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Funding changes to MDOT translate into more work being done across the state

MDOT Executive Director Brad White told us there have been positive changes to the way the agency is funded that translate to more work being done across the state.

Mississippi DPS Commissioner says there's no reason to believe race played a part in Nolan Wells' death

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is working tirelessly to find out what led to the death of Nolan Wells. Sadly, there's been a racial component to a lot of social media posts since the confirmation of his death. But DPS Commissioner Sean Tindell says there's no reason to believe that played a part in his death. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/family-of-nolan-wells-hires-attorney-ben-crump-as-law-enforcement-seeks-more-information/

Hood Industries in Wiggins announces permanent closure / Gulfport man arrested for the murder of his son

The Hood Industries plywood mill in Wiggins apparently sustained so much damage from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur that the company has decided to permanently close the business. Plus, A 56-year-old Gulfport man--Carliss Rupert--has been charged with the murder of his own son.

Former Jackson mayor, councilman enter guilty pleas in bribery scandal

The Jackson bribery scandal has taken a wild turn one week before trial was set to begin, with former mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and councilman Aaron Banks reaching plea agreements. MORE INFO https://www.supertalk.fm/former-jackson-mayor-councilman-entering-guilty-pleas-in-bribery-scandal/

$5,000 reward offered after deadly Centreville mass shooting

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for a mass shooting in Centreville that left two people dead, and seven others wounded. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/5000-reward-offered-after-deadly-centreville-mass-shooting/