Southern writers and journalism
Some people and outlets keeping their eyes below the Mason-Dixon Line.
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@brianlyman.bsky.social
@thexylom.com
We grow science with words. The only Asian American-serving science newsroom: independent, nonprofit, run by Gen-Z! Get newsletter: thexylom.com/subscribe Be a sustainer: opencollective.com/thexylom#category-CONTRIBUTE
@alexip718.com
I get my Korean food in Appalachia (Gwinnett County, Georgia!) I'm also the Publisher and Editor at @thexylom.com. Signal: alexip.718 Email: alex@thexylom.com
@hadleyhitson.bsky.social
Business reporter for The Tennessean, USA Today Network. Product of The Montgomery Advertiser, Fortune & The Daily Mississippian
@chron.com
News, culture, and conversation from Houston and Texas. 📧 Sign up for our newsletters: https://trib.al/Fouw8N6 Chron.com
@sandrasantos.bsky.social
Texas Tribune night editor. Alum: San Antonio Express-News, Houston Chronicle, Austin American-Statesman and the University of Houston. Vegas & music fan. Noshes, news & nonsense. I speak for myself.
@jschwartzreporter.bsky.social
ProPublica/Texas Tribune Investigative Unit reporter in Austin, TX
@carlosnogueras.bsky.social
Reporter in the oil fields covering the forces shaping the Permian Basin for The Texas Tribune. Report for America corps member. Rambles. Largely obscure. carlos.nogueras@texastribune.org
@rebekahallen.bsky.social
Managing editor of enterprise and politics at The Texas Tribune
@poojasalhotra.bsky.social
General Assignment Reporter at The Texas Tribune Graduate of Yale and NYU Email: pooja.salhotra@texastribune.org
@kaylaguo.bsky.social
politics reporter @texastribune.org. formerly @nytimes.com and @politico.com. tips to kayla.guo@texastribune.org or kaylaguo19 on signal.
@alereports.bsky.social
Environmental reporter at The Texas Tribune. Have a tip? Email me at alejandra.martinez@texastribune.org
@lomikriel.bsky.social
Journalist @ ProPublica & Texas Tribune. Formerly immigration & border @ Houston Chronicle and reporting from Mexico, Central America and beyond for Reuters, etc. Immigrant, proudly 🇿🇦. 📧lomi.kriel@propublica.org or Signal 832-729-3421. Tell me stuff.
@viannadavila.bsky.social
Deputy Editor - ProPublica & The Texas Tribune Investigative Unit. Contact me: vianna.davila@propublica.org; Signal: 512-596-0148. A San Antonio native living amongst Austinites. Prev: Seattle Times & San Antonio Express-News
@carla-astudi.bsky.social
data visuals journalist & developer at @texastribune.bsky.social. Let's talk elections & politics data.
@tlangford.bsky.social
Texas health services reporter at Texas Tribune. Pro-dogs/ outdoors/truth. terri.langford@texastribune.org
@robcat26.bsky.social
Education Data Developer @texastribune.org, proud product of public schools, immersing myself in all things Texas through reading and building community and long-distance walking
@serranoalej.bsky.social
reporter currently writing about immigration + border @texastribune.bsky.social | email me: alejandro.serrano@texastribune.org
@joshuafechter.bsky.social
@texastribune.org journalist covering housing, transportation, cities, property taxes & more. Have tips? Email me at joshua.fechter@texastribune.org.
@4nsmiley.bsky.social
A 20-something who covers politics in America’s heartland for @nebraskaexaminer.com. | Past gigs: Texas Tribune, KERA news, and Fort Worth Report | 💌: jsalinas@nebraskaexaminer.com Signal: x4nsmiley.91
@duclos.bsky.social
howdy! I’m a journalist making videos and helping texans understand state politics at @texastribune.org. | 🇲🇽🇺🇸 she/her/ella
@beregarcia.bsky.social
Rio Grande Valley reporter for The TexasTribune via Report for America. Formerly @ The Monitor. If the apocalypse comes, beep me.
@robertdownen.bsky.social
Texas Monthly reporter covering the far right, Christian nationalism and the billionaires funding them. Helped expose the Southern Baptist abuse crisis. Fan of Hip Hop and loud guitars. DAEAC#E evangelist. Send me good music.
@wsfa.com
@haleylaurence.bsky.social
Editor at This is Alabama and AL.com. Chocolate gravy is the best gravy.
@byalecharvey.bsky.social
Executive editor of Business Alabama magazine, and I blog about theater at byalecharvey.com. Formerly with AL.com, The Birmingham News and Auburn University. Former president of the Society for Features Journalism.
@cstephenson.bsky.social
Reporting on rural West TN for @TNLookout | @Report4America Corps Member | Formerly @Tennessean @JSunNews | Tips welcome: cstephenson@tennesseelookout.com
@trishcrain.bsky.social
I write about schools for Alabama Daily News and Alabama Public Television. All children deserve the best the grownups can give. Likes: Dogs and gardening.
