Longtime Mississippi radio talk show host Paul Gallo died on Sunday, according to SuperTalk radio. He was 77.
“For over five decades, Paul didn’t just talk about Mississippi — he helped shape its story,” a SuperTalk statement said. “… Paul dedicated his life to his listeners, his state, and the pursuit of the truth.”
Gallo was the longtime host of the popular “The Gallo Radio Show” mornings on the statewide SuperTalk network. He began his radio career in 1968, the network said, and, “From DJ to program director, from sales and management to ownership, Paul mastered every facet of the industry.”
Gallo is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patsy; children Jennifer Campbell (Jason) and Mark Galtelli (Susan); six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Geoff serves as Politics and Government Editor, working closely with Mississippi Today leadership on editorial strategy and investigations. Pender joined the Mississippi Today team in 2020, bringing 30 years of political and government reporting experience to the newsroom.
Previously, Pender served as Politics and Investigative Editor at The Clarion Ledger, where he also penned a popular political column. While at The Clarion Ledger, Pender helped lead digital transformation for the legacy publication, while overseeing watchdog news teams and government reporting. He previously served as an investigative reporter and political editor at the Sun Herald, where he was a member of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team for Hurricane Katrina coverage. Originally from Florence, Mississippi, Pender is a journalism graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and has received numerous awards throughout his career for reporting, columns and freedom of information efforts.
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