Mississippi State News

Judge Rules Transgenders Can Enlist In Military

A federal judge on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's request to further delay the ability of transgender people to enlist in the military. News 25 Reporter Veronica Bayona hit the streets and got locals reactions on the decision. "It makes…

Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Appoints A New CEO

Milton Segarra has been selected to become the face of tourism for the three coastal counties.. As the new executive director of visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. Today News 25 got a chance to speak to Segarra all the way from…

Mississippi House Of Representatives Sworn In

Two Mississippians take the oath of office in the House of Representatives this week. Cheikh Taylor will represent district 38 and Kevin Ford will represent District 54. Taylor was elected on November 8th in a special election to finish the…

Visit MS Gulf Coast Hires New Face

Milton Segarra has been selected to become the face of tourism for the three coastal counties.. As the new executive director of visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. His appointment was made official after the board members of visit Mississippi Gulf Coast…

Shooting At Nightclub

Police say at least four people were injured at a nightclub in Waynesboro Mississippi Sunday night. Waynesboro Police Chief Holt Rossy says one person was shot in the hand, one person was shot in the foot, and another person was…

A Day In The Life Mississippi

News 25's Caroline Eaker spoke with a local who joined a group of other Mississippians as they decided to celebrate the birthday and the state in a special way. Sunday dozens of Mississippi photographers, like Gulfport native Tim Isbell, celebrated…

Mississippi Legislator Resigns

Mississippi's house speaker says a key legislator who resigned Sunday was facing sexual harassment allegations. Speaker Philip Gunn tells says multiple women had complained about John Moore, who resigned from a house seat in Rankin County. Moore had chaired the…

President Trump's Visit To Mississippi

The president took part in the opening of a new civil rights museum today in Mississippi, where some of this country's biggest civil rights battles were fought. But the president's visit brought protests - and a boycott by a key…

Do you want to a build a snowman?

Do you want to build a snowman? Well, some kids in Jackson did just that this morning after a blanket of snow fell in the area. It’s expected to continue falling at least through midday in Jackson and surrounding areas.…

Trump’s Mississippi visit drawing pushback

While his son is in focus on Capitol Hill today, President Trump’s plan to attend the grand opening of a Mississippi Civil Rights museum is drawing pushback from many groups. White House Spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says that Trump will…

President Trump comes to Mississippi

President Trump is coming to Mississippi this coming weekend. The president will attend the opening of a new Civil Rights museum in Jackson on Saturday. The grand opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum…

Evacuation at Mississippi University for Women

Twenty-eight students at the Mississippi University for Women sought treatment at a hospital because of high levels of carbon monoxide in their dormitory. Kincannon Hall was evacuated early Tuesday after students started smelling natural gas. Columbus Fire and Rescue spokesman…

Bourbon distillery in Mississippi

Bourbon made in Mississippi? It’s happening. The distillery on West Peace Street in Canton marks the spot for tours and bourbon whiskey tastings. Bourbon has been distilled since the 18th century and is strongly associated with Kentucky. David Rich opened…

Mississippi lottery study

Mississippi casino operators would not oppose a state lottery that sells paper tickets, but they would oppose video gambling in places like convenience stores. That’s what Larry Gregory, director of the Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association, told a lottery study…

Mississippi school takeovers possible

The state could take over three Mississippi school districts because of poor academic performance. A Mississippi Department of Education panel recommended to place the highest priority on taking over the Humphreys County and Noxubee County, but recommended that the state…

Missing Mississippi teenager: Markayla Lundy

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered and missing child alert for 17-year-old Markayla Lundy of Hollandale, Mississippi. She is described as a black female, 5’6” tall, weighing 110 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was…

Russian roulette death in Columbus, MS

Columbus authorities are investigating the shooting death of a teenager as a possible case of Russian roulette. Columbus, Mississippi police say 17-year-old Tovaris Deloach died Wednesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Witnesses stated the victim talked about Russian roulette prior…

Ozone results again show the quality of Mississippi’s air

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) announced today that the 2017 Ozone Season ended on October 31 without any counties in Mississippi exceeding the current ozone standard set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ozone levels have continued a…

Smaller budget ahead for Mississippi

Mississippi is on track to have a slightly smaller budget in the coming year, reflecting caution about the state economy. Top lawmakers met Wednesday and set an estimate that the state will have $5.6 billion available to spend during fiscal…

Religious Freedom law appeal

A second appeal has been filed by same-sex marriage supporters who want the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Mississippi law letting government workers and business people cite religious objections to refuse service to LGBT people. The Monday appeal comes…

Shooting at Jason Aldean concert in Tupelo

For a second time this month, gunfire erupted at one of Jason Aldean’s concerts. This past Friday, police in Tupelo say 22-year-old Steven Hulbert fired multiple times in the parking lot of an arena where Aldean was performing. One person…

Gulfport native running for special election

Gulfport native Joel Carter announced he will run for District 49 state Senate to fill the vacant seat of Sean Tindell who was appointed judge to the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Carter is a Mississippi Gulf Coast realtor and businessman…

New case of West Nile Virus

The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming one new case of West Nile Virus. That brings the total so far this year to 61 cases of the mosquito borne illness, including two people who died earlier this year. The…