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Two of the Tennessee Three, a trio of Democratic lawmakers in the state, were expelled by Republicans this week after protesting over gun violence.

BY TRACE WILLIAM COWEN

Tennessee Republicans Expel Democrats Over School Shooting Protest: What You Need to Know

When speaking with reporters, local law enforcement compared the state of the heart to a country ham due to the drying effect of the salt in question.

BY TRACE WILLIAM COWEN

Investigation Launched After Human Heart Found in Salt Pile at Tennessee Transportation Facility

18-year-old Jaylen Smith will be Earle's next mayor. He celebrated the win via Facebook on Tuesday, saying it's "time to build a better chapter" for the town.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Arkansas' Jaylen Smith Becomes Youngest Black Mayor in U.S. at Age 18

"Do not drink the water," Gov. Tate Reeves told citizens of the capital. "In too many cases, it is raw water from the reservoir being pushed through the pipes."

BY ZACH DIONNE

Mississippi Governor Tells Jackson Residents 'Do Not Drink the Water' in State of Emergency Declaration

The identity of the sender was not publicly named in recent reports. The department, however, is being disbanded in response to the racist message.

BY TRACE WILLIAM COWEN

Alabama City to Disband Police Department After Cop Allegedly Sends Racist Text Message

Rapper Omeretta the Great sparked much debate when she doubted musicians claiming Atlanta, and now T.I. has offered his input on the conversation.

BY JOE PRICE

T.I. Responds to Debate About Which Rappers Can Really Claim Atlanta

Exactly two years after Arbery’s murder, the state of Georgia confirmed that February 23 will be recognized as Ahmaud Arbery Day going forward.

BY JOE PRICE

Georgia Names Feb. 23 Ahmaud Arbery Day

The right-wing pastor of the Global Vision Bible Church has made headlines before, including for repeatedly spreading pandemic misinformation.

BY TRACE WILLIAM COWEN

Right-Wing Tennessee Pastor Livestreams Book Bonfire With ‘Occultic Materials’ Like ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Twilight’

Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, shared a lengthy statement after signing the bill, reiterating his stance against legalizing recreational use.

BY TRACE WILLIAM COWEN

Mississippi Governor Signs Bill Making State Latest to Legalize Medical Marijuana

On his Spotify podcast with Miss Info and special guest Jeezy, Nas clarified who was actually talking to on his eighth album 'Hip Hop is Dead.'

BY JORDAN ROSE

Nas Clarifies ‘Hip Hop Is Dead’ Album Was ‘Mainly’ Directed at New York Rappers

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