By The Associated Press Republican Rep. Mike Ezell won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Mississippi on Tuesday. Ezell defeated Craig Raybon, a Democrat who has worked as a nonprofit director and truck driver. Ezell worked more than 42…
Former President Donald Trump wins Mississippi. The Associated Press called the race at 7 p.m. Mississippi is six electoral votes. The winner of the presidential election must reach 270 electoral votes. Trump received 52.9% percent of votes in Mississippi. Vice…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi has defeated Democrat Ty Pinkins. The challenger received little financial support from his own party in a heavily Republican state. Wicker is extending his 30-year career on Capitol Hill. He…
Every vote cast today counts and it is a direct way to shape the future. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was at the polls as…
By STEVE PEOPLES Updated 10:51 AM CST, November 5, 2024 Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s Election Day. Polls opened Tuesday across the nation and Americans cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election. In a deeply…
As Mississippians head out to the polls on Tuesday, there will be plenty of young adults casting their first-ever ballots and looking to make a difference in their country. The…
With current Mayor Billy Hewes planning on stepping down after his third term, candidates have begun announcing their intentions to run for the office of Mayor of Gulfport in 2025.…
After seven consecutive losses, the New Orleans Saints have fired Head Coach Dennis Allen in a move that many fans have been calling for. Saints Fan…
The General Election is November 5th. Here are a few reminders to keep in mind as you head to the polls. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.…
A Gulfport man will spend 15 years in prison for robbing a Circle K in 2021. 35-year-old Nelson Walker was convicted after the jury deliberated about 2 1/2 hours. He will service his 15-year sentence consecutive to a sentence Walker…
By BILL BARROW and JILL COLVIN Updated 9:45 AM CST, November 4, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a…
The New Orleans Saints have fired head coach Coach Dennis Allen after the team's seventh loss. The Saints lost to the Carolina Panthers 23-22 on Sunday. Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi has been named the interim coach, according to a…
By Daniel Arkin Quincy Jones, a maestro of American music and a titan of the entertainment industry who influenced nearly every popular genre, produced landmark albums and earned 80 Grammy Award nominations, died Sunday, his publicist said. He was 91. Jones "passed…
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi's 2024 General Election Day is less than one week away. The November 5 ballot features offices of President, U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judge, School Board Members, County Election Commissioners, and…
BILOXI, Miss. – The 2024 Mississippi Oyster Season shall open for the harvest of oysters, beginning at legal sunrise, on November 13, 2024. The approved and conditionally approved areas are: Area I "B" This area includes St. Joe reefs Area II…
With the holidays steadily approaching, there may be a spike in theft. Cars parked outside are especially susceptible. Residents should be aware and stay on the…
In other news, Pass Christian residents got an update on city’s projects and celebrated local businesses at the Pass Christian Chamber’s annual breakfast. This event offered a great opportunity…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s Republican legislative leaders said Thursday that they plan to push for Medicaid expansion to cover working people who earn too little to afford private insurance — a position that business groups have advocated but…
A former worship leader from Saucier has filed his intent to plead guilty to federal sex crime charges this month. 34-year-old Tyler Selby was indicted in September 2023 on charges of producing a video of himself and a young boy…
Four minors were arrested Thursday night on felony charges related to vehicle break-ins. Sheriff Matt Haley said the minors were charged with possession of stolen property and possession of a handgun by a minor. They were taken to the the…
Across South Mississippi, trick or treaters took over the streets on Thursday in search of their favorite Halloween treats. WXXV News 25's Marco Bitonel took a trip to…
With so much happening in the final days of this election season, it can be hard to follow exactly what’s happening in the home stretch. We’re joined…
While the presidential race is the top item on your ballot this year, there are other races you’ll see that are just as important when it…
Today was an exciting day for students of MGCCC’s electric lineman course as they had the opportunity to show their skills in front of some major local power companies.…