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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.

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.

A New Year brings a new set of priorities for Memphis city leaders. On New Year's Day, Mayor A C Wharton, along with city council members and judges, were sworn into office. Watch Video

Those in the Mid-South looking to collect state aid like welfare may soon have to take a drug test to be eligible. One Tennessee lawmaker says he wants to make the drug test a requirement and will push three bills in the 2012 legislative session to make it law. Watch Video

Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey says he expects lawmakers will pass a bill requiring drug tests for Tennesseans who get government assistance or workers' compensation. Other high-ranking Republicans aren't so confident.

Mississippi's governor-elect is holding a policy meeting Thursday to help develop his 2012 legislative agenda.

Former Mississippi Gov. William Waller Sr. is being remembered as a transformative figure who helped the state move beyond its segregationist politics during his tenure from 1972 to 1976.

It's a debate that continues and could soon be on the plate for Tennessee lawmakers. Gun rights advocates who want the laws loosened were shot down last year, but that could change heading into elections. Watch Video

He's facing criminal charges, but that's not stopping Otis Jackson from asking for your vote to remain the General Sessions Court Clerk. Watch Video

A new Tennessee bill would limit property tax hikes, but city and county politicians are worried. Watch Video

A Shelby County Commissioner is asking for a state audit to investigate a county contract. Watch Video

Millington Mayor Richard Hodges entered a plea of not guilty in his first court appearance. Watch Video

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced today that his chief of staff, Matt Sonnesyn, will leave the office to pursue private interests.

The Mississippi State Auditor is looking into more questionable spending involving Southaven Mayor Greg Davis. Watch Video

Occupy Memphis protesters rallied downtown Tuesday. The group was speaking out and marching in support of protesters in New York City who were kicked out of their camp the night before. Watch Video

The main lobbyist for a state law that overruled local protections for gay and lesbian workers led an orchestrated effort to portray the bill as being about best business practices rather than opposition to homosexuality.

A consulting company is helping the city determine how to handle the sanitation worker buyout plan. Watch Video

Southaven's city leaders will meet Tuesday for the first time since the state auditor launched an investigation into Mayor Greg Davis' spending habits. Watch Video

A judge has dismissed trespassing and other citations against Occupy Nashville protesters and ordered their records expunged.

Mayor Greg Davis is looking for receipts to account for $128,000 of city spending. Watch Video

More light is being shed on the spending of Southaven Mayor Greg Davis. Watch Video

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam will ask prosecutors to drop charges against dozens of Occupy Nashville protesters arrested last month for trespassing, his office said Thursday.

The city councilman who sponsored the new wrecker legislation says tow truck drivers just need to use common sense. Watch Video

Memphis city workers tried to get the 4.6 percent paycut the city approved temporarily stopped.

Convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff writes in his new book that he spent $20 million from the Choctaw Indians in Mississippi to defeat gambling expansion in Alabama because it would compete with the Choctaws' casinos.

Occupy Nashville protesters said Tuesday they're taking steps to maintain order and safety on the grounds near the state Capitol where they're camped, and anyone who doesn't adhere to the rules is removed from the group.

Officials reported brisk turnout among voters Tuesday as Mississippians went to the polls to choose a new governor and decide whether to add three amendments to the state constitution, including one that could provoke a national fight about abortion.

The embattled Mayor of Millington told the Board of Alderman he'll retire, eventually. Watch Video

A long-running lawsuit between the City of Memphis and 28 Memphis police officers is costing tax payers plenty, and could cost more. Watch Video

Tow truck operators say the Memphis City Council is putting them in danger with the new amendment to the city's towing ordinance. Watch Video

Downtown business owners and the city council could be at odds over a new ordinance. Watch Video

A former auto title clerk in Memphis is scheduled to begin serving an eight-year bribery sentence.

Occupy Nashville protesters are suing Gov. Bill Haslam over a new curfew on the grounds around the Capitol that has been used to dislodge their camp and arrest demonstrators.

Mayor Wharton wants GPS devices installed on animal control trucks. Two years ago it could have been done for free.

Occupy Nashville protesters said Thursday that they're prepared to be arrested and plan to go into custody peacefully if they are.

Tennessee's new voter identification law allows most state and federally issued IDs to be used to vote, including work IDs issued to the faculty and staff of state-run colleges. But the student IDs issued at those same schools are specifically prohibited.

Two Memphis City Council members are claiming that they are being disrespected because they are women.