Tens of millions of dollars are being given to medical facilities across Mississippi as part of the state’s rural health transformation program.On Wednesday, Gov. Tate Reeves announced 60 awards totaling $32,606,496 through the program. The awards come as part of Mississippi’s $205.9 million first-y
President Donald Trump is coming to Mississippi to stump for Republican candidates ahead of next month’s midterms.Multiple sources have confirmed that the president will make a stop in Corinth on Monday, Oct. 26, just over a week ahead of the Nov. 3 elections. Mississippi’s current GOP field for con
Ole Miss head football coach Pete Golding has been added to the 2026 Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award watch list.The award is given each January to a college football coach for contributions both on and off the field. Golding joins notable coaches like Alabama’s Kaelen DeBoer, Ohi
The 2026 Mississippi State Fair drew 514,000 visitors during its 11-day run, according to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.SuperTalk Mississippi News photographer Blake Harrell captured scenes from this year’s fair in Jackson. See our favorite photos in the gallery below.The Fe
Officials in one northeast Mississippi county have put a bounty on beavers.The Itawamba Soil and Water Conservation District is offering the public a cash reward for beaver tails turned in to its office. The reward is $15 per beaver tail.“Are you an Itawamba County Landowner? Do you have a problem w
Former Mississippi Department of Corrections commissioner Pelicia Hall is accused of taking money she did not earn while working as a state employee.State Auditor Shad White’s office issued a civil demand to Hall, alleging that she caused the government to lose more than $142,000 for fraudulent time
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Mississippi for the holidays.Mitchell Distributing announced on Facebook that the horses will make stops in cities across both the Gulf Coast and the Delta between Dec. 4 and Dec. 19. The horses featured in the brewing company’s winter commercials are h
Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney has been named the head of a national nonprofit representing public health agencies and chief health officials across all 50 U.S. states.The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) named Edney the organization’s 84th president on W
November’s elections are fast approaching, and some Mississippi voters will find more than federal races on the ballot.In House District 70, which spans part of northeast Hinds County and northwest Jackson, voters will choose a successor to Rep. Bo Brown, who died this summer. Following the Democrat
Residents planning to submit an in-person absentee ballot ahead of the November elections in Mississippi will soon have a couple of weekend opportunities to do so.On Saturday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 31, circuit clerk offices statewide will be open from 8 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee v
Mississippi Valley State men’s basketball player Qingfang Pang has been released by ICE following his detainment at the end of September.According to ESPN, Pang was released on a $12,000 bail Tuesday afternoon but still faces a court hearing that could lead to his deportation. The 21-year-old studen
Delta State University is launching a bald eagle conservation initiative aimed at protecting the birds’ habitat in the Mississippi Delta while giving students hands-on research experience.The project, developed by Dr. Nina Baghai-Riding, a professor of environmental science and biology, will combine
Stephen “Mac” McCraney, executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, came on my show to talk about Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the recent near-miss with Hurricane Isaias, and the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. The conversation turned quickly to the work that happen
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats’ top campaign spending group is wading into Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race for the first time this year, an aggressive move in a deep-red state that signals a party on the offensive as Republicans look to protect a slim majority.The Senate Majority PAC, aligned wit
Former Mississippi State football coach Jackie Sherrill has been selected to receive the 2027 Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award.The award recognizes individuals for outstanding career accomplishments both on and off the field. Sherrill compiled a 180-120-4 record over 27 seasons as a hea
Another run of the Mississippi State Fair has come to an end, and officials are boasting that the 11-day extravaganza had an uptick in attendance and proved safe once again.Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced Tuesday that around 514,000 visitors made their way to the fair duri
The state of Mississippi will release video footage of the officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.Mississippi Department of Public Safety press secretary Alex Gibert confirmed to SuperTalk Mississippi News that the state will first show the footage to Wiley’s famil
Campaign season is reaching its apex in Mississippi with midterms just two weeks away, and nothing reminds voters that elections are nearing more than an exchange of mudslinging.In Mississippi’s contentious race for U.S. Senate, the candidates representing the two major political parties have pulled
The Ole Miss women’s basketball team and head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin are included in the preseason AP Top 25 for the fourth year in a row.The latest edition of the poll dropped Tuesday and had the Rebels at No. 19. It’s a trend that has become familiar in Oxford and follows preseason AP rankings
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its weather forecast for Thanksgiving 2026, predicting a mix of sunshine, rain, and snow across the country.But what does the forecast have in store for Mississippi?According to the publication, Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Nov. 26 this year, will bring cool
Nine students are hospitalized following a crash involving a Jackson Public Schools bus.Authorities report that the incident occurred on Forest Hill Road just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday when a vehicle collided with the school bus. 13 students were reportedly on board at the time of the accident.Parame
A lumber manufacturer is expanding its existing sawmill operations in Macon with an $8.3 million investment.Barge Forest Products, a lumber production company founded in 1985 that serves customers across three continents and the Caribbean, specializes in high-quality southern yellow pine lumber, wit
After a social media threat targeting students and staff at schools on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, multiple school districts are working with law enforcement to investigate.The alleged threat surfaced from a post in a Snapchat group, but the specifics of the threat have not been disclosed.According
Ole Miss quarterback Anthony “AJ” Maddox is behind bars on a simple domestic violence charge.According to Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office records, Maddox is accused of using physical force to put a victim in fear of imminent serious bodily harm. Details surrounding the incident are limited at this
