Mornings with Richard Cross

Start your day right… Mississippi’s #1 morning news and entertainment talk show. It’s a MUST listen on the way to work and in the office.

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Dr. Lance Evans & Sam Creekmore 2025-12-10

7:35 a.m. - Dr. Lance Evans - Superintendent, Mississippi Department of Education Topic: Update from MDE, 85% of Mississippis 3rd graders passed their reading assessments for 2024-25 school year, the end of the school year, a look ahead to the legislative session in January, and expected legislation that they will be weighing in on, etc. 8:05 a.m. - Sam Creekmore - District 14 (Union County), MS House of Representatives; Chairman, Public Health and Human Services Committee Topic: Update from the opioid advisory settlement council and their recent recommendations to the legislature along with any additional legislation that he will be focusing on during the session.

12-10
02:02:36

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Ricky Mathews & Danielle Morgan 2025-12-09

7:20 a.m. - Ricky Mathews - SuperTalk MS Host, The Ricky Mathews Show & SuperTalk Outdoors     Topic: His most recent op-ed. https://www.supertalk.fm/mathews-the-gulf-coast-just-got-a-wake-up-call-lets-answer-it-together/ 8:05 a.m. - Danielle Morgan - Executive Director, Mississippi Tourism Association  Topic: Update from MTA, tourism in the state, looking back at the year we’ve had, looking forward to 2026, any legislative agendas they are looking at, etc.

12-09
02:02:30

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Dr. Dan Edney & J.T. Mitchell 2025-12-08

7:20 a.m. - Dr. Dan Edney - State Health Officer, Mississippi Department of Health Topic: His recent Congressional briefing on infant mortality in DC, update from the Department of Health, any legislative priorities they will be talking with lawmakers about next session, etc. 8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.

12-08
02:02:35

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Shuwaski Young & Beth Stevens 2025-12-05

7:20 a.m. - Shuwaski Young - Political Candidate, Secretary of State & Secretary, Neshoba County Republican Executive Committee Topic: His recent op-ed “The Case for Serious Capable Conservative Leadership”, news of the day, and the work the GOP is doing across Mississippi. 8:05 a.m. - Beth Stevens - Executive Director, Leflore County Chamber of Commerce Topic: Update from Greenwood and their full slate of events that they have coming this month. The 90th Annual Roy Martin Band Festival & Christmas Parade in Greenwood – Friday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m. Holiday Bazaar at Old City Hall – Saturday, December 6th, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Singing Tree – Monday, December 8th at 6:30 p.m. Hushpuppy Music Co-op Christmas – Friday, December 12th, 5:30–8:00 p.m. Dickens Christmas – Saturday, December 13th Museum of the Mississippi Delta: New Art Exhibit by Tommy Goodman BUFORD Christmas at The Alluvian – Thursday, December 18th with shows at 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Ice-Ice Baby – Friday, December 19th

12-05
02:01:04

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Andy Gipson & Nina Parikh 2025-12-04

7:35 a.m. - Andy Gipson - Commissioner, Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce Topic: Update from MDAC, his recent op-ed re: PERS and the need to stabilize and strengthen the program, any legislative priorities that his agency has for the session, etc. https://www.supertalk.fm/gipson-mississippi-must-stabilize-and-strengthen-pers-to-avoid-future-crisis/ 8:35 a.m. - Nina Parikh - Nina Parikh - Director, Film Mississippi Topic: Update from the film office and current filming in the state along with the outlook for the rest of the year.

12-04
02:02:35

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Kelly Bennett, Keith Carter & Erik Skaggs 2025-12-03

7:35 a.m. - Kelly Bennett - Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News Topic: Supertalk News - breaking down election results and the races that were on the ballot yesterday across Mississippi. 8:05 a.m. - Keith Carter - Athletic Director, University of Mississippi Topic: The Golding era beginning at Ole Miss and the Kiffin saga coming to an end, recap of the Conerly trophy last night, etc. 8:35 a.m. - Erik Skaggs - President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi Topic: The hybrid corolla being added to their line, a quick history of Toyota Blue Springs and the economic impact that they have on the state each year along with investments that they are making back into the community.

12-03
02:02:35

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Tate Reeves & Madison Drake 2025-12-02

7:20 a.m. - Tate Reeves - Governor, State of Mississippi Topic: Economic development updates, education/school choice and legislative priorities he has going into the 2026 session....the runoff election happening today along with his recent election to the position of vice chair of the Republican Governors Association. 8:05 a.m. - Madison Drake - Director of Development for Northeast MS & Alabama, Palmer Home for Children Topic: Giving Tuesday, update from Palmer Home for Children, the children that they have served this year, ways to give, etc.

12-02
02:02:35

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Neal McCready & J.T. Mitchell 2025-12-01

7:05 a.m. - Neal McCready - Rebels 24/7 & MPW Digital Topic: Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU. 8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News   Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.

