Salvation South

09/03/2024

That’s a good looking water bottle right there!

09/02/2024

We come to you from the Olive and Pine food hall for this week's rundown of stories. Pop into Wonderful World Coffee and Tea. It's a great place to hang out with friends.

09/02/2024

For all of us who labor, we salute you!

09/01/2024

M.O. Walsh, the bestselling author of The Big Door Prize and My Sunshine Away, presents a gripping short story that explores themes of justice and moral dilemmas in the Louisiana bottomland. Follow the journey of three men as they confront a friend accused of an unspeakable crime.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/meet-me-there-fiction-m-o-walsh/

08/31/2024

Gary Grossman, a Georgia poet and professor emeritus of ecology, invites you to savor the transition from summer to autumn in the Piedmont of Georgia. His poem will have you walking hand-in-hand with high humidity.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/the-wind-is-lovely-on-august-31st-poem-gary-grossman

08/31/2024

Beginning on October 2, we will begin the Salvation South Poets’ Circle. Our esteemed poetry editor, Andy Fogle, will lead us to becoming better poets and songwriters.

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08/31/2024

Join us for Jacqueline Allen Trimble and get a free month of our brand new Poets’ Circle.

https://salvationsouth.store/products/salvation-south-poets-circle-1

08/31/2024

Join John T. O'Neal as he recounts his unforgettable encounter with baseball legend Dale Murphy. This heartwarming story challenges the adage "never meet your heroes" and reveals how Murphy's genuine character and life lessons made a lasting impact. It's a nostalgic journey back to childhood dreams and the enduring influence of true role models.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/dont-meet-your-heroes-dale-murphy-essay-john-t-oneal/

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08/30/2024

Immerse yourself in the evocative poetry of North Carolina’s Catherine Carter, where every element of nature—and our lives—is intertwined in a vast ecosystem. Her work invites readers to reflect on the interconnectedness of our world and the importance of acknowledging the sources of our inspirations. Life is a delicate balance.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/to-acknowledge-what-someone-else-says-poetry-catherine-w-carter/

08/28/2024

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08/28/2024

And no, we don’t mean the Georgia Tech football team.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/blame-it-on-the-yellow-jackets-editors-corner/

08/27/2024

Woo hoo! We have a new date for Jackie Trimble! We’ve already heard that some of you were glad that it was postponed, because September was better for you. So here’s your chance to snag a limited seat. And don’t forget to use your member discount. It’s going to be amazing.

08/25/2024

Hey! Come get a rundown of this week's stories. Lots of good stuff! Y'all come see us!

08/25/2024

Dive into the enchanting world of Ted Whisenhunt's art, where everyday Southern objects transform into mystical expressions of regional identity. Discover how Whisenhunt captures the essence of the South in his multimedia installations, blending nostalgia with a fresh perspective that will leave you pondering the complexities of our flora and fauna, our people and culture, and even our music and food.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/the-whole-of-the-south-ted-whisenhunt-essay-shawn-pitts/

08/24/2024

Joyce Thornburg's evocative poem explores the illusions and truths that shape our perceptions. Through a series of vivid images, she invites readers to question what they see and understand about the world around them.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/crow-poem-joyce-thornburg/

08/21/2024

Experience the raw emotion and heartfelt tribute in James Dickson's poem, which captures the complexity of grief and the enduring bonds of friendship.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/at-one-summers-end-for-billy-poem-james-dickson/

08/21/2024

Come take a listen to Chuck’s latest!

Martin Luther—not Atlanta’s own Dr. King, but the sixteenth century priest who was his namesake—once wrote, “Next to the word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” Salvation South editor Chuck Reece believes the music we take to heart when we're young can c...

08/21/2024

Man makes plans and God laughs. ⛈️

In spite of our best efforts, we had several things go awry at the last minute, and tonight’s incredible conversation with Jackie Trimble will have to be pushed back to September. We will keep you posted!

08/21/2024

Man makes plans and God laughs. ⛈️

In spite of our best efforts, we had several things go awry at the last minute, and tonight’s incredible conversation with Jackie Trimble will have to be pushed back to September. We will keep you posted!

08/19/2024

08/18/2024

Discover the transformative journey of Linda Strom, a dedicated minister who has spent decades helping incarcerated women rebuild their lives. Writer Diana Keough’s personal story intertwines in eye-opening ways with those of Strom and Karla Faye Tucker, whose spiritual awakening on death row captivated the nation.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/the-faithful-servant-linda-strom-profile-diana-keough/

08/18/2024

Profound moral and spiritual questions surrounded the life and ex*****on of Karla Faye Tucker. This piece, excerpted from Atlanta author Mark Beaver’s award-winning biography, examines the tension between justice and mercy, and how Tucker's story challenged perceptions of redemption and the death penalty.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/sweet-woman-of-god-excerpt-from-the-ballad-of-karla-faye-tucker-by-mark-beaver/



Kairos Prison Ministry

08/17/2024

The good Rev. Justin Cox is one of our favorite writers/supermodels. Right now he is sporting our Biscuit t-shirt. Clearly he hasn’t baked a pie in it yet. 😉



Justin Cox

08/17/2024

Journey through time—from a farm family’s springhouse to rich people sleeping in an ice hotel—with North Carolina poet Joyce Compton Brown.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/refrigerator-poem-joyce-compton-brown/

08/15/2024

Truth!

08/14/2024

Come listen to Chuck’s commentary.

Young boys have been worried about what it means to become a man since the beginning of time. And for years, they have tried to prove they are men by imitating the so-called “manly” behaviors modeled by earlier generations. Salvation South editor Chuck Reece thinks that perhaps the time has come...

08/14/2024

Labor and life are the threads of Caleb Johnson's evocative poems. From a tragic battle between a w**d whacker and a snake to the humble praise of worn-out yard shoes, a sweaty South Alabama Saturday comes to life in these verses.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/yard-work-poems-caleb-johnson/

08/10/2024

Chuck spent all afternoon juicing tiny little key limes for this Anne Byrn masterpiece. It was worth every drop.

08/10/2024

“Satan, you toothless old pimp, you can retire.”

How does Jacqueline Allen Trimble write like that? On August 21, you can ask her yourself.

Join our poetry editor Andy Fogle and editor-in-chief Chuck Reece for an intimate session with Dr. Jacqueline Allen Trimble, who writes some of the most powerful and confrontational poetry coming from the South. Writing Your South is a quarterly series of online events where Salvation South invites acclaimed Southern authors to share how they write the South as they see it—for a limited audience. Jackie will open with a talk about her approach to confronting the South’s historical demons, then we’ll open the conversation. Only 25 tickets are available for this exclusive online event, and they’re going fast.

https://salvationsouth.store/products/writing-your-south-poetry-edition-virtual-via-zoom