Castleton Farm's Storied Pastures Head to Auction
Castleton Farm's rolling pastures, a quiet anchor of rural character, head to auction — a moment that asks what a community loses when its oldest fields change hands.
North Alabama Senate Hopefuls Clash Over Grocery Tax, Lottery
Candidates in the north Alabama senate race stake out sharply different positions on repealing the grocery tax and reviving the lottery debate.
Judge Keeps NAACP's xAI Bias Suit Alive, Rejects White House Bid
A federal judge refused to toss the NAACP's discrimination lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's intervention.
Southern Memory: Archives Enter a New Era
Regional news archives are shifting from dusty shelves to living digital collections, reshaping how the Deep South remembers itself.
Mobile's Lobbying Pivot: New Firm, Familiar Questions
A $156,000 lobbying contract proposal lands as Mobile reshuffles its advocacy staff, raising questions about continuity, influence, and who speaks for the city.
Lawmaker Pushes Jackson to Sell Land for Pearl River Casino
A state lawmaker is pressing Jackson city leaders to offload municipal property to clear the way for a Pearl River casino development.
The Living Archive: How Regional News Shapes Southern Memory
As regional papers digitize their back catalogs, the Deep South's news archives are becoming more than storage — they're becoming living community records.
Crocs' Ribbon-Bowed Lace Clogs Put a Bow on the Culture War
The utilitarian clog gets a feminine makeover, and the Deep South finds itself at the center of a footwear debate as much about identity as comfort.
Lexington Police Reform Deal: A New Era or Same Old Story?
The DOJ settlement with Lexington PD promises structural change, but lasting reform hinges on community oversight and sustained political will.
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.
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.
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.
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.