SuperTalk Mississippi News

Dec 11 2024 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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Former lawmaker Steve Holland discusses new Netflix series

Dec 11 2024 1 mins

Former Mississippi state Rep. Steve Holland – whose mother was one of the targets in a ricin attack that also tried to take the life of President Barack Obama – is featured in a new Netflix series. “The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga” premiered Wednesday and promised to be one of the wildest stories the streaming platform has ever carried. MORE INFO: https://www

Deadly shooting happens near Natchez school / Video game session turns violent

A late-night shooting near a Natchez school took the lives of two people and injured one other. Plus, a video game session in Lowndes County turned violent when one of the gamers stabbed the other. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/2-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-near-natchez-elementary-school/ MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/lowndes-county-man-arrested-after-allegedl

Federal lawmakers to push 'conservative' legislation in GOP-led Congress

Congressman Michael Guest and his Republicans intend to focus on securing the Southern border, cutting taxes, and other conservative policies when the GOP officially maintains leadership in both chambers of Congress and the White House.

Inflation, imports causing setbacks in Mississippi logging industry

Dec 11 2024 1 mins

David Livingston with the Mississippi Loggers Association is hoping to see new federal leadership prioritize production in the U.S. - specifically Mississippi.

Discussing Charles Huff hire with Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain

Dec 11 2024 1 mins

As the college football world continues to praise Southern Miss’ hire of Charles Huff as head coach, we caught up with athletic director Jeremy McClain to get some insight into the timeline of bringing the former Marshall coach to Hattiesburg.

House Speaker Jason White on eliminating income tax / Gas prices drop nationwide

When discussing the upcoming legislative session with House Speaker Jason White, the Republican said one of his top priorities will be expediting the process of eliminating the state’s income tax. Plus, for the first time in three years, national gas prices have dropped below the three-dollar mark.

Suspect wanted for rape in Louisiana arrested in Gluckstadt / Jackson city leaders considering ordinance that would have a huge impact on the homeless

Dec 11 2024 1 mins

A suspect wanted for aggravated rape and possession of a controlled substance in Louisiana was arrested in Gluckstadt on Tuesday. John Henry Goods was originally stopped for a routine traffic investigation. Plus, Jackson city leaders are considering an ordinance that could have a huge impact on the homeless. The proposal would ban unregulated camping on city property, including sid

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans

Dec 11 2024 1 mins

President-elect Donald Trump isn't waiting until January 20 to deliver on his campaign promises. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are heading President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, and they're already hard at work identifying ways the administration can reign in big government.

Vicksburg city leaders considering closing down businesses that have become crime havens

Dec 11 2024 1 mins

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs and other city officials are considering closing specific businesses known to have more criminal activity. There was a shooting at the "Smoke Break" gas station at the intersection of Clay and Cherry Street Tuesday morning, the second shooting in the past week at that location.

Former Hinds County detective injured in line of duty gifted smart home

Dec 11 2024 1 mins

A former Mississippi law enforcement officer has been gifted a mortgage-free smart home courtesy of a charitable organization dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and their families. On Tuesday, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation purchased and renovated a home for John David Wynne, a former narcotics detective with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office. MORE INFO: https://ww