Nashville mayor confronts antisemitism while championing transparency and city improvements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nashville’s new mayor is ushering in a new era of transparency. Freddie O’Connell is meeting with reporters weekly to answer questions and offer observations on what is happening in the city. The mayor revealed Friday he is already under attack for his faith. It’s not something I’ve talked about a great […]
Read MoreFormer life-saving mayor facing domestic assault charges
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Landon Mathis booking photo Dickson County Jail Burns, Tennessee, mayor Landon Mathis, once hailed for saving the life of his predecessor with CPR after the man suffered a near-fatal heart attack, is now facing charges of domestic assault after police say he body-slammed his girlfriend’s son in a violent spat over $40 of yard work. […]
Read MoreLegal fights over voting districts could play role in control of Congress for 2024 | #elections | #alabama
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FILE – A map of a GOP proposal to redraw Alabama’s congressional districts is displayed at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Democrats got a potential boost for the 2024 congressional elections as courts in Alabama and Florida ruled in the summer of 2023 that Republican-led legislatures had unfairly diluted the […]
Read MoreBlue Carpet Ball supports Mayor’s Youth Council | News
ABERDEEN, Miss. – The City of Aberdeen is working to support the area’s youth. It hosted a big fundraiser for the Mayor’s Youth Council. The “Blue Carpet” event was all about supporting the kids of Aberdeen and their futures. As well as, honoring the adults in the community who make it all possible. “It’s a […]
Read MoreTrump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game | #elections | #alabama
As the Republican presidential primary intensifies this summer, most White House hopefuls are devoting their time to events in Iowa and New Hampshire, the states that kick off the nomination process early next year. Not Ron DeSantis or Donald Trump. The Florida governor will address more than 1,500 faithful Republicans on Saturday at Nashville’s Music […]
Read MoreTrump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game | #elections | #alabama
As the Republican presidential primary intensifies this summer, most White House hopefuls are devoting their time to events in Iowa and New Hampshire, the states that kick off the nomination process early next year. Not Ron DeSantis or Donald Trump. The Florida governor will address more than 1,500 faithful Republicans on Saturday at Nashville’s Music […]
Read MoreAll sides speak out on proposed Alabama drag show ban | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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- May 10, 2023
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Alabama is the latest state attempting to pass new laws that prohibit drag performances. The bill, which was filed last Thursday is similar to the Tennessee’s recent anti-drag legislation. Supporters say the legislation safeguards children. Opponents say the law discriminates against the LGBTQ+ community. APR student Poppy Jacobs spoke with people who were voicing concerns […]
Read MoreAlabama bill would put limits on drag shows | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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- May 1, 2023
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has joined states trying to limit drag shows after legislation was filed Thursday that would prohibit the performances in public places where children are present. The bill by Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney would add a provision to the state’s anti-obscenity laws to prohibit “male or female impersonators, commonly known as […]
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