SuperTalk Mississippi News

An 18-wheeler hauling Kit Kat bars took a bittersweet route when overturning on Interstate 20. Roughly $1 million in unclaimed property will automatically be sent to those who live in Mississippi counties impacted by a tornado outbreak earlier this month. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/bittersweet-truck-carrying-kit-kat-bars-overturned-on-mississippi-interstate/ READ MORE: https://www.superta...

A naked man emerged from the Biloxi River and was shot and killed after attacking another person, police say. Plus, the Mississippi Highway Patrol's annual Memorial Day Enforcement Period is underway. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/naked-man-emerges-from-biloxi-river-killed-after-attacking-citizen-police/ MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/more-state-troopers-to-be-on-mississippi-roadways-du...

The NCAA will announce Monday the entire field for its annual Division I baseball tournament, but what we already know is that both Mississippi State and Southern Miss will be hosting regionals. Over in Division III, the Belhaven softball team continues its streak of dominance, advancing to the College World Series. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/cbsb-southern-miss-mississippi-state-selected-...

The Mississippi State softball team pulled off a major upset over Oklahoma to advance to the program’s first-ever Women’s College World Series. Hear the final call from the Norman Super Regional. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/a-story-of-firsts-mississippi-state-knocks-off-oklahoma-reaches-womens-college-world-series/

There’s no question that Memorial Day spurred from the Civil War, but could the holiday have started right here in Mississippi? According to officials in Columbus, it’s the city that sparked the national tradition of remembrance. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/did-memorial-day-begin-in-mississippi-columbus-officials-believe-so/

Memorial Day may signal the unofficial start to summer, but for many, it also marks the beginning of grill season. Jeff Monosso provides some tips on how to keep those cookouts from turning chaotic. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/nfpa-urges-extra-safety-when-grilling-this-memorial-day/

A Gulfport teenager has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting and killing a Harrison Central student in 2024. Plus, a Saturday night industrial fire resulted in no injuries, per officials. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/gulfport-teen-sentenced-to-20-years-for-killing-another-teen-in-2024/

The Southern Miss baseball team is once again atop the Sun Belt, beating Louisiana 11-7 in Sunday’s championship. Hear the final call from Montgomery. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/southern-miss-baseball-beats-louisiana-to-win-sun-belt-tournament-championship/ MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/cbsb-southern-miss-mississippi-state-selected-as-ncaa-tournament-host-sites/

It's that time of year when shark sightings naturally go up. Therese Crowley reports.

As the conversation on potential redistricting continues, several Mississippi Republicans want to see a new map that makes it harder for Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson to be reelected. While that may be the case for state officials, House Minority Leader Robert Johnson thinks Republicans with offices in Washington don't actually want a new map. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississip...

It could be a soggy Memorial Day weekend statewide with rain expected over the next few days. Plus, MHSAA baseball championships are underway in Pearl with the class 7A champion being crowned on Thursday night.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is realigning its 11 units into four primary branches, which will cut costs and improve agency coordination.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is ramping up enforcement for the Memorial Holiday Travel period. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/more-state-troopers-to-be-on-mississippi-roadways-during-memorial-day-weekend/

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is joining some of its peers in offering free admission to military members through Labor Day. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-museum-of-natural-science-offering-free-admission-to-military-members/

A suspect accused is facing charges for allegedly stabbing his stepfather at a Mississippi automobile plant. 25-year-old Martez Orr is charged with aggravated assault following a heated argument that escalated at the Volvo plant in Byhalia. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/man-accused-of-stabbing-stepfather-at-volvo-plant-in-byhalia/

UMMC is leading the effort to build the planned UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute in Jackson, a state-of-the-art that unites care, research and clinical trials in one place. Thursday, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith received commitments from officials with the National Institutes of Health to work with UMMC in its bid to be designated a National Cancer Institute (NCI).

The inmate who escaped from the Rankin County Juvenile Detention Center was brought back into custody on Thursday night.

No. 16 Mississippi State’s run in the SEC Tournament has come to an end as the maroon and white fell to No. 4 Georgia, 5-3, on Thursday. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/cbsb-mississippi-states-sec-tournament-run-ends-in-5-3-loss-to-georgia/

Mississippi is the only state in the Southeast that doesn't allow county sheriff's offices to use radar. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley is disappointed that proposed legislation that would have changed that wasn't passed in the 2026 legislative session, despite backing from the Mississippi Sheriff's Association.

NOAA is predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year.

Heavy rainfall is expected over Mississippi into next week, with total rainfall amounts of around 2-5 inches on average MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-friday-may-22/

Mississippi native and All-American Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is on the road to recovery after being shot in his home state. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-native-and-missouri-running-back-ahmad-hardy-begins-rehab-process-after-being-shot/

A man accused of stabbing his stepfather at a north Mississippi automobile facility has been arrested. 25-year-old Martez Orr is said to have attacked his unidentified stepfather at the Volvo plant near Byhalia on Wednesday.

Mississippi is investing $5 million to help low-income families pay for child care. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/state-investing-5-million-to-help-low-income-families-cover-child-care-costs/

Previously departed Ole Miss coaches are continuing to meet up in Baton Rouge as Lane Kiffin rounds out his inaugural assistant coaching pool ahead of his first season at LSU. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/ex-ole-miss-lsu-coach-ed-orgeron-returning-to-baton-rouge-under-kiffin/