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Scott Simmons with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wants Mississippians to know where to go ahead of time, before a tornado threatens.

A Terry man has been sentenced to 35 years, including 25 years in prison, after being found guilty of murdering his wife on Christmas Eve in 2024, plus, two people in Carroll County have been arrested for allegedly stealing money and five firearms. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/terry-man-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison-for-murder-of-wife-on-christmas-eve/

In his first week as a starting quarterback, Millsaps freshman Carl Reed Junior was named the Southern Athletic Conference Offensive Athlete of the Week, plus, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development on October 20th to discuss proposed bridge replacements that affect both states.

As we approach the November midterm elections, political analysts nationwide are projecting the Democrats to reclaim the House with a viable shot to take over the Senate. Despite that, Mississippi Republican Party Chair Mike Hurst thinks that his party has more of a chance to sweep than most might believe.

As midterm elections near, former vice president and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will be making a trip to Mississippi to campaign for a Senate candidate. Harris will be in Columbus on October 22 to stump for Senate hopeful Scott Colom. Mississippi State University's Meridian campus and Mississippi Christian University are partnering to expand clinical training opportunities for physician assistant students in rural areas. The two schools are sharing a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to promote the initiative.

Jackson Mayor John Horhn touted progress on the city's budget, road repairs, and economic development while acknowledging ongoing challenges and outlining plans for the future during his second State of the City address. Plus, no foul play is suspected after an inmate was found dead at the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/the-state-of-our-city-is-strong-and-its-getting-stronger-jackson-mayor-horhn-highlights-year-one-success-plans-for-future/ MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/wilkinson-county-inmate-collapsed-died-in-cell-report/

It's still unclear whether Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor will suit up against Lane Kiffn and LSU, but we should get some more insight into his status Wednesday night when the initial injury report is released.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency encourages all Mississippians to join the national “Great ShakeOut” earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10:15 a.m. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/statewide-earthquake-drill-happening-in-mississippi-on-thursday/

The International Energy Agency says diesel supplies are expected to be low well into 2027.

A former Guntown alderman and his cousin, a former city public works operator, have been arrested on charges of fraud or embezzlement in public office. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/former-guntown-alderman-public-works-operator-arrested-for-alleged-fraud-scheme/

Tuesday, the Attorney General's office released a statement saying that, based on their review of recent court decisions and the ATF's decision to make the form for suppressors voluntary, it's their opinion that the forms are voluntary for Mississippians as well.

Matchbox Twenty is coming to the Brandon Amphitheater as part of its 30th anniversary tour. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/matchbox-twenty-bringing-30th-anniversary-tour-to-brandon-amphitheater/

Plastics manufacturer Koinonia is establishing operations in the Mississippi Delta. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/plastics-manufacturer-koinonia-investing-7-7-million-in-drew/

Wednesday will be sunny and warm, with patchy fog in southern Mississippi. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-wednesday-october-14/

Plastics manufacturer Koinonia is establishing operations in the Mississippi Delta. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/plastics-manufacturer-koinonia-investing-7-7-million-in-drew/