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Pastor’s suicide brings grief, warnings of the dangers of outing amid erosion of LGBTQ+ rights
'I just want to ask you people who thought it humorous to publicly ridicule him. Are you happy now? What crime did he commit?'Alabama man charged with making threats against Georgia prosecutor, sheriff over Donald Trump election case
'When you charge Trump on that fourth indictment, anytime you’re alone, be looking over your shoulder.'Alabama’s forgotten ‘first road’ gets a new tourism focus
The Prewitt Slave Cemetery is one of the historic places along Byler Road.A Pine Bluff attorney launches a bid for a south Arkansas congressional seat as filing period ends
'The conduct and political arrogance of the supermajority party in this state have led to a stronger position for the Democratic Party and the results are speaking for themselves.'Joe Biden approves Arkansas disaster declaration
Late-June storms caused extensive damage to private property and public facilities.Exxon Mobil is drilling for lithium in Arkansas and expects to begin production by 2027
Exxon didn’t disclose how much it’s spending on the project, which is expected to be a boost for a part of Arkansas that has a history as an oil and gas producer.Ron DeSantis launches new website attacking Nikki Haley
The site paints Haley as a liberal, though its claims often lack context.Hand me downs: Ron DeSantis lands 10 former Tim Scott endorsers
The latest endorsements bring the number of elected officials supporting DeSantis in the Palmetto State to 68.Charging credit card fees on sales tax likely here to stay
Legislation to change it would benefit a rare few at the detriment of many others.Georgia Republicans move to cut losses as they propose majority-Black districts in Special Session
Because Black voters in Georgia vote overwhelmingly for Democrats, new Black-majority districts will favor the party. But Democratic hopes to gain seats may have been premature.Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents, including husband Jimmy
'My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever met. And pretty to look at, too.'Rosalynn Carter tributes highlight her reach as first lady and humanitarian
'We don’t get presidents and first ladies like that anymore, people who have true hometown roots and understand what it’s like to grow corn and peanuts.'Longtime Kentucky lawmaker Kevin Bratcher announces plans to seek a metro council seat in Louisville
'The older I get, the more interested I’m getting into local issues, just trying to make Fern Creek and the city of Louisville a better place to live.'Sen. Rand Paul performed Heimlich maneuver on choking Sen. Joni Ernst during GOP lunch
The Kentucky Senator formerly worked as an eye doctor.Kentucky Republican chairman is stepping down after eventful 8-year tenure
'He helped flip the state House to Republican control for the first time in nearly a century, which has and will continue to deliver meaningful, conservative fiscal policies for a generation.'Louisiana’s tough-on-crime Governor-elect announces new leaders of state police, national guard
The Governor-elect remarked during a news conference that he will bring 'as much of a law enforcement presence' as necessary to keep New Orleans safe.A mom chose an off-the-grid school for safety from COVID. No one protected her kid from the teacher
Useless diplomas and sexual exploitation abound.Diplomas for sale: $465, no classes required. Inside one of Louisiana’s unapproved schools
Unlike public schools, formal homeschooling programs or traditional private schools, nearly 9,000 private schools in Louisiana don’t need state approval to grant degrees.Roy Cooper celebrates finally expanding Medicaid, slams Donald Trump for wanting to ‘rip away insurance’
'Donald Trump is really good at reading the room full of conspiracy theorists but he's not good at reading the room full of Americans who need health care.'The successor to North Carolina auditor Beth Wood is ex-county commission head Jessica Holmes
The auditor’s office scrutinizes state and local government spending, evaluates the efficiency of state programs and takes on special projects initiated by the General Assembly.North Carolina trial judges block election board changes made by Republican legislature
For several years, Republicans have pushed unsuccessfully to alter the composition of the board: They’ve been thwarted both by court rulings and a constitutional amendment that voters rejected in 2018.Email insights: Nikki Haley celebrates Koch network nod while bashing ‘crumbling’ Ron DeSantis
