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Here are all the ways people are disappearing from government websites

Executive orders from President Trump have agencies across the government scrubbing websites of photos and references to transgender people, women and people of color.

Firing federal employees was swift. Unwinding the terminations is proving complicated

Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary employees it illegally fired. Agencies report they are doing so but placing most of them on paid leave.

EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target

The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.

If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question

Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, explains the secret to happiness — and why knowing your personality type can help you make better decisions about what can bring you more joy.

What’s Causing Birmingham’s Code Red Air Quality Alert?

A prescribed burn is harming air quality. Here's what Jefferson and Shelby County residents should do to protect their health.

Why VA mental health workers feel Elon Musk’s emails are psychological warfare

Mental health professionals with the Veterans Health Administration say the stress caused by Elon Musk's "What did you do last week?" emails is hurting veterans' care.

Why are the Grammys’ rock categories stuck in the past?

At this year's 67th Grammys, wins for The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in a year when other genres showcased rising stars prompt questions about who votes for rock at the Grammys — and what needs to be done for the awards to recognize new blood.

Rural schools in Alaska are crumbling. The state is the likely culprit

Rural school districts depend on the state to fund construction and maintenance projects. But over the past 25 years, Alaska lawmakers have ignored hundreds of requests for public schools that primarily serve Indigenous children.

Under Trump, Huntsville might finally gain Space Command. It could also lose much more

The 1,600 jobs Space Command would bring to the Rocket City might not make up for potential cuts to NASA and the Department of Defense.

Inside a Mississippi man’s fight with health insurance and a hospital for life-saving surgery

Trevor Malosh’s heart surgery was finally on the books after months of negotiations with his insurance company and the hospital. Then, another setback happened.

New Orleans has beefed up security for Mardi Gras. For smaller parading krewes, it’s costly

The city is requiring more police officers at parades this year, putting higher costs on smaller, independent krewes vital to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras heritage.

Tourism in New Orleans remains strong despite terrorist attack. Will the trend last?

The Super Bowl is in town, and so far, fears that visitors would avoid the big game because of January’s attack on Bourbon Street have not rang true.

As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease

As childhood vaccinate rates drop in the U.S. outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.

The best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials this year

At a time when every fresh news alert seems to deliver a new seismic jolt about the world – the ads featured in this year's Super Bowl mostly touch on safe subjects we traditionally expect in Big Game commercials: Nostalgia. Comedy. Celebrities. Patriotism. And poignant humanism.

It’s not all fur and games. Here’s how the Puppy Bowl works

The Puppy Bowl may look like lawless fun. But there are rules to the annual competition, now in its 21st year. Here's what to know as Team Ruff and Team Fluff hit the turf on Sunday.

Watch: ‘Voices of District 2’ highlights challenges, strengths of Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District

Watch a replay of the Gulf States Newsroom's virtual listening session discussing its coverage of Alabama's 2nd Congressional District during the 2024 election.

In New Orleans, focus shifts toward community recovery, healing after terror attack

Officials and health experts are working to make sure those affected by the Bourbon Street attack have access to the medical and financial resources they need.

The 2024 moments that will stick with us: Reflections from the Gulf States Newsroom

Our regional reporters reflect on delightful, discarded moments they had in the field as they covered stories across Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

‘Driven by something greater’: Meet Birmingham’s trainer to the stars of today and the future

Otis Leverette, better known as ‘Coach O,’ is a strength and conditioning coach in the South that’s impacting athletes' lives beyond sports.

Alabama Black Belt’s sewer crisis a tougher fix for residents in manufactured homes

Poor sanitation has long plagued residents in Alabama’s Black Belt. For people with manufactured houses, finding a solution has been more challenging.

Here are 3 questions to ask before panic buying during a supply chain breakdown

The dock worker strike in October led to some shoppers panic buying the wrong items. Here are tips for how to prep the right way, according to experts.

‘Where’s Jeff?’: Unhoused and struggling with opioid addiction in Birmingham

As Alabama decides how to spend its opioid settlement funds, a good Samaritan spends her free time helping “her people” who struggle with addiction.

Alabama’s 2nd nitrogen gas execution raises questions about method’s future use

As Alabama sets the course for the controversial execution method's future, activists and legal scholars say eyewitness accounts could halt widespread adoption.

In coastal Louisiana, a sacred mound is returned to the Native American tribe who built it

The Atakapa-Ishak/Chawasha tribe views the land’s rematriation as a joyous occasion — even though it’s disappearing due to coastal land loss.

‘Mississippi Five’ parole issues highlight the toll of ‘graying’ in Gulf South prisons

A campaign to free five women, known as the "Mississippi Five," shows how prison populations throughout the region are aging.

‘A dream come true’: Alabama ‘grandfamilies’ are set to receive opioid settlement funds

The new state program— the first of its kind in the U.S. — will give $280,000 from opioid settlement funding to grandparents raising their grandchildren.

A plan to fix Jackson’s water system could cost all of Mississippi its food stamps

The DOJ and USDA said using a SNAP recipient’s information to distribute JXN Water’s roughly $30 discount to low-income customers would violate privacy.

A new EPA grant is sending millions to the Alabama Black Belt to solve sanitation issues

The team that received the $14 million grant is also partnering with others to help fully address the Black Belt's sanitation issues.

Nissan workers in Mississippi consider another union campaign: VW ‘proved it can be done’

Pro-union workers at the Canton, Mississippi, plant say Volkswagen proved the UAW can win in the South, but other factors are in play — like the 2024 election.

Need help with breastfeeding? Here are some local resources for Alabama parents

August is National Breastfeeding Month, but the Gulf South has some of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the country. Advocates are trying to change that.

Q&A: Baldwin & Co. bookstore owner on James Baldwin’s impact, carrying on his legacy

DJ Johnson discusses Baldwin’s lasting legacy ahead of a 100th birthday celebration, and the importance of keeping Black businesses thriving in New Orleans.