Hyde-Smith leads Senate charge to end government-funded research involving aborted fetuses
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is leading the charge in her chamber of the capitol to ban taxpayer-funded research involving fetal tissue obtained from abortions while also outlawing the trafficking…
3 utility workers injured in Lee County gas explosion
A gas explosion in north Mississippi has injured three utility workers and left 20,000 without gas service. Lee County officials reported that a group of workers were attempting to repair…
Another bird flu case detected in Mississippi as egg prices skyrocket
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce reported another case of avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – on Wednesday, marking the third time the disease has been…
Turkey stamp legislation heads to Mississippi governor’s desk
Hunters may soon be required to purchase a turkey stamp before killing the wild birds in Mississippi. Lawmakers in both chambers of the state legislature have agreed to send Senate…
Mississippi Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson to release music album
Between managing Mississippi’s agricultural industry, running the state fair, and directing the Dixie National Rodeo, Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is slinging some sweet tunes. The commissioner announced Saturday that he…
DaBaby to play at Ole Miss as part of college tour
Chart-topping artist DaBaby announced Tuesday he will be making a “quick college run,” with a mini tour making stops at eight universities this spring. Of the campuses the North Carolina-bred…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 3/12/2025
Assistant USM baseball coach Travis Creel recaps last night’s win over UTRGV and previews weekend series with Old Dominion.
Former Mississippi cop arrested for impersonating police officer in Louisiana
A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy has been arrested in Louisiana for impersonating an officer. According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, 52-year-old Edwin Silence was taken into custody Monday afternoon…
Ex-tax collector in Benton County sentenced for embezzlement
Benton County’s former tax collector pleaded guilty to embezzlement Wednesday, being handed a sentence that includes one year of house arrest. Shannon Wilburn was arrested by the Office of the…
Corinth teacher accused of generating AI pornography involving students
Law enforcement officials have arrested a teacher in Corinth who is accused of using artificial intelligence to produce child pornography. The Corinth Police Department identified the educator accused of the…
