SuperTalk FM
State health department: Smokers 30-40 percent more likely to develop diabetes
SUMMARY: Smokers in Mississippi are 30 to 40 percent more likely to develop type two diabetes compared to non-smokers, according to Amy Winter, Director of the Office of Tobacco Control at the Mississippi State Department of Health. Smoking can also impact how well an individual’s insulin works. Chemicals found in cigarettes cause inflammation in cells, resulting in less response to insulin and requiring diabetics who smoke to take higher doses of insulin. The Mississippi State Department of Health is collaborating with program areas to raise awareness about type two diabetes and offers free programs to support those quitting smoking.
The post State health department: Smokers 30-40 percent more likely to develop diabetes appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
SuperTalk FM
Gov. Tate Reeves issues executive order to harness AI innovation, add safeguards
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves signed Mississippi’s first executive order on artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to advance its use in state agencies while safeguarding citizens’ privacy and security. The order establishes a framework for collaboration among stakeholders to ensure responsible AI implementation. The Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services is tasked with assessing current AI technologies across state agencies and developing policy recommendations for their advancement. Reeves emphasized the need to prepare for AI’s widespread adoption, noting its potential benefits and risks. Lawmakers expressed strong support, highlighting the order as a step toward positioning Mississippi as a leader in AI innovation and technology.
The post Gov. Tate Reeves issues executive order to harness AI innovation, add safeguards appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
SuperTalk FM
First full-field PGA Tour event of 2025 to feature 2 former Ole Miss golfers
SUMMARY: Mississippi golf fans can watch former Ole Miss golfers Jackson Suber and Braden Thornberry at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Suber, 24, made history as an Ole Miss alum securing a PGA Tour card, while Thornberry, 27, clinched his tour spot by winning the Korn Ferry Tour Championship. Suber has participated in three PGA events and made 30 cuts in 44 Korn Ferry events. Thornberry, a storied golfer at Ole Miss, has made 58 cuts in 104 Korn Ferry events. Both will tee off at 12:50 p.m. CT, with coverage available on NBC, Golf Channel, and streaming platforms.
The post First full-field PGA Tour event of 2025 to feature 2 former Ole Miss golfers appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
SuperTalk FM
Mississippi blanketed by winter storm warning as officials urge preparation
SUMMARY: Mississippi officials are advising residents to prepare for a winter storm forecasted to impact the state with snow, sleet, and freezing rain on Thursday and Friday. Following a cold front, temperatures are expected to drop to the low 20s, with wind chills around 15 degrees. The National Weather Service warns of hazardous conditions, particularly in central to northern Mississippi, where heavy snow is possible. Potential hazards include dangerous driving conditions, damage to utility pipes, and power outages. Residents are encouraged to visit the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s website for preparation tips and updates on forecasts.
The post Mississippi blanketed by winter storm warning as officials urge preparation appeared first on www.supertalk.fm
-
Our Mississippi Home5 days ago
USM Awards Honorary Degree to Renowned Country Music Songwriter
-
Local News5 days ago
How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
-
News from the South - Missouri News Feed5 days ago
Family aims to open cannabis cultivation facility in North St. Louis • Missouri Independent
-
SuperTalk FM6 days ago
2 teens arrested for trying to carjack Hinds County reserve deputy
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed7 days ago
Family, officials speak out after 3 killed in Mississippi gas station robbery
-
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed6 days ago
North Carolina Forecast: Cooler weather ahead with freezing lows through the weekend
-
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed6 days ago
Conway falsely claims NC officials covering up storm deaths
-
News from the South - Florida News Feed6 days ago
People are talking about the possibility of snow in Florida. Here’s why it probably won’t happen