SuperTalk Eagle Hour 8/22/2025
Patrick Magee, sports editor for The Times-Picayune, gives an update on the New Orleans Saints. Plus, more audio from Bob’s sit-down interview with Southern Miss head football coach, Charles Huff.
Mississippi secretary of state seeking clarification after Trump calls for mail-in ballot ban
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is seeking clarification after President Donald Trump ramped up rhetoric about banning mail-in voting and voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterms. “Did the ‘vote by mail’ [premise] mean these states, like Oregon and … Continued
Rebel Report podcast: What does the SEC’s 9-game schedule mean for Ole Miss?
The SEC announced this week that they’re moving forward with a 9-game football schedule starting next season. Why did this happen and what does it mean for Ole Miss? We talk about that and more on today’s podcast
Gulfport man sentenced to 30 years for fatal stabbing outside nonprofit
A Gulfport man will spend 30 years in prison following a fatal stabbing outside of a local nonprofit. According to officials, Octavius Benton Sr., 51, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Benton … Continued
MDOT to release documentary on 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast, leaving the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) with the monumental task of rebuilding or repairing nearly every major route in the region. Now, 20 years later, MDOT is releasing … Continued
Winners of Mississippi’s first-ever wild turkey stamp art contest announced
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has announced the winners of the inaugural Wild Turkey Stamp Art Contest. Lexington native Johnny Grandberry claimed the grand prize with his design titled “Woodland Suitors.” As a reward, his artwork will … Continued
State officials report uptick in stolen SNAP benefits, urge recipients to protect their cards
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is urging SNAP beneficiaries to protect the personal identification numbers, or PINs, linked to their accounts. Officials with the state agency’s Office of Inspector General are reporting an uptick in stolen benefits over the … Continued
South Pike student dies shortly after football practice
The South Pike School District is mourning the loss of one of its students who passed away shortly after football practice. According to the Pike County coroner, 13-year-old Tra’Derric M. Hall was picked up from football practice on Thursday afternoon … Continued
At least one person injured in shooting at Ingalls Shipbuilding: report
A Friday morning shooting at Ingalls Shipbuilding left at least one person injured, according to multiple reports. WLOX-TV was the first to receive confirmation from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department that gunfire rang out at the Pascagoula shipyard around 7:30 … Continued
Mississippi law enforcement taking part in national ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
With Labor Day weekend right around the corner – and an influx in roadway travelers expected – law enforcement agencies across Mississippi are teaming up to ensure drivers stay safe between now and Sept. 1. From Gulfport to Jackson to … Continued