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South Mississippi is setting itself up to be a major benefactor of increased spending at the Department of Defense. Several dignitaries were on hand for the ribbon cutting at Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsion in Pascagoula, which Fairbanks Morse Defense has acquired.

Five of Mississippi's 8 public universities are included on Money's annual list of Best Colleges. Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi both received 3.5 out of 5 stars. Delta State University and the University of Southern Mississippi both received a 3-star rating, while Alcorn State received a 2.5-star rating.

It will be dangerously hot and humid across Mississippi today, with heat index values above 100.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-thursday-july-17/

Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby spoke to media at SEC Media Days on Wednesday. Plus, Louisiana Tech was voted in as the newest member of the Sun Belt Tuesday.

A Corinth police officer is on administrative leave after his arrest on a domestic violence charge. Plus, New State Theatre in Jackson is holding open auditions for its upcoming 60th anniversary season. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/new-stage-theatre-in-jackson-holding-open-auditions-for-upcoming-season/

Wednesday is National Hot Dog, and there are plenty of places to celebrate. Plus, the University of Mississippi announced this week that a $32.8 million Early Learning and Evaluation Center will open in early 2027 and focus on addressing learning disabilities while helping those with autism.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/30m-plus-center-coming-to-um-to-address-childhood-education-autism-intervention/

We're still keeping a close eye on what could be some tropical trouble for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Fox Weather's Mike Seindl provides an update from Biloxi. Plus, prices are up nationwide, according to government data from June.

Representatives from Mississippi State took the stage in Atlanta on Wednesday as part of SEC Football Media Days. We caught up with quarterback Blake Shapen to discuss his goals for 2025. Plus, the Mississippi Book Festival is right around the corner with over 80 panelists already confirmed to attend the state's largest literary lawn party.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/we-understand-what-the-gauntlet-looks-like-lebby-embraces-tough-schedule-as-opportunity-for-mississippi-state/

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The Mississippi State Department of Health is warning of a swift uptick in pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Plus, President Donald Trump continues to stand by his administration's decision to not release any additional information regarding high-profile sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-health-department-issues-alert-on-spiking-whooping-cough-cases/

Jackson Police Department Chief Joseph Wade asked the city council Tuesday to consider an ordinance limiting the wearing of ski masks or "shiesty masks." READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/jackson-leader-proposes-ski-mask-ban-to-blunt-anonymous-crime/