I've backed off on the rain percentages for tonight, the system has moved considerably slower and only isolated showers are forecast through tonight and into tomorrow morning. These showers will slowly increase in frequency and strength as we head into tomorrow…
Statement of Legislative Leadership "Late last week, we were made aware of a staff error that led to expected general fund revenues to be overestimated by $56.8 million during the FY2017 budget negotiations,” said Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and Speaker…
A rapper from the coast is receiving mixed feedback after draping herself in a Confederate Flag during a recent performance to protest Mississippi’s Confederate Heritage Month. During her April 26th show, Biloxi native "Genesis Be" draped herself in a Confederate…
Michelle Obama was right here in the Magnolia state this weakened speaking to grads at Jackson State. The first lady reflected on the heated battles her husband has endured as president and urged students to use peaceful means towards making…
The Mississippi Legislature has concluded its 2016 session. During the first session of a four-year term, republicans gained a supermajority in both chambers abolishing elected school superintendents, phasing out corporate franchise tax, and passing the religious freedom bill. However legislators…
Restore Mississippi Sound, it's an effort to get the state to spend BP Oil money on improving water quality. Right now over 2 billion dollars from BP financial settlements are being directed towards restoring the coast, but little of the…
Taking your margarita to go from your favorite downtown hot spot? Well that will soon be a reality. State legislators passed a law loosen open container laws in downtown areas across Mississippi. HB 1223 could allow designated areas all across…
A legal veil of secrecy could drop over much of the execution process in Mississippi under a bill agreed on by house and senate negotiators. Both bodies passed senate Bill 2237 Tuesday, sending it to Gov. Phil Bryant for his…
We are continuing to see strong southerly winds bringing an excess of Gulf moisture here on Tuesday night, which causing the formation of convection fog near coastal areas. Many fronts are primed to move through South MS, but it seems…
Add Dayton Ohio to the list of cities banning government travel to Mississippi. A memo from Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley forbids city dollars paying for non-essential travel to the states. New laws conflict with the city's values and anti-discrimination ordinances…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Tony Bahou, about "Boots Vs. Badges" Softball game Thursday April 21 beginning at 4:30 pm. More Information at: http://www.specialolympicsms.org/
Students at University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus are firing off about new Mississippi legislation that says it protects the religious freedoms of residents. USM nursing student, Ashley Costello, says as a Christian, she is against the measure. "The…
Connecticut becomes the fourth state to ban state-funded travel to Mississippi after Governor Bryant signed the religious accommodations act into law. Democratic Governor Dannel Mallory is criticizing the law as discriminatory and has announced the cost of travel to the…
In response to the new law, a number of Natchez residents have taken to an online petition that calls for the city to secede from the state of Mississippi and join Louisiana nearly 700 people have signed it. While unlikely…
Officials are stating that another possible tornado touched down just north of us in Lamar County yesterday morning. A home and an elementary school were damaged from fallen trees, while several power and trees lines are also down. The storm…
News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews Frank Kay about the champions at the C Spire Pro AM Golf Tournament.
Mississippi is just one of 24 states that have been awarded a national grant to further high school career prep programs. The JP Morgan Chase and company's new skills for youth grant is aimed to help states develop detailed career…
The Mississippi house votes twice to establish a state lottery which would deliver half of its financing to public education and road maintenance. However, the effort is likely to be squashed in the senate. A lottery amendment was added to…
The Mississippi house is advancing a bill to block the state Medicaid program from spending money with any group affiliated with an abortion provider. The original proposal was first aimed at Planned Parenthood, but it appears to mirror a state…
In a challenge to federal law, state senators passed the Mississippi Church Protection Act which states that places of worship could nominate certain members of the church to undergo a firearms training course. This bill would also allow individuals to…
Easter Sunday was a day highlighting the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Christians all along the coast celebrated the major holiday in their own unique way. Some churches held special services such as an early morning or "Sunrise"…
News 25's Toni Miles interviews Steve Neiman about the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic, Thursday March 31, and Apirl 3rd at Fallen Oak Golf Course, Saucier. More information: www.2016.MGRC.com
Mississippi and Louisiana officials say flooding on the Pearl River may come a day later than expected. Hancock County emergency management says flooding on the river that forms the southern end of the state line may not come until late…
"Take it down" was the rallying cry at the Mississippi state capitol in Jackson Tuesday. The state flag is now at the heart of a federal lawsuit. In the shadow of the state flag, a large crowd gathered on the…