Rep. Mike Ezell on his first few days in D.C.
Congressman Mike Ezell is speaking out after last week’s historic election for Speaker of the House. GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker after five…
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State Legislature convenes today in Jackson
In Jackson, the gavel fell signaling the start of the 2023 State Legislative Session. After a busy 2022 session that tackled many important issues, lawmakers this year will be focusing…
McCarthy fails in two votes for House speaker, not conceding
By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is falling far short in voting to become House speaker. House Republicans fell into a tangle on the opening day of the new…
Pelosi to step aside from Dem leadership, remain in Congress
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not seek a leadership role in the new Congress. Pelosi’s decision Thursday comes after Democrats lost the House majority to Republicans in the midterm…
Mike Ezell’s Campaign for Congress Tour begins Monday
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell is launching his campaign tour for his bid to become South Mississippi’s next congressman. Starting Monday, he’ll spend the next three weeks visiting…
Former Jackson, George, Greene DA to run for Circuit Court judge
A former District Attorney in Jackson County is announcing his candidacy for Circuit Court judge. Keith Miller made the announcement on Wednesday for the Place 1 seat, which serves Jackson, George and Greene counties. "My wife, Sherry, and I, along…
Donald Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - His term at an end, President Donald Trump has said farewell to Washington. Trump has arrived in Florida in the last hour of his presidency, skipping Joe Biden's inauguration.…
Getting ready for 2021 Mississippi Legislative session
There will be a few changes when Mississippi lawmakers return to the state capitol in Jackson for the 2021 legislative session. Face masks will be required when legislators return in January for the 2021 session. According to…
Georgia Secretary of State to certify election for Biden
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s top elections official is expected to certify election results showing Joe Biden won the presidential election in the state. But Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stumbled on this last step Friday,…
1st woman confirmed as US judge for southern Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The U.S. Senate has confirmed the first woman to become a federal judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. Kristi Haskins Johnson of Brandon is a former assistant U.S. attorney for the southern half of Mississippi.…
Monday, October 5 is the last day to register to vote in Mississippi
Mississippi residents who are not already registered to vote are facing a deadline to get their names on the rolls for this year's elections. The secretary of state's office says Monday, October 5, 2020 is the last day for people…
THE CW LAUNCHES “CW VOTE ACTUALLY”
Nonpartisan Effort Kicks Off Tuesday, September 15 to Encourage The CW’s Multi-Platform Audience to Get Prepared to Vote Nonprofit Partners Include Vote.org, Spread The Vote and Vote Smart Campaign PSAs to Feature Actors from The CW’s Primetime Series The CW Marks…
State Legislature to reconvene Tuesday; economy is on agenda
Mississippi senators will receive a full briefing on the economic outlook of Mississippi and revenue projections when the 2020 Legislative Session reconvenes next week, according to a press release from Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann. State Economist Dr. Darrin Webb and…
Poll: Majority of Americans favor changing election laws to allow everyone to vote by mail
WASHINGTON — A majority of voters — 58 percent — favor a nationwide reform of election rules that would allow all eligible voters to cast their ballots by mail, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds. And nearly ten…
Mississippi Legislature delays re-convening of 2020 session over COVID-19 concerns
Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi Legislature will delay reconvening the 2020 Legislative session beyond Wednesday, April 1, by agreement of Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn. The Legislature adjourned its 125-day Session temporarily on Wednesday,…
Today is Primary Election Day in Mississippi; Polls open until 7 p.m.
It’s time to make your voices heard, Mississippi! Today is the state’s Primary Election. Candidates that voters will see on their ballot on the national scale are for the Presidential Primary Election and in Mississippi you’ll see candidates for the…
Governor-Elect Tate Reeves Announces His Leadership Team for the Transition
Today, Governor-Elect Tate Reeves announced his expanded leadership team that will head up the transition leading into his 2020 inauguration. Assembling a group of experienced, battle-tested leaders, having served in various roles in Mississippi politics and across the nation, Governor-Elect…
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 on the Coast
Lieutenant Governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tate Reeves is blazing the campaign trail just a week before voters head to the polls to cast their ballot. While on the Gulf Coast today, Reeves spoke about several issues that hit close…
Pelosi announces official impeachment inquiry
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced the House is moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Pelosi made the announcement Tuesday from the speaker's office at the Capitol saying "no one is above the law." The move…
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…
Crawdads and Candidates
No matter what the weather will be, you’ll be covered tomorrow for the first-ever ‘Crawdads and Candidates’ forum set to take place in Gulfport. You’ll get the chance to gather at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park from 2 p.m.…
Talking politics with Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson
Thoughts, ideas, and concerns of the residents of Ocean Springs were shared during a quarterly ‘Breakfast with the Mayor.’ News 25’s Andrew Scherer caught up with Mayor Shea Dobson to get his take on what he calls an ‘open door…
Attorney General candidate Andy Taggart media tour on the Coast
Andy Taggart announced his candidacy for Mississippi attorney general and kicked off his media tour on the Coast today. Taggart will run against State Representative Mark Baker and Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch in the Republican primary. Current Mississippi Attorney General…
