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Local and state leaders gathered Tuesday for the groundbreaking of the SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park in Grenada County.

The economic development is slated to have a $4 billion direct impact on the economy and be home to up to 2,500 jobs. Its construction along I-55 will allow access to major distribution routes serving Memphis and Jackson. The hope is

to attract national and international companies to the region.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/ground-broken-on-new-industrial-park-in-grenada-county-economic-impact-to-top-4b/

One man is in custody, and police are searching for a second suspect in a murder in Gulfport on Monday. 23-year-old Paul Ravin Martin Jr., of Gulfport, is charged with one count of First-Degree Murder, one count of Shooting Into a Dwelling, and three counts of Aggravated Assault. Kevin Eugene James is wanted for 1st Degree Murder, Shooting Into a Dwelling, and three counts of Aggravated Assault. Martin and James allegedly traveled to the area of Holly Circle to confront individuals they'd had problems with, firing indiscriminately and striking several people before fleeing the scene. Three victims were injured, and 16-year-old Cobi Earnest was killed in the hail of gunfire.

The Tennessee Valley Authority is inviting the public to chime in on an environmental assessment offering two options regarding a major solar project planned to generate power in Chickasaw County.TVA has entered into a power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to purchase the power generated by the proposed Okolona solar project. The project is expected to produce up to 145 megawatts in capacity and would be constructed, maintained, and operated by the Florida-based renewable energy company.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/officials-asking-public-to-weigh-in-on-environmental-assessment-of-okolona-solar-project/

The National Weather Service is warning that strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible in northern and central Mississippi starting on Thursday afternoon and lasting through the evening. Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of a quarter are the primary hazards. The storms are expected to move in around 1 p.m. and last through 10 p.m.

Plus, in its first game after firing head coach Chris Lemonis, the Mississippi State baseball team exploded for 18 runs to run-rule Memphis in Starkville. The Bulldogs totaled 16 hits with six going for extra bases in the 18 to 5 victory. Over in Hattiesburg, a three-run homer by Jake Cook launched No. 22 Southern Miss to a 9 to 4 win over New Orleans. No. 23 Ole Miss defeated Austin Peay (pea) by a score of 6 to 3. All three teams will return to league action this weekend.

Governor Tate Reeves will be calling 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, which means Reeves will have to call a special session to ensure the government is funded after June 30. According to Rep. Scott Bounds, negotiations are ongoing.

Ocean Springs has been named one of the 10 Best Small Town Cultural Scenes in the U.S. by USA Today, coming in at No. 9 in the national rankings. The rankings are selected by a panel of cultural experts and voted on by readers nationwide.

Central and southern Mississippi could experience dense fog Wednesday morning. Today will be partly sunny, with highs in the 80s.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-wednesday-april-30/

A Benton woman is in custody on charges of an illegal SNAP fraud scheme. Plus, archeologists stumbled a rare fossil from a prehistoric "sea dragon" in Oktibbeha County. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/giant-sea-dragon-fossil-discovered-in-mississippi-believed-to-be-largest-in-state-history/

Bob Filner, a 10-term congressman and former mayor of San Diego, passed away at the age of 82. Plus, three Mississippi hospitals have joined a program that make more federal aid available to the facilities. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/3-mississippi-hospitals-approved-for-demonstration-program-intended-to-stave-off-closures/

Republican and Democratic lawmakers unsurprisingly have differing opinions on how the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second presidency have gone.