State of Mississippi Must Issue Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has lifted the stay of the preliminary injunction. Meaning Mississippi must issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
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Pastor Randy Hommel Speaks on Same-Sex Marriage
News 25’s Shelby Myers spoke with Randy Hommel, pastor of Bel-Aire Baptist Church in Gulfport regarding the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage.
Same-Sex Couples Can Receive Marriage Licenses in Harrison County
This morning, Mississippi Circuit Clerks received a new message from Hood saying it’s up to individual clerks whether or not they wanted to release marriage licenses to same-sex couples
ACLU Statement Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision
The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi also released a statement on the ruling and the following actions by Attorney General Jim Hood.
Senator Cochran Speaks on Same Sex Marriage Decision
Senator Cochran Speaks on Same Sex Marriage Decision
Gov. Bryant Statement Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision
Gov. Bryant Statement Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision
Mississippi Not Ready to Issue Marriage Licenses for Same Sex Couples
A hold up in Mississippi is preventing same sex couples from getting marriage licenses. News 25 spoke with couples at the Harrison County Circuit Clerks Office today.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Mississippi Marriage Ban
Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruled in favor of equality, striking down Mississippi’s discriminatory constitutional amendment banning same-sex couples from marrying.
Gay Marriage Ban in Mississippi Could be Overturned
Gay men, women, and their allies have gathered in Jackson to support each other as they fight for marriage equality.