SuperTalk FM
Canton family reunion mass shooter sentenced for murder
SUMMARY: George Alton Smith, 32, has pled guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated assault after a shooting at a family reunion in June 2023, where he shot multiple attendees. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison without parole. The attack at the Anderson Masonic Lodge resulted in one death immediately and another from complications later. Witnesses reported Smith entered and fired indiscriminately before fleeing. Investigators found shell casings matching those in Smith’s truck, leading to his arrest. Smith had no known ties to the victims, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear, leaving the community in shock.
The post Canton family reunion mass shooter sentenced for murder appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s election season continues with judicial runoffs set for Tuesday, Nov. 26. Key races include the Mississippi Supreme Court, where incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens faces GOP state Sen. Jenifer Branning after neither secured over 50% of votes in the general election. Branning positions herself as a “constitutional conservative,” while Kitchens emphasizes his experience. Additionally, Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel are in a runoff for the Court of Appeals, following a close primary. Voters in specified counties can participate, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eligible voters must bring photo ID, and there are absentee voting options available.
The post What to know about Mississippi’s upcoming judicial runoffs appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
SUMMARY: Myles Flint Johnson, a 53-year-old man from Canton, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the second-degree murder of his wife, Kristi Johnson. Following a three-day trial in Madison County, he received the maximum penalty without parole. On January 30, 2024, Johnson called 911 claiming his wife was shot, but police found her dead in their bed, shot in the back. He initially claimed it was a suicide but later stated it was accidental during a fight. The trial revealed a history of domestic violence, prompting the District Attorney to stress the case’s significance in addressing domestic abuse.
The post Canton man sentenced to 40 years after killing wife appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
SUMMARY: Today, on World Diabetes Day, the Mississippi State Department of Health encourages residents to monitor their health numbers—cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index—to reduce the risk of diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Mississippi ranked second in the U.S. for diabetes prevalence in 2023, with one in six residents affected. The state offers free screenings to detect pre-diabetes and urges lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes. The department’s “Giving Diabetes the Blues” event will take place on November 21 and 22, featuring health resources and a conference on prevention and treatment options.
The post Health officials urge Mississippians to ‘know their numbers’ on World Diabetes Day appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
Capital city Democratic mayor, prosecutor indicted in undercover bribery sting
What to know about Mississippi’s upcoming judicial runoffs
MSU hosts ceremony after new renovations on Sanderson Center
Canton man sentenced to 40 years after killing wife
Pearl police officer, driver injured during crash on I-20
Staffing a challenge for Georgia’s prisons, commissioner says | Georgia
Texas officers apprehend human smugglers, rescue unaccompanied children | Texas
Willie Manning faces execution, despite a crumbling case
McClean Fletcher Center
Quilting and Crafting
Crash involving MPD vehicle
Arrest made in I-40 Shootings: 7 cars have been shot, 1 woman injured
84% of Mississippi 3rd graders pass reading assessment for 2023-24 school year
On this day in 1955
Veterans honored across Missouri, Illinois for Veterans day
Who will serve in Trump’s cabinet? | FOX 5 News
Will Mississippi ever get early voting? This state senator is pushing for it
Group continues annual free Thanksgiving meal in West Point
The War Memorial Building in Jackson
Trump taps Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence official | National
McClean Fletcher Center
Quilting and Crafting
Possible arson in destruction of historic church in Monroe County
Outdoor Adventures With Chelsea: Itawamba County family makes molasses
Sunshine returns for Thursday! Tracking colder weather
Agape Flights temporarily stops humanitarian supply flights to Haiti due to FAA order
How can Houston residents make more money from the money they’ve got?
Mom pleads guilty to child neglect case a year later
Chilly mornings today and tomorrow
State auditor visits Laurel
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed3 days agoCrash involving MPD vehicle
-
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed7 days agoArrest made in I-40 Shootings: 7 cars have been shot, 1 woman injured
-
Local News5 days ago84% of Mississippi 3rd graders pass reading assessment for 2023-24 school year
-
Mississippi Today6 days agoOn this day in 1955
-
News from the South - Missouri News Feed3 days agoVeterans honored across Missouri, Illinois for Veterans day
-
News from the South - Georgia News Feed3 days agoWho will serve in Trump’s cabinet? | FOX 5 News
-
Local News Video3 days agoWill Mississippi ever get early voting? This state senator is pushing for it
-
Mississippi News Video3 days agoGroup continues annual free Thanksgiving meal in West Point