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The continued flooding in the South Delta region of Mississippi is a serious but often overlooked case of environmental injustice, according to Senator Roger Wicker.� He continues his push to get the Yazoo Backwater Pumps completed. (Source:� Senator Roger Wicker) … Continued

Tougaloo College is using its CARES Act funding to help its student pay down their debt.� An HBCU located in Mississippi�s capital city, Tougaloo received $2.2 million in funding from the federal stimulus package and used those funds to help … Continued

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The way the Mississippi National Guard was utilized during the pandemic is nothing short of historic.� But Lt. Colonel Jeremy Parker told�SuperTalk Mississippi�this was an inter-agency response.� “It was the National Guard with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) with … Continued

As Mississippi�s vaccination rate remains tied for last in the country with Alabama at 33.9%, the State Department of Health is reporting more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the first time since February 14th. Today’s report of 1,199 … Continued

HOOVER, AL — Wednesday was Mississippi State’s turn under the spotlight Bulldogs at the 2021 edition of the SEC Media Days and it was head coach Mike Leach’s first-ever media day as a head coach in the SEC. As always … Continued

Wednesday night, officers with the Clinton Police Department attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 20 eastbound in Clinton for a routine traffic violation. The suspect fled along I-20 into Jackson and was pursued by Clinton Police. The suspect was identified … Continued

Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin have introduced a resolution that would designate August 1, 2021, as Gold Star Children�s Day to recognize the sacrifices of the children of fallen servicemembers. To date, there has … Continued

Mississippi State took its turn through the media meat grinder that is SEC Media Days, with Coach Mike Leach, linebacker Aaron Brule, and wide receiver Austin Williams all getting their time in the spotlight. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss … Continued