The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has released a new report showing chronic absenteeism is on the rise amid efforts by state lawmakers to keep pupils in the classroom. During the 2023-24 school year, the state chronic absenteeism rate was … Continued
A federal report is accusing the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) of malpractice leading up to the major crisis that left hundreds of thousands in Jackson without water for more than a month in 2022. The Environmental Protection Agency’s … Continued
It’s been almost two decades since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and one expert is predicting another round of severe weather to line up with the storm’s anniversary later this month. Josh Morgerman, a worldwide hurricane hunter based … Continued
The Sanderson Farms Championship will have a new name after this October following a 12-year run with its current title sponsor. Steve Jent, executive director of the Sanderson Farms Championship, acknowledged that 2024 will be Sanderson Farms’ final year as … Continued
A man has been charged with capital murder for allegedly beating his girlfriend’s 1-year-old son to death. According to the Jackson Police Department, Herman Gardner, 31, beat Protege Hunter at the Sunset Plaza Apartments in the capital city in December … Continued
Through an initiative called “Operation Creep Sweep,” the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office has announced the result of 58 felony indictments against sex offenders and predators who failed to report required information. According to a news release, the charges involve … Continued
Just hours after her abrupt resignation, it’s been revealed that former Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee is facing charges related to accepting bribes while serving as an elected official. According to court documents obtained by SuperTalk Mississippi News and sources … Continued
35 years and six months after James “Hippie” Webster was stabbed to death outside of a nightclub, a previously unknown suspect was arrested and pled guilty to the homicide. Calhoun County Sheriff Gregg Pollan told WCBI that an individual with … Continued
As the 2024 college football season inches closer, Ole Miss players are continuing to be highlighted ahead of what is expected to be a historic campaign for the Rebels. Featured on The Sporting News preseason All-American team are Ole Miss … Continued
A member of the Jackson City Council has resigned from her post. Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee made the unexpected announcement Wednesday morning. During a brief press conference, Council President Virgi Lindsay announced she had accepted the resignation “with a … Continued