SuperTalk Mississippi News

Feb 03 2025 500 ep. 1 mins 3

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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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House of Representatives passes online sports betting bill

The Mississippi House of Representatives have passed House Bill 1302, legislation that would legalize mobile sports betting in the state for those 21 and older.

Sen. Wicker says U.S. must beef up military

Feb 03 2025 1 mins

Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) says the current foreign political climate means the U.S. must ramp up its defense efforts.

Freezing temperatures along Mississippi Gulf Coast impacted marine life

Feb 03 2025 1 mins

Ronnie Daniels, who chairs the Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources, explains how the inclement conditions the state's gulf experienced a couple of weeks ago impacted marine life.

Gulfport drug bust nets large fentanyl stash

A Gulfport drug investigation led to the seizure of nearly 16,000 fentanyl pills and over 2 pounds of pure fentanyl.

Trump cabinet nominees face big week on Capitol Hill

Feb 03 2025 1 mins

A trio of President Trump's cabinet picks face several big hurdles in their path to confirmation this week.

Sex offenders in Mississippi could face castration under a bill proposed in the House / Four suspects are facing multiple charges after their arrest in Ridgeland

Feb 03 2025 1 mins

Under current law, adults convicted of statutory rape of a child under the age of 14 can be sentenced to anywhere from 20 years to life in prison. Under legislation authored by Rep. Fred Shanks, any individual found guilty or rape or statutory rape of minors under the age of 13 could be ordered to be surgically castrated, in addition to other penalties. Plus, four suspects are faci

Eagles and Chiefs arrive in New Orleans for Super Bowl week

Feb 03 2025 1 mins

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will battle it out in the Super Bowl in New Orleans this weekend, a city that was devastated by a terrorist attack last month. D-H-S Secretary Kristi Noem is in New Orleans to help shore up security plans. Mississippi has plenty of ties to Super Bowl 59. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-has-plenty-of-connections-to-

Keating, Williams-Barnes, and Henderson to vie for Gulfport mayor

Feb 03 2025 1 mins

Last May, longtime Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes announced he would not seek a fifth term in office. Three candidates have lined up to try to take the reins at City Hall. Primary elections will take place on April 1 with runoffs, if necessary, on April 22 and the general election on June 3. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/whos-running-for-mayor-of-gulfport-here-are-the-candidates-

Hundreds of jobs at the Canton Nissan plant could be cut this spring

Feb 03 2025 1 mins

Workers at the Nissan Plant in Canton will be offered voluntary buyout packages as the troubled Japanese automaker begins slashing U.S. jobs. The separation package details will go out to eligible employees in February, and shift changes will begin in April.

Deputies in Holmes County are investigating a fatal shooting / Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Hinds County

Feb 03 2025 1 mins

No charges have been filed in connection with a fatal shooting in Holmes County on Saturday, but deputies do have a person of interest in the case. 19-year-old Jeremy Keith was shot on Highway 17 just south of Lexington. He was taken to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Plus, two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Hinds County on Saturday. According to the