12-01
02:02:35

SuperTalk Media Mornings with Richard Cross 2025-11-28

Start your day right… Mississippi’s #1 morning news and entertainment talk show. It’s a MUST listen on the way to work and in the office. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

11-28
02:02:36

SuperTalk Media Mornings with Richard Cross 2025-11-27

Start your day right… Mississippi’s #1 morning news and entertainment talk show. It’s a MUST listen on the way to work and in the office. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

11-27
02:02:35

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Jamie Miller, Criss Turnipseed & Audri Johnson 2025-11-26

7:20 a.m. - Jamie Miller - CEO, Gulf Coast Business Council Topic: Update from the council, the work they are doing to unify the coast and recently the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board completed its review of project applications and submitted its ranked list of funding recommendations to MDA for consideration during the 2026 legislative session. 8:05 a.m. - Captain Criss Turnipseed - Director, Mississippi Highway Patrol Public Affairs Division Topic: Update from DPS and heads up for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend enforcement period along with safety tips for travels this weekend. 8:35 a.m. - Audri Johnson - Audio Engineer, Singer-Songwriter, Grammy Winner, DSU Alum Topic: Her recent Grammy nomination and impressive career. https://www.supertalk.fm/handful-of-mississippians-included-in-2026-grammy-nominations/

11-26
02:02:36

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Jeff McCutchen, Josh Swales & Robert St. John 2025-11-25

7:20 a.m. - Jeff McCutchen - Police Chief, Oxford Mississippi & 2nd Vice President of MS Association of Chiefs of Police 7:20 a.m. - Josh Swales - Fire Chief, Reservoir Fire Department Topic: The first responders retirement proposal. 8:35 a.m. - Robert St. John - Restaurateur, Chef, SuperTalk Columnist & Author Topic: Thanksgiving recipes we need to add to the table this week and his new book coming out.

11-25
02:02:33

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Dr. Glenn Boyce & Caleb Salers 2025-11-24

7:35 a.m. - Dr. Glenn Boyce - Chancellor, The University of Mississippi Topic: Update from the university, the end of the semester coming up, record enrollment numbers and growth they are seeing at the university, the current football season, etc. 8:35 a.m. - Caleb Salers - Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines from the weekend.

11-24
02:02:35

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guest Host Dave Hughes; Guests Dr. Michael Warren & Dr. Everson Martin 2025-11-21

7:20 a.m. - Dr. Michael Warren - Chief Medical & Health Officer, March of the Dimes Topic: Infant mortality in Mississippi and their new report showing Mississippi is one of the worst for preterm birth rates, how we can work to turn this around, etc. 8:05 a.m. - Dr. Everson Martin - Director of Bands, Alcorn State University Topic: Alcorn State University will be marching in the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

11-21
02:02:34

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Sam Creekmore & Lynn Posey 2025-11-20

7:20 a.m. - Sam Creekmore - MS House of Representatives, District 14 (Union County) Chairman, Public Health & Human Services Committee Topic: The recent joint hearing the House and Senate had re: infant mortality and the proposed no-strings attached cash assistance program they are discussing for moms. He can also discuss legislation that he will be working to get passed during the next session, and any additional meetings that he has at the Capitol this week/next. 8:05 a.m. - Lynn Posey - Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks Topic: Update from MDWFP, as we head into Thanksgiving, he wants to discuss the importance of buying licenses, taking a young person hunting and harvesting some extra does.

11-20
02:02:36

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Dr. Alan Jones & Bruce LeVell 2025-11-19

7:35 a.m. - Dr. Alan Jones - Associate Vice-Chancellor of Health Affairs at UMMC Topic: The latest updates on UMMC construction, NCI-cancer center progress, and the opening of the Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children. https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2025/10/Clarke-Center-Ribbon-Cutting.html 8:05 a.m. - Bruce LeVell - Longtime Senior Advisor to President Trump and Former Small Business Administration Advocate for the WH Topic: National news of the day, thoughts on the president’s use of tariffs effecting small business owners, are his moves leading toward the Golden Age of American small businesses?

11-19
02:06:14

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Peter Costa & Laura Carmichael 2025-11-18

7:35 a.m. - Peter Costa - Former Governor, New York Stock Exchange & Market Analyst, CNBC Topic: A look at the ever-changing markets this week. 8:05 a.m. - Laura Carmichael - Executive Director, Visit Meridian and Lauderdale County Tourism. Topic: The upcoming Merry Meridian slate of events scheduled for this month and next.

11-18
02:02:35

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Christopher Green & Dr. Ken Cyree 2025-11-14

7:35 a.m. - Christopher Green - Assistant Director, Chase Center for Civics, Culture & Society, The Ohio State University Topic: His thoughts and assessment of the MS Mail in Ballot case. 8:50 a.m. - Dr. Ken Cyree - Dean, School of Business Administration; Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Chair of Banking; Professor of Finance; The University of Mississippi Topic: Update from the school of business, the UM Banking Symposium happening today, etc.

11-14
02:02:34

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Cindy Hyde-Smith & Jim Leggette 2025-11-13

7:35 a.m. - Cindy Hyde-Smith - United States Senator, State of Mississippi Topic: Her recent meeting with the President and VP re: cattle ranchers and the beef industry, shutdown update, and the latest DC news. 8:05 a.m. - Jim Leggette - Lecturer of Economics, Mississippi State University Topic: The latest economic trends and how the government shutdown has affected things, if any.

11-13
02:02:33

Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Robert L. Johnson III & Dr. Daniel Ennis 2025-11-12

7:35 a.m. - Robert L. Johnson III - MS House of Representatives (Minority Leader) District 94 (Adams, Franklin & Jefferson Counties) & Vice-Chair, House State Affairs Committee Topic: The recent elections and Democratic wins across the state in the special elections reaction to national politics, and looking ahead to the next state legislative session, what priorities he has for 2026. 8:05 a.m. - Dr. Daniel Ennis - President, Delta State University Topic: The latest IHL report and enrollment growth they are seeing at Delta State University right now.

11-12
02:02:34

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