A busy field that aims to unseat current Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba just got busier – and became more experienced. Senator John Horhn, who ran for the office in 2017, announced his intention to run again in the 2025 mayoral election.  The announcement comes on the heels of a... The post Sen. John Horhn announces second run for mayor of Jackson appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi ..read more

With the Nov. 5 general election quickly approaching, the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office has issued a handful of reminders for those who plan to vote. Firstly, unregistered voters have until Monday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m. to register. Registration can be done in person at local circuit clerk’s offices... The post Secretary of state reminds Mississippians of upcoming voting deadlines appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi ..read more

The sentencing of convicted former Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee, who is facing federal bribery charges, has been delayed. Lee was originally set to be sentenced on November 13. However, on Monday, Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III signed an order to continue the former councilwoman’s case until “further... The post Judge delays sentencing of convicted former Jackson city councilwoman appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi ..read more

With Election Day just over a month away, the first and possibly only vice-presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will take place this week with many Americans still trying to decide who they will vote for on Nov. 5. A new poll from The New York... The post How to watch the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday night appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi ..read more

Legendary actor and Mississippi native James Earl Jones, who recently passed away at the age of 93, is being honored in Congress for his contributions to the arts. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, both of Mississippi, led the efforts on a resolution honoring Jones. Jones was born in the... The post Late actor and Mississippi native James Earl Jones honored in Congress appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi ..read more

On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke to Mississippi law enforcement officials and other community leaders ahead of a meeting with federal, state, and local partners. The meeting was held following the announcement of a civil investigation by the Department of Justice into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office.  Garland,... The post U.S. attorney general praises progress, highlights ongoing crime-fighting efforts during Mississippi visit appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi ..read more

It’s been two years since a major water crisis shook Mississippi’s capital city to its core, leaving over a hundred thousand residents without clean drinking water for months. Now, federal authorities are seeking the public’s input to develop long-term solutions for Jackson’s water system. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and... The post Federal agencies inviting public to weigh in on future of Jackson water system appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi ..read more

Former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman has passed away at the age of 89. Officials report that Pittman died at his home in Ridgeland. In his 40 years of public service, Pittman was elected to positions in all three branches of state government. He began on the... The post Former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman dead at 89 appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi ..read more

U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) have announced a bipartisan resolution that designated this week as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. The resolution, which unanimously passed the Senate on Wednesday, marked a significant step in elevating national recognition for families who have had loved ones fall... The post Hyde-Smith leads charge in recognizing Gold Star Families Remembrance Week appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi ..read more

Just 40 days out from the Nov. 5 general election, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is making sure residents know the path to registering and casting their ballot. While the presidential and congressional elections command much of the public’s attention, statewide races like three open Mississippi supreme court seats,... The post Secretary of state encouraging voters to not only register, but to show up on election day appeared first on SuperTalk Mississippi ..read more