8, telling them they believed Argueta was in the Magnolia State. He was wanted on five counts of molestation of a child, one count of rape and one

Saturday in-person absentee voting for municipal primary runoffs begins this weekend

Apr 10 2025 1 mins  
Municipal Clerk's Offices will be open this Saturday, April 12, from 8:00 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting for the Municipal Primary Runoff Election. The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, April 19. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/saturday-in-person-absentee-voting-for-municipal-primary-runoffs-begin-this-weekend/

Severe storms are possible in north Mississippi Thursday night /14 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi between April 2-6

Apr 10 2025 1 mins  
Severe thunderstorms are possible across north Mississippi Thursday night, mainly in areas along and north of Interstate 20. According to the National Weather Service, the storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts of 70mph and large hail up to the size of golf balls. Plus, MEMA has shared an update on severe weather that struck our state on April 2 through April 6. A

Ole Miss baseball scores record-breaking 29 runs against Alcorn State

Apr 10 2025 1 mins  
No. 6 Ole Miss had no issue swinging the bat in Wednesday’s midweek blowout of Alcorn State. The Rebels, one day after shutting out Memphis on the road, set a new program record for runs scored in a game in a 29-1 routing of the Braves at Swayze Field. Next up for Ole Miss is a highly-anticipated weekend series against No. 5 Tennessee, MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/ole-miss

House Speaker delays budget bill vote

Apr 10 2025 1 mins  
House Republican leaders canceled a vote on the Senate's budget resolution Wednesday night when it became clear too many Republicans would vote in opposition, and the measure was bound to fail. Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest outlined the differences between the House and the Senate.

How to know if your license is a Real ID ahead of May 7 deadline

Apr 10 2025 1 mins  
After May 7 of this year, anyone boarding a commercial flight or entering certain federal buildings will be required to show a REAL ID-compliant license or ID card. The good news is that over 97% of Mississippi drivers already have a REAL ID. Just look for a gold star in the top right corner of your driver's license to check your status.