New districts, schools of innovation announced in Mississippi

The bill was sent to governor in the days leading up to Friday's sine die, which means lawmakers are heading back home...at least for the time being.

28-year-old Devin Merrill pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI and child endangerment earlier this week, and was handed a three-decade sentence for killing a 4-year-old as a result of the crash. Sean Pedulla and Jamarion Sharp earned NBA G League recognition. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/pair-of-former-ole-miss-basketball-players-earn-nba-g-league-awards/

Most college baseball teams in Mississippi got an early start to their weekend series with Sunday being Easter. Here's how Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss fared.

Both the House and Senate have adjourned the 2026 legislative session. However, lawmakers could be called back on April 15 if chamber leaders determine more work remains. Plus, gas prices in Mississippi are the highest they have been since August 2022. Here's the latest on prices at the pumps.

The State Board of Education has approved innovative programs within three districts and one school. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/new-districts-schools-of-innovation-announced-in-mississippi/

Hershey is making a major change to Reese’s after pushback from the candy’s founding family.

Lawmakers have approved the $7.36 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which now heads to the governor's desk. It includes a $2,000 pay raise for teachers, down from higher initial proposals. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/teacher-pay-raise-package-heading-to-mississippi-governors-desk/

The federal government is escalating a high-stakes fight over the future of online prediction markets, suing three states that tried to shut them down.

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in the death of a K9 Officer for the Marshall County Correctional Facility, who was killed in the line of duty this week.

There will be a mix of sun and showers, with possible thunderstorms across Mississippi today. MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/your-mississippi-forecast-for-friday-april-3/