SuperTalk Eagle Hour 3/12/2025
Assistant USM baseball coach Travis Creel recaps last night’s win over UTRGV and previews weekend series with Old Dominion.
Former Mississippi cop arrested for impersonating police officer in Louisiana
A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy has been arrested in Louisiana for impersonating an officer. According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, 52-year-old Edwin Silence was taken into custody Monday afternoon in the 200 block of Sunflower Drive. The investigation by … Continued
Ex-tax collector in Benton County sentenced for embezzlement
Benton County’s former tax collector pleaded guilty to embezzlement Wednesday, being handed a sentence that includes one year of house arrest. Shannon Wilburn was arrested by the Office of the State Auditor in September 2024 and charged with one count … Continued
Corinth teacher accused of generating AI pornography involving students
Law enforcement officials have arrested a teacher in Corinth who is accused of using artificial intelligence to produce child pornography. The Corinth Police Department identified the educator accused of the sex crime as 30-year-old Wilson Jones. According to an online … Continued
Forecasters project ‘multiple rounds’ of severe weather beginning Wednesday
Just over a week after a collection of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms killed three Mississippians and injured seven more, forecasters are warning of another cluster of dangerous storms that could start as soon as Wednesday. A “marginal” risk, the lowest … Continued
U.S. House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, now heads to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Tuesday to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September, providing critical momentum as the measure now moves to the Senate, where bipartisan support will be needed to get it … Continued
Long Beach High hires Finley as head football coach
After last month’s resignation of Jacob Massey, Long Beach High School did not wait long – or look far – for its new head football coach. The Long Beach School District announced Cody Finley has been promoted to head coach … Continued
Man arrested in Flora after allegedly holding children at gunpoint in vehicle
A man has been arrested in Madison County for allegedly holding several passengers, including children, at gunpoint inside a vehicle. The Flora Police Department reports that Cortez Parker has been arrested and faces charges of possession of a stolen firearm, … Continued
Long Beach leaders break ground on $4 million gateway project
Officials in Long Beach have broken ground on a highly anticipated gateway project that will enhance the city’s appeal and attract tourists. According to the mayor’s office, phase one of the project introduced the signage currently displayed throughout the city. … Continued
Severe storms are possible in Mississippi starting on Wednesday night
Northern Mississippi It will be sunny today with highs in the mid-70s. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the upper 50s. Central Mississippi Today will be sunny with highs in … Continued