Southeast - Page 883

November 30, 2023

Mississippi faces prolonged jail stays due to infrequent jury sessions

A recent survey has exposed a significant issue in Mississippi's county jails, revealing that many individuals are held for extended periods while awaiting trial.

November 30, 2023

Kentucky train derailment and chemical fire prompt class-action lawsuit against transportation company

A lawsuit has been filed against CSX Transportation in federal court, alleging negligence that led to a train derailment and chemical fire near Livingston, Kentucky.

November 30, 2023

Georgia residents say border, inflation are two top issues

Lawrence Jones talks to Georgia voters about their top issues and expectations for the debate between Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis

November 30, 2023

Two former California residents explain why they moved to Florida

Former California resident Craig Blessing and founder of Leaving California Terry Gilliam on why they are happy in Florida ahead of the debate with Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis on 'Hannity'

November 30, 2023

Texas man who threatened to kill Georgia officials following 2020 election receives prison sentence

Chad Christopher Stark, the first person arrested by the Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force, has been sentenced for posting threats after the 2020 election.

November 30, 2023

North Carolina expands Medicaid coverage, providing health care to hundreds of thousands in need

North Carolina has expanded Medicaid coverage, making it the 40th state to do so. The expansion aims to reduce the state's uninsured population, currently estimated at 17.6%.

November 30, 2023

'Terrifying encounter' with a machete-wielding homeless man pushed woman to flee California for Florida

The Los Angeles Times cited examples of Americans who moved from California to Florida and vise-versa, noting many have moved for economic and cultural reasons.

November 30, 2023

West Virginia school district converts to solar power in landmark agreement

A West Virginia school district is undergoing a transition to solar energy in what is the largest-ever demonstration of renewable electricity in Appalachian public schools.

November 30, 2023

Virginia state senator appeals for dismissal of lawsuit alleging state residency qualification issues

Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging residency qualification issues. The lawsuit claims she did not meet the state's requirements.

November 30, 2023

Tennessee Democrat calls GOP governor's school choice expansion plan a 'real scam'

Democratic Tennessee state sen. Heidi Campbell blasts Gov. Bill Lee's school choice expansion plan as a "scam" that funnels money to private out-of-state investors.