Mississippi State News

Supporters Rally for Initiative 58

Supporters in favor of taking the state flag down from county courthouse grounds spoke to supervisors in Harrison County as well. Those in favor of keeping the flag up also made their presence known. Wallace Mason and other supporters of…

Thousands Face Losing SNAP Benefits

One in five people in Mississippi currently relies on SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, to put dinner on the table. In less than two months, 13 percent of these people could lose this extra help. News 25’s Kristen Durand…

Public Charter Schools

This week is National School Choice Week, highlighting education options parents have for their children. One of those options is public charter schools, something many state politicians are pushing for more of. News 25’s Katarina Luketich gives us a closer…

Tornado Damage in Lamar County

Last night’s storm that moved through Lamar County has been confirmed as a tornado. The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-2 tornado touched down. A lot of the damage was reported on Rocky Branch Road, Old Salt Road and…

Donald Trump In Biloxi

A record-breaking crowd gathered in Biloxi Saturday evening for a chance to see presidential candidate Donald Trump live in action.

Deadly Twisters

A seven year old boy and at least two others were killed as storms and tornadoes tore through North Mississippi.

Drive Sober Mississippi

“Drive sober or get pulled over” that’s the message Mississippi Highway Patrol is sending out once again this holiday season.

State Wide PARCC Test Results Are In

The results are in for statewide PARCC testing. It's the second round of results from assessments that measure Mississippi’s students’ progress toward academic goals.