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culture

The Living Archive: Deep South News and the Memory of a Region

As regional news archives evolve, Deep South News weighs preservation against access—and what local memory means in a digital age.

2026-09-12
politics

Sweepstakes Slots Surge as NFL Season Kicks Off

Regional players flock to sweepstakes slots during NFL Week 1, blending football fandom with digital gaming.

2026-09-12
south

Mississippi Teen's 12-Foot Alligator Harvest Caps Fight Through Health Ordeal

A Mississippi teenager's record-style alligator harvest is drawing attention not just for the catch, but for the health battle that preceded it.

2026-09-12
politics

Cyclospora Declared Over, But Food-Safety Gaps Linger

FDA closes the books on a massive cyclospora outbreak that sickened thousands, yet the episode exposes persistent blind spots in produce safety.

2026-09-11
south

Canton Charter School's Fate Hangs in Limbo

State and local officials remain at odds as an embattled Canton charter school awaits a final ruling, leaving families and staff in an uneasy holding pattern.

2026-09-11
culture

Digital Shifts Reshape Deep South News Archives

As regional papers digitize decades of coverage, the Deep South's news archives are becoming contested ground for memory, access, and identity.

2026-09-10
politics

An $800 Boot in the Land of $80 Boots

The UGG x Willy Chavarria biker boot carries an $800 tag — a price that lands with political weight in a region where boots mean work.

2026-09-10
south

Hinds County Jail Denies Beating; Inmate Says He Can't Walk or Talk

Former inmate says he was left unable to walk or talk after an alleged beating; Hinds County jail officials deny the claim.

2026-09-10
politics

Heisman Futures on Polymarket: SEC's New Political Arena

Prediction markets are reshaping how fans track the Heisman race, with SEC quarterbacks dominating the conversation and the odds board this week.

2026-09-09
south

Crooked Letter Sports: First Weekend, First Takes

The opening weekend delivered early signals across the Deep South — quarterback questions, defensive flashes, and the danger of reading too much into one Saturday.

2026-09-09
culture

The Quiet Crisis of Southern News Memory

As local newsrooms shrink, the region's collective memory is at risk. Who is preserving the South's stories?

2026-09-08
politics

Jonas Brothers Face Double Loss as Father Dies Months After Mother

The Jonas Brothers, who lost their mother in June, now mourn their father's passing this year — a double grief that reshapes their public and private lives.

2026-09-08
south

Pell Grants Vital for Mississippi Students, Advocate Warns

A college access advocate urges Congress to protect Pell Grants, warning that cuts would hit Mississippi's low-income students hardest.

2026-09-08