@adamhsays.com
Writer. Author of the State Must Provide; working on Is This America? | Senior Fellow, New America www.harrisadam.com
@atamburin.bsky.social
Journalist covering Nashville for Axios. I've also seen every episode of "The Golden Girls" at least 20x.
@donnerkay.bsky.social
Truth to power, always. DM tips. Editor, Co-founder, CEO: Mississippi Free Press, JXN Free Press, Youth Media Project • she/her • MY views here • Substack: donnerkay • Read: mississippifreepress.org
@liamniemeyer.bsky.social
Reporter for the @kentuckylantern.com, focusing on Energy and Environment coverage. Tips, questions or anything else: lniemeyer@kentuckylantern.com 📬
@sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social
health and policy reporter at the Kentucky Lantern • community college english and journalism instructor • dog mom • woman • first gen: AA, BA, MFA • sladd@kentuckylantern.com
@mckennahorsley.bsky.social
Covering politics for @kentuckylantern.com. 📧 mhorsley@kentuckylantern.com
@cbs42.bsky.social
CBS 42 News is dedicated to providing the people of Birmingham and central Alabama with "Local Coverage You Can Count On." cbs42.com
@thetennesean.bsky.social
@liamsadams.bsky.social
Religion reporter at The Tennessean. From New England to D.C. to Colorado to Tennessee.
@crowejam.bsky.social
Moderately disturbed cartoonist for Alabama Media Group, AL.com. Visual storyteller, sometimes with words and stuff. RFK Human Rights Award.
@rachelannwegner.bsky.social
Children's reporter for The Tennessean | Part of the USA Today network | Former breaking news reporter | Forever weather nerd
@lisasorg.bsky.social
NC reporter, Inside Climate News. Native Hoosier, fan of lichens, ants, rivers. Ardent upcycler. Lost the state spelling bee on the word “gauche.” Signal: 919-536-2341
@jacobholmes.bsky.social
Political journalist, film fanatic, husband to my best friend, father of five dog and cat children. I cover state politics and far-right extremism at @alreporter.com and movies at @sawasteland.bsky.social
@ncnewsline.com
NC Newsline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization covering state government and the impact of public policy. Part of statesnewsroom.com. Subscribe: https://ncnewsline.com/subscribe
@aremkus1.bsky.social
Deputy investigative editor for al(dot)com in Alabama. Pulitzers 2021 & 2023.
@drewtaylor.bsky.social
Digital Managing Editor at CBS42.com, Journalist, Husband, Music Lover, Reader, all-things Alabama Send story tips/favorite Grateful Dead bootlegs to drew.taylor@cbs42.com.
@kellyannscott.bsky.social
Editor in Chief + SVP @houstonchron | new Texan 📍Houston | past: EIC @aldotcom @reckonnews, @RGJ + USA TODAY Network. | #Media + #Innovation + #spaniels
@emilyscochrane.bsky.social
covering the South for NYT | Florida woman now in Nashville | cat photos and everything else mine | emily.cochrane@nytimes.com I
@arktimes.bsky.social
Arkansas's source for news, politics & entertainment. Visit arktimes.com for more.
@fairhope-times.bsky.social
Local news and events for Fairhope, Alabama. thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com
@lailluminator.com
Independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization with a mission to cast light on decisions made in Baton Rouge and their impact across the state. Subscribe to our FREE daily e-newsletter: https://lailluminator.com/subscribe/
@alreporter.com
Reporting on all things Alabama for Alabama. alreporter.com
@georgiarecorder.com
Georgia Recorder is an independent, nonprofit news organization that is part of the States Newsroom network. Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://georgiarecorder.com/subscribe/
@bobcarlton.bsky.social
Food and culture writer for AL.com and This is Alabama. Proud dad. Alabama grad. Hoops fan. BBQ enthusiast. Erstwhile marathon runner.
@greezbock.bsky.social
Statewide education reporter at AL.com. Alum of NYTimes, Report for America and Alabama public schools. Send tips to 📧 rgriesbach@al.com. (She/her)
@whittlz.bsky.social
Executive Producer, City Cast Nashville / nashville.citycast.fm / Wally’s mom / former: WCK, EW / keeper of the Nashville Metro Creatures feed 🦞/ anger is a gift
@karacarlson.bsky.social
heat dome resident austin-based EV reporter @bloomberg.com prev: biz/tech reporter for the austin american-statesman 📧:kcarlson72@bloomberg.net signal: kcarl.07 🐦: @karacarlson2 🧵: kara_carlson2 https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AW1MPTNjbc8/kara-carls
@natalieweiner.bsky.social
Dallas-based freelance writer. Subscribe to America's oldest and only country music newsletter, Don't Rock The Inbox: dontrocktheinbox.substack.com natalie.l.weiner at gmail
@mattstahl97.bsky.social
university of alabama sports reporter @al.com | wku herald alum | used to cover mizzou and horse racing
@jgraynews.bsky.social
Managing Producer of Breaking News for Alabama Media Group. Dad, husband, journalist, author, Bessemer native, Irondale man. jgray@al.com.
