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An execution date was set for Mississippi's longest-serving death row inmate on Thursday. Richard Gerald Jordan kidnapped and murdered Edwina Marter, of Gulfport, in 1976. Jordan shot her in the DeSoto National Forest and threw the murder weapon into the Biloxi River. He tried to get $25,000 from Marter's husband, Charles, who contacted police. Two officers were watching when Jordan went to retrieve the money. A high-speed chase ensued, but Jordan was able to escape after forcing the officers' car off the road. An officer recognized him in a taxi at a roadblock and brought him into custody.

Jordan’s execution is set for Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m.

There are plenty of games for Mississippi college baseball fans to enjoy this weekend.

No. 22 Southern Miss will host Arkansas State in Hattiesburg. The Sun Belt series kicks off Friday night at 6 and continues Saturday at 2 and Sunday at 1.

No. 23 Ole Miss is on the road to No. 21 Oklahoma for a three-game SEC series. Friday night game time is 6:30, Saturday's game will start at 4, and Sunday's game begins at 2.

Mississippi State is hosting Kentucky for its annual spring homecoming, Super Bulldog Weekend. The SEC series gets underway Friday at 6. Saturday's game will start at 2, and Sunday's game begins at noon.

Ridgeland police are looking for a suspect who stole several firearms from the Two Gun Tactical gun range on Thursday morning. The owner of the business, John White, told WLBT that police missed catching the suspect by about 30 seconds. Surveillance footage caught the burglar entering the business after busting out a window. He was apparently inside the store for less than two minutes, but managed to walk out with three firearms. Stealing firearms is a federal crime, so federal agents will be on the lookout for the suspect as well.

The bi-annual Canton Flea Market Arts & Crafts Show is a ONE-day show, held on the second Thursday of May and October. Ace Henley, Film and Media Specialist with Canton Tourism, told us artists and craftsmen will be displaying their work on the grounds of the historic Madison County Courthouse. There may be some surprises since they're celebrating their 60th year. And admission is free.

The NFIB’s April jobs report found that 34% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in April, down six points from March, the lowest since January 2021. Nationwide, 56% of small business owners reported hiring or trying to hire in April, up three points from March. Job openings were the highest in the construction, transportation, and manufacturing sectors.

The Madison Police Department is mourning the loss of a K9 officer. Astra was diagnosed with cancer in November of 2024 and lost her battle with the disease on April 30. Plus, Mississippi's General Election is coming up on June 3. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Monday, May 5.

Severe thunderstorms are possible in northern and central Mississippi this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the storms could produce damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail up to the size of golf balls. The storms are expected to start around 1 this afternoon and last through 10 tonight. Plus, no injuries have been reported after two barges hit the Mississippi River Bridge in Vicksburg on Thursday. Neither of the barges was carrying any hazmat materials.

The two men who were abused by five former Rankin County law enforcement officers in 2023, who called themselves the Goon Squad, have settled a civil lawsuit against Rankin County. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Jordan dismissed the suit based on the settlement between the county and Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker. The parties settled for a total of $2.5 million.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/state-sentences-handed-down-to-goon-squad-members/

The "American Idol" 2025 winner is getting closer to being revealed. Meridian native Jamal Roberts is the first Mississippian in two years to crack the Top 10. Miranda Lambert will make an appearance Sunday night as the Top 10 seek to earn a spot in the Top 8.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/meridian-native-jamal-roberts-advances-to-american-idol-top-10/

The man who allegedly murdered a Louisiana woman and abducted her daughters, killing one of them, was found competent to stand trial on Thursday. Daniel Callihan will stand trial on July 28. He allegedly stabbed 35-year-old Callie Brunett to death in Loranger, Louisiana, in June of 2024. The discovery of her body prompted a desperate search for her two little girls. 3-year-old Erin Brunett was eventually found deceased in a wooded area off of Boozier Drive in Jackson. Erin's 6-year-old sister, Jalie Brunett, managed to survive the ordeal.