A recent study ranks Mississippi as one of the most polluted states in the country. A study focusing on the correlation between pollution and sleep revealed Mississippi as the ninth most polluted state. The data was compiled from the American…
The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the under funding of Mississippi's Education Funding Formula. Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove is making his case to justices demanding the state pay $236 million dollars for shorting 21 school districts between 2010…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Renee Areng about the Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast App available In Apps Store For IOS And Google Play For Android.
New data shows Mississippi’s economy grew at a 3.4 percent annual rate from July through September. That figure is just shy of the national growth rate. Mississippi’s performance picked up from 2016's second quarter when the economy grew at just…
Mississippi house leaders are proposing new ideas to fund highways and bridges throughout the state. One is to let cities and counties set a local option fuel tax, if residents approve. Some legislators also hope to consider a multi-year transportation…
A grand jury indicts the Rankin County man accused of killing multiple people, wounding others, and stealing cars in Mississippi, New Mexico, and Kansas. A Rankin County grand jury indicted Alex Deaton on charges of first-degree murder, auto theft, and…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Shellie Moses about the Make-A-Wish Mississippi Breakfast at IP Casino.
Governor Phil Bryant signs a campaign finance reform bill into law. The new law will ban lawmakers and other elected officials from spending money for non-campaign purposes such as a mortgage payment, funerals, clothing, automobiles, tuition or undocumented loans. The…
Mississippi turns 200 this year. This weekend, residents and even some out-of-towners celebrated the state’s rich culture. News 25’s Taylor Rubach reports from Centennial Plaza, showing us how South Mississippians celebrated the bicentennial. All families, local and travelers, spent their…
There are two confirmed deaths as a result of the storms in northern and central Mississippi. In Tallahatchie County, a woman was killed Sunday night when a tree fell into her home. And in Rankin County, a woman was found…
On December 10th of this year, Mississippi will turn 200 years old. State leaders are planning a year-long celebration. This afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn laid out some of those plans at the state capitol.…
Mississippi turns 200 years old and right now the party of the century is underway in Gulfport. News 25's Gina Tomlinon joins us live from centennial plaza where the bash has already started.
As budget writers try to stretch Mississippi’s cash to cover needs, State Attorney General Jim Hood chips in 34-point-four million dollars. The Democratic Attorney General says he deposited the winnings from lawsuits into the state's general fund. Hood wants lawmakers…
Tomorrow morning, Mississippi and Alabama are joining forces to fight a debilitating disease. Walk m-s will take over Fort Maurepas Park at 9 am Saturday in Ocean Springs. The event brings together teams of families, neighbors, and co-workers. All trying…
Tens of thousands of Jackson Mississippi residents will be left high and dry this weekend. 40 thousand residents will be without water. Officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management expect this outage will last from Friday at 3 until Sunday at…
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant says he’d be willing to talk about replacing the statues that represent the state in the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Currently, Mississippi is represented by statues of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Confederate politician J.Z. George.…
Another bill that stays alive House Bill 1322 that would allow Mississippi Breweries to sell beer to customers on site. The bill passed the senate finance committee Tuesday. The measure would let a brewery sell the equivalent of two cases…
The Mississippi House has rejected an effort to punish universities for not flying the state flag that prominently features the Confederate battle emblem. All eight of the state's public universities have taken down the flag in recent years amid criticism…
Grammy award winners The Band Perry will headline the governor’s concert for the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration South. The Mississippi natives will lead the lineup at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport on April 1st. The concert aims to represent all Mississippians with…
State senators unanimously agree there should be limits on Mississippi public officials spending campaign money on themselves. Senate Bill 26-89 passed Wednesday and now moves to the house for more debate. The house passed a similar bill last month. Right…
Mississippi lawmakers are advancing a proposal to add a firing squad, electrocution, and a gas chamber as execution methods in case a court blocks the use of lethal injection drugs. House Bill 638 passed amid some opposition and now heads…
2017 marks the 200th anniversary of statehood for Mississippi. The Coast is set to kick off the bicentennial celebration. Officials gathered at Centennial Plaza this afternoon to announce various events planned for March 31st through April 1st. The two day…
No bill in the Mississippi Legislature Soley deals with a state lottery, but there are multiple ways one could come out of the legislative session. Three bills have been amended to add a state lottery two dealing with gambling in…
Buckle up and drive right: the Mississippi House advances two bills to further regulate behavior on the roads. The house voted Tuesday to Pass House Bill 539, requiring all back-seat passengers to wear seat belts. Current state law requires seatbelts…