In this Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 photo, Ravi Nessman poses for a photo in Atlanta. The Associated Press has named Nessman as regional news director for the South, a new position overseeing AP's journalism and news operations across formats in 13 southern states. The appointment was announced Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, by Brian Carovillano, AP's vice president for U.S. News. Nessman is based in Atlanta, AP's regional hub for the South. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)