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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.
News Brief: House Passes Resolution On Impeachment, Zelenskiy Profile, Mississippi
Friday, November 01, 2019
The House passed a resolution formalizing its impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Also, a profile of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and a preview of a Trump rally in Mississippi.
Mississippi Governor Election Preview
Friday, November 01, 2019
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, and Democrat Attorney General Jim Hood are vying to be the state's next governor in Tuesday's election. Some say the race is surprisingly competitive.
5 Decades Later, New Communities Land Trust Still Helps Black Farmers
Thursday, October 03, 2019
October marks the 50th anniversary of a pioneering effort to provide a safe haven for black farmers evicted from their land as punishment for participating in the civil rights movement.
Black Voters Sue Over Mississippi's Jim Crow-Era Election Law
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Four African Americans are suing over a Jim Crow-era election rule that requires statewide officeholders to win a majority of the popular vote and at least 62 of 122 Mississippi state house districts.
Florida Breathes A Collective Sigh Of Relief As Hurricane Dorian Moves North
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
Hurricane Dorian is dumping huge amounts of rain as it travels up from Florida and into Georgia. The large volume of rain combined with possible storm surges could produce inland flooding.
Florida And North Carolina Prepare For Hurricane Dorian As Storm Moves North
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
Hurricane Dorian's powerful winds and heavy rains have lashed the Bahamas for days. Now the storm is moving very slowly towards the north. People from Florida to North Carolina are preparing.