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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
politics

Auburn's Injury Report: Golesh's Week 2 Balancing Act

Auburn enters Week 2 with a cautious injury report, as Alex Golesh weighs depth, recovery timelines, and the long grind of the season.

2026-09-07
politics

Week 3 Player Vote: Fan Favorites vs. True Standouts

The weekly Southlake Orthopaedics honor sparks debate over whether popularity or production should decide Central Alabama's top performer.

2026-09-06
politics

Social Casinos Court Players for Labor Day Weekend

As the holiday weekend nears, social casino platforms roll out promotions — but regulators and players alike are watching the fine print.

2026-09-05
south

Manning's Batson Challenge Reaches Mississippi High Court

Death row inmate Willie Manning asks Mississippi's top court to revisit racial bias in jury selection, reviving a decades-old Batson dispute.

2026-09-05
culture

Deep South Archives: New Tools, Old Stories

Digitization and AI are reshaping how Deep South news archives preserve local history—and who gets to read it.

2026-09-04