MS Secretary of State swears in as NASS president
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The National Association of Secretaries of State wrapped up its annual conference at the Beau Rivage today, capping off the…
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2025 Promote the Vote Theme released
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s Office has rolled outs its 2025 Promote the Vote theme. The program aims to enhance civic education surrounding voting and elections for Mississippi youth.…
New election resource for Mississippi residents
Secretary of State Michael Watson is launching a new election resource. Mississippi voters are able to access important election information and report issues via text using the new ‘textmygov’ resource.…
Secretary of State Michael Watson discusses municipal elections and tidelands bill
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Secretary of State Michael Watson visiting the coast to speak to the Rotary Club. Topics discussed include upcoming…
Rise in investment scams in Mississippi
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is sounding the alarm about a rise in investment scams lately. Secretary Watson says his office has received an uptick in reports of scams…
Speaking with Secretary of State Michael Watson on the first day of the Legislative Session
Today kicks off the state Legislative Session…
Broadwater Marina getting some needed revitalization work done
The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office has begun a restoration project on the Mississippi Gulf Coast aimed at revitalizing the infrastructure of the 30-acre, state-owned area known locally as the Broadwater Marina that sits south of Highway 90. The property…
Secretary of State Watson discusses voting in the Magnolia State with WXXV
Organizing and preparing for Election Day is a massive undertaking for officials in Mississippi and the other 49 states. WXXV News 25 spoke to…
Mississippi Elections Division delivered suspicious package
Mississippi Secretary of State's office revealed election officials in the Magnolia State were targeted with a suspicious package this week. That package was delivered Monday to the Mississippi Elections…
Secretary Michael Watson Hosts 2024-2025 SOS Student Ambassador Fall Summit
JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson hosted the 2024-2025 Secretary of State (SOS) Student Ambassadors for their Fall Summit on Monday. The event, hosted at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, marked the first of the in-person summits…
2024-2025 Student Ambassador Program Application Now Available
JACKSON, Miss – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency's 2024-2025 Student Ambassador Program. The program aims…
Governor Reeves issues executive order for day of official mourning for Deputy Malone
Governor Tate Reeves issued an executive order proclaiming a day of official mourning in the State of Mississippi. This executive order states all flags of the United States and the State of Mississippi to be flown at half-staff on all…
Secretary of State presents tidelands check and pays tribute to past leadership
It was a big day for the Tidelands Trust Fund as the Secretary of State presented this year’s funds and paid tribute to past…
Democratic nominee for Mississippi secretary of state withdraws campaign amid health issues
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Shuwaski Young, the Democratic nominee for Mississippi secretary of state, will withdraw his candidacy ahead of the November general election as he battles health issues. Weeks before Young’s Sunday announcement, he had secured the Democratic nomination…
Watson addresses Gulf Coast Business Council about importance of free, fair elections
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson was on the Coast this morning to talk about the importance of free and fair elections. Watson, who…
Catching up with Secretary of State Michael Watson
News 25’s Brooke Parker was able to catch up with Secretary of State Michael Watson about the latest in Jackson. 2023 has been a busy year for Secretary of State…
Secretary of State Michael Watson wraps up statewide tour
Secretary of State Michael Watson ended his 82-county tour today, making his last stop in Jackson County. Watson launched his 82 county tour in 2020 upon taking…
Secretary of State Michael Watson running for re-election
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has filed to run for re-election. Secretary Watson says he is not at peace leaving office while there is more to be…
Secretary of State and USM host summit on human trafficking
Unknown to many, Mississippi is a hot spot for human trafficking because of the major highways that run through it such as I-10 and the various…
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from COVID-19 complications
WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, the first Black Secretary of State, died Monday due to complications from COVID-19, his family said in a statement on Facebook. Powell, 84, was fully vaccinated from COVID-19, his family said. Powell…
Court dismisses lawsuit blocking construction of Veterans Avenue pier in Biloxi
A Harrison County court dismissed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the construction of a public pier in Biloxi, ruling that the city is within its right to build the pier without a lease from the Secretary of State. The Secretary…
Today is deadline to vote in November elections
Today, Monday, October 4, is the voter registration deadline for the November general and special elections, the Secretary of State announced. If you are registering in person, Mississippians must do so before 5 p.m. If registering by mail, all voter…
Secretary of State transfers tax-forfeited property to the City of Diamondhead
Diamondhead, MS - The Secretary of State’s Office announced the transfer of 12 parcels to the City of Diamondhead to assist with drainage improvements near the Coon Branch area. “Our office made a trip to view the property, and all…
Michael Watson has been elected Secretary of State
In Jackson County last night, Michael Watson and his supporters watched the results of the General Election come in as the polls closed and precincts throughout the state reported their numbers in the race for Secretary of State. Watson’s spirits…