Mississippi has been awarded $205.9 million from the federal government to strengthen healthcare in its rural communities. House Minority Leader Robert Johnson believes Governor Tate Reeves should administer the program, and not the legislature.

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The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on whether to block military action in Venezuela without congressional approval.

The 2026 legislative session opened on Tuesday. The Senate Education Committee passed bills that would give educators from kindergarten to university levels an immediate pay raise; allow retired K-12 teachers to return to the classroom without losing any retirement benefits; and make it easier for K-12 students to transfer from one school to another.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/senate-committee-approves-teacher-pay-raise-public-to-public-transfer-bills/

An investigation is underway in Lee County after authorities discovered a large number of animals living in poor conditions on rural property. The situation came to light after deputies responded to a report of a dog attack in the Plantersville area on Monday.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/investigation-launched-after-hundreds-of-animals-found-living-in-poor-conditions-on-lee-county-property/

Ole Miss will take on Miami in the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m., and the winner will advance to the national championship.

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A Gulfport man is facing charges in connection with a fatal shooting in D'Iberville on Monday night. Ahmad Rasheed Hawthorne was arrested and charged with Accessory before the Fact to Armed Robbery. Plus, a deputy who was injured while serving a warrant in Warren County on Tuesday will recover, and the suspect was brought into custody.

The U.S. Department of Education is expected to begin garnishing wages to pay for defaulted student loans in the coming weeks.

According to the National Weather Service, areas of dense fog could reduce visibility to below a quarter mile in parts of Mississippi. Be sure to slow down and allow extra time if you have travel plans between 5 and 10 a.m.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-wednesday-january-7/

The outlet recognized the plan, which is administered by the state treasurer's office, as one of the best in the South.

The dogs, and a horse, were found to be living in poor conditions in Lee County. U.S. Marshal’s arrested 51-year-old Christopher Delcambre at a homeless encampment in Jackson on Monday.

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