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culture

The Quiet Race to Save the South's News History

As local papers shrink, archivists and readers are rethinking what it means to preserve the region's news — and who gets to see it.

2026-10-18
politics

Battered Mugshot, Gunfire at Arrest: East Alabama Demands Answers

A man's bruised face and reports of shots fired during an east Alabama arrest raise pointed questions about force, procedure, and transparency.

2026-10-18
politics

Huntsville Coffee Shop 'Brews With Purpose' for Dyslexia Awareness

A local Huntsville café turns its counter into a platform for dyslexia advocacy this October, blending community and cause.

2026-10-17
south

JXN Water Pushes Independent Oversight for Jackson's Aging Systems

Jackson's water utility is pressing for outside oversight of its long-troubled water and sewer networks, a shift with deep implications for the capital city.

2026-10-17
culture

The Quiet Crisis of Southern Memory: Who Keeps Our News?

As local papers shrink, the region's digital record is vanishing. What happens when today's headlines become tomorrow's lost history?

2026-10-16
politics

RFK Jr. Points Finger at Old Enemy in Measles Fight — With a Twist

The health secretary's latest claim reframes the outbreak as a federal power grab, stirring new tensions in Southern states.

2026-10-16
south

Tindell exits DPS; Capitol Police chief tapped for top post

Commissioner Sean Tindell steps down as Reeves names the Capitol Police chief to lead public safety — a shift signaling tighter executive control.

2026-10-16
culture

Digital Dawn: Regional Archives Face New Era

As regional news archives digitize, communities weigh access against preservation — and the stories at risk of being lost.

2026-10-15
south

Disbarment Dims Lumumba's Legal and Political Future

The disbarment of former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba strips him of a key platform and reshapes the Deep South's progressive landscape.

2026-10-15
politics

GOP Chief: Turnout Alone Decides November 3

A senior Republican leader argues that enthusiasm at the polls, not persuasion, will carry the party in the Deep South this fall.

2026-10-14
south

Southern Groups Fight 'Unnecessary' Data-Center Gas Pipeline

Environmental and community groups argue a proposed gas pipeline serving data centers is unnecessary, urging regulators to weigh climate and ratepayer costs.

2026-10-14
politics

Cliff Crash Charges: When a Mother's Choices Endanger Her Own

A Tennessee mother faces DUI charges after driving off a cliff with her children aboard. The case raises hard questions about parental judgment, addiction, and rural road safety.

2026-10-13
south

Trump Ally's Fundraiser Boosts White's Governor Bid

A former Trump official will host a fundraiser for Shad White as the Mississippi auditor weighs a gubernatorial run, signaling early national support.

2026-10-13