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Mueller report draws mixed Florida reactions; candidate Ron DeSantis vs. Gov. Ron DeSantis on E-Verify; sanctuary cities; FAU poll

Dr. Helen Ouyang, writer, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University & emergency-room physician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, this week on “Story in the Public Square.”

Savannah Alderman Van Johnson, who is running for mayor, speaks with reporters after speaking at a meeting on March 27, 2019 that was coordinated to garner support for just one black candidate in Savannah's mayoral election. He also discusses why he chose to attend the meeting at a local church that barred white reporters from attending and allowed "black press only." Candidate Louis Wilson also attended the event. Former state senator and representative Regina Thomas, who is also running, did not attend.

Could a lunch meeting resolve issues between a county official and the local Muslim community?

The wife of artist Hardold "H" Holden, Edna Mae Holden, shares how their prayers were answered when her husband was facing a life-threatening illness.

Savannah Morning News Headlines for March 28, 2019.Chatham police, Sheriff's Office begin SWAT training Savannah considering new limits on alcohol sales, gaming machines Lisa Ring announces run for Georgia's 1st Congressional District Deep South Orchid Society to host 33rd Annual Savannah Orchid Show this weekend Music: "Not for me" by Barradeen

Silvers: "I've always told the guys, 'you need to look into Savannah.' People love athletics here."

The 2019 Savannah Golf Championship begins Thursday in The Landings.

Listen to a recent excerpt from an interview with Diane.

The 30th annual Savannah Music Festival runs March 28-April 13. One of Savannah’s strongest cultural institutions, SMF has grown from the modest Savannah OnStage into a premier regional event over the last three decades. In this week’s Do Savannah Podcast, we borrowed a clip from the Difference Makers' podcast where Savannah Morning News Opinion Page Editor Adam Van Brimmer interviewed new SMF Executive Director David Pratt. Music this week comes from the Del McCoury band, who play March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre. You can find tickets for all the shows at savannahmusicfestival.org and all of our coverage of the festival at dosavannah.com/savannahmusicfestival

We talk about great spring walks and the return of some of our favorite clam shacks--find out about some wicked tasty spots opening soon, plus handy info on raising your own chickens and tracking wild animals!