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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 […]

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Former life-saving mayor facing domestic assault charges

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. […]

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Alabama

Legal fights over voting districts could play role in control of Congress for 2024 | #elections | #alabama

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 […]

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Blue 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 […]

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Alabama

Trump 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 […]

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Alabama

Trump 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 […]

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Chattanooga Tourism Co. fears County Mayor’s budget will threaten large future events

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Tourism Company says they fear Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s proposed 2024 budget will threaten large future events in the city. Mayor Weston Wamp presented his new budget earlier this month, which consists of limiting some of the funds given to Chattanooga Tourism Company. Previously, Chattanooga Tourism Company received all […]

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Arkansas

Historic Russellville restaurant catches fire overnight

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Update 10:08 a.m. Police said East main street is back open and traffic can resume normally. If you plan on traveling on east main, please be observant of your surroundings so we do not cause traffic accidents. Original Story An overnight fire has left a historic Russellville restaurant destroyed. According to […]

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Alabama

All sides speak out on proposed Alabama drag show ban | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

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 […]

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Alabama

Alabama bill would put limits on drag shows | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

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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