SuperTalk Mississippi News received multiple honors, including top news website, at the annual Mississippi Press Association journalism awards held over the weekend.
The newsroom won the “Website” award in the all multi-day class and placed third in community service after helping raise thousands of dollars for Palmer Home for Children in 2024, among other community service efforts. Individual honors came in the categories of “General News Story,” “Breaking News Story,” “Feature Story,” and “Sports Feature.”
“I thought this was a very good start for our newsroom, considering this is our first year being a member of the MPA and how many talented journalists there are in this state,” news director J.T. Mitchell said. “The two newsroom-wide awards make my heart smile. Those showcase the work our entire team puts in on a daily basis to not only deliver clear and objective news but also to make the state a better place for our readers.”
Articles that placed in the competition were ‘Tough pill to swallow’: Lawsuit says Water Valley residents poisoned for more than 50 years, Jackson officials claim innocence in bribery case as investigation alleges brazen corruption, Coming soon: ‘WZZQ the Movie’ takes deep dive into legendary rock station, and Former William Carey baseball player riding remarkable path through professional ranks.
The awards ceremony was held at the Hilton Memphis on Saturday during the Tri-State Press Convention that also included Tennessee and Arkansas press associations. The three-day convention featured sessions, roundtables, a silent auction, and other events.
“I’m proud to be a part of such a dynamic newsroom that deserves high-level recognition,” multimedia journalist Ben Milam said. “I think I can speak for everyone and say we’re honored to be in the conversation with such a talented group of journalists across Mississippi.”
SuperTalk Mississippi News competes in a group that includes The Clarion-Ledger, Mississippi Today, Sun Herald, and the Daily Journal. This year’s Mississippi Press Association editorial contest was judged by volunteers from the Oklahoma Press Association.
