Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled at the Capitol
Watch the unveiling of a statue of Alabama native Rosa Parks at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., today.
Joshilyn Jackson Was Born Today
Many of our birthday tributes here are to authors who have passed away, but today's is for a very much living (and still writing, we hope) Georgia author.
Party Like a Fitzgerald
The F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum Gala Week is finally here, and that means residents of Montgomery, Alabama, and visitors from all over the country will be celebrating the first couple of the Jazz Age in Zelda's hometown through Sunday.
Remembering Tennessee
Tennessee Williams passed away today in 1983. We've got several ways to remember and pay tribute to him.
Mira Winery Makes History in Charleston Harbor
A Napa Valley-based winery with Southern roots, Mira became the first American winery to experiment with aging wine in the ocean last week.
Birmingham Fashion Week Preview
Alabama's Magic City is ramping up for its most fashionable week of the year with internationally-renowned designers like Tibi and Prophetik coming to town.
Memphis Jookin With Lil Buck
Last night's episode of The Colbert Report featured former street performer Lil Buck demonstrating a dance called Memphis jookin, which originated in the city about 30 years ago.
Literary Friday
Foreign posters of classic Oscar winners. 11 authors who deserve biographies right now. American Writers Museum coming to Chicago. Tales From The South in (Non)Required Viewing. Stars & Starlets Gala & Florida's Antiquarian Book Fair in Literary Events. And an essay about a black man coming into town for lunch during segregation in Southern Voice. Literary Friday is back!
Comin' Into Town
With short, shuffling steps and a rocking gait, he made his way from the end of Main Street through the parking lot of Walker’s Drive-In, carefully placing his cane, navigating the roots of the giant oak that had erupted through the crumbling asphalt. His Sunday best sagging over his bent frame and a gray fedora on his head
Southern Oscar Menu
Sunday is the big day: The 85th annual Academy Awards. And while popping up a batch of popcorn to snack on while watching the event would suffice, why not go a bit further and cook up a themed Oscars menu?