Deep South Today, the nonprofit regional news network behind Mississippi Today, Verite News and The Current, is excited to announce that Northwest Arkansas-based journalist Jordan P.

Chattanooga, TN —  Tennessee Valley Today will launch in spring of 2027 as Deep South Today’s newest newsroom. The Chattanooga-based publication will

John Grisham will speak at Mississippi Today’s 10th anniversary celebration on Oct. 7.

Verite News, which is part of the Deep South Today nonprofit network of newsrooms, has been selected by Religion News Service to participate in the Atlas of

The nonprofit news network will expand to Arkansas with the launch of its fourth newsroom later this year.

On this episode of Better Good, Scott is joined by Warwick Sabin, president and CEO of Deep South Today for a conversation about why the collapse of local journalism is one of the most overlooked thre...

Learn how Deep South Today provides rigorous reporting to communities across the United States to help them make informed decisions and keep leaders accountable.

Text exchanges obtained by reporters show troubling messages sent by the chief of a Mississippi police department facing an uproar over the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy in June.

Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.

Deep South Today, a nonprofit network of newsrooms in Louisiana and Mississippi that will soon launch a new newsroom in Arkansas, is pleased to announce it

Executive Director at the Manship Theatre Jason Langlois discusses upcoming events at the Manship Theatre including two events to celebrate Barbra Streisand. For more information visit: https://manshi...

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In a new survey from the Civic Information Needs Census (CINC), Arkansas residents reported the lowest levels of satisfaction with their news options on key

For 10 years, Mississippi Today has helped Mississippians see their state more clearly. Celebrate a decade of impact with Mississippi Today through two days of inspiring conversations…

<p>Introducing Deep South Today’s new narrative podcast featuring special investigations from newsrooms serving our communities.</p> <p>In its first series – Black Box – Mississippi Today mental healt...

Mississippi Today journalists received top awards for reporting, investigations and Freedom of Information from the Mississippi Press Association.

Deep South Today, a nonprofit network of newsrooms in Louisiana and Mississippi, is pleased to announce it has received a $300,000 grant from Public Welfare

Deep South Today, a nonprofit network of newsrooms in Louisiana and Mississippi, is pleased to announce it has received a $500,000 grant from the Jonathan

The list of finalists for SPJ Louisiana’s 2026 Outstanding Journalism Awards are in! Winners will be announced at our Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Saturday, June 13 at Zea Rotisserie …

Deep South Today, the nonprofit network of local newsrooms that includes Mississippi Today, Verite News, and The Current, is pleased to announce that Emily

Join us for the Families Count forums focused on the challenges facing child and family well-being across southern states.

Warwick Sabin, president and CEO of Deep South Today, talks about launching Arkansas Today, a free nonprofit newsroom modeled on the success of Mississippi Today.

The Current, a newsroom in Lafayette, Louisiana that is part of the Deep South Today network, is expanding its coverage to Southwest Louisiana with the

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Deep South Today, a nonprofit network of newsrooms committed to strengthening local journalism across the South, is pleased to announce the launch of Arkansas

Announcing the 2025 IRE Awards (May 5, 2026) – Congratulations to winners and finalists in the 2025 IRE Awards. The annual contest showcases exemplary work by members of Investigative Reporters and Ed...

Deep South Today, the nonprofit network of local newsrooms that includes Mississippi Today, Verite News, and The Current, is pleased to announce that Alden

Following a yearlong investigation into healthcare for pregnant women in prison, reporting by Mackenzie Mays and Jon Schuppe is drawing attention from

In an opinion written by Justice Josiah Coleman, the justices determined that a “trial is the forum to resolve factual inconsistencies and the weight accorded conflicting facts and allegations,” inste...

We proudly introduce this year's Livingston finalists and showcase their exceptional reporting. Read their names and work here.

Now in its 22nd year, the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism recognizes the best of health care journalism across all platforms.

Awardees recognized in ceremony featuring Marty Baron, Dean Baquet, and more.

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<p>Warwick Sabin &mdash; president and CEO of Deep South Today, the nonprofit news network that includes the Pulitzer Prize-winning Mississippi Today, New Orleans' Verite News, and Lafayette's The Cur...

Across the Heartland, a critical community-building tool is quietly slipping away. Since 2005, the United States has lost more than one-third of its newspapers, according to “The State of Local News 2...

The new funds amount to one of the largest contributions to nonprofit local journalism made by a single individual in recent memory.

If you were in the business of making a bunch of money in 2026, you probably wouldn’t pick journalism. From social media to AI, the attention economy has upended the economic calculus for delivering n...

House and Senate bills would require local governments to spend opioid settlement money on strategies that address addiction and prevent them from using settlement dollars to replace existing funding.

We are proud to announce that Anna Wolfe, an editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter from Mississippi Today, will join the staff of the newly formed Deep

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