Mississippi Employer Payrolls Set New Record in May
Mississippi's employers had more people on the payroll than ever before in May.
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Mississippi shrimp season is underway
The Mississippi shrimp season is now underway and local shrimpers in the area experienced a low haul on the first day. Local shrimper Van Pham says he caught around 40 pounds of shrimp on his first time out this season…
Bodies of Mississippi Couple Found in Yazoo County Flood Waters
Bodies of Mississippi Couple Found in Yazoo County Flood Waters
Former Mississippi Deputy Indicted for Sexually Abusing Female Inmate
Former Mississippi Deputy Indicted for Sexually Abusing Female Inmate
Fishing seasons in Mississippi waters
The Department of Marine Resources has opened and closed some fishing seasons for both commercial and recreational fishermen in Mississippi waters. On Saturday, the recreational fishing season for gag fishing opened, along with the commercial fishing season for greater amberjack.…
American Humanist Association objecting to new Mississippi license plate
A national group that includes atheists and agnostics is objecting to Mississippi's new standard license plate design that has the phrase "In God We Trust." The American Humanist Association sent a letter Thursday to the state's revenue commissioner and attorney…
SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK
Although temperatures didn't show it today.. Spring is on the way. And with spring comes the threat of severe weather. News 25's Gabby Easterwood has all you need to know on how to prepare and be aware, this severe weather…
Senate passes 'revenge porn' bill
Mississippi could make revenge porn a crime. The State Senate passed a bill to set penalties for anyone who shares or publishes "intimate visual material," such as nude photos, that were created with the intention of being private. Senate bill…
TEACHER PAY RAISE PASSES SENATE
The State Senate is staying true to their word in making education a priority. A pay increase was passed for teachers, teacher assistants, librarians, and counselors. More than 35- thousand educators would be paid $1000 more yearly if the bill…
SENATE PASSES BILL BANNING ABORTIONS WHEN FETAL HEARTBEAT DETECTED
The State Senate today passed legislation that prohibits abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detected. Senate bill 2116, which provides an exemption for cases of medical emergencies, heads to the house for consideration. Lt. Governor Tate reeves issued…
Mississippi Legislation Deadline
Tuesday was the final day for committees to act on general bills originating in their own chamber. As Mississippi lawmakers have reached their first three-month session deadline, here’s some of the bills set to advance to the full House or…
CABLE ONE HELPING FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SHUTDOWN
Good news for Cable One customers who are being affected by the government shutdown, assistance may be here for you. If you are a government employee, Cable One wants to help ease the financial burden. They are offering account support…
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APPROVES PROJECTS
The Mississippi Transportation Commission announced today funding for 163 emergency road and bridge repair fund projects that totals 250 million dollars. The approved projects will repair or replace 200 bridges including 99 that are currently closed and another 91 that…
Mississippi Legislative Session opens January 8th
Lawmakers throughout the state are hoping they can all work together to get their bills passed into law in the 2019 Mississippi Legislative Session set to open next Tuesday. The 2019 state legislative session doesn’t open until next Tuesday, but…
New Mississippi license plate
Mississippi has a new standard license plate that includes the state seal with the phrase ‘In God we Trust.’ The new design is being phased in during 2019, replacing one featuring the guitar of blues legend B.B. King. The standard…
Mississippi Senate shake up
Governor Phil Bryant announced today he will not appoint himself to succeed longtime Senator Thad Cochran. Roger Wicker is already up for re-election. Eighty-year-old Thad Cochran announced Monday that he is resigning April 1st because of poor health. Cochran is…
A Look At Slick Road Conditions
The icy conditions made for a dangerous morning commute causing several road accidents across South Mississippi. News 25's Gina Tomlinson has more on the current road conditions.
Tate Reeves on status of Mississippi
When it comes to Mississippi’s economy and population growth, Lt. Governor Tate Reeves says things aren’t so bad. The Republican spoke Monday to the capitol press corps and Mississippi State University’s Stennis Institute of Government. He says he believes concerns…
Low gas prices in Mississippi
If you haven’t fueled up recently, we have good news for you. A dramatic drop has taken place overnight in gas prices with some gas stations reporting a drop of up to six cents. Gasbuddy.com is reporting that the average…
Mississippi reinstating some license suspensions
Mississippi will stop suspending peoples’ driver’s licenses purely because they haven’t paid court fines and fees. Tens of thousands of people who lost driving privileges could get them back. Department of Public Safety Commissioner Marshall Fisher made the joint announcement…
Mississippi House Of Representatives Sworn In
Two Mississippians take the oath of office in the House of Representatives this week. Cheikh Taylor will represent district 38 and Kevin Ford will represent District 54. Taylor was elected on November 8th in a special election to finish the…
Visit MS Gulf Coast Hires New Face
Milton Segarra has been selected to become the face of tourism for the three coastal counties.. As the new executive director of visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. His appointment was made official after the board members of visit Mississippi Gulf Coast…
A Day In The Life Mississippi
News 25's Caroline Eaker spoke with a local who joined a group of other Mississippians as they decided to celebrate the birthday and the state in a special way. Sunday dozens of Mississippi photographers, like Gulfport native Tim Isbell, celebrated…
Mississippi Legislator Resigns
Mississippi's house speaker says a key legislator who resigned Sunday was facing sexual harassment allegations. Speaker Philip Gunn tells says multiple women had complained about John Moore, who resigned from a house seat in Rankin County. Moore had chaired the…