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Senator Cochran Congratulates Trump on Win

Mississippi U.S. Senator Thad Cochran released a statement on Trump’s win. The statement said, “I congratulate President-Elect Trump and Vice-President-Elect Pence on being chosen to lead this great country. The people have voted for change and for leadership to deal…

Senator Wicker Reacts to a One-Party Rule

Trump will now have a Republican majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives which can boost his chances of enacting major items on his agenda. Today, News 25 caught up with Senator Roger Wicker who says he…

Republican Leader Comments on Trump Election

While Donald Trump celebrated his victory this morning in New York, Republicans here celebrated as well. Trump won Mississippi by 58 percent. Frank Genzer, chairman of the Republican Executive Committee for Harrison County, says he and fellow local Republican leaders…

Governor Bryant on Trump Win

After months of an unpredictable and unique election season, Donald Trump was declared the 45th president of the United States. Among those celebrating a Trump win was Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. The governor and state Republican leaders held an election…

Student Arrested for Weapon Possession

A Harrison County student was arrested this afternoon after police found multiple weapons in his backpack. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from North Gulfport Seventh and Eighth Grade School with the details. Gulfport police received a call around 12:30…

Local Residents' Reaction on 2016 Presidential Election

News 25 spoke with locals in downtown Gulfport this morning to get their take on the presidential election. It was a mixed bag of emotions including happiness, worry, and some just relieved the long campaign season is over. Overall the…

Veterans Day Celebration

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Joseph Clark about the Veterans Day Celebration on November 13th at 2 pm at the Biloxi Civic Center.

Mississippi Taps Trump

Mississippi is staying in the Republican column for the 10th straight presidential election, giving Donald Trump a comfortable win and the state's six electoral votes for president. The state's voters were choosing Trump by a broader margin than they chose…

Governor Bryant Releases Statement

Governor Phil Bryant releases this statement via his Facebook page this morning. "It appears Donald J. Trump has won the presidency. Our republic gives voters the power to decide elections. Hardworking patriots rose up on Election Day and reminded the…

Danielle Dewitt Appeal in Court

Former Hancock High Coach Leslie Danielle Dewitt will have to wait a little longer to find out the outcome of her appeal against the 30 year sentence she received after being found guilty on two counts of unlawful touching of…

Veterans Day Celebration

A month of planning came to an end this morning as one local elementary school honored local veterans. Dozens of veterans and active duty military members came out to Harper McCaughan Elementary School for their Veterans Day Program. About 15…

2016 Election Results

Governor Phil Bryant is hosting an election night party in Jackson. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Mississippi Republican Party Headquarters.

Cassie Barker’s Court Appearance

Former Long Beach police officer Cassie Barker is charged with manslaughter in the death of her three-year-old daughter. The case will be sent straight to a grand jury. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was at the Hancock County Courthouse today where…

Voter Turnout at Local Polls

Polls in Harrison County are seeing record turnouts. News 25’s Kristen Durand is at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi with more.

What Residents want to see in the President

While there are a few statewide races today, many people are eager to vote for president. Poll workers at Lyman Community Center tell News 25 today has been the largest turnout they’ve seen in years with a number of voters…

Elementary School Election

The presidential election is not the only race coming to a close soon. Students from three Gautier elementary schools have been running their own election all semester. Students in the gifted program have hosted debates, provided fundraising mechanisms for their…

Polling Problems in Jackson County on Election Day

Election Day was off to a rocky start in Jackson County this morning. Multiple precincts including the Jackson County Fair Grounds experienced technical issues with their electronic poll books. After people voted, they went to present their card to the…

Voters Line up in D’Iberville

As predicted, voters turned out in droves this morning. This video you see here is of the D’Iberville Civic Center. Voters braving the wind and rain to cast their vote in this historic election.

Woman Killed in Jackson County Today

The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a two-vehicle crash in Jackson County that occurred on Highway 613, near Fire House Road, at approximately 7:35 a.m. Upon arriving it appeared Samuel Martin, 70, of Moss Point, MS, was traveling south bound in…

Mark Gladney on Congressional Race

Fourth Congressional District candidate Mark Gladney spent the final stretch of his campaign in Hancock County this afternoon. The Democratic candidate says his focus is to continue to spread the message of change. He addressed recent statements about Incumbent Steven…