SUMMARY: SuperTalk Mississippi News earned multiple honors, including top news website, at the Mississippi Press Association (MPA) journalism awards. The newsroom won the “Website” award and placed third in community service, supporting efforts like raising funds for Palmer Home for Children. Individual awards were received in categories like General News, Breaking News, Feature Story, and Sports Feature. News director J.T. Mitchell praised the team’s work, highlighting their first-year success. Awarded articles covered issues such as long-term poisoning in Water Valley and local corruption investigations. The ceremony took place at the Hilton Memphis during the Tri-State Press Convention with Tennessee and Arkansas associations.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s statewide elections in 2027 are attracting early candidates. Shuwaski Young announced his run for secretary of state as a Republican after switching from the Democratic Party, citing alignment with GOP values on faith, family, and progress. Previously a Democratic nominee, he dropped out in 2023 due to health issues but has since recovered. Young’s platform includes advocating for limited early voting, protecting voter ID laws, voter registration drives, election security, and supporting business growth via public safety. He aims to improve voter turnout and foster inclusivity in Mississippi. Young may become the first Black statewide official since Reconstruction if elected.

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SUMMARY: Laurel-based Howard Industries is expanding operations across Clarke, Jones, and Simpson counties in Mississippi with a \$236.95 million investment, creating 450 jobs. The expansion supports compliance with new U.S. Department of Energy transformer requirements and meets rising power demands from data centers, electric vehicles, transportation, and industry. The Mississippi Development Authority and local county boards are assisting with incentives, land, infrastructure, and construction. Howard Industries, a family-owned company founded in 1968, employs over 4,000 people statewide and has produced more than 10 million transformers used in the U.S. and abroad. The project aims for completion within five years.

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