Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable discusses voting
Getting out the vote topped the agenda at the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable Discussion in Biloxi this weekend. The conversation is called ‘The Power of Sister Vote Boot Camp.’ The…
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Hancock High students learn the importance of voting
Hancock High School students learned the importance of voting. The students voted for council officers for the 2024-2025 school year, using what they learned when they become…
Chairman of election commission, who served in Vietnam, shares why every vote matters
Election days oddly bring communities together as they enjoy the right to cast a ballot, while others may have forgotten why they even…
Despite growing voter registrations, Mississippi's voter turnout remains low
Voter turnout hit rock bottom during the 2022 midterms in Mississippi. Since then, the state has seen a steady rise in active voters. Mississippi has historically had…
Mississippi prepares to tackle any voter fraud ahead of presidential election
Following the 2020 presidential election, many people raised concerns about the integrity of the election process. There was a surge in election legislation introduced after…
UPDATE: Judge orders four precincts in Hinds County to extend voting to 9 p.m. after ballot issues
A judge in Mississippi’s largest county has extended voting times to 9 p.m. at four voting precincts after they experienced ballot shortages and long lines. The order from a special judge in Hinds County came after a nonpartisan group, Mississippi…
Voters go out to the polls for Election Day
WXXV headed out to the polls to catch up with some local voters in our neck of the woods at the Lyman Community Center. We asked local…
WXXV celebrates community-chosen Viewers Choice Awards at gala
You all voted and the results are in. WXXV's Viewers Choice Awards Gala was a success last night, honoring all of the Gulf Coast businesses and individuals who were nominated. This year, our…
Absentee ballots now available for November election
Absentee ballots for the November general election are now available. Absentee ballots are available through your circuit clerk. Saturday in-person absentee voting dates are October 28th and November 4th from 8 a.m.…
Voter registration deadlines approaching
Election Day is less than two months away, but the deadline to register to vote is fast approaching. National Voter Registration Day is a day that reminds Americans to register to vote…
Harrison County Election Commission testing equipment
The final checks and balances are complete as voting precincts are all set for primary elections. The Harrison County Election Commission held a public testing for voting equipment today that…
Things to know when voting in August Primary Election
Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner has four things people of Harrison County need to know before going to vote Tuesday. First, you must provide an ID because it is required when…
Court blocks Mississippi ban on voting after some crimes, but GOP official will appeal ruling
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press Mississippi is violating the U.S. Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment by permanently stripping voting rights from people convicted of some felonies. That's according to a split decision Friday from a federal appeals…
In-person absentee voting ends Saturday
Just a reminder, tomorrow is the deadline to cast an absentee ballot ahead of Election Day next Tuesday. Circuit Clerk offices here in South Mississippi and across the state will be…
Things to know before primary election
Primary Election Day is exactly one week from today and we have information on things you need to know before going to vote. The party primaries are being held August…
In-person absentee voting begins Saturday across the state
In-person absentee voting begins Saturday in Mississippi as we count down the days to the August 8th primary elections. That means Circuit Clerk Offices will be open from…
2022 Midterm Election Results
South Mississippi residents went to the polls today for the midterm elections. Other than the congressional race, most elections centered on judicial seats, which are nonpartisan, and school board seats. Here are the results: For U.S. House of Representatives 4th…
Sheriff Ezell casts ballot for midterm election
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell has cast his ballot in the midterm election. This afternoon in Pascagoula, the sheriff, who is running for congressman for the 4th Congressional District…
Voters turnout for 2022 midterm election
The polls are open until 7 p.m. for the 2022 midterm elections and voters are letting their voices be heard. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Pascagoula as voters cast…
Voters head to the polls for the midterm elections
Midterm voting is underway and voters in South Mississippi were out bright and early this morning ready to cast their ballots. People were lined up outside the…
Mississippi rolls out mobile ID for statewide elections
JACKSON, Miss (AP) - Mississippi voters will be able to use their smartphones as their voter identification in next month's election. The 2022 elections mark the first real test of a new statewide program that integrates technology into Mississippi's voting…
Primary Runoff Election Update
Voting is currently going on for the 4th Congressional District Republican Runoff between Mike Ezell and Steven Palazzo. News 25’s Rick Gogreve and Sabria Reid have more.
Residents vote in Republican Primary Runoff for 4th Congressional District today
Polls across South Mississippi are open for today’s Republican Primary Runoff for Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District. Incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo is on the ballot alongside…
Residents cast their vote in the primary election at Lyman Community Center
Voters trickled in and out of the polls at the Lyman Community Center. Poll workers stared arriving at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, eager to…