One person was killed in a drive-by shooting in Jackson early Wednesday / The Mississippi Aquarium will hold a turtle release on Thursday

Rising number of measles cases sparks calls for vaccinations

The U.S. is on pace to surpass last year's record measles case count. According to CDC data, there have been over 2,200 measles cases so far this year. While Mississippi hasn't had an internal outbreak in decades, experts, such as State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney, are urging parents to vaccinate their children.

Mississippi lottery FY26 transfer to state surpasses $126.6 million

Wednesday, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced it has transferred over $8 million in net proceeds for the month of June, bringing the lottery's total transfers for Fiscal Year 2026 to over $126.6 million.

Trial delayed again for man accused of burning Beth Israel synagogue

The trial for the man accused of setting Mississippi’s oldest synagogue on fire has been delayed again. Stephen Pittman, who is accused of setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson on January 10, was supposed to appear in court on Aug. 3. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/trial-delayed-again-for-man-accused-of-burning-beth-israel-synagogue/

The World Cup final is set

The World Cup final is set, with Argentina facing Spain for the title on Sunday.

Mississippi Senate approves sweeping youth court reform in late-night vote during special session

State lawmakers moved a step closer to reforming the youth court system during a special session that was called by Governor Tate Reeves on Wednesday: MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-senate-approves-sweeping-youth-court-reform-in-late-night-vote-during-special-session/