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Heavy rainfall is forecast for northern and central Mississippi on Tuesday night, and additional heavy rain is possible through Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday night will have the greatest threat for flooding. They're predicting 4-7 inches of rain with locally heavier amounts. Plus, a Forest woman is facing several charges after hitting a child with her vehicle on Pine Circle Drive on Saturday. Pearl police charged 22-year-old Ty'Kisalyn Towner with DUI first offense, simple assault on a minor, possession of paraphernalia, and a failure to appear warrant. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A Columbia man is facing several charges after allegedly holding a woman against her will for several days. Lawrence County Deputies were investigating a burglary on QD Smith Lane on May 1 when they noticed suspicious activity at a home that was supposed to be vacant. Isaiah Dajion Herring had allegedly been holding the victim captive for days, subjecting her to extreme levels of inhumane treatment. Herring was charged with kidnapping, attempted murder, first-degree murder for the death of an unborn child, and burglary of a dwelling. Plus, Meridian police are investigating a fatal shooting. 26-year-old Jarvis Cook was killed at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday at Mar-Ray Apartments. Investigators do have a person of interest.

Sunday night was "Ladies Night" on American Idol, and one of Mississippi's own sang his way into the top 8. Meridian native Jamal Roberts chose the Carrie Underwood song "Undo It". Underwood won season four of the show in 2005 and returned this year as a judge. Guest mentor Miranda Lambert suggested that Roberts emphasize the vocal runs he's used to make it this far in the competition, which worked. Jamal will return to the show on Monday night at 7 Central on ABC for the annual “Judge’s Song Contest” episode.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-native-jamal-roberts-voted-into-top-8-of-american-idol/

In its first conference series after firing head coach Chris Lemonis, the Mississippi State baseball team swept Kentucky in Starkville to keep postseason chances alive. Over in Hattiesburg, No. 22 Southern Miss has won nine in a row. That’s the second-longest win streak in all of college baseball. The Golden Eagles took all three from Arkansas State over the weekend. No. 23 Ole Miss dropped its series at Oklahoma.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/cbsb-southern-miss-mississippi-state-score-home-sweeps-as-ole-miss-falls-on-road/

Two Mississippians have received presidential appointments for key agriculture roles. Chris McDonald was appointed to serve as state executive director for the Farm Service Agency, which is tasked with planning, organizing, and administering FSA programs throughout Mississippi. Dane Maxwell was appointed to serve as state director for Rural Development, which is focused on finding ways to empower Mississippi’s rural areas and aid in economic growth. Plus, Monday will be sunny with highs in the 70s and 80s.

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Delta State announced a new scholarship program Friday that will offer free tuition to some eligible freshmen. (READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/delta-state-announces-program-offering-free-tuition-to-mississippi-students/) Plus, a Meridian man will spend more than 2 years in prison after bringing a converted handgun to a high school football game in 2024.

A former Capitol Police officer has been arraigned on a manslaughter charge following the shooting death of Jaylen Lewis in 2022. Plus, the deadline to register to vote for the June 3 general municipal elections is Monday, May 5. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/voter-registration-deadline-is-monday-for-municipal-general-elections/

DOGE officials are urging the Trump administration to make the department permanent, while Mississippi lawmakers much account for less federal funding ahead of a special session.

The search is underway for Mississippi State to replace recently hired skipper Chris Lemonis. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-state-parts-ways-with-head-baseball-coach-chris-lemonis-amid-underwhelming-campaign/

Hurricane experts from Colorado State University are anticipating an active Atlantic hurricane season. They're predicting as many as 17 storms, nine of which are expected to become hurricanes. Governor Tate Reeves declared the week of May 4-May- 10 Hurricane Preparedness Week. Last year, there were 18 named storms, 11 became hurricanes, and five intensified into major hurricanes.