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Come see the heritage of the South

Those interested in the cultural heritage and wisdom of the South have until Friday to witness various arts and crafts during "Dance Sing And Play: The Sound Of Nakhon Si Thammarat" at Khun Rattawut Wicharn's House, Ratchadamnoen Road, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Bangkok Post · Mar 26, 2023

Likely Georgia Tornado Leaves Several Injured As Southern Storms Continue

Radar picked up a likely tornado that hit LaGrange, Georgia leaving several injured and causing property damage

Zenger · Mar 26, 2023

Southeast faces severe flooding risk as more tornadoes threaten Mississippi

Additional "strong tornadoes" are possible Sunday in a region hit hard Friday night.

Axios · Mar 26, 2023

Analysis: 