Southern Political Report

Mississippi, North Carolina, & Tennessee

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

SC Woman Wins Benefits After Refusing Flu Shot

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

COLUMBIA -- The way Pamela Crowe saw it, she had to choose between keeping her job or protecting her life.

Study Shows Which College Buildings Are Underused

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

ATLANTA -- A two-year study by the University System of Georgia shows classrooms are empty during most of the week.

Oklahoma, Kentucky, & Texas

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

When the Messenger Gets Shot, Others Are Sure to Follow

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

In the world of White House politics and the politics of handling the White House press corps, the president's press secretary is the most visible target and often the first to fall when the media turns on an administration.

Forecast: Savannah Job Base to Grow 2.3%

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

ATLANTA -- The metro Savannah economy will grow better than the state this year, according to Georgia State University's quarterly economic forecast released Wednesday.

North Carolina, Virginia, & Florida

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

Hope for Drinking Water Wells

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

COLUMBIA -- Signaling progress toward saving area drinking water wells, Georgia has placed a moratorium on new groundwaterpumping from the Floridan Aquifer.

Environmental Group Has Questions for Utility Execs

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

ATLANTA - Members of the environmental group the Sierra Club plan to use today's Southern Company annual shareholder meeting as an opportunity to grill executives about construction overruns and renewable energy.