As the heat of summer mellows into the crisp coolness of fall, the Southern U.S. comes alive with a palette of oranges, reds, and yellows. But it’s not just the leaves that change; the region undergoes a transformation that offers a buffet of activities capturing the essence of autumn. From Texas BBQ at the state […]
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Which county has Alabama’s highest property taxes
(The Center Square) — According to statistics from the Department of Revenue, Greene County in the Black Belt has Alabama’s highest property tax rates. Municipalities, school districts and counties all can levy ad valorem taxes, expressed in mills, with one mill equaling $1 per each $1,000 of assessed value. In September 2022 rankings, the Tax Foundation […]
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The Rich Tapestry of Southern Accents: More Than Just a Drawl
When you hear the term “Southern accent,” you might immediately picture someone saying “y’all” with a slow drawl. But did you know the Southern U.S. is home to a multitude of accents, as diverse as its cities and people? From the hills of Appalachia to the beaches of the Gulf Coast, each region lends a […]
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Olivia Ann Stewart who was missing in Alabama has been found
According to the Sylacauga Police, Olivia Ann Stewart was found safe. The original story is below. A tight-knit community in Sylacauga is on edge as authorities and locals mount an urgent search for a missing juvenile. Olivia Ann Stewart, who was born on February 3, 2010. She was last seen today around 7 p.m. near […]
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Country Star Zach Bryan Addresses Arrest Amid Chart-Topping Music Week
Zach Bryan is speaking out following his Sept. 7 arrest on obstruction of investigation charges. In a video shared on Twitter today, Sept.8, in the early morning, the country star explained the situation. He filmed himself in the car with his dog Jack, beginning his statement by noting that he was on his way to […]
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Why the Destruction of a Black Neighborhood Matters to Me — and Should Matter to Everyone
As a high school sprinter in Virginia’s Tidewater region, I often participated in meets at Christopher Newport University’s Freeman Center, which had one of the few indoor tracks in the area. I won 500-meter races against top runners, and my high school was team champion. Track and field was a huge part of my identity. […]
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A Florida mom’s car was stolen Tuesday morning. It was returned in time for afternoon carpool
A Florida mom who couldn’t take her kids to school Tuesday morning because her SUV was stolen got her vehicle back just in time for the afternoon pickup. The quick recovery and subsequent arrest were courtesy of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The mom walked out of her house around 8 a.m., expecting to drive […]
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The Saga of Voting Rights in the South
You might think of voting as a simple trip to a nearby polling station, but the story of voting rights in the Southern U.S. is anything but straightforward. To understand how we got to our current state of voting access, we need to rewind the clock and take a closer look at the region’s complex […]
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Federal court blocks Alabama’s congressional map due to voting rights violations
A three-judge federal panel Tuesday ruled that a new Alabama congressional map failed to address Voting Rights Act violations and ordered a third party to draw new lines. In a 217-page opinion in the case, known as Allen v. Milligan, U.S. Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus and U.S. District Judges Anna Manasco and Terry Moorer sharply […]
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Labor Day: 10 Most Influential Women Union Heroes in History
Labor Day celebrates the Labor Movement and workers’ rights, but we often forego celebrating those who achieved those rights for us—and history points out, sisters were doin’ it for themselves. Women by and large led the Labor Movement, organizing unions, leading strikes and in some cases even laying down their own lives and livelihoods for the […]