politics

Senator Wicker on Republican National Convention

Today is day three of the Republican National Convention. So far we’ve seen everything from protests to alleged plagiarism. Senator Roger Wicker has been there to witness it all, but he believes it is America taking its rightful position again…

Local Take on Republican National Convention

Despite the Republican National Convention kicking off in turmoil, Donald Trump will be presented as the party’s candidate. With Trump’s polarizing persona and his long-time presence in pop culture and American business, a lot of first time viewers will be…

Preparing for the National Convention

A group of Harrison County Republicans are preparing to head to a national convention. The Harrison County Republican Executive Committee met at the Gulfport Yacht Club to talk about the 2016 National Republican Convention. The four day convention is being…

Race to the White House

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are now reacting to the deadly terror attack in Turkey. The candidates have very different views on how to handle the threat from terrorists.

Obama Endorses Clinton for President

President Barack Obama has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. He did so in a web video released today after meeting with her rival, Senator Bernie Sanders. The White House says the president taped the endorsement on Tuesday and he plans…

Legislators call Session “Difficult

Difficult and frustrating, in two words that’s how Coast lawmakers summed up the 2016 legislative session to a group of Coast business leaders at this morning’s post-legislative briefing at the Golden Nugget. Difficult because entering the session, they expected demanding…

Mark Everson on GOP Presidential Race

The presidential race was shaken up after two candidates announced their campaign suspension. Texas Senator Ted Cruz withdrew his candidacy on Tuesday. Ohio Governor John Kasich officially announced his campaign suspension this afternoon. This leaves Donald Trump as the sole…

Congressman Palazzo On Trump

Congressman Steven Palazzo released a statement saying: “Donald Trump won Mississippi’s primary overwhelmingly and he has continued to win large portions of the country. His victory tonight cements the fact that he will be our Republican nominee and I will…

Fight for Indiana Primary

The race to the White House will make a crucial stop in Indiana on Tuesday, for what is turning out to be a make or break primary for all the presidential candidates.

Mississippi Senate Wraps Up, House Back for One Day

The Mississippi Senate has ended its part of 2016 Legislative session, but the House still had a bit of work. Senators adjourned and went home Wednesday. House leaders planned to do the same but Democratic Rep. Bryant Clark of Pickens…

Increasing Fees For Politicians

A bill that would raise the qualifying fees to run for political office is headed to Governor Phil Bryant's desk. If approved, the new law would require independent candidates to start paying qualifying fees and increase the fees party candidates…

Making A Democracy Work Luncheon

The Mississippi League Of Women Voters met for its sixth annual "Making Democracy Work" luncheon with special guest speaker "Karen Sock". The league of women voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages voters to be informed and to actively…

Ask The Mayor Youth Town Hall Meeting

Bryan Kennedy interviews Anne Pitre about Ask The Mayor Youth Town Hall Meeting. Tuesday March 22 6 - 7:30 PM at the Pascagoula Senior Center open to the public but is for the 9th to 12th Grade Students.