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The man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the hit-and-run death of an Ole Miss student is being released early. A judge suspended Seth Garron Rokitka's sentence, and he'll immediately be freed as long as he maintains good behavior,.

Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will release its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast.

Millions are getting ready to hit the road for what's expected to be another record-setting Memorial Day travel weekend.

The Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward on two major projects in Mississippi, the Yazoo Backwater Pumps and repairs to Arkabutla Dam.

Trustmark Bank is donating $2 million toward the planned UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute in Jackson MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/trustmark-donating-2-million-to-support-new-ummc-cancer-center/

A wet weather pattern will bring heavy rainfall totals to Mississippi over the next week, with amounts of around 2 to 5 inches on average. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-thursday-may-21/

No. 16 Mississippi State clicked on all cylinders on Wednesday, annihilating Missouri 12-2 in a shortened SEC Tournament battle. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/cbsb-valincius-brothers-shine-as-no-16-mississippi-state-routes-missouri-12-2-in-sec-tournament/

A Jackson man accused of repeatedly sexually abusing his granddaughter is facing charges. Officials report that Thomas Lowe Sr. is charged with grooming, sexual battery, gratification of lust, and enticement of a child. Back in March, it was announced that International Paper was locating a $225 million packaging facility in Brandon. Today, shovels hit the ground to get started on the project. The...

For the NFL fans out there, the 2030 Super Bowl will be pretty close by. Plus, after winning a regional on their home field, the Belhaven softball team will host a super regional beginning Thursday with a spot in the DIII Women's College World Series on the line. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/nfl-taking-2030-super-bowl-to-nashville-and-titans-new-enclosed-stadium/ MORE INFO: https://www.supe...

While it may not be on congressional redistricting, Mississippi House Speaker Jason White is predicting Gov. Tate Reeves will call a special session to redraw the state’s legislative map before 2027. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-house-speaker-jason-white-expects-special-session-on-legislative-redistricting/

For the seventh year in a row, Cruisin’ the Coast has been voted as the best car event in the nation. Now considered "America’s Largest Block Party", the week long event topped the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2026 during a month-long social media public vote. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/cruisin-the-coast-voted-best-car-show-in-the-country-for-the-7th-straight-year/

The Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle accident in Latimer that involved a law enforcement officer from Jackson County. The unidentified deputy was on a motorcyle when the crash occurred on Tuesday at the intersection of Old Biloxi Road and Stanley Road.

Two suspects are in custody for a shooting in Byram on Monday. According to police, the shooting occurred in the 2200 block of Meagan Drive.

State lawmakers are preparing to redraw Mississippi's congressional districts, but because Mississippi has already held primary elections, the process of doing so is basically on hold. The Mississippi Democratic Party pushed for boycotts during a press conference on Tuesday, the same day that the NAACP called for a boycott of college athletic programs at public universities in state's they're accu...

A federal judge delayed the trial of a 19-year-old who is accused of setting fire to Mississippi’s oldest synagogue. Spencer Pittman is facing federal and state charges that include arson, damaging religious property, and a state charge of first-degree arson under Mississippi's hate crime statute for the fire at Beth Israel in Jackson.

1,347 voters in the Hancock County School District voted in favor of renewing a $49 million bond for upgrades to several campuses on Tuesday, with only 167 no votes.

A man who once took the oath to serve and protect his community is behind bars for child sex crimes. Former Reservoir police officer Rodney Jernigan has been sentenced on two counts of child exploitation. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/ex-reservoir-police-officer-sentenced-for-child-sex-crimes/

The NAACP is calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott states that are taking steps that the nation's oldest civil rights group claims are restricting Black voting rights.

You’re going to need an umbrella today. Showers and thunderstorms are possible across Mississippi with highs in the 80s. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-wednesday-may-20/

Ole Miss had a quick exit from the SEC Tournament after falling to Missouri 10-8 in the opening round on Tuesday. Despite the loss, the Rebels made history as the first team to use the automatic ball-strike challenge system at the collegiate level, though the Tigers were more effective in disputing calls throughout the contest. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/cbsb-no-17-ole-miss-upset-by-misso...

A Texas juvenile is in the custody of law enforcement after a bomb threat was called into Oxford Middle School on Tuesday. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/police-investigating-potential-threat-at-oxford-middle-school/

Even with prices at the pumps the highest they have been since 2022, travel experts are expecting a busy Memorial Day weekend with millions of Americans packing up and gassing up the cars for road trips. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/record-memorial-day-weekend-travel-expected-despite-high-gas-prices/

For the first time since being incorporated in 1989, Flowood has a new city flag. Plus, over half of Mississippi is at risk of severe weather through Tuesday evening.

As some Republicans want to draw a new congressional map that makes it more difficult for Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson to get reelected, we caught up with Mississippi House Minority Leader Robert Johnson to get his thoughts.

Members of the U.S. military and their families can now explore the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson at no cost. The Two Mississippi Museums are participating in the 2026 Blue Star Museums program, which provides free admission to currently serving military personnel and their families during the summer. SpongeBob SquarePants will be making a short t...