A couple of weeks before the trial of Jackson-based officials allegedly entangled in a federal bribery scheme begins, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens has both resigned from his post and entered into a guilty plea.Owens was indicted in 2024 alongside former Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumb
Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi are partnering to teach children and adults with special needs how to swim.The two schools will hold a joint swim camp in Hattiesburg between July 13-17, offering those with special needs an opportunity to learn the foundations
A Greenville man has turned himself in, admitting to law enforcement that he pulled the trigger in a shooting that killed a woman on June 25.According to the Greenville Police Department, Rodney Haney walked into the department on the morning of June 26 and voluntarily surrendered, telling officers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is welcoming public feedback amid efforts to secure the Arkabutla Dam following a 2023 breach.The renovations are taking place more than three years after a depression was discovered at the toe of the dam, prompting emergency actions to be taken to protect from possi
Mississippi’s own DK Metcalf is looking to give back to a community that played an influential role in his upbringing through a new scholarship program.The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and his family announced Monday that they are launching the Met the Moment Scholarship through their nonprofit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballo
A Forrest County sheriff’s investigator has died after a motorcycle crash over the weekend.According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the crash happened at approximately 2:10 p.m. Saturday on Highway 589 when a Chevrolet Silverado traveling south collided with a northbound Honda motorcycle being d
As law enforcement officials in the city of Jackson investigate a triple homicide, Mayor John Horhn said he will work with officials to curb what he believes to be a troubling trend of gun violence in Mississippi’s capital.The Jackson Police Department said three people, including a toddler, were sh
SuperTalk Mississippi News received multiple honors, including for community impact, at the annual Mississippi Press Association journalism awards.The newsroom won the Community Service Award in the all multi-day class after helping raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Palmer Home for Children
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s recent comments that Ole Miss’ past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult.“Me, personally, I don’t agree,” said Chambliss, who was coach
As cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm continue to rise nationwide, Mississippi is not currently one of the states plagued by the parasite.Despite the screwworm only appearing so far in two states – one in New Mexico and the other 19 in Texas – it still poses a potential threat to Mississi
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is continuing to assess damage from severe storms and flooding brought to the state last week by remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. As of Friday afternoon, 486 homes across 10 counties were reporting damage.MEMA provided the following numbers, noting they
Grammy award-winning singer and Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient Brandy Norwood is returning to her home town for a special celebration.Brandy, also a New York Times best-selling author, will make an appearance at McComb’s July 6 Live After Five event, where she will be recognized by city, coun
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that anti-human trafficking initiative Operation Stark Reality was a success.Operation Stark Reality was carried out on June 25 in Starkville and led to three adult victims and one child being rescued from human traffickers, as well as one arrest. As a part of F
Two months after a federal judge approved a motion to delay the trial of Beth Israel Congregation arson suspect Stephen Spencer Pittman, the defendant’s legal team says it’s going to need more time than offered.Pittman’s public defender, attorney Michael Scott, requested a further delay in court pro
SuperTalk Mississippi Media (STMM) Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Ashley Tullos Fortenberry has been elected to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Radio Board of Directors, where she will represent broadcasters in Mississippi and Louisiana.Fortenberry was elected to serve Di
Former DeSoto County youth minister and high school basketball coach Lindsey Whiteside has once again had her federal trial delayed.Whiteside, who previously coached basketball at DeSoto Central High School and was a minister at Getwell Church, will now stand trial in the federal courthouse in Green
The Biloxi Police Department has issued reminders to both citizens and visitors ahead of this weekend’s edition of Scrapin’ the Coast.The South’s largest car, truck, and bike show begins Friday and runs through Sunday. Especially since it’s a car show, heavy traffic and congestion are expected throu
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is getting its first book festival this August – and the story behind the event is one of grief, resilience, and a love for literature.Lashunda Mitchell, the founder of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival, explained during an appearance on Good Things with Rebecca Tur
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless meet
The Neshoba County Fair is notorious for horse racing, with ESPN making a special trip to Mississippi last year to highlight the festivities. This year, the jockeying transcended horse racing, maneuvering into the world of politics, where two elected officials used one of the state’s most prominent
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is term-limited, and he is well aware of the looming 2027 statewide elections that are approaching. During his time at the stump at the Neshoba County Fair on Thursday, the Republican governor articulated his ideal candidate to succeed him as the state’s top elected offi
Mississippi has reached a record high of 79 farmers markets – nearly one for each of its 82 counties. But Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson says while that milestone is worth celebrating, the state must take bigger steps to protect and strengthen its food supply.Before delivering his annual stump
Two Mississippi lottery players will be cashing in on six-figure wins.Two separate $100,000 prizes were won in just five days – one through the Powerball and another on a scratch-off ticket.The first win came from the Saturday, June 20, Powerball drawing. The lucky winner purchased the ticket at Fas
