The state shows that poverty is no excuse for failing to teach kids to read.
Tag: Southern States (US)
-
Abortion Showdown in North Carolina May Hinge on a Single Vote
After the G.O.P.-led legislature passed a 12-week ban, the Democratic governor vetoed the bill. The Republicans could override it, if all their members stay unified.
-
Can Brandon Presley Help Mississippi Break from the Past?
An outspoken Democrat (and Elvis’s second cousin) makes a strong case to end the state’s culture of corruption and improve the health of its citizens.
-
5 Dead After a Tornado in Missouri as Severe Storm Threat Remained
Hail, wind, snow and a few tornadoes moved through parts of the central United States on Tuesday. The volatile weather system was expected to last through Wednesday afternoon.
-
Deaths Reported After Tornado in Southeast Missouri
Hail, wind, snow and a few tornadoes moved through parts of the central United States on Tuesday. The volatile weather system was expected to last into Wednesday.