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Ben Milam

Ben Milam is a multimedia journalist for SuperTalk Mississippi News. Prior to joining the news team, he spent three years as a radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster at the NCAA Division I, NJCAA, and high school levels – including time with William Carey, ESPN+, and most recently as the voice of the University of Louisiana Monroe women’s basketball team. He also is a staff writer for Big Gold Nation of the Rivals Network. Ben is a born-and-raised Mississippian and a graduate of Southern Miss. For inquiries or story tips, email ben.milam@supertalk.fm.
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Suspect in New Mexico triple murder surrenders in Mississippi

The suspect accused of murdering three people in New Mexico turned himself…

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Hattiesburg educator gets national recognition with ‘Oscars of Teaching’ award

Oak Grove Elementary School fifth grade teacher Amanda Duplessy was surprised with…

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Report: Mississippi 4th graders lead America in educational progress

The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) shows that many Mississippi…

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Trio of men arrested on Mississippi Gulf Coast for cutting power lines

Three men are behind bars in Jackson County after being caught cutting…

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Vicksburg kickstarting yearlong 200th anniversary celebration Wednesday

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, will mark 200 years since one of Mississippi’s…

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Woman killed after ex-boyfriend kidnaps her from Canton Nissan plant

A Mississippi woman lost her life after attempting to escape her alleged…

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Former Southern Miss slugger Matt Wallner named among MLB’s best outfielders

Just over five years after Matt Wallner last swung a bat at…

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First child flu death for 2024-25 season confirmed in Mississippi

A Mississippi child has lost their life in what officials say is…

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Mississippi Insurance Department returns $45 million to consumers in 2024

The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) doled out around $45 million to Mississippians…

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Police: Hattiesburg man jailed after allegedly abusing, neglecting 1-year-old child

A south Mississippi man was arrested last weekend and now stands accused…

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