Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
March 11, 2026

National News:

Live updates: Iran fires drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Iranian fired drones towards Saudi Arabia and Kuwait early Tuesday as the war in the Middle East shows no sign of abating.

apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump--03-10-2026?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

‘Spillover’: Iran energy shockwaves hit Europe

Leaders still haunted by the ghosts of the 2022 energy crisis are bracing for another economic shock.

www.politico.eu/article/spillover-iran-energy-shockwaves-hit-europe

Gullible, Cynical America

The trouble with believing anything and nothing at the same time

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/cynical-gullible-american-man/686079/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fcYA2RyvIMk0vzSSevVOlts&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

State News:

Tennessee lawmakers turn back restrictive abortion bill • Tennessee Lookout

A Tennessee Republican bill that would potentially subject women who have abortions to the death penalty failed in a House committee.

tennesseelookout.com/2026/03/10/tennessee-lawmakers-turn-back-restrictive-abortion-bill

Bill requiring immigration status checks in Tennessee public schools advances in legislature • Tennessee Lookout

A bill requiring Tennessee public schools to gather data on student immigration status and report it to the education department advanced.

tennesseelookout.com/briefs/bill-requiring-immigration-status-checks-in-tennessee-public-schools-advances-in-legislature

TDOC requests $1.7M for drone detection technology - Nashville Banner

The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking funding for drone detection technology to combat contraband being smuggled into prisons.

nashvillebanner.com/2026/02/11/tdoc-drones-contraband-frank-strada-request

Local News:

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www.ventusky.com/35.323;-84.525

Registration Deadline - Artsplorations — Athens Area Council for the Arts

Join us for a la carte visual arts workshops during Spring Break (March 17 & 19) taught by local art instructors. You can sign up for one or both days. Cost is tiered Pay What You Can.

www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/artsplorations-spring-2026