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A wintry mix of snow and light freezing rain/sleet is possible in north Mississippi beginning tonight and into Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, dangerous cold is expected throughout Mississippi with wind chills under 15 degrees. The Ole Miss baseball team's home opener has been moved up due to weather-related travel concerns for visiting Arkansas State. The first pitch from Oxford will now take place at 2 p.m. after originally being scheduled for 4 o'clock.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/ole-miss-baseball-moves-up-first-pitch-of-home-opener-amid-weather-concerns-for-visiting-team/

A former Capitol Police officer charged with one count of deprivation of civil rights under the color of law was supposed to be tried on February 10, but his case has been continued until April. Jeffery Walker allegedly slammed a man's head into the hood of his car and kicked him several times in the face while he was in handcuffs in 2022. The man had allegedly led Walker and several officers on a chase after refusing to pull over for police. Walker pled not guilty. Plus, two candidates who ran for Ellisville Mayor in 2021 are running again. Incumbent Republican Lynn Buckhaults will go up against Democrat Jalen Lindsey in the general election for municipal races on June 3.

A wintry mix of snow and light freezing rain/sleet is possible in north Mississippi beginning tonight and into Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, dangerous cold is expected throughout Mississippi with wind chills under 15 degrees. Plus, the body of a North Carolina man who had been reported missing earlier this month has been found in a drainage ditch near a creek in Mississippi. Steven Knight's vehicle was discovered on February 7 in Scooba. Investigators say he suffered a gunshot wound to the head. A rifle was found beneath him.

The House and Senate are sparring over each chamber's plan to cut taxes. House Speaker Jason White argues that they have yet to see the Senate bill. He says if HB 1 is passed, there is no fiscal risk to the state.

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/senate-announces-counter-tax-reform-citing-more-conservative-approach-than-house-bill/

A crowd of protesters gathered outside the Mississippi State Capitol and Waveland City Hall on Monday as part of the 50 States, 50 Protests initiative calling for peaceful protests at state capitols across the US.

The protestors voiced concerns about democracy, constitutional rights, and government overreach under the new Trump administration. Plus, a suspect is being charged with a murder in Jackson on Monday. 18-year-old Adajha Ellis was rushed to UMMC after suffering multiple gunshot wounds around 9 a.m. but succumbed to her injuries. Jeremy Murphy is charged with her murder, and tampering with evidence.

Members of Congress are pushing for an overhaul of FEMA. While most FEMA grant payments are still going out the door, agency personnel are increasingly concerned that the Trump administration could come after them for funding programs connected to initiatives Trump has spoken out against, like DEI.

The 66th Annual Mississippi Gem and Mineral Show will be held at the Jackson Trade Mart this weekend. The family-friendly event features museum displays, hands-on crafts and learning activities for children, and specimens from around the country.

Highs will be in the 40s and 50s across Mississippi today, but dangerous cold is expected to move into the Magnolia State starting on Wednesday night

MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-february-18/

Mississippi hunters could soon be required to purchase a turkey stamp before hunting the wild birds.

Jeremy Murphy is charged with murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of 18-year-old Adajha Ellis. Itawamba County authorities locked up 45-year-old Joseph Taylor on Friday for alleged sexual battery against a minor.