Thursday, September 12, 2024
Nonprofit leaders from around the country gathered on Capitol Hill this week, pushing for what they're calling "sweeping democracy reforms" in …
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Montgomery County officials are asking students to use social media responsibly following a series of arrests stemming from online threats to local sc…
Alabama's economy is heavily supported by its forestry industry - but is facing a new challenge, with a widespread outbreak of the southern pine …
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
By Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora for Little Rock Public Radio.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Little Rock …
Volunteers with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters are gearing up for National Voter Registration Day, September 17. To register to vote in …
The price of beef could be on the minds of Arkansas farmers and ranchers when they go to the polls in November. Currently, just four companies - …
While the United States has made strides in improving maternal care, disparities in access to quality health care persist, particularly for Black …
A new report revealed while the United States has made significant progress in reducing youth incarceration rates, troubling disparities still exist…
With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, school-based services have become a critical component in addressing the issues. A new …
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Nonprofit leaders from around the country gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday, pushing for what they are calling "sweeping democracy reforms," in …
In Georgia, the demand for Social Security cards is soaring, with nearly 34,000 residents in Gwinnett County alone requesting appointments for new …
With students back in classrooms, the mental health of Georgia's youth is a top priority and one group is working to make sure students have access …
Thursday, September 12, 2024
More jobs are available now in Kentucky compared with the past couple of years and many are better-paying union jobs driven by federal investments…
As Fayette County considers approving industrial-scale solar operations on farmland, more communities in the Commonwealth are considering special …
The Commonwealth has the second-highest maternal mortality rate in the nation, and within the state maternal deaths are twice as high among Black …
Thursday, September 12, 2024
By Taylar Dawn Stagner for Grist.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Louisiana News Connection reporting for the Grist-Public News Service Collab…
Environmental activists of various faiths and denominations are spending the summer protesting on Wall Street to highlight the effects financial marke…
Carbon capture and storage is often discussed as part of a broader portfolio of solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While not a …
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A new initiative for single mothers and their sons is helping to combat crime and empower vulnerable community members in Jackson.
The nonprofit …
The latest survey of Latino voters in Mississippi and nine other states reveals overwhelming support for environmental initiatives, with 87% favoring …
A new report shows the rate of juvenile crime continues to fall, but disparities remain in Mississippi and nationwide. The Sentencing Project report …
Thursday, September 12, 2024
In Robeson County, the opioid crisis is exposing the need for increased addiction support. The Southeastern Prevention and Addiction Recovery …
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Environmental leaders are set to gather in Durham to address how climate change is impacting human health and well-being.
Emily Wolfe, health …
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Classroom supplies are taking a toll on teachers in North Carolina.
A new survey showed despite earning around 5% less than they did a decade ago…
South Carolina and much of the country has seen extreme heat since summer began but people still want to enjoy the outdoors and a few tips can help th…
A report on the condition of America's children ranks South Carolina near the bottom of the 50 states in economic well-being, education and family …
With hurricane season underway, South Carolina's 344,000 acres of salt marshes are the first line of defense for the state's lowcountry against storm …
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
A recent study by Vanderbilt University found that Americans generally love free speech, but their views change occasionally. One instance of this …
A new report showed the rate of juvenile crime continues to fall but disparities remain in Tennessee and nationwide. The Sentencing Project report …
As the general election nears, a study from the think tank ThinkTennessee found the Volunteer State trails most neighboring states on voter …
Friday, September 13, 2024
Groups from Virginia and across the country are working with federal lawmakers to improve voting rights.
They are building support for voting rights …
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
A new report showed more than 100,000 eligible Virginians 65 and older are not enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
With …
Although most Virginians support and prefer solar energy, misinformation is keeping more of it from being built. Several counties and cities have …
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
West Virginia lawmakers will convene for a Special Session on Sept. 30, with the state's child care crisis, proposed income tax cuts and supplemental …
Wayne County Schools and a church in Princeton have installed solar panels with help from the Inflation Reduction Act, local grants and solar …
The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is facing legal challenges for its 2021 directive that Appalachian Power increase the usage of three of…
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