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ALABAMA - UPCOMING - NEWS——————————
DESCRIPTION: The Louisiana Senate is set to vote Thursday on a new congressional district map that eliminates one of two majority-Black districts. It's of a national redistricting battle that began 10 months ago but that has intensified after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act and provided grounds for states to try to eliminate voting districts with large minority populations.
UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 10:00 a.m. CDT, ('Photo', 'Text')
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DESCRIPTION: A new generation of civil rights leaders is rallying against efforts to dismantle the Voting Rights Act. NAACP President Derrick Johnson emphasizes the urgency of responding to these challenges. On Saturday, groups will gather in Alabama to honor the Civil Rights Movement and push for renewed activism. The Supreme Court's recent decision weakens the VRA, prompting activists to fight for diverse political representation. They face a conservative movement entrenched in power. Legal battles and campaigns are underway to protect Black representation. Johnson stresses that this is an American problem, not just a Black issue, and calls for unity in the fight.
UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 11:00 p.m. CDT, ('Photo', 'Text')
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1. WITH: SOF--NCAA REGIONAL PREVIEW
2. DESCRIPTION: OKLAHOMA CITY -- Texas aims to repeat as national softball champions, but the Longhorns face a tough and unpredictable field in the NCAA Championships. Texas, the No. 2 seed, opens against Wagner in the Austin Regional. Alabama holds the No. 1 seed, while Oklahoma, the SEC champion, is seeded third. Nebraska, ranked No. 1 in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball poll, is the No. 4 seed. Arkansas, with the top RPI, is seeded fifth. Regional play starts Friday, with the top 16 seeds hosting double-elimination brackets. The final eight teams will play in the Women's College World Series, beginning May 28 in Oklahoma City. By Cliff Brunt. 800 words, with photos.
3. UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 05:00 a.m. CDT
4. WITH: SOF--NCAA REGIONAL PREVIEW
5. DESCRIPTION: Texas aims to repeat as national softball champions, but the Longhorns face a tough and unpredictable field in the NCAA Championships. Texas, the No. 2 seed, opens against Wagner in the Austin Regional. Alabama holds the No. 1 seed, while Oklahoma, the SEC champion, is seeded third. Nebraska, ranked No. 1 in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball poll, is the No. 4 seed. Arkansas, with the top RPI, is seeded fifth. Regional play starts Friday, with the top 16 seeds hosting double-elimination brackets. The final eight teams will play in the Women's College World Series, beginning May 28 in Oklahoma City.
6. UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 05:00 a.m. CDT
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GEORGIA - UPCOMING - SPORTS——————————
DESCRIPTION: The Atlanta Braves open a weekend series against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. By Bill Trocchi. 300 words, photos. Game scheduled for 7:15 p.m. start
UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 07:15 p.m. EDT, ('Text')
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DESCRIPTION: The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox continue their weekend series on Saturday night. By Bill Trocchi. 300 words, photos. Game stars at 7:15 p.m.
UPCOMING: By 05/16/2026 07:15 p.m. EDT, ('Text')
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DESCRIPTION: The Atlanta United FC plays at the Orlando City SC. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 05/16/2026 07:30 p.m. EDT, ('Text')
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DESCRIPTION: The Las Vegas Aces visit the Atlanta Dream. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 05/17/2026 01:30 p.m. EDT, ('Text')
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DESCRIPTION: The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox wrap up their weekend series on Sunday. By Paul Newberry. 300 words, photos. Game scheduled for 1:35 p.m. start.
UPCOMING: By 05/17/2026 01:35 p.m. EDT, ('Text')
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DESCRIPTION: Atlanta plays Miami at loanDepot park. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 05/18/2026 06:40 p.m. EDT, ('Text')
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LOUISIANA - UPCOMING - NEWS——————————
DESCRIPTION: The Louisiana Senate is set to vote Thursday on a new congressional district map that eliminates one of two majority-Black districts. It's of a national redistricting battle that began 10 months ago but that has intensified after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act and provided grounds for states to try to eliminate voting districts with large minority populations.
UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 10:00 a.m. CDT, ('Photo', 'Text')
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DESCRIPTION: The Supreme Court is expected to determine, at least for now, whether the abortion pill mifepristone can continue to be prescribed by telehealth. The availability of abortion pills by mail has blunted the impact of bans. If restrictions on prescribing mifepristone take effect, providers say they'll send patients a different regimen instead. It's not clear when Thursday an order might be announced.
UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 12:00 p.m. CDT, ('Video', 'Text', 'Alternate(backslash)xa0Headlines', 'DigitalPlans', 'Photo')
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DESCRIPTION: A new generation of civil rights leaders is rallying against efforts to dismantle the Voting Rights Act. NAACP President Derrick Johnson emphasizes the urgency of responding to these challenges. On Saturday, groups will gather in Alabama to honor the Civil Rights Movement and push for renewed activism. The Supreme Court's recent decision weakens the VRA, prompting activists to fight for diverse political representation. They face a conservative movement entrenched in power. Legal battles and campaigns are underway to protect Black representation. Johnson stresses that this is an American problem, not just a Black issue, and calls for unity in the fight.
UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 11:00 p.m. CDT, ('Photo', 'Text')
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DESCRIPTION: Jackie McCloud is a great teammate. After wins, he's on the field hooting and hollering in the team huddle and doing celebratory belly-bumps with players at the end of the handshake line. He even was in the dogpile a couple years ago when the Wildcats clinched a spot in the College World Series for the first time. He's a confidant, a spiritual leader, a motivator. He also has been the Wildcats' bus driver for 17 years and, at 74, has no plans to retire. By Eric Olson. Text, photos.
UPCOMING: By 05/14/2026 03:30 p.m. CDT, ('Photo', 'Text')
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VIRGINIA - UPCOMING - NEWS——————————
DESCRIPTION: A former Virginia elementary school assistant principal was accused of ignoring warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun in the hours before he shot and wounded his teacher. Now the ex-administrator is scheduled for trial Monday on felony charges of child neglect.
UPCOMING: By 05/18/2026 12:01 a.m. EDT, ('Video', 'Photo', 'Text')
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