Presidential Primary Election: Jackson County Results
31 out of 31 precincts reporting: Republicans: Donald Trump- 49% Ted Cruz-35% Marco Rubio-5% John Kasich-8% Democrats Hillary Clinton-76% Bernie Sanders- 23%
Mississippi State News
Mississippi Primaries
Polls opened bright and early this morning for our state primaries and voters were out from the get-go. All day long voters will cast their ballots for who they want to see represent their party in November’s general election. Poll…
Governor Phil Bryant Endorses Ted Cruz
Governor Phil Bryant recently endorsed Senator Ted Cruz for president. Just yesterday, Senator Cruz rallied in Florence, MS. After the rally, Governor Bryant stressed how important this presidential election is for those who believe in conservative principles. The governor emphasized…
Presidential Primary Preps in Jackson County
News 25’s Kendra Turley fills Jackson County residents in on what they need to know before casting their ballots tomorrow. The time has finally come for Mississippians to cast their vote for this year’s presidential primary elections. Pascagoula resident Eve Hildebrandt…
State Flags Flown at Half-Staff
The flags over the U.S Capitol are flying at half-staff to honor the late Nancy Reagan. Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has ordered all state flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the former first lady as well. Mrs. Reagan died…
Justice Dawn Beam Takes Ceremonial Oath
Newly-appointed Justice Dawn Beam is the fourth woman to serve on the Mississippi Supreme Court and the second woman on the current court. As News 25’s Kristen Durand shows us, today she took a ceremonial oath at an investiture ceremony in…
Ted Cruz Campaigns in Florence
Ted Cruz is telling Mississippi voters that it is easy to talk about making America great again but it’s more important to understand the principles on which this country was founded. The day before our state’s primaries, Cruz stood on…
Trump Rallies In Madison, Mississippi
A huge turnout is projected for Donald Trump's rally in Mississippi today. The republican presidential front-runner is scheduled to campaign in the magnolia state for the second time this evening. The rally is set for 7 pm at Madison Central…
Defunding Planned Parenthood Passed by State Senate
Mississippi senators have voted to prevent the state Medicaid program from spending any money with Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood has only one medical clinic in Mississippi and it does not provide abortions. However, several senators have said they don’t want…
Strengthening Immigration Laws Passed by State Senate
Stricter enforcement of federal immigration laws could be on its way to the Magnolia State. The state Senate passed a bill that would require officers to alert federal agencies when they believe someone is in the country illegally. The bill…
Election Reform Laws Move Forward
Mississippi voters could soon register online and vote in person ahead of elections under bills moving forward in the state Legislature. House members have passed three bills to rewrite the state’s election laws, a proposal pushed by Secretary of State…
BP Funds to go Toward Keesler Main Gate
Today, Governor Phil Bryant urged the state Legislature to commit $15 million of the BP funds to Keesler Air Force Base for a new gate on Division Street. Moving the main gate at Keesler Air Force Base will cost $37 million…
Fantasy Sports Back in Mississippi
Today, Mississippi Senate passed Legislation establishing a legal framework for fantasy sports in Mississippi by a vote of 50-2. Last month, sites such as FanDuel and DraftKings were not available in the state of Mississippi due to ongoing Legislation. DraftKings…
House Bill Allows Guns in Courthouses
Mississippi citizens with enhanced concealed-carry permits could soon be allowed to bring their guns into courthouses. This comes shortly after a man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting another man to death outside of a courthouse in Madison…
Ocean Springs Mayor Among Mississippi Mayors Endorsing Hillary Clinton
Jackson, MS – Today, less than one week before the March 8 primary, nearly 50 mayors from across Mississippi are announcing their support of Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential race. As chief executives of their cities, these mayors know…
Proposal to use BP Funds to Improve State Roads
A proposal advancing at the capitol would use part of Mississippi’s oil spill settlement money to help pay for transportation improvements statewide. The plan came from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jeff Smith, a Columbus Republican. Gulf Coast representatives…
House Bill On Firearms
The Mississippi house voted Monday the ability to defy presidential orders regarding firearms in a 75 to 46 vote. The house bill says it gives the state the right to defy orders from any president on gun control but democrat…
Resident Sues Gov. Bryant Over Flag
It's a case that's grabbing national attention; Mississippi news now reports a Mississippi man is suing Governor Phil Bryant over the state flag. Carlos Moore, a Mississippi attorney, has filed a federal lawsuit naming Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant that seeks…
John Kasich In Mississippi Today
John Kasich will spend this Super Tuesday in Mississippi. He will be at the Central Mississippi Republicans Gala Dinner in Jackson tonight. Trent Lott is one of Kasich’s biggest supporters in the state. After today, Kasich heads to Michigan to…
Planned Challenge on Ballot Change Order
Mississippi’s top elections official Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says he will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a state court order telling him to add another candidate to the March 8th Democratic presidential primary ballot. On Thursday, the…
Confederate History Month
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a proclamation declaring April "Confederate Heritage Month" in the state, which comes amid a controversial debate over removing the confederate battle emblem from the state flag. The proclamation, signed Feb. 10th, does not appear on…
Delays In Mississippi House
Work in the Mississippi House of Representatives is being delayed because black caucus members are having bills read aloud as a form of protest. Caucus members are doing this to challenge a redistricting bill they say could hurt the chances…
State Doctors Oppose Telemedicine
Doctors are taking to the state capitol today in opposition of a "Tele Medicine" house bill. Members of the Mississippi State Medical Association are rallying against the bill that would allow out-of-state physicians to diagnose and treat Mississippi patients exclusively…
Congress Honors Selma Marchers
On Wednesday civil rights activists "Reverend Frederick Reese" and representative "John Lewis" accepted congress' highest civilian honor. They received the congressional gold medal on behalf of all of the foot soldiers who took part in the 1965 voting rights marches…