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Republican Merle Flowers of Southaven says he's resigning from the Mississippi Senate to spend more time with his wife and their four children.

State Sen. Stephanie Flowers has defeated Rep. Efrem Elliott in the Democratic primary for the Arkansas Senate District 25 seat.

State Rep. Keith Ingram has defeated state Sen. Jack Crumbly in the Democratic primary for an east Arkansas seat that is the focus of a federal redistricting lawsuit.

longtime Little Rock legislator has fended off a challenge in the Democratic primary for a central Arkansas Senate seat.

Incumbent Republicans in two U.S. House districts had no primary opposition and are advancing to the November general election, where they'll face Democratic opponents.

State Rep. Tommy Woods, a Republican from Byhalia, has announced he is retiring from the Mississippi House after 25 years.

Republican leaders coordinated in the recent legislative session to pass new laws spotlighting Tennessee's business friendly reputation, while a spurt of social issue measures from lawmakers have critics arguing the state looks so backward it will hurt economic development.

Big money is making a big comeback in the Tennessee Legislature. There is a bill working its way though both houses that would let Political Action Committees spend all they want for candidates. Watch Video

Tennessee’s Governor may be against it, but the guns in parking lots bill is moving forward in the state House anyway. Watch Video

It’s over for Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum. Faced with a race impossible to win, Santorum suspended his campaign. Watch Video

The Arkansas Republican Party says presidential candidate Rick Santorum will remain on the party's primary ballot in May even though he has quit the campaign.

There are big troubles for Shelby County suburbs wanting to start their own school systems. After Tuesday's legislative session in Nashville, it looks like all kids will be going to class in the unified city-county school system. Watch Video

A House panel has killed a bill seeking to tax strippers to pay for a reduction in the state tax on gold coins, bullion and investment income.

Tennessee senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker are among 12 Republican senators who are questioning whether the Obama administration is using the Internal Revenue Service to target Tea-party related nonprofit organizations.

The House sponsor of a proposal to ban the teaching of gay issues to elementary and middle school students has delayed the measure to allow lawmakers to consider a more comprehensive bill.

The head of the Memphis City Council Budget Committee is sharpening his scalpel. Jim Strickland says there is some cutting to do. Watch Video

Workers from across the state are speaking out against legislation that would prevent Tennessee cities and counties from establishing a living wage.

Southaven residents are upset about new policy changes at board meetings. Before, if they wanted to speak at a meeting all they had to do was call ahead; even an e-mail to the city was fine. Now they have to sign up the day of the meeting. Watch Video

The Republican sponsor of a proposal to ban the teaching of gay issues to elementary and middle school students says he's not backing off the legislation despite concerns from GOP leaders.

Pretty soon heading to the store to pick up that six-pack of beer could be a bit more of a hassle. Watch Video

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam says he expects lawmakers to pass a bill this year to force businesses to allow workers to store firearms in vehicles parked on company lots, though he doesn't expect the measure to be as broad as originally introduced in the Legislature.

Supporters of a measure to ban the teaching of gay issues to elementary and middle school students have put off consideration of the bill after being told of fellow Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's opposition to the measure.

Tennessee State Senator Mark Norris (R-Collierville) announced that he would withdraw two bills regarding annexation, specifically aimed at Memphis and an annex reserve in Shelby County, due to constitutional problems.

First a bill was introduced to mandate drug testing for people on welfare, now similar legislation is aimed at state lawmakers. Watch Video

State Rep. Glen Casada has agreed to delay consideration of his bill calling for the popular election of state Supreme Court judges.

It should be a simple question, at least that's what a member of the Shelby County Commission thinks. Justin Ford told a former member of the board he disagreed with her comments that most in Shelby County couldn't name their commissioner or any member of the commission. Watch Video

Earlier this week in Nashville, legislation was introduced specifically aimed at not letting the city annex an area of east Shelby County . Now, city council members are saying the whole process is bordering on being out of control. Watch Video

The Shelby County Commission is still trying to come up with new voting districts and the fighting among commissioners is still happening. One former member accused the group of spending most of their time just throwing "hissy fits." Watch Video

Mayor A C Wharton and some Memphis City Council members say Republican state lawmakers from Shelby County are trying to ruin the city. Watch Video

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is preparing to give his second State of the State address.

There's a new twist on controversial legislation being considered by Tennessee lawmakers. Watch Video

Shelby County Commissioners have put a vote to censure Commissioners Terry Roland and Mike Ritz on hold. Watch Video

The big showdown expected at the Shelby County Commission Monday afternoon didn't happen. Commissioners voted not to censure two of their own, and not to change rules which would allow them to replace the chairman. Watch Video

One of the most controversial politicians in Memphis history said we've hit a new low in politics. Watch Video

The Senate has voted to restore Tipton County to the upper chamber's redistricting plan.

In one meeting you had commissioners Taylor versus Ritz and Roland, Roland versus Taylor and Thomas, Bunker versus Chism, Chism versus Republicans, Brooks versus Chism, Chism versus Brooks, and Ford versus Bailey. All of this started after a tussle over tacos at a Mexican restaurant in Collierville. Watch Video

Things got a little crazy down at the Shelby County Commission Wednesday morning. It all comes after a confrontation between Commissioners Terry Roland and Chris Thomas at a meeting of Collierville Republicans the night before when Roland actually told Thomas, "I'm gonna knock you out of that chair." Watch Video

Police were called to Shelby County Commissioner Terry Roland's speech before the Collierville Republicans after he threatened to hit another commissioner over a redistricting dispute.

A measure that seeks to ban Tennessee public schools from teaching about gay issues is once again before lawmakers.

Greg Guy sais he'll step down as Mayor Pro Tempore next month to focus more on his regular full-time job. Watch Video

The state Senate has approved new boundaries for Tennessee's nine congressional seats.

The state House has approved a plan to redraw the chamber's 99 districts, overriding Democrats' objections that it placed five African-American incumbents into three seats.

Phil Bryant has been sworn in as Mississippi's 64th governor.

Shelby County Commission members have given final approval to a revised vicious dog ordinance that includes mandatory sterilization in some cases.

A balanced budget or public safety? Council members in Earle, Arkansas, struck a nerve with residents when they chose money over security. Watch Video

Mississippi has inaugurated seven of its eight statewide elected officials - everyone except the new governor.

Go to the doctor and get $50. Tennessee State Senator Brain Kelsey wants to motivate low-income mothers to get prenatal care by giving them an incentive to go to the doctor. Watch Video

Senate Republicans have released a redistricting proposal that would place Senate Democratic Leader Jim Kyle of Memphis into the same district as a GOP incumbent.

A lawsuit filed against Shelby County is asking a court to get involved in voter redistricting.

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton said improving efficiency is behind his move to bring three divisions of Memphis city government under one umbrella, and placing Janet Hooks in charge.