Donald Trump has named Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state early this morning. The 64-year-old Tillerson is a longtime oil executive with no government or diplomatic experience. Those in favor of the pick call…
State lawmakers say a Donald Trump Presidency will be good for Mississippi. Legislators tell News 25, Governor Phil Bryant built a close relationship with the President Elect campaigning for him in a few states during the election. They say Trump…
A defense bill sits on the president’s desk for signature. The bill would give troops a pay raise and it takes closing bases off the table, rejecting the Pentagon’s plan to perform a new round of military base closings. This…
The 2017 legislative session begins in one month. This session is one that is sure to be pivotal considering over $100 million in BP settlement funds is up for grabs in the state’s general fund. Coast lawmakers are ready to…
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says only a small percentage of Mississippi voters did not take photo identification to the polls for the presidential election. He said Monday that more than 1.2 million people voted in the state and 560…
Local women are trying to pour a little more pink in the White House. Everything from the punch to the décor was pink at a political panel discussion for women in Gulfport Sunday. “Operation Pink House” was held at Mississippi…
Local businessman, author and combat veteran E. Brian Rose has his eyes set on Steven Palazzo’s seat in congress, just short of two years before the election. Rose says career politicians who put themselves before their districts are hurting America…
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich announced his bid for the office tonight at a campaign kickoff at the White Pillars. After Holloway resigned for health reasons last year, Gilich won the mayor’s seat and is currently serving the final two…
Governor Phil Bryant is walking back speculation he might consider a job in the Trump administration. While he was in Biloxi Tuesday, Bryant said he plans to serve his full term as governor, a term with three years remaining. Bryant…
Pass Christian Mayor Chipper McDermott is seeking re-election. The mayor made the announcement during the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast with the Mayor. McDermott says the city is making big strides toward development and he believes he is the…
On Friday, January 20th President-Elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office and deliver the inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Senator Roger Wicker announced that tickets are available for Mississippians to attend that inauguration. Senator…
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant says he will be working as closely as possible with President-Elect Donald Trump, but will not join his administration in Washington. While Governor Bryant was still in Biloxi announcing the $114 million in Restore Act projects,…
After months of an unpredictable and unique election season, Donald Trump was declared the 45th president of the United States. Among those celebrating a Trump win was Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. News 25’s Kendra Turley shows us reaction from the…
Mississippi U.S. Senator Thad Cochran released a statement on Trump’s win. The statement said, “I congratulate President-Elect Trump and Vice-President-Elect Pence on being chosen to lead this great country. The people have voted for change and for leadership to deal…
Trump will now have a Republican majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives which can boost his chances of enacting major items on his agenda. Today, News 25 caught up with Senator Roger Wicker who says he…
On the Democratic side, there was disappointment when it was realized the presidency would go to Republican candidate Donald Trump. Throughout the campaign, Trump has made remarks that caused some Americans to question what he would be like as president.…
While Donald Trump celebrated his victory this morning in New York, Republicans here celebrated as well. Trump won Mississippi by 58 percent. Frank Genzer, chairman of the Republican Executive Committee for Harrison County, says he and fellow local Republican leaders…
Political analyst Howie Morgan and former U.S Congressman Ronnie Shows are on set to discuss the presidential election.
Governor Phil Bryant is hosting an election night party in Jackson. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Mississippi Republican Party Headquarters.
Mississippians have paid attention to the presidential race and are turning out. Those were the words from Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann today. Hosemann gave a report on Election Day within the state. He tells News 25 there were two…
Republican Steven Palazzo wins election for the fourth congressional district U.S. House of Representatives.
Donald Trump wins the state of Mississippi in the 2016 Presidential Election.
Polls in Harrison County are seeing record turnouts. News 25’s Kristen Durand is at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi with more.
While there are a few statewide races today, many people are eager to vote for president. Poll workers at Lyman Community Center tell News 25 today has been the largest turnout they’ve seen in years with a number of voters…