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A Canton Mayoral candidate is contesting the results of the runoffs. Democrat Comelia Walker lost the election to Tim Taylor by less than 50 votes. According to WLBT, Walker cited significant irregularities in a letter to the Canton Democratic Municipal Executive Committee. She's been granted permission to inspect and canvass the ballot boxes this Friday. Plus, foul play is not suspected in the death of a woman whose body was found deceased in a tent near a homeless encampment in Vicksburg on Wednesday.

A Neshoba County woman is recovering from injuries she suffered in an alleged attack with a chainsaw and a baseball bat. According to Philadelphia police, the victim got into an argument with 45-year-old John Thomas Harvey on April 25 that turned violent. When police arrived at the home on Road 2612 near Northside Park, she had multiple lacerations on her arms that had to be closed with metal staples. Plus, the Hinds County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find a man who is wanted for child abuse. 44-year-old Anthony Bingham was convicted of sexual battery of a child, but didn't appear in court for sentencing.

During a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told President Trump they have been "revamping" health standards and are taking action to remove unknown ingredients in U.S. foods. PepsiCo recently announced that it would be phasing out artificial dyes from many of its products by the end of the year. FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary says they're working to phase out six synthetic food dyes by the end of 2026. They are Red No. 40, Green No. 3, Yellow Nos. 5 and No. 6, and Blue Nos. 1 and No. 2.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided NOT to open the Bonnet Carré Spillway to relieve potential flooding along the Mississippi River. Past openings have killed oysters, dolphins, and other aquatic life and polluted the Mississippi Sound with fertilizers and other toxins.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/bonnet-carre-spillway-will-not-be-opened-as-mississippi-river-levels-expected-to-drop/

The Annual Healthy Aging Summit will get underway at 8 Thursday morning at the Sheraton Hotel in Flowood. The State Department of Health has teamed up with several organizations for the event, with a focus on rural communities this year.

The National Weather Service warns that strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible in northern and central Mississippi starting Thursday afternoon.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-thursday-may-1/

A Tupelo man was arrested and denied bond for the alleged murder of his mother Wednesday. Plus, Jackson State's Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium was named the best FCS stadium in the country for 2025.

"A Night with Priscilla Presley" will take place this Saturday at Northwest Mississippi Community College. We caught up with the former wife of Elvis to talk about what the public can expect.

The national average for gas prices has dropped over the past couple of weeks. However, oil analyst Trilby Lundberg says consumers should not expect future drops anytime soon.

State leaders have renewed Petal's 3% tax on restaurants, bars, and lodging. Petal Mayor Tony Ducker told WDAM the tax brought in around $1.4 million in 2024, which has allowed them to keep their commitment to the recreation department.

Plus, Canada is a strategic market for Mississippi companies. According to the Mississippi Development Authority, in the past year, Mississippi exports to Canada totaled more than $2 billion and supported more than 4,000 jobs. The MDA is inviting Mississippi business owners interested in exporting goods and services to Canada to participate in the 17th annual Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance Business Forum. The event will be held June 8-10 at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.