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Small business optimism is low for another month, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Plus, a petition urging new leadership at the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf & Blind has garnered more than 400 signatures. 

The Great American Fair kicked off Wednesday night in the nation’s capital with Lee Greenwood performing and President Donald Trump delivering remarks. Fox’s Kevin Uretsky has more from Washington. 

Americans dug deeper into their pockets last year, with total charitable giving showing a significant uptick in 2025. Fox’s Jessica Rosenthal tells you more. 

Former state Sen. Philip Moran and his son, former Diamondhead Councilman Alan Moran, were sentenced to prison after being convicted in a Hancock County case involving their attempt to persuade a stalking victim of the younger Moran to drop charges. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/former-mississippi-senator-ex-councilman-son-sentenced-in-bribery-scheme-targeting-stalking-victim/

Gov. Tate Reeves has set special elections to fill two vacant seats in the Mississippi House following the deaths of Reps. Bo Brown and Price Wallace. Plus, Ole Miss and head baseball coach Mike Bianco have reportedly reached a new deal. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/reeves-sets-special-elections-for-2-vacant-mississippi-house-seats/ MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/cbsb-mike-bianco-final...

The sun is expected to shine across much of Mississippi on Thursday, though a few isolated showers and thunderstorms could still pop up during the day. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-thursday-june-25/

A 40-year horse jockey veteran broke multiple bones in a horseracing accident on June 22, plus, American Red Cross is partnering with Looney Tunes to try and encourage people to donate blood before the Fourth of July.

Day one of political speaking at the Neshoba County Fair is in the books with statewide elected officials and candidates taking the stage at Mississippi's most prominent stump. We caught up with Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann after he spoke.

What used to be Prime Day is now essentially Prime Week. Hillary Barsky tells you more about the deal Amazon is offering, along with other summer sales events.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom worked to appeal to Republican voters while campaigning at the Neshoba County Fair. Colom, Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, and independent Ty Pinkins will square off on Nov. 3.

Choctaw County defensive lineman Ben’Jarvius Shumaker is seemingly sticking with Ole Miss after one of the most bizarre sequences of events in high school football recruiting history. Plus, here's a quick look at Wednesday's gas prices. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/4-star-mississippi-hs-football-recruit-flips-back-to-ole-miss-after-brief-colorado-commitment/

A man from Meridian was found in Alabama with over 60,000 counterfeit pills, plus, a hit-and-run in Jackson killed a pedestrian, but the suspect later turned herself in.

NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/ncaa-panel-approves-new-eligibility-rules-giving-division-i-athletes-5-years-to-play-5-seasons/

State Treasurer David McRae used his Neshoba County Fair speech on Wednesday to announce that he's seeking reelection in 2027.

Gov. Tate Reeves has provided a damage update after remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought severe storms and flooding to South Mississippi. Plus, a body was found Tuesday afternoon at Beach View Casino in Gulfport. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/dead-body-found-in-parking-lot-of-gulfport-casino/

The 2026 NBA Draft tipped off Tuesday night. Tony Genualdo has a recap from the first round.

June is Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month, with nonprofits like the Alzheimer's Association encouraging people to have the tough conversations with family and friends when needed.

FEMA is sending over $8 million to Mississippi for mitigation projects. Plus, Mississippi's biggest political stump will see elected officials and candidates on both Wednesday and Thursday. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/neshoba-county-fair-your-guide-to-mississippis-giant-house-party/

Gov. Tate Reeves is touting record employment numbers in Mississippi. Plus, the U.S. Men's National Team will try to keep its perfect start to the FIFA World Cup going when it plays Turkey on Thursday. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-sets-record-with-nearly-1-2-million-non-farm-jobs-in-may/

A mix of sunshine and scattered rain chances is on tap across Mississippi on Wednesday. Here's your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-wednesday-june-24/

In the bizarre world of high school football recruiting, Ole Miss had a commit flip to another program after shutting down his recruitment. 4-star Choctaw County defensive lineman Ben'Jarvius Shumaker committed to play for Pete Golding's Rebels in March, then said he was sticking to that decision on Monday. 16 hours later, the top-3 Mississippi prospect announced that he now plans to play for Colo...

Look ahead to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival on August 8 and get a sense of what it has to offer.

Keytronic is expanding electronics production in Corinth with an $8.89 million investment, plus, Delta State University is separating their School of Business and Aviation into two separate entities. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/keytronic-expanding-electronics-production-in-corinth-with-8-89-million-investment/

Accounting for inflation, look at the percentage of raised or lowered prices for items used at a barbecue, plus, Ridgeland is hosting a patriotic event on June 26 featuring more than 15 hot air balloons.

Attorney General Lynn Fitch reported that there were 11 Mississippians indicted as a part of a Medicaid fraud scheme, plus, LeFleur's Bluff has been temporarily closed due to flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur.