Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell is calling for a pay raise for Mississippi state troopers.Tindell, in a Wednesday appearance on Mornings with Richard Cross, said he advocated for upped compensation for state troopers during the most recent legislative session, but was ultimatel
Embattled former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens can no longer practice law in the state of Mississippi.Though Owens surrendered his legal license earlier this month, the Mississippi Supreme Court formally disbarred him on Wednesday. The ex-district attorney currently awaits sentencing con
Millsaps College’s incoming return to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference after 15 years in the Southern Athletic Association was a decision made not only for the school’s athletics, but mostly to boost its enrollment.According to Millsaps Athletic Director Justin LeBlanc, the conference swi
Five arrests have been made connected to a Fourth of July mass shooting in Centreville that killed two people and injured seven.The Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that four of the arrests were made in Louisiana and one in Ohio. In Louisiana, the following individuals were handcuffed: Ka
An arrest has been made after police found a man dead behind a Greenville home.The Greenville Police Department announced that Anthony Winder, 63, has been taken into custody in connection with the death of Harold Charles. Winder is charged with murder and has been transported to the Washington Coun
A multi-agency effort led to a trapped utility worker being rescued from a trench.The Oxford Fire Department reports that first responders were dispatched to Anderson Road after receiving word that a man had been pinned by dirt in a trench.Upon arrival, first responders found an unidentified utility
It is with heavy hearts that SuperTalk Mississippi Media shares that Lance Tolbert passed away Monday, July 27.Tolbert was an integral part of STMM’s on-air staff, serving as producer of the statewide programs Mornings with Richard Cross, The Garden Mama Show, and The Handyman Show. He also produced
Ole Miss is seeking nearly $1 million in buyouts from a pair of former football players.The university on Monday filed lawsuits against Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper for allegedly not living up to their end of a buyout clause in revenue-sharing agreements they signed before jumping ship to
As Mississippi continues to endure brutal heat conditions, high school sports officials have introduced new safety guidelines for practices.The Mississippi High School Activities Association is now utilizing the WetBulb globe temperature as the standard for determining safe conditions. Under the new
The redistricting conversation continues in Mississippi, and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has appointed senators from all four of the state’s congressional districts to assess the prospect of drawing new lines.Hosemann announced Monday his members of the Mississippi Joint Committee on Reapportionment a
The University of Mississippi and a local cannabis company are partnering for research purposes.Representatives from the National Center for Cannabis Research Education at Ole Miss and Southern Sky Brands will work together to evaluate the effects of CBD on sleep quality among adult participants. Th
Agriculture officials in Mississippi will soon accept a new wave of applications for the wild hog control program.From Aug. 1-15, landowners and managers in all of the state’s 82 counties are eligible to request “smart” traps for the control of wild hogs on private agricultural and forestry properti
Lafayette County firefighters rescued a driver in a submerged car from a ditch on Saturday.According to the Lafayette County Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to a single-vehicle accident on County Road 421 near Oxford. Upon arrival, they spotted the vehicle upside-down in a ditch. The m
A former police officer in the Mississippi Delta has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after admitting to extorting an undocumented immigrant during a traffic stop.Antonio Wade, 37, was sentenced to 84 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after previously plea
The deadline for most players selected in the 2026 MLB Draft to sign with the clubs that picked them has passed with several Mississippi prospects making their decisions.Eric Booth Jr., an outfielder from Oak Grove High School, signed with the Baltimore Orioles, who selected him with the No. 7 overa
The search for a man accused of firing at law enforcement officers has concluded with the subject being found dead in a horse trailer, Smith County Sheriff Joel Houston said.Houston said that Kevin Clay “KC” Adams, 26, was spotted not long after day four of manhunt begun Monday. Law enforcement at t
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has issued a warning that threats made against those investigating the tragic death of Nolan Wells will be taken seriously.Fitch expressed her full confidence in the law enforcement and legal officials assessing the 18-year-old’s passing, while noting that her
Gov. Tate Reeves has filled a vacancy on the state Supreme Court.The governor announced on Monday that he has appointed Celeste Embrey Wilson to the Northern District 3, Place 1 seat formerly held by Robert Chamberlin, where she will assume her duties starting Aug. 1. Chamberlin was appointed by Pre
After the recent announcement of the world’s largest toy producer opening a store in Mississippi, residents are growing excited.LEGO is planning to move into the site of the recently vacated Apple store at the Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, next to Barnes and Noble and Lululemon. The new A
You never know what a Powerball ticket purchased at a convenience store in Mississippi will bring. But a player in northeast Mississippi quickly discovered that it could yield a million-dollar payday.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Monday that a $2 ticket bought at a Sprint Mart in Tup
Multi-platinum rap sensation Kevin Gates will take the main stage at the Brandon Amphitheater this fall.Officials at the central Mississippi venue announced on Monday that Gates will perform in Brandon on Saturday, Oct. 17. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and can be found here.Gates, a nat
German cookie and snack product manufacturer Griesson – de Beukelaer has baked up a more than $70 million investment in Madison County.The project marks Griesson – de Beukelaer’s first investment in Mississippi and primarily includes the construction of a new 130,000- to 150,000-square-foot facility
Children’s of Mississippi has opened its newly renovated inpatient wing with a $1.5 million donation from Hogs for the Cause to enhance care for children battling childhood diseases.Hogs for the Cause is a New Orleans nonprofit, which serves as a nationwide outreach program that unites barbecue cult
The early part of this week will bring dangerously hot conditions to Mississippi, as the National Weather Service warns that prolonged time outdoors could become hazardous.The NWS issued an Elevated Risk (Level 2 of 5) for dangerous heat across much of the state on Sunday and Monday. The northwester
