Democrat Brandon Presley announces run for Mississippi governor
Another candidate has filed to run for governor in this year’s state election: Democrat Brandon Presley. Presley is the first prominent Democrat to announce a run against incumbent…
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Mississippi governor, state candidates file for reelection
By: MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has filed to run for a second four-year term. His filing on Tuesday came on the first day candidates for state and local offices can submit qualifying…
Former Gov. Haley Barbour hospitalized after wreck
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour was hospitalized Wednesday after wrecking his SUV while swerving to avoid a dog on a rural road, law enforcement officials said. Barbour, 75, had the wreck near Wolf Lake…
Two Coast educators among nine nominations governor makes to education boards
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday announced nine nominations, including two from Harrison County, to three boards that govern public education from kindergarten through college. The nominees must be confirmed by the state Senate. Reeves made…
Mississippi lawmakers: Revive initiatives, marijuana program
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Some Mississippi lawmakers say they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call them back to the Capitol for a special session to revive the state’s initiative process. Others want a chance to quickly revive discussion of a medical…
New law stiffens penalties for fraud, embezzlement of public funds
A law that will take effect July 1 increases penalties for public employees involved in fraud or embezzlement of taxpayer money. State Auditor Shad White announced today that those public employees who obtain $10,000 or more of taxpayer money will…
Reeves announces storm disaster assistance from SBA
Governor Tate Reeves on Friday announced disaster assistance for Mississippi businesses and residents hit by the severe storms and tornado on April 19, 2020. Working to help Mississippians recover from the devastation, Governor Reeves sent a letter to Administrator Jovita…
IHL votes to open college campuses for Fall 2020 semester
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning passed a resolution at its meeting today stating the Board’s intention that the campuses of all eight public universities make plans to resume traditional operations on their campuses in the…
Hollywood, Boomtown casinos announce May 21 re-opening
Hollywood Gulf Coast and Boomtown casinos will re-open their doors on Thursday, the company announced. Boomtown will open at 10 a.m., followed by Hollywood at noon. "While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat…
Governor extends shelter-in-place, enables safe sales by 'non-essential' businesses
Governor Tate Reeves announced Friday that he is extending the statewide shelter-in-place by seven days, while providing some ability for “non-essential” businesses to safely make sales. Reeves' new executive order extends the expiration date of his previous order to Monday,…
Tate Reeves sworn in as 65th governor
Mississippi has officially sworn in its 65th governor. Tate Reeves took his oath of office Tuesday morning at the state capitol in Jackson, surrounded by his family and lawmakers. Reeves has been lieutenant governor for the state over the past…
Tate Reeves defeats Jim Hood to become Mississippi’s next governor
Mississippi has elected a new governor. Republican Tate Reeves edged out Democrat and four-term state Attorney General Jim Hood to take over the state’s top political seat as Mississippi’s next governor. Reeves will replace Phil Bryant who reached his two-term…
Tate Reeves has won the Mississippi gubernatorial race
The state of Mississippi has a new governor. Tate Reeves has won the Gubernatorial race. He won with 53% of the votes.
Gubernatorial candidates Hood and Reeves face off in debate
The two major party candidates for Mississippi governor went head to head tonight for their second governor’s debate in less than a week. Hosted by WCBI in Columbus, Democrat Jim Hood and Republican Tate Reeves went back and forth on…
Judge to hear case about Mississippi election process
Less than a month before we elect a new Governor of Mississippi, a federal judge will hear arguments Friday in a lawsuit challenging our state's process of electing leaders, something critics say is designed to thwart black political power. While…
Tate Reeves has won the Republican nomination for governor
Tate Reeves has won the Republican nomination for Governor. Reeves won with 55.88 percent of the vote. He will face Democrat Jim Hood in the general election on November 5th.
PRIMARY RUNOFF: Polls open Tuesday from 7 AM – 7 PM
Besides the race for the republican nomination for governor, there are several other races of interest that will be on the ballot.
Democrat Candidate Jim Hood Issues Debate Challenge to Winner of Republican Runoff
The winner of Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial runoff will face Democrat Jim Hood, who easily won the party's nomination in the state's primaries earlier this month. Hood has just issued a request for at least three debates with the winner of…
Governor election recap
Fourth-term Attorney General Jim Hood has defeated seven rivals to become the Democratic nominee for Mississippi governor. On the Republican side, second term Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves faces a runoff in three weeks against former State Supreme Court Chief Justice…
Mississippi Governor Race: Hood Wins Democratic Nomination; Republicans Head to Runoff
There will be a runoff to determine the Republican candidate for governor
Over 46,000 Absentee Ballots Requested for Primary Election
The deadline for casting absentee ballots wrapped up Monday at 5 pm, and the final overall count on their return is not yet in.
It’s Primary Election Day! Here’s What You Need to Know
Polls open at 7 am and if you plan to vote, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Republican gubernatorial candidates address voters at the Neshoba County Fair
Yesterday was a big day at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia! It was Coastal Mississippi Day as well as the day gubernatorial candidate gave political speeches to fairgoers. The Neshoba County Fair is a staple in our state as…
Gubernatorial candidates speak at Neshoba County Fair
The clock is ticking on the campaign trail for candidates before the primary election next Tuesday. One of the major positions up for grabs is governor. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood visited the Neshoba County Fair today, where many of the…
