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President Trump is delivering on his promise to unleash American energy. Chevron and French firm TotalEnergies announced the start of production last week from an oil field off the coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. The Pascagoula refinery is the 11th largest in the country, with the capacity to process about 356,000 barrels of oil per day into gas, diesel, and other petroleum products.

A Laurel man has been charged with aggravated domestic assault. 30-year-old Austin Miller was arrested last Wednesday after allegedly beating his girlfriend so badly that bones were broken in her face. Plus, Jackson police are investigating an early morning shooting on Lindbergh Drive. Multiple officers responded to the scene just after 4 a.m. on Tuesday.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford is one of the best hospitals in America, according to a report from Healthgrades.

The popular website released its “Best 250 Hospitals for 2025” list earlier this month.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/baptist-north-mississippi-named-one-of-best-hospitals-in-america/

A DoorDash employee is facing several charges after allegedly trying to steal an order from a retired Madison County deputy who was paralyzed in the line of duty in 2019. Deputy Brad Sullivan had ordered several items from Academy Sports on Monday, but never received them. When Sullivan contacted the DoorDasher, who has been identified as Terel Hampton of Jackson, he told him he didn't have his order and refused to bring it to him. Police got involved, and officers pulled over Hampton. They found a firearm, marijuana, and the merchandise that should have been delivered to Sullivan. Hampton is charged with petit larceny, improper equipment, and possession of marijuana while in possession of a firearm.

Meridian native Jamal Roberts landed in the top 10 of American Idol on Monday night, performing Tom Odell's "Heal". The 27-year-old works as an elementary school PE teacher in his hometown. He's the first Mississippian in two years to crack the top 10.

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

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees have been announced. First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This class also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the White Stripes, and grunge masters Soundgarden.

One man is in custody for the suspected murder of Joyce Gomez, one day after the Pass Christian woman’s body was found in DeLisle. 37-year-old Brett Huntley Keel was arrested by Pass Christian Police for murder and tampering with physical evidence. It’s not the first run-in with law enforcement for Keel on charges of violent crime.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/gulf-coast-man-arrested-in-connection-with-murder-of-pass-christian-mother/

A illegal immigrant has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a woman at a restaurant in Madison County on January 30.

37-year-old Jose "Rigo" Mejia-Cubias pleaded guilty to one count of sexual battery in court on Monday. According to his accuser, he was the bartender at Fernando's and had been serving her drinks on the night of January 30. Surveillance footage showed the victim speaking with the bartender after the restaurant closed before she was moved to the floor and raped while she was unconscious.

Investigators say Cubias is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who had been deported in 2010. He's still facing charges for unlawful entry into the U.S.

Tuesday will be beautiful in Mississippi, with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 80s.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-tuesday-april-29/

As DOGE works to cut the Social Security Administration's workforce by more than 10%, many are concerned their payments or future benefits will be affected.