Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Alabama has made some strides in its fight against poverty but substantial challenges remain, according to a new report from the group Alabama …
A man who once faced the harsh realities of Alabama's criminal justice system is now working to ensure others in Mobile County do not have to endure t…
As Alabama lawmakers look at bail reform, a new report outlines how eliminating cash bail could impact the state and beyond. House Bill 42, sponsored …
Monday, October 7, 2024
By Wesley Brown for the Arkansas Delta Informer.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Delta Informer-Wi…
A new study finds minimum-wage increases have little or no impact on job loss. The Economic Policy Institute study comes as federal lawmakers …
Enrollment continues to increase at The University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This semester, the school is experiencing its largest enrollment …
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
As powerhouse Hurricane Milton nears the Florida coastline, communities in the Tampa Bay area are extending relief efforts initially launched for …
As Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, the state's network of Community Health Centers continues to provide crucial care statewide. Community …
As part of National Hispanic American Heritage Month, financial experts are urging Latino families in Florida to take steps toward building wealth …
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Monday, October 7, 2024
Educators in Georgia are sounding the alarm about the state of the teaching profession, citing political pressures and low morale as key factors …
The U.S. Department of Justice has released a report on the state of Georgia's prisons, citing horrific conditions and extreme violence. The …
September is one of the busiest months for childbirth, but it also highlights the growing need for postpartum mental-health resources in Georgia…
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News…
Monday, October 7, 2024
Today is the last day Kentuckians can register to vote in next month's presidential election.
The ballot will also include two constitutional …
A screening tool developed by medical providers is an effective way to spot signs of child abuse, and experts are raising awareness about it today…
More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …
This is Pollution Prevention Week and advocates are renewing their call for one plastics manufacturer to clean up its act. An August demonstration …
By Taylar Dawn Stagner for Grist.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Louisiana News Connection, reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
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Monday, October 7, 2024
A new report outlines how eliminating cash bail could affect people in Mississippi and beyond.
The ACLU of Mississippi said 14 of 25 people in jail …
More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …
This is a National Day of Action for workers at the U.S. Postal Service. Mississippi postal workers are among those rallying to demand that Postal …
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
By Kylie Marsh for the Charlotte Post, with support from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for North …
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
As the November elections approach, students at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington are taking action to remove voting barriers and boost …
A week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the Southeast, the North Carolina town of Boone is facing an uphill battle. With many roads still …
Mothers experience depression at a high rate after their babies are born. September is an especially popular month for births, so health experts are …
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 …
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Metro Nashville Public Schools and Nashville State Community College are working together to help some high school students launch health care careers…
Monday, October 7, 2024
As Tennesseans deal with record-breaking heat, hurricanes and prolonged drought linked to a changing climate, a new report showed how American …
Polling shows that many young people of color in Generation Z are ambivalent about voting, but one group of activists is working to change that…
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is leading efforts to modernize and expand the state's passenger rail system, with significant projects …
The most recent census figures show a significant drop in poverty in the Richmond metro area - and are being met with skepticism. The American …
Despite recent improvements in Black unemployment rates, a new report reveals Black Americans continue to face significant disparities in the labor …
Monday, October 7, 2024
West Virginia lawmakers are pushing legislation forward to pave the way for state management of the transport, storage and disposal of potentially …
A volunteer program has caught the attention of West Virginia tourism officials. The Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards program has been recognized with …
The cost of a graduate degree tripled between 2000 and 2020, according to a new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the …
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