Mid-South News

By Nicole Erwin

Memphis, TN – For years, the United States relied on a paper trail for determining who won an election. Over time, concerns about voter fraud and the time involved in getting an accurate vote tally caused elections to become machine dependent.

Now, concerned citizens want their paper ballots back. An organization called We the People is answering those concerns and has filed suit against every state in the U.S..

By Nicole Erwin

Memphis, TN – Close to 50,000 passengers travel in and out of Memphis using Amtrak services every year. For almost 6 months the rail service has been using shuttle buses to transport customers to a temporary boarding location in Memphis. Nicole Erwin reports why customers can again look forward to direct service.

By Nicole Erwin

Brinkley, AR – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has halted their efforts to rid the state of the invasive Northern Snakehead until next spring. Nicole Erwin has more.

By Candice Ludlow

Memphis, TN – As fuel prices continue to fluctuate and remain high, scientists search for renewable fuel sources to free America from foreign oil. Candice Ludlow reports on how one organization in Memphis is using animal fat.

By Eric Niiler - Capitol News Connection

Washington, DC – House Democrats have sent an energy bill to the Senate, over the Republicans' objection. The proposal will be one of several that Senators have to sift through. In both chambers, Tennessee lawmakers are playing important roles in shaping the direction of the debate. Eric Niiler reports from Capitol Hill.