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politics

Toy Catalog's QR Wish Lists Reshape Southern Holiday Shopping

The return of the glossy toy catalog now carries a digital twist, raising questions about access, data, and Main Street competition across the Deep South.

2026-10-06
south

Nolan Wells Case: Grand Jury Report Isn't the Final Word

A human rights advocate argues the grand jury report on Nolan Wells should open a new chapter, not close the book on accountability.

2026-10-06
culture

The Quiet Crisis of Southern News Archives

As local papers shrink, the region's news archives face a quiet crisis — and a chance to rebuild community memory.

2026-10-05
politics

Douglas Fights Back Against Old Rehab Narrative

Michael Douglas pushes back on a decades-old claim he sought treatment for sex addiction, raising questions about how old stories resurface.

2026-10-05
culture

The Deep South's Living Archive: Preservation Meets the Present

As regional papers digitize decades of local history, the archive is shifting from a static record to a living community resource.

2026-10-04
politics

NBC Analyst's USC Blast Ignites College Football Culture War

A stunned touchdown play drew sharp words from an NBC analyst aimed at USC, reigniting debates over style, discipline, and regional pride in college football.

2026-10-04
south

Mississippi's Budget Merry-Go-Round: A Cycle of Promise and Pinch

Lawmakers return to Jackson to balance the books once more, weighing tax cuts against the state's perennial needs.

2026-10-04
politics

Polymarket Promo ALCOM: Betting Politics Meets Playoffs in the Deep South

A new promo code ties Florida-Missouri politics to MLB playoffs and UFC 332, signaling how prediction markets are reshaping regional engagement.

2026-10-03
south

Buddy Guy's Radio City Triumph: A Blues Legacy Cemented

The sold-out 'Buddy's Got the Blues' show at Radio City Music Hall was more than a concert—it was a passing of the torch for the genre's living legend.

2026-10-03
politics

Saban vs. Rapoport: Media Jabs Expose College Football's Power Shift

The Pat McAfee show became a battleground as Nick Saban and Ian Rapoport traded barbs, revealing deeper tensions in college football's media landscape.

2026-10-02
south

Grant Expands Fannie Lou Hamer Digital Tour

New funding broadens the digital driving tour honoring the Mississippi civil rights icon, deepening access to her rural legacy.

2026-10-02
culture

The Deep South's Memory: Archives at a Digital Crossroads

As regional newsrooms shrink, the archives holding the Deep South's story are gaining new life — and new risks — in the digital age.

2026-10-01
politics

Le Creuset's Dutch Oven Deal and the Politics of the Southern Table

A rare discount on the iconic oval Dutch oven lands amid debates over household budgets, regional foodways, and the retail politics of the Deep South.

2026-10-01