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National Police Week is underway. We caught up with Randy Tutor, president of the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police. Plus, if you've owned an Apple device since 2014, you may be eligible to get a piece of a $95 million class action settlement.

Mississippi native Jamal Roberts will be one of the top 3 American Idol finalists performing in the season finale on Sunday. The Meridian native broke into the Top 3 Monday night. Roberts will be back in Meridian on May 14, where he'll be honored with a parade at 5:30 p.m. He'll perform a mini-concert in front of City Hall at 7 p.m.

Roberts will hit the stage at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Friday, August 8. Tickets go on sale Tuesday at noon.

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Pass Christian Alderwoman Betty Sparkman has officially suspended her reelection campaign. Sparkman withdrew as an independent candidate for the position of Ward 1 Alderman for the upcoming general election on June 3. Sparkman is challenged by Republican Barry Dreyfus, but with her withdrawal, he is the only candidate seeking the office.

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The families of two George County law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be in Washington, D.C., as the names of their loved ones are added to the wall of the National Law Enforcement Memorial. The Board of Supervisors authorized paying the expenses of the trip for the families of Bobby Daffin and Jeremy Malone. Narcotics Agent Daffin died in 2021 after contracting COVID in the line of duty. Officer Malone was killed during a traffic stop in 2024.

Jackson's homicide rate is down by 50%. According to Police Chief Joseph Wade, there have been 22 homicides in Jackson as of May 12. This time last year, that number was 44. And thanks to the hard work of local police, 20 of this year's homicides have been solved.

Monday, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith paid tribute to several Mississippi officers who lost their lives in the line of duty as part of National Police Week. The Republican congresswoman paid tribute to George County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Malone, Summit Police Department Patrolman Troy Floyd, Mississippi Department of Public Safety liaison Michael Griffin, and George County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agent Robert Daffin, Jr. All four fallen officers names have been added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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Southern Miss jumped in the polls after sweeping its third straight Sun Belt series, while Ole Miss dropped out via a series loss to rival Mississippi State. The latest edition of D1Baseball’s Top 25, released Monday, saw Southern Miss move two spots from No. 21 to No. 19. The Rebels, who were ranked No. 24 going into last week, dropped out of the polls for the first time since initially being included on Feb. 24. While Mississippi State remains unranked, the Bulldogs have seen a resurgence since firing head coach Chris Lemonis.

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One of several suspects accused of killing an Ocean Springs man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Darius Erving pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed robbery. He and four co-defendants set up a transaction with Kyle Craig on Facebook Marketplace, who traveled to Holmes County in June of 2021 to buy an ATV. His body was later found on Long Branch Road with multiple gunshot wounds.

Mississippi native Jamal Roberts advanced to the top three of American Idol on Monday night! The Top 3 advance to the season finale set for Sunday, May 18. Roberts will hit the stage at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Friday, August 8. Tickets go on sale Tuesday at noon.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-native-jamal-roberts-advances-to-american-idol-top-3/

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will begin accepting new applications for its Wild Hog Control Program on May 15. According to state Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, wild hogs cause millions in damage yearly. The application period will close on May 30. All Mississippi counties are eligible.