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Responses To Coronavirus Outbreak Vary Greatly In The American South
Thursday, March 26, 2020
As more states order residents to stay at home to combat spread of the coronavirus, Mississippi and Florida are taking a different approach.
In The Gulf Coast, Responses To Coronavirus Outbreak Vary Greatly By State
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
More states are ordering residents to stay at home to combat spread of the coronavirus. But some states, notably Mississippi and Florida, are taking a more measured approach.
Jeff Sessions Embraces President Trump In Comeback Senate Bid
Sunday, March 01, 2020
The former U.S. attorney general is making a play for his old Senate seat in Alabama, and despite his public falling out with the president tells voters there, "I've been with him from the start."
In Comeback Senate Bid, Jeff Sessions Backs Trump — Despite Public Falling-Out
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Jeff Sessions is making a play for his old senate seat from Alabama, arguing he's the one who has Trump's back despite the president's disparaging remarks about his former attorney general.
Stacey Abrams Spearheads 'Fair Fight,' A Campaign Against Voter Suppression
Friday, February 21, 2020
Since losing the Georgia governor's race in 2018, the Democrat has launched the voting rights campaign that's active in 18 battleground states ahead of this year's election.
Stacey Abrams Spearheads Campaign Against Alleged Voter Suppression
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Since losing the Georgia governor's race in 2018, Democrat Stacey Abrams has launched Fair Fight — a voting rights campaign that's active in 18 battleground states ahead of this year's election.
Pressure Mounts To Improve Mississippi Prison Conditions
Saturday, January 25, 2020
In Mississippi, 10 prison inmates have died in recent weeks. At a rally Friday, activists and citizens urged the state to close one controversial prison and to repair the others.
Mississippi Activists Rally For Prison Reform After Recent Inmate Deaths
Friday, January 24, 2020
Three inmates died in Mississippi state prisons this week, leading the governor to announce operational changes. On Friday, activists are rallying at the state capitol to demand prison reform.
Trump's Impeachment Trial Could Hurt Sen. Jones' Reelection Bid
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
We examine how a vulnerable Democrat from Alabama is approaching President Trump's impeachment trial. Senator Doug Jones is up for reelection in a state where Trump has a 59% approval rating.
A 3-Decade-Long Water Dispute Heads To The Supreme Court
Tuesday, January 07, 2020
Georgia and Florida have been waging a decades-long legal battle over water resources. It's a problem likely to intensify in other areas as the climate warms.
Alabama, Louisiana And South Dakota Sue To Block Equal Rights Amendment
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Alabama, Louisiana and South Dakota have sued to block the implementation of the Equal Rights Amendment. The push began in 1972 and now attorneys general in these states claim it's a belated attempt.
Florida Questions Gun Rules After Deadly Shooting At Pensacola Naval Base
Friday, December 13, 2019
In the wake of last week's deadly shootings at a Naval base in Pensacola, Fla., state authorities are considering changing a rule that allowed the Saudi gunman to legally purchase a handgun.
FBI Investigating Pensacola Shooting
Saturday, December 07, 2019
The FBI is investigating a deadly shooting Friday at a military base in Florida. Officials say the gunman was a member of the Saudi Air Force in training at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Authorities Investigating A Shooting At The Naval Air Station In Pensacola, Fla.
Friday, December 06, 2019
In Florida, authorities are investigating a shooting at the Naval Air Station Pensacola. Four people died, including the gunman. It's the second shooting at U.S. Navy base this week.
Shooting At Naval Air Station Pensacola
Friday, December 06, 2019
Early Friday morning, authorities responded to an active shooter at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida. Four people were killed — including the gunman.
Fisheries And Fishermen Hard Hit By Decline Of Oysters On Gulf Coast
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Record flooding on the Mississippi River sent too much fresh water into the Gulf of Mexico, killing oysters and crippling other seafood harvests that depend on saltwater to survive.
Some Alabama Voters Surprised By Jeff Sessions' Potential Senate Comeback
Thursday, November 07, 2019
Former Alabama Senator and Attorney General Jeff Sessions is set to run for his old Senate seat. His clashes with President Trump cloud his political future.
Jeff Sessions Wants To Return To The Senate, GOP Sources Say
Thursday, November 07, 2019
Republican sources say ex-Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants to return to the Senate. He was a key Trump supporter but the relationship soured when Sessions recused himself from the Russia probe.
Jeff Sessions Expected To Announce A Comeback Bid For Alabama Senate Seat
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Two GOP sources say they expect former Attorney General Jeff Sessions to announce a comeback Senate bid in Alabama before Friday's deadline. Sessions was one of President Trump's earliest supporters.
Trump Rallies For Republicans In Mississippi
Saturday, November 02, 2019
President Trump rallied in Tupelo Friday in a bid to boost the gubernatorial campaign of Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, who is in a tight race against Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood.