 | Apple details government requests for data
Apple says it received between 4,000 and 5,000 requests from U.S. law enforcement for customer data between Dec. 1, 2012 and May 31.
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 | What Federal Sequestration Means for You
There is only one week left to avoid one of the largest federal budget cuts in history. If Congress can't reach a deal, sequestration would begin on March 1. Congress is eight days away from the deadline that could mean a million jobs lost.  Watch Video
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 | Mid-South Reactions to TN Bill on Teaching Abstinence Only
A bill requiring abstinence only lessons in Tennessee classrooms is working its way through the legislature right now. Watch Video
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 | Arkansas Earns D+ on Government Integrity Study
Arkansas earned a D-plus on a national integrity study aimed at keeping government honest.
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 | Report: Mid-South States still Ripe for Political Corruption
How honest are the people running your state? A new report shows Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee still have work to do when it comes to getting rid of corruption. Watch Video
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 | Governor Wants to Close State Office Building in Memphis
Downtown Memphis might soon get another kick in its economic gut, and the boot belongs to Governor Bill Haslam. Watch Video
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 | Tenn. Senate Approves New Congressional Maps
The state Senate has approved new boundaries for Tennessee's nine congressional seats.
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 | Report: Memphis Economy One of World's Worst
Memphis has one of the weakest economies in the world according to a report by the Brookings Institution. Watch Video
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 | Proposal to Change the Way Tenn. Judges Selected
Gov. Bill Haslam wants to put constitutional questions about the way judges are selected in Tennessee before the voters.
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| House Bill Challenging Haslam on Judges Delayed
State Rep. Glen Casada has agreed to delay consideration of his bill calling for the popular election of state Supreme Court judges.
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 | Miss. Lawmakers Propose Limits on Governor Pardons
Some Mississippi lawmakers want to limit the governor's pardon powers, a discussion prompted by Republican Haley Barbour's actions as he left office last Tuesday.
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| Tipton Co. Restored to Senate Redistricting Plan
The Senate has voted to restore Tipton County to the upper chamber's redistricting plan.
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| Tenn. House Approves GOP Redistricting Plan
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.
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 | Ark. Legislators Elect First Black House Speaker
Arkansas legislators have elected the first black speaker of the House.
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| Locals Worry as Lawmakers Argue over Payroll Tax
There is worry in the Mid-South as lawmakers in Washington continue to fight over extending payroll tax benefits. Without any intervention from Congress, the cuts will expire at midnight on January 1st. Watch Video
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 | Taxpayer's Continue To Pay Suspended Clerk
General Session's Court Clerk, Otis Jackson will keep getting paid despite his suspension. Watch Video
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 | The Boot & Tow Blame Game
The Memphis City Council and Court Clerk Thomas Long are going back and forth on who's to blame for holding up the Boot and Tow program. Watch Video
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 | Olive Branch to Update Alderman Districts
Olive Branch officials expect to meet with consultants early next year to discuss drawing new lines for city voting districts.
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 | Miss. Gov.-elect Bryant Developing 2012 Agenda
Mississippi's governor-elect is holding a policy meeting Thursday to help develop his 2012 legislative agenda.
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 | Shelby Commission Committee Approves 2 Animal Proposals
Proposals to more specifically define vicious dogs and set minimum care requirements for owning pets are moving through the Shelby County Commission.
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 | Early Voting In Memphis City Elections Ends
Less than 30,000 people took advantage of early voting in the Memphis City elections. Watch Video
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 | Tenn. Gov. Haslam Endorses Romney for President
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has announced that he is being endorsed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.
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 | Mayor Wharton Proposes Consolidated City Divisions
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.
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 | USDA to Close 11 Offices in Mississippi, 2 in Hernando
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it plans to close 11 offices in Mississippi as part of a $150 million cost cutting measure that includes 259 closures nationwide.
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 | Bryant Takes Oath as Mississippi's 64th Governor
Phil Bryant has been sworn in as Mississippi's 64th governor.
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