Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, June 19

College sports bill clears hurdle in U.S. Senate / Chaney to seek 6th term as Mississippi insurance commissioner

The Protect College Sports Act, what some congressional leaders believe could save college sports, is going to get a chance on the U.S. Senate floor. Plus, Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney has confirmed he plans to seek a sixth term in 2027. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/college-sports-bill-clears-key-senate-hurdle-despite-sec-big-ten-opposition/

Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, June 19

Isolated severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter-size will be possible on Friday, mainly during the afternoon hours. Here’ your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-friday-june-19/

Wicker blasts U.S.-Iranian MOU as ‘out of step’ with Trump’s goals

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker is expressing concerns after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, calling the agreement "completely out of step with the president's goals." MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/wicker-blasts-u-s-iranian-mou-as-out-of-step-with-trumps-goals/

National Dairy Month is here, and Mississippians are encouraged to celebrate

It's national dairy month, and Mississippians are encouraged to have a glass of locally sourced milk or enjoy a local cheese product. The state's most popular dairy item is ice cream, which is fitting during the summer months.

Mississippi IHL accepts performance-based funding framework for universities

Efforts to require performance measures for funding Mississippi's universities have seemingly scored a big win. Higher learning officials in Mississippi have accepted a framework where schools can only receive new state dollars by demonstrating improvement.