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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Quiet Work of Saving Southern Stories
As regional newsrooms shrink, the archive's role shifts from record-keeping to cultural stewardship — and the stakes are rising.
Accountability or Scapegoat? Alabama DC's Message to Dijon Lee
Alabama's defensive coordinator vows Dijon Lee 'will be held accountable' for a crucial penalty — but the real question is what accountability means in a program chasing championships.
GOP States Tighten Voting Rules, Echoing Trump's Midterm Playbook
From ID requirements to absentee limits, Southern legislatures are reshaping election law — and the changes track closely with proposals the former president pushed for the midterms.
Kalshi's NFL Promo Signals Shift in Prediction-Market Politics
Kalshi's $55 NFL Week 5 promo highlights the growing political and regulatory stakes of prediction markets across the South.