Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South to compete in 2025 Battle of the Bands
Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South is no stranger to the national scene. The popular marching band is coming off appearances in Super Bowl LVIII, the 2025 Rose…
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians receiving $6M for affordable housing activities
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is receiving more than $6 million to carry out affordable housing activities. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $52…
Natchez receives $500K from federal government for blighted property assessment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a national round of grants on Friday, one of which is going to the city of Natchez. EPA officials announced $18.8 million in Brownfields…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 5/16/2025
Jack Duggan, Southern Miss sports information director, reports from Troy coming off last night’s win against the Trojans. Al Holder talks former Southern Miss baseball players in MLB. Patrick Magee,…
Mississippi state veterinarian issues alert for flesh-eating screwworms
Mississippi State Veterinarian Dr. James Watson is urging animal owners to be aware of New World Screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other…
Mississippi law enforcement warn parents to beware of terrorist cult grooming children online
Officials in the Mississippi Pine Belt are warning parents to beware of an international child exploitation cult seeking to groom local youth. "764," a group labeled by the Department of…
Mississippi State Esports wins another national championship
Mississippi State’s esports team continues to dominate the digital arena, capturing yet another national title and further cementing its status as one of the leading programs in the U.S. During…
Serial killer suspected to be behind Mississippi woman’s murder executed in Florida
The “Cassanova Killer,” a man claiming to murder over 70 victims, was executed on Thursday after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant last month. Glen Edward Rogers, 62,…
Biloxi child predator to spend 34 years in prison after guilty plea
A child predator in Biloxi will spend more than three decades in prison. Michael Ryan Gilbert, 37, pled guilty Thursday to one count of sexual battery and one count of…
Suspect dies after officer-involved shooting in Natchez
The suspect injured in an officer-involved shooting in Natchez has died, according to officials. The Adams County Coroner’s Office confirmed to WAPT-TV that Phillip Stokes, 19, succumbed to his injuries…
