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President Trump's reciprocal tariffs are scheduled to go into effect on August 1 after a 90-day delay, and could hike up the cost of goods imported from other countries. Austin Golding, the President and CEO of Golding Barge Line, told us he is seeing an impact.

Wednesday, Trump told the crowd at an AI summit that countries would face a tariff of anywhere between 15% and 50%.

Biloxi police have issued a warrant for the suspect wanted for a murder on Saturday, July 19. Officers were asked to do a welfare check on a resident in the 100 block of Keesler Circle around 3:02 p.m. When they entered the residence, they discovered the body of the as-yet-unnamed individual and uncovered signs of foul play. Police are searching for 63-year-old Sabrina Latricia Bolton, of Biloxi.

American Idol season 23 winner and Meridian native Jamal Roberts released a new single last night. “Mississippi” is the first true original by Roberts, and he has recently announced he will join Brandy & Monica on their upcoming “The Boy Is Mine” tour this fall.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/jamal-roberts-to-release-new-single-called-mississippi/

As students return to school or enter college this fall, it is important to consider how your insurance needs evolve. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is urging parents to update school records and discuss emergency contact numbers with school-aged children. As for students headed to college, it's a good idea to review your current deductibles to ensure they're affordable in the event of a claim.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for, attempting to create clearer national standards for the NCAA’s name, image, and likeness program.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/trump-signs-executive-order-seeking-to-clarify-college-athletes-employment-status/

Mississippi lottery players keep hitting it big! A Powerball ticket purchased in D’Iberville with the $1 Power Play multiplier option turned a $50,000 win into $150,000 in the Wednesday, July 23rd drawing. A Leakesville man won the $701,000 Mississippi Match 5 jackpot prize in the Sunday, July 20th drawing with a free ticket he won by purchasing the game’s $1 Multiplier add-on from a previous drawing.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/lucky-leakesville-lottery-player-secures-700000-jackpot/

The 136th Neshoba County Fair gets underway in Philadelphia today. ESPN will be at the fair on Tuesday, July 29. They're reviving fan-favorite series "SportsCenter Across America", which is now called "SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/more-details-announced-for-espns-stop-at-neshoba-county-fair/

Mississippi will continue to experience dangerous heat stress conditions, with maximum heat index values ranging from 100 to 110.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-friday-july-25/

Jackson police chief Joseph Wade says violent crime in the capital city is a major issue, but is reinvigorated by the new mayoral administration's backing of law enforcement.

John Horhn has been mayor of Jackson for a little over three weeks and continues to put his focus on two main issues: public safety and blight. Plus, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/hulk-hogan-icon-in-professional-wrestling-dies-at-age-71/