Tuesday, 74 percent of voters chose to approve Initiative 65 as Mississippi joins 35 other states in legalization of medical marijuana. “Mississippians spoke and they spoke very loudly,” says medical marijuana advocate Ronnie Pollard. For Pollard, who’s daughter has used CBD oil in her battle with Leukemia, it was an emotional day. “We have loved […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to carry the White House, securing victories in the “blue wall” battlegrounds of Wisconsin and Michigan and narrowing President Donald Trump’s path. With just a handful of states still up for grabs, Trump tried to press his case in court in […]
Mississippi voters overwhelmingly chose Initiative 65 in last night’s election and now local proponents of the measure as well as law enforcement are speaking out on what’s next. As the part owner of DB Rocks Quality CB…
Jackson County CASA hosted their seventh annual "Taters for Tots" fundraiser which helps children get through the court system with unbiased representation. Taters for Tots started off as a way to reach out to the community and…
Lowe’s is taking home improvement to a whole new level. Lowe’s stores are going above and beyond to help people rebuild and recover after Hurricane Zeta one bucket of cleaning supplies at a time. The line was…
The Harrison County Fire Department wants residents to remember the county is still under a burn ban. The burn ban went into effect just after Hurricane Zeta. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the ban is necessary because…
Beau Rivage will reopen on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. following temporary closure due to damages sustained from Hurricane Zeta. The resort's hotel, casino, retail shops, spa, salon, and pool will be open. Food & beverage operations will be…
In Jackson County, there was only one contested race this election cycle which was the contest for District 5 election commissioner. Republican Deborah Parker held a commanding lead last night, receiving 80% of the votes to Tamara…
The biggest local race in Harrison County will head to a runoff. Sharon Nash Barnett and Connie Rockco were the top two vote getters out of a field of five candidates in special election for tax collector…
Mississippi has a new state flag. Tuesday, residents had to decide whether to accept a new state flag to replace one that had the Confederate battle emblem. A single design featuring a magnolia encircled by stars and…
The Mississippi Department of Health reports 766 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 122,275 confirmed cases and 3,397 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 921 cases and 31 deaths…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi couple is suing a school district because they say their 9-year-old daughter was told she could not wear a mask with the phrase "Jesus Loves Me." The couple…
Presidential Election: President Donald Trump has won the state of Mississippi, according to the Associated Press. The race was called just moment after polls closed in the Magnolia State at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. The Associated Press has not declared a…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippians have voted in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, opting for the less restrictive of two proposals on this year’s ballot. Initiative 65 amends the Mississippi Constitution to allow the prescription by a doctor of up…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi will fly a new state flag with a magnolia and the phrase “In God We Trust,” with voters approving the design Tuesday. It replaces a Confederate-themed flag state lawmakers retired months ago as part of…
WASHINGTON (AP) —Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has been reelected in Mississippi, winning her first full term. In a repeat of a 2018 special election, Hyde-Smith defeated Democrat Mike Espy as she tied herself closely to President Donald Trump. Hyde-Smith is…
With 53 of 53 precincts reporting, News 25's Grant Chighizola breaks down the races in Harrison County. Here are the numbers for the races: For Election Commissioner District 1: With 53 of 53 precincts reporting Anna Marie…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — President Donald Trump has won in Mississippi, with its six electoral votes. The state’s red voting history meant neither Trump nor former Vice President Joe Biden campaigned heavily in person in Mississippi, which went strongly for…
JACKSON, MS – In an effort to rid Mississippi prisons of gang-related financial control, a search team of prison staff and investigators raided Unit 26 at Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman last week. A horde of illegal contraband from cellphones…
Mississippi voters are deciding whether to accept a new state flag to replace one that had the Confederate battle emblem. Lawmakers retired the old one months ago as part of a national reckoning over racial injustice. A…
Mississippi will choose between two medical marijuana ballot questions today. Initiative 65 and Alternative 65A would both legalize medical marijuana, but with different approaches. Initiative 65 would allow a doctor to prescribe up to five ounces of…
Democrat Mike Espy is trying to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi by labeling her “Confederate Cindy” and saying she’s out of touch with voters in a diverse state. If elected, he would be Mississippi’s…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 644 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 121,509 confirmed cases and 3,384 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 917…
The Harrison County School District will reopen on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. All campuses will resume normal operations, except Saucier Elementary. Because several buildings sustained damage from Hurricane Zeta, Saucier Elementary students will move to distance learning until further notice.