President Obama said today that North Carolina and Mississippi laws that limit anti-discrimination protections for the LGBT community are wrong and should be overturned. Speaking during a joint news conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, the president said the…
Presidential candidates prepare this weekend for five primaries next week.
by JON SCHUPPE and JACQUELLENA CARRERO Prince, one of America's most influential and enigmatic rock musicians, has died, his publicist told NBC News. The announcement Thursday afternoon came a few hours after authorities in Carver County, Minnesota, responded…
Target’s new policy on bathroom use is attracting mixed reactions from customers with some now calling themselves former customers. The company now allows transgender employees and guests to use the bathroom they most identify with. The announcement was made on…
Winners of the 120th Boston Marathon have crossed the finish line on Boston’s famed Boylston Street. The race kicked-off in Hopkinton, Massachusetts this morning. The weather was near perfect for the 30,000 or so runners. Ethiopians took the top spots…
Today marks the third anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings. It was on April 15th, 2013 when the Tsarnaev brothers exploded two pressure cooker bombs near the marathon finish line. The blasts killed three people and injured more than 260…
The states of Vermont, New York and Washington are banning travel to Mississippi because of the state’s passage of a law that allows religious groups and some private businesses to refuse service to gay couples. In a message to top…
The visitor’s center at the US capitol is getting back to normal today, after police say officers shot and wounded a man who pulled a weapon at the security checkpoint for the center. 66 year old Larry Dawson of Tennessee…
We here locally aren't the only ones honoring Vietnam War Vets. This morning defense secretary ash carter and veteran’s affairs secretary Robert McDonald laid wreaths at The National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. The event is part of a 13…
Bumble Bee Foods has issued a nationwide recall of more than 31,000 cases of its Bumble Bee Tuna. The recall involves 5 oz. canned Chunk Light Tuna in water and Chunk Light Tuna in vegetable oil produced in February. Bumble…
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran released the following statement on President Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland: “President Obama is within his constitutional rights to submit a nominee for the Supreme Court vacancy and the Senate is within its constitutional rights to…
We’ve talked about what results from this year’s races means for our state. We’ll now take a look at the national stage. Political consultant Howie Morgan has been following these races closely.
It is Mississippi’s presidential primary Election Day 2016. According to election officials, more voters than usual were expected to cast ballots. With this being a presidential election, the Republican Party has 40 delegates at stake tonight while the Democrats have…
A wild sea otter mom, seeking shelter from stormy seas, gave birth to a pup in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Saturday as visitors and staff looked on. The mom and pup spent the rest of the weekend resting in the…
Donald Trump has managed to surge to the front of the GOP race for president and keep his spot without following many rules, including the release of his income taxes. News 25 sat down today with former GOP presidential candidate…
Donald Trump has managed to surge to the front of the GOP race for president and keep his spot without following many rules including, so far, the release of his income taxes. Joining us is former GOP presidential candidate Mark…
Be sure to tune into News 25 tonight at 5:30 as we will have some expert insight into Donald Trump’s tax returns which have been under fire as of late. Former IRS Commissioner and Coast native Mark Everson will join…
For the first time in history, the U.S. Army has opened up twenty thousand combat positions to women. One young woman is one of the first women hired into this military specialty. In the U.S. Army, a combat engineer is…
Apple is continuing to fight to keep consumer privacy out of the government's hands. The House Judiciary committee is weighing in on the fight between Apple and the U-S Government About whether or not the tech giant can be forced…
Front-runners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump racked up the most wins, as the Super Tuesday primary votes were counted but Bernie Sanders scored four wins. Marco Rubio won his first contest and a republican spoiler rose higher in Texas. Ted…
Voters in 12 states are heading to the polls on Super Tuesday. People started bright and early to vote for their favorite candidate. Ten states are holding primaries. Colorado and Minnesota are holding caucuses. Both Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump…
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…
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…
Super Tuesday is here. With so many delegates to be won or lost during the voting process today Super Tuesday can reveal which candidates have the best chance at winning their party's nomination for president. Republican Candidate Ted Cruz Needs…