Governor Reeves declares Oct. 12-17 Fall Severe Preparedness Week in MS
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Governor Tate Reeves has officially proclaimed October 12-17 as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. This new move by Governor Reeves…
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Southern leaders tackle energy policy
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Governor Tate Reeves and other state and energy leaders from across the south are on the coast this week to discuss the region's role in powering America's…
Governor Reeves grants executive clemency for second time since taking office
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1591 which grants executive clemency to Maurice Taylor, who was illegally sentenced to 20 years in prison, with five years suspended. This is the second time Governor Reeves has granted executive…
Governor Tate Reeves releases Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget recommendation
Governor Tate Reeves is looking ahead to the state’s budgeting process for fiscal year 2027. Reeves released his 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation Friday, an agenda focused on continued education growth, funding workforce development efforts, and improving mental health outcomes through…
Mission 3: Gov. Reeves launches new military support organization
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Governor Tate Reeves was here on the Coast Thursday to announce the launch of a new program designed to support our South Mississippi…
Magnolia Tribune's Frank Corder speaks to Dave Elliott on names expected for the 2027 governor's race
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2027 state elections are on the distant horizon. With Governor Tate Reeves term limited, some big names are already jockeying for the position. The next race…
Governor Tate Reeves launches initiative for America's 250th birthday
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi is launching a state-wide initiative to commemorate the United States of America's 250th birthday. The director of "Visit Mississippi" says the state's America 250 Commission will…
Governor Tate Reeves elected as South Regional Education Board Chair
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has been elected as the Southern Regional Education Board’s chair. That election was decided at the board meeting in Atlanta…
Special session called by Governor Tate Reeves
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has called a special session of the Mississippi Legislature. The session is scheduled to begin at 11 Wednesday morning. A proposed budget has…
Governor Reeves holds press conference on potential special session
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference this afternoon. He spoke about the storms from last night as well as the state’s economic growth in…
WATCH: Governor Tate Reeves holds State of the State Address
Governor Tate Reeves is holding his State of the State Address in Jackson. The governor is expected to talk about economic development, education success, and taxes in the Magnolia State. Listen to his speech in the video above.
Governor Reeves calls for flags at full staff on Inauguration Day
Governor Tate Reeves has directed all flags to be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day. The flags are currently at half-staff for a 30-day mourning period following President Jimmy Carter’s death. Governor Reeves said the original mourning order does not…
Governor Reeves signs Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
Governor Tate Reeves issued the first Executive Order pertaining to Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi. The order directs the state Department of Information Technology Services to conduct an inventory…
WXXV travels to the Governor’s Mansion for annual Governor’s Christmas Reception
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves held a Christmas party Thursday night at the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel made the trip upstate…
WXXV 25 visits with First Lady Elee Reeves
On Tuesday, WXXV News 25 took a trip to the Governor's Mansion in Jackson to visit First Lady Elee Reeves and tour the historic mansion. Reeves was born in Tylertown, MS,…
State legislature approves cannabis program at Ole Miss
Ole Miss receives funds for the school's new cannabis program. Governor Tate Reeves recently signed a bill that establishes the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program at Ole Miss. State Senator Kevin Blackwell spearheaded that legislation. Under this program, researchers will…
Fannie Lou Hamer honored with historic marker in New Jersey
A piece of Mississippi history has made its way to New Jersey. Governor Tate Reeves was in Atlantic City for the unveiling of a…
Governor Reeves Announces Major Public Safety Operation in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced a major public safety operation taking place in the city of Jackson. The large-scale public safety operation, called Operation Unified, is the result of coordinated efforts between state, local, and federal law…
Governor Reeves speaks on military spousal resources
Governor Tate Reeves hosted a round table this afternoon at the Great Southern Club. The round table discussed the importance of the military, but mainly the resources needed for…
Governor Reeves tours storm damage in Moss Point
“Together we will rebuild” that was the message Governor Tate Reeves shared with storm victims in Moss Point today. Governor Tate Reeves visited Moss Point assessing the damage…
Governor Reeves touts tax cuts, teacher pay raise, jobs
RICHLAND, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves told supporters at one of his first large-scale campaign events Wednesday that he has fulfilled promises to cut taxes, increase teacher pay and promote job development. The Republican said Mississippi, with 3 million residents,…
Governor Reeves to host pre-launch campaign event at Lynn Meadows tonight
Governor Tate Reeves will be on the Coast tonight, getting ready to launch his re-election campaign. The pre-launch campaign event is set to take place…
State of the State Address: Gov. Reeves reflects on past two years
In today’s State of the State Address, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the highlights of the past two years and gave his vision for the…
Mississippi Severe Weather Awareness Week: Statewide tornado drill Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 9:15 AM
Governor Tate Reeves has declared October 18-22, 2021, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. “Mississippi is no stranger to severe weather,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “By preparing in advance of a storm, Mississippians can ensure they stay safe.…