The Southern states include both sprawling farmlands and bustling cities. Often called "the South," this area played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the United States.

Traditional southern accents are becoming a thing of the past according to a study done by University of Georgia and Georgia ...

Blackburn testified that he knew of families in his neighborhood that were kicked out of their churches in front of entire congregations because of their political affiliations.

From Alabama folk art to Lowcountry landscapes to North Carolina crafts, a strong regional sensibility runs through these art ...

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This tournament is part of a broader initiative by the port and foundation, which has engaged over 750 local participants in ...

Black History Month is the perfect time to get acquainted with some of the many African American historical sites that dot the South. There is plenty of Black history and culture worth exploring in ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.

In the firm hands of Catherine Coleman Flowers, environmental, social and racial justice aren’t separate strands of work that ...

Nestled in the heart of Georgia, Madison is a town that seems to have been plucked straight from the pages of a Southern ...

The proliferation of "y'all" points to a global cultural shift toward more inclusive language and merging traditions.