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The 34th annual Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word will take place from Oct. 14-16.

Meet your favorite authors, stock up on gifts, and dive deeper into the wonderful world of Southern literature

Legendary rock n' roller Jerry Lee Lewis celebrates his 87th birthday today (September 29th)!!! "The Killer," as Jerry Lee was nicknamed in high school, came of age as part of the legendary Sun Records roster in the 1950's, alongside Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins. Although he grew up with similar influences as his labelmates, his music had a much harder edge -- his acrobatic piano playing, much like his personality, was rowdy and dangerous. Next month will see ...

Fall is officially here and with it comes an array of free and affordable festivals that not only entertain but also have the potential to educate us. Here are some

Your daily briefing on whats going on with Alabama athletics, and how to watch the Crimson Tide.

The law's original sponsor says the senior property tax stabilization program will provide some predictability to Maine's oldest and most vulnerable population. But some municipal officials worry the new program will be difficult, and potentially expensive, to implement.

The October festival will welcome Patrick Radden Keefe, Margo Price and Joshua Cohen

Pulitzer Prize winners, Guggenheim fellows, and a Grammy-nominated country artist will share a vast bill at this year’s Southern Festival of Books.

Poets laureate and other literary luminaries from all 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico recommend quintessential reads that illuminate where they live.

Poets laureate and other literary luminaries from all 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico recommend quintessential reads that illuminate where they live.