Fed up with 50th Rally
One of the parents heading to Jackson to fight on behalf of public education is Gulfport School District parent Becky Guidry, also a member of Fed up with 50th. She joins us live in the studio.
Mississippi State News
Fed up with 50th to Rally in Jackson
A group of parents around the state have been fighting for more funding for public schools and now they’re taking that fight to Jackson. On Wednesday, Fed up with 50th will head to Jackson to make sure their members of…
Bill Protecting Religious Freedoms Passes the Mississippi House
The Mississippi House passed house bill 1523 which protects anyone who believes marriage is between a man and a woman from any form of discrimination. The bill, previously known as the “Religious Liberty Accommodations Act”, passed the House today 80-39.…
Weapons Allowed on College Campuses
A newly revised policy will allow visitors with enhanced carry permits to carry registered weapons in public spaces on campus at Mississippi’s eight state universities. Commissioner of Higher Education Glenn Boyce says in a news release that the state college…
Seventh Grader Dies of Flu
A Delta school shuts down as a precaution after a student dies of the flu. School officials say seventh-grader Cheyenne Hicks, a student at Washington School in Greenville, died of flu and flu-pneumonia. The school is closed until Wednesday. Acting…
Charter School Expansion Bill Passes
Both education committees in the Mississippi Legislature have passed bills that would allow students to attend public charter schools located in districts outside their own. As the law stands now, students must live in the school district where the charter…
Bill Passes for Armed Security in Churches
New legislation passed by the Mississippi State House of Representatives could allow churches across the state to have legally armed security. House bill 786, known as the Mississippi Church Protection Act, would allow houses of worship to designate members to undergo…
Daily Fantasy Sports Gambling
Today, daily fantasy sports websites DraftKings and FanDuel put a notice on their website that those in the state of Mississippi are not allowed to play. The daily fantasy sports games have been under scrutiny as seven other states have…
Two State Flags?
A state House leader suggests having two separate but equal flags: one with the Rebel cross and one without. Some lawmakers want the divisive Confederate battle emblem removed from the Mississippi flag. Others want to punish public institutions that refuse…
More Charges in Clarksdale Officer Shooting
Clarksdale police have filed new charges against the two men suspected of shooting a Clarksdale police officer and robbing a grocery store. Police arrested 19-year-old Johnny Robinson Jr. on charges of attempted murder and two new counts of armed robbery.…
Governor Kasich To Hold Rally On The Coast
News 25 has confirmed that presidential hopeful and Ohio governor John Kasich will be making his way to the Coast next week. The public rally for the Republican candidate will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday February 24th at Café Climb.…
Wildfire Crosses State Lines
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about Wildfire that is currently crossing Mississippi state lines in to Alabama.
One in Custody after Officer Shooting in Clarksdale
Police in Clarksdale now say two suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting of a police officer. Corporal Derrick Couch was shot in the head while investigating a robbery yesterday. Police had surveillance video of the two suspects…
Tea Party Tonight
Anyone interested in discussing current events and legislation with three of our elected state representatives is invited to join the conversation tonight. The South Mississippi Tea Party will be holding a live question and answer session via Skype with state…
Meet The Reps
News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Phil Harding about the South Mississippi Tea Party. Monday Febreary 15 D'iberville Recreation Center 6:30 pm - 8 pm [mappress mapid="2266"]
Appointed Superintendent Bill Passes Senate Education Committee
Today a bill that would eliminate elected superintendents in Mississippi has passed the state Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The measure would require that superintendents be appointed in all 144 Mississippi school districts beginning…
Fatal Shooting At Mardi Gras Parade
Just 15 minutes after the colorful floats rolled down the streets of Pass Christian for this year’s St. Paul Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, the celebration turned into chaos. Celeste Plaisance said, "I was sitting on the front porch with…
Tornado Damage in Mississippi
Clean-up will continue after a series of tornadoes tore across Mississippi and Alabama Tuesday afternoon. This video comes from Collinsville, Mississippi where a homeowner caught one of the tornados on camera. The severe storm, which brought lashing rain and powerful…
Tornado Damage in Eastern Mississippi
Parts of eastern Mississippi have already been damaged by a tornado sweeping through the area today. Strong winds have caused trees to collapse over homes, schools and roadways in Newton and Lauderdale counties. That’s where most of the damage has…
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…
Lumberton Police Identify Man Claiming to be Police Officer
Lumberton police have identified a man who claimed to be a police officer in a case that started out as road rage and turned violent with a shot being fired and a confrontation at a gas station last month. The…
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…