@ahamm.bsky.social
Former intern at hip hop station, now Sports Editor at @al.com | Proverbs 18:16 | Turnt Lundquist | Movie Buff | Gamer | Sports Fan, because suffering builds character | Known in some circles as a ball knower | Chronically Midwestern
@hdenham.bsky.social
Investigative reporter in Alabama covering money, business, power for @al.com | hdenham@al.com | previously Washington Post, Tampa Bay Times, Washington Business Journal | she/her 🌈
@stelliott.bsky.social
Journalist in Nashville, from Alabama https://nashvillebanner.com/newsletters/
@nashvillebanner.bsky.social
The Nashville Banner: It’s good news for Nashville Subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://nashvillebanner.com/newsletters/
@nashvillescene.com
Nashville’s alternative-weekly newspaper, covering state and local politics, music, food, the arts and more. https://www.nashvillescene.com/
@wpln.bsky.social
Come for the bite-sized pieces of news. Stay for our in-depth reporting and podcasts. On air: 90.3 FM WPLN News, 90.3 HD 2, 91.1 FM WNXP
@jamiedupree.bsky.social
I'm the radio guy from Capitol Hill who can't talk. I write the 'Regular Order' newsletter and have covered Congress since the Reagan Administration. Sign up for more at http://jamiedupree.substack.com
@raleighreporter.bsky.social
Capitol Bureau Chief at @wunc.org, covering North Carolina politics Subscribe to our weekly politics newsletter here: https://www.wunc.org/newsletters
@nickkelly.bsky.social
Alabama beat writer, AL.com. Heisman voter. Mizzou grad. Prov. 16:3. nkelly@al.com
@dawnbvaughan.bsky.social
State Capitol Bureau Chief and Under the Dome politics podcast host at The News & Observer in Raleigh, NC. B. is for Baumgartner. Go Hokies.
@leehedgepeth.bsky.social
Alabama reporter for Inside Climate News. Storyteller. Alabamian. I write Tread by Lee, a newsletter of Southern journalism. Sign up at www.TreadbyLee.com
@duanegang.bsky.social
Politics & Investigations Editor at The Tennessean in Nashville. Husband. Proud dad. New Jersey native. Tips at dgang@tennessean.com.
@jarvisdeberry.bsky.social
Opinionated journalist. MSNBC.com. Previously at lailluminator.com; cleveland.com and NOLA.com Author of "I Feel to Believe: Collected Columns" by UNO Press
@sarahgswetlik.bsky.social
Reporting on a hodgepodge of topics for The Greenville News 🌿🌎🦈 Introvert with flair, smaller in person. Likes running and talking about water. She/her. ✉️ → sswetlik@gannett.com
@ldtestino.bsky.social
Journalist at The Daily Memphian // stories mine, Rita’s 🐶 // 🔎 tips LTestino@dailymemphian.com
@dennispillion.bsky.social
Alabama reporter for Inside Climate News. Previously at AL.com. Also previously well rested.
@evanmealins.bsky.social
Justice reporter at The Tennessean. Email tips to emealins@tennessean.com | One of Wikipedia's most impactful supporters
@journoryan.bsky.social
Founder/Field Editor of Tuscaloosa Patch. The Jesco White of local journalism. Email tips to ryan.phillips@patch.com
@thealabamatake.com
Essays and podcasts on movies, music, books, television, games, sports, politics, and culture from a few of Alabama’s best and worst miscreants. https://www.TheAlabamaTake.com
@bluestein.bsky.social
Husband, father, aspiring mensch. AJC politics reporter 🗞 NBC News contributor 📺 Politically Georgia podcast host 🎧 Sirius Radio 📻 Author of FLIPPED📕 Jolt Newsletter 💻
@itsmelissabrown.bsky.social
State politics reporter at The Tennessean | Alabama native | Email tips, insults + dog pictures to mabrown@gannett.com
@charlottewords.bsky.social
Politics Reporter at Virginia Mercury. Prev: Richmond Times-Dispatch, Charlottesville Tomorrow Trying to use this site more!
@sonnyalbarado.bsky.social
Editor, Arkansas Advocate. Veteran journalist. First Amendment advocate.
@arkansasadvocate.com
Arkansas Advocate intends to show how state government affects the lives of everyday Arkansans. We strive to amplify the voices of all Arkansans. Sign up for our newsletter: arkansasadvocate.com/subscribe
@wesmuller.bsky.social
Journalist for the Louisiana Illuminator covering politics, energy, environment and economics; U.S. Army veteran (airborne/paratrooper); birder; ex-fool
@piperhutch.bsky.social
Politics & higher ed reporter, Louisiana Illuminator | Tiger Rag partner | NAHJ & NLGJA | LSU alum
@jsodonoghue.bsky.social
Senior writer at Louisiana Illuminator. I previously worked at The Times-Picayune, St. Louis Public Radio, The Connection Newspapers and The Northwest Current. Macalester College and Northwestern University alum.
@bhamwatch.bsky.social
We're a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization serving Birmingham, Alabama - the City Built to Change the South. https://birminghamwatch.org/