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There are no known cases of hantavirus in the U.S., according to the CDC. That being said, 41 people are currently being monitored for possible exposure.

The 2026 NFL schedule is here, being released Thursday night. Greg Thompson breaks down some of the key matchups. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/2026-nfl-schedule-includes-super-bowl-rematch-saints-steelers-in-france/

The jackpot for tonight's Mississippi Match 5 drawing is at $500,000! MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-match-5-jackpot-climbs-to-500k-heading-into-weekend/

Less than two months before the high-profile Jackson bribery trial begins, a federal judge has denied an attempt by the defendants to get the case thrown out. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, and former Jackson City Councilman Aaron Banks are each facing bribery and conspiracy charges tied to an alleged scheme involving a proposed downtown conve...

The final conference series of the season for Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss got underway Thursday night. J.T. Mitchell gives you the final scores from each game.

The Genuine MS® Farmers Market at the Rankin County Co-op in Brandon will open on Saturday morning at 8.

Terry police are looking for the hit-and-run driver who crashed into a closed business on Wednesday night. According to surveillance video reviewed by investigators, the individual was driving a Honda Pilot, possibly a 2015-2020 model, when they crashed into the former Terry Mercantile Steakhouse

As many folks in south Mississippi continue to recover from the disastrous effects of last Wednesday’s tornadoes, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson reminds all affected Mississippi farmers of the existing disaster relief programs that may be available through your local federal Farm Service Agency (FSA).

Each spring, the Social Security Administration celebrates Mother's Day by announcing the most popular names parents give their new arrivals. Liam and Olivia were the most popular names in the country in 2025, and James and Amelia were the most popular baby names in Mississippi.

One day after Gov. Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi would not be joining Republican-led southern peers in altering congressional lines right away, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann formed a select committee to assess the prospect of redistricting. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/lt-gov-hosemann-announces-committee-to-address-congressional-redistricting/

Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking impasses in the past year. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/u-s-senators-approve-withholding-their-own-pay-during-government-shutdowns/

Kevin Warsh will formally succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh was narrowly confirmed Wednesday by the Senate.

State Auditor Shad White's office has announced the launch of a new initiative designed to cut down on wasteful spending. Recently, auditors uncovered million in waste across state government. This time they'll be auditing small agencies, boards, and commissions. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/state-auditors-office-launches-new-initiative-to-crack-down-on-wasteful-spending/

It will be a beautiful start to the weekend with sunny skies and highs in the 80s. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-friday-may-15/

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has announced a new Senate select committee aimed at addressing redistricting. The news comes a day after Governor Tate Reeves called off a previously scheduled special session. Lawmakers were originally planning to reconvene in Jackson to assess a challenge to the state's supreme court electoral map. RELATED: https://www.supertalk.fm/lt-gov-hosemann-announces-committ...

While there's still one more series left in college baseball's regular season, it's hard not to look toward the postseason. We caught up with D1Baseball's Mark Etheridge to talk about Mississippi State's hosting chances at this point.

U.S. senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns following a string of record-breaking impasses in the past year. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/u-s-senators-approve-withholding-their-own-pay-during-government-shutdowns/

State Auditor Shad White’s office is launching a new initiative to crack down on potential wasteful spending and noncompliance with state law among small agencies, boards, and commissions. Plus, the 61st annual Canton Flea Market is underway at the city's downtown square and throughout the surrounding areas. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/state-auditors-office-launches-new-initiative-to-crack...

Ahead of the final conference series of the regular season, we caught up with Southern Miss head baseball coach Christian Ostrander to discuss.

4 people accused of selling fentanyl in Mississippi have been indicted on federal charges. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office identified the suspects as 35-year-old Joshua Wilson, 34-year-old Victor Shanklin, 27-year-old Jachai Burton, and 25-year-old Jaylon Shelton. Each faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. An 18-wheeler was cooking up baked potatoes after catching fire along the Mississ...

The Mississippi Gulf Coast will celebrate a major milestone of when the King of Rock and Roll spend a couple of summers in the region.

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has been named Best Museum in Mississippi in Mississippi Magazine’s Best of Mississippi 2026 Reader Poll.

Legislation that's being hailed as a major legislative victory for shrimping communities is on its way to the Senate. The Save Our Shrimpers Act would require U.S. representatives at international financial institutions to vote against any financial assistance used to support foreign shrimp farming, processing, or export and ending a long-standing practice that industry leaders say has undermined...

If you've got friends in south Mississippi, you've probably seen the termite swarm videos circulating on social media. Dr. Santos Portugal, with MSU Extension Service, posted his own video about these unwelcome formosan subterranean termites on Wednesday.

Ole Miss and Mississippi State will battle it out in the 123rd Egg Bowl on Black Friday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/tv-time-slots-announced-for-3-ole-miss-football-games-including-lsu-and-egg-bowl/