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After a successful first year, Serengeti Springs at the Hattiesburg Zoo is prepared to accommodate an influx of guests with additional offerings. The popular water park will kick off its second season in the Pine Belt on Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/serengeti-springs-water-park-preparing-for-second-season-with-additional-offerings/

Governor Tate Reeves will call a special session so state lawmakers can pass a state budget, but there's still no official word on when that might happen. Lawmakers left the state capitol without approving a budget during the regular session, so Reeves will have to call a special session to ensure the government is funded after June 30. According to Rep. Jansen Owen, budget negotiations are ongoing.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-lawmakers-working-behind-the-scenes-on-budget-agreement-ahead-of-special-session/

President Trump has suggested eliminating FEMA, sending disaster funds directly to states instead of relying on the agency to disburse aid. During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Mississippi's lone Democrat Congressman Bennie Thompson criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for cuts to the agency. Thompson also criticized a DHS request for more funding, claiming Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported. Noem says Garcia was a member of MS-13.

Thursday will be sunny across Mississippi with highs in the 80s and 90s.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-thursday-may-15/

You've probably already heard of Uber Eats, but the delivery giant is rolling out a new service for foodies. Plus, AAA is projecting the busiest Memorial Day travel period in two decades.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/over-45-million-americans-expected-to-travel-for-memorial-day-report/

The Ferriss Trophy, handed out annually to the top college baseball player in Mississippi, will be awarded this Monday. Heading into the ceremony, we caught up with Nick Crutcher of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors to discuss who has the best shot at winning.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/ferriss-trophy-finalists-announced-for-mississippis-top-collegiate-baseball-player-award/

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/trophy-for-mississippis-best-softball-player-to-be-named-after-courtney-blades/

With your Wednesday afternoon sports update, Mississippi State has agreed to a new contract with athletic director Zac Selmon. Plus, the former No. 1 basketball player in Mississippi has announced his decision to transfer to Southern Miss.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/ad-zac-selmon-gets-contract-extension-at-mississippi-state-report/

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mcbb-ej-paymon-once-top-prep-prospect-in-mississippi-transferring-to-southern-miss/

Meridian will welcome hometown hero Jamal Roberts back to the place where it all started on Wednesday evening. Festivities include a parade and mini concert. Roberts recently landed a spot in the "American Idol" top 3.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/meridian-throwing-parade-for-jamal-roberts-after-making-it-into-american-idol-top-3/

The Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival will hold events until Sunday.

READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/jimmie-rodgers-music-festival-underway-in-downtown-meridian/

For the second time in three weeks, there's been a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in Canton. Monday night's violence at Canton Estates Apartments led to the death of 32-year-old Quincy Pate. Megeil Walsh was gunned down in the apartment complex on April 22, and now residents are questioning whether the two shootings are connected. Canton Mayor William Truly held a press conference on Tuesday. He told residents he's planning to ask the board to invest $1 million into safety and security. He believes every apartment complex in every high-crime area in the city should have a surveillance system to help identify those who pull the trigger.