Mississippi business leaders pushing high school initiatives to grow workforce

Contract for I-55 lane addition is being advertised by MDOT

MDOT Executive Director Brad White sheds some light on the recently advertised contract for the I-55 lane addition job.

Mississippi business leaders pushing high school initiatives to grow workforce

Business leaders in Mississippi are working with state lawmakers to enhance workforce development opportunities at local high schools. Mississippi Business Alliance President and CEO John McKay said Accelerate Mississippi, the state's workforce development arm, is pushing programs to give young people an idea of what career path they may want to pursue down the road.

Governor appoints new Hinds County DA, sets special election date

Hinds County now has a new district attorney following the resignation and guilty plea of Jody Owens in connection with a federal bribery scandal. Gov. Tate Reeves announced that he has lifted the interim title from Brad McCullouch, giving him the full-time DA role.

Tax-free weekend underway in Mississippi / FEMA sends more Winter Storm Fern recovery money

Mississippi’s tax-free weekend is underway, giving a shoppers a brief break from the state’s 7% sales tax. Plus, the federal government continues to send more money to Mississippi to aid in cleanup efforts following January’s Winter Storm Fern. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/what-to-know-about-mississippis-tax-free-weekend-july-10-12/ MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/fema-doling-out-additional-9-million-for-january-ice-storm-recovery-in-mississippi/

Family of Nolan Wells appears on ‘Good Morning America’ / 2 arrested in Lowndes County drug bust

The family of Nolan Wells continues to seek answers in the 18-year-old’s mysterious death, appearing on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Friday to discuss. Plus, two people are behind bars after a Lowndes County meth bust. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/dps-commissioner-no-indication-race-played-a-role-in-death-of-nolan-wells/ MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/2-on-probation-arrested-in-lowndes-county-for-meth-possession/