Mississippi ranks 16th in education but 50th overall in KIDS COUNT report

Mississippi’s Cal-Maine Foods reaches settlement over manipulated egg price allegations / Dangerous temperatures seen in Mississippi

Mississippi-headquartered Cal-Maine Foods, the world’s largest egg producer, has reached a $1.5 million settlement with the Department of Justice following allegations that it manipulated prices. Plus, dangerously hot conditions are being seen across Mississippi until at least through the holiday weekend. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippis-cal-maine-foods-reaches-settlement-over-manipulated-egg-price-allegations/ MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/all-of-mississippi-under-dangerous-heat-warning/

New law in Mississippi expands access to biomarker testing

Lots of new laws are now in effect in Mississippi with it being July 1. One of those is Jill's Law, which requires state-regulated insurance companies to cover biomarker testing for cancer and other diseases. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/new-laws-enacted-on-july-1-that-mississippians-should-know-about-2/

Grammy-winning R&B star Brandy returning to home town of McComb for special reception

Brandy will make an appearance at McComb’s Live After Five event on July 6th. She will be formally recognized by city, county, and state legislative leaders for her role in shining a positive light on Mississippi. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/grammy-winning-rb-star-brandy-returning-to-home-town-of-mccomb-for-special-reception/

Third arrest made in Jackson triple homicide / Manufacturing company expanding Lee County operations

Police took Mikala Young, 25, into custody on Tuesday on a capital murder charge in connection with a triple homicide that claimed the life of a toddler. She is currently being held in the Hinds County Detention Center. Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi is investing $53 million to expand its operations in Guntown. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/3rd-arrest-made-in-jackson-triple-homicide-that-claimed-life-of-toddler/ READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/auto-parts-manufacturing-mississippi-announces-53-million-expansion-in-lee-county/

New capital sexual battery law authorizing the death penalty for the sexual abuse of children under 12, takes effect July 1

Legislation that creates the new offense of capital sexual battery, authorizing the death penalty for the sexual abuse of attempted sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12, takes effect on July 1.