January 19, 2024 Republican-led Kentucky House panel approves 'three-strikes' anti-crime bill A GOP-led committee in the Kentucky House approved legislation that would keep felons locked up after three violent offenses. Critics say it doesn't address the actual causes of crime.
January 19, 2024 Mississippi approves incentives for EV battery factory that promises 2,000 jobs Mississippi legislators approved incentives for a factory that will make batteries for electric vehicles. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves stated it will help bring jobs back to America.
January 19, 2024 Freedom Caucus revolts in South Carolina over claims GOP plans to 'muzzle' legislative powers, boost Dems The South Carolina Freedom Caucus is hitting back at their fellow Republicans over legislation they say is intended to "muzzle" their ability to participate in the legislative process.
January 18, 2024 Escaped Tennessee child rape suspect turns himself in after 45 minutes in freezing cold, police say An accused child rapist, who fled from police custody in Tennessee, turned himself in just 45 minutes after escaping due to the freezing cold winter weather.
January 18, 2024 Youngkin says holding fentanyl dealers accountable is 'just common sense' after Virginia Dems sink bill GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia said holding fentanyl dealers accountable is "just common sense" after Democrats in the Virginia state Senate voted down harsher penalties.
January 18, 2024 Florida Senate passes bills seeking to expand health care availability Florida Senate looks to expand health care availability, giving a win to Republican leadership in the Legislature, passing a top priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.
January 18, 2024 Florida man allegedly shoots, kills 1, injures 2 after writing teenage daughter a love letter: authorities A Tampa, Florida man who allegedly sent a love letter to his daughter, shot and killed a woman while injuring two others and firing at responding police officers, officials said.
January 18, 2024 Virginia man acquitted in deadly 2021 high school basketball game shooting A Virginia jury has cleared Demari Batten, 20, of fatally shooting 17-year-old Justice Dunham outside a high school basketball game in 2021.
January 18, 2024 Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah to join The Rolling Stones at 2024 Jazz Fest The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest has announced its full 2024 lineup, which is expected to be headlined by Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah and Jon Batiste.
January 18, 2024 Rare venomous lizards hatch at Georgia zoo as conservationists work to save species Zoo Atlanta in Georgia recently sent 11 Guatemalan beaded lizards to Central America to help boost the native population of the species , which is significantly endangered.