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politics

Texas BBQ Joint Drops Brisket, Igniting Culture War

A beloved Texas barbecue spot's decision to remove brisket from its menu has sparked fierce debate over tradition, economics, and regional identity.

2026-09-22
south

UN: Safe Water Is a Human Right, Despite 5th Circuit Ruling

The UN reaffirms clean water as a human right even as the 5th Circuit narrows remedies in Jackson's water crisis, deepening a regional divide.

2026-09-22
culture

Deep South News Archive: Digitizing Memory, One Edition at a Time

Regional newsrooms and libraries are racing to digitize decades of local coverage — and the stakes go beyond nostalgia.

2026-09-21
politics

Death of Ex-Fox Producer at 36 Raises Media Industry Questions

The sudden death of a former Fox News producer in Florida at 36 has renewed scrutiny of the toll high-pressure newsroom culture takes on young staffers.

2026-09-21
south

Thompson's Push: National Dems Can't Ignore Mississippi

Rep. Bennie Thompson's call for deeper national Democratic involvement in the Colom Senate race signals a shift in how the party views the Deep South.

2026-09-21
politics

Why the Falcons' QB Search May Finally Be Over

Michael Penix Jr.'s steady growth, a fortified line and elite weapons suggest Atlanta's long quarterback drought is nearing its end.

2026-09-20
south

Rebels Turn the Page: Chambliss Carries Ole Miss Past Kiffin Era

With Lane Kiffin in the rearview, Trinidad Chambliss embodies a new Ole Miss identity built on grit, discipline, and homegrown pride.

2026-09-20
culture

The Quiet Crisis of Remembering: Regional News in the Digital Age

As local papers shrink and platforms shift, the Deep South's news archive faces a quiet crisis of memory—and a chance to rebuild.

2026-09-19
politics

"Daddy's Back": LSU's Sky-High Troll Job Over Ole Miss

A plane banner over Oxford reignites the SEC's pettiest rivalry war — and says plenty about both fanbases' psychology.

2026-09-19
south

Sky-High Jab: Banner Targets Hyde-Smith Ahead of Ole Miss Game

Aerial protest over Oxford's stadium turns a football Saturday into a political stage, testing how Mississippi's conservative base receives a public rebuke of its senior senator.

2026-09-19
politics

Toy Retailer's 120-Store Expansion Signals Regional Revival

After years of decline, the once-struggling toy chain bets big on brick-and-mortar, with 120 new locations reshaping the Deep South retail landscape.

2026-09-18
south

WWI Letters, Modern Classrooms: Ole Miss Project Shows Why Education Matters

A translation project at Ole Miss turns century-old soldier letters into a lesson on the enduring value of the humanities and higher education.

2026-09-18
politics

Ohio Man's Courtroom Dash Ends in Swift Custody

A convicted Ohio man bolts from the courtroom after sentencing, sparking a brief chase and questions about courtroom security and desperation.

2026-09-17