'In the fight to take on Donald Trump, become the nominee, and defeat Joe Biden next Fall, Nikki Haley has done what Ron DeSantis and his team have failed to do.'Nikki Haley argues Donald Trump is always followed by ‘chaos’ before a large South Carolina crowd
'We have too much division in this country, and too many threats around the world to be sitting in chaos once again.'Ron DeSantis returns to South Carolina Friday
The day starts upstate and ends in the lowcountry.Former ambassador and Republican politician sues to block Tennessee voting law
'Vague statutes that chill the freedom to fully participate in the political process are unconstitutional.'Tennessee Governor unveils push for statewide school voucher expansion, no income limitations
The current program awards eligible families around $8,100 in public tax dollars to help cover private school tuition and other preapproved expenses for up to 5,000 low-income or disabled students.7 Nashville officers on ‘administrative assignment’ after Covenant school shooter’s writings leaked
Until this week, none of the writings had seen the light of day due to a legal battle over whether or not they should be made public.Monica De La Cruz endorses Donald Trump for President
De La Cruz represents Texas’ 15th Congressional District, which stretches from the Mexican border in the city of McAllen and north to Guadalupe County.Jan. 6 suspect who later fired a gun toward Texas officers gets 2 years for firearm charge
He was sentenced to time served in the Capitol riot case in September.Texas women who could not get abortions despite health risks take challenge to state’s Supreme Court
The lawsuit does not seek to repeal Texas’ abortion ban but to force more clarity on when exceptions are allowed under the law.Virginia state Senator seeks dismissal of lawsuit over ‘baseless’ residency allegations
Ghazala Hashmi moved furniture and personal effects into the apartment, began receiving personal packages there, and changed the addresses on her driver’s license, car registrations and voter registration to reflect the address.Sabato’s Crystal Ball outlines ‘choose your own adventure’ analysis of Virginia elex results in ’23 compared to ’19
Dems won, but there are plenty of silver linings for the GOP.Democrat Buta Biberaj concedes in hard-fought northern Virginia prosecutor race
Biberaj could have requested a recount under state law, but she said she thought it was better to use the next two months to ensure a smooth transition.What if Donald Trump is convicted? The 2024 Republican convention rules don’t address the issue
'Any attempt by any swamp rat, by any Washington, D.C., swamp rat, to mess with the rules will be summarily crushed by those of us that know how to run conventions.'Monica De La Cruz endorses Donald Trump for President
De La Cruz represents Texas’ 15th Congressional District, which stretches from the Mexican border in the city of McAllen and north to Guadalupe County.Deutsche Bank was keen to land a ‘whale’ of a client in Donald Trump, documents at his fraud trial show
Documents show the bank sliced Trump’s $4.2 billion estimate of his net worth to $2.4 billion when considering a loan.Email insights: Nikki Haley celebrates Koch network nod while bashing ‘crumbling’ Ron DeSantis
'In the fight to take on Donald Trump, become the nominee, and defeat Joe Biden next Fall, Nikki Haley has done what Ron DeSantis and his team have failed to do.'Nikki Haley argues Donald Trump is always followed by ‘chaos’ before a large South Carolina crowd
'We have too much division in this country, and too many threats around the world to be sitting in chaos once again.'Global power couple, best friends and life mates: Inside the bond between Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter
Undergirding their path was a small-town love story that spanned 77 years of marriage and two decades of family friendships before that.Personnel note: AT&T elevates Joe York to President of Gulf States Region
Ma Bell added Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi to his portfolio.New study shows intense competition between online and offline sales channels
The findings are consistent with a responsive and competitive market that includes both channels.Jacob Lupfer: Lenny Curry was the best Republican Mayor Democrats could’ve hoped for
Duval Dems loved to hate the outgoing Mayor, but it could have been so much worse.Kathy Spillar: In Florida, battleground states, abortion and equal rights are top issues for young women voters
As the races in Florida tighten, every vote matters.How much is too much for Herschel Walker’s ‘family-values’ voters?
That’s classy, or as close to classy as you’re going to find in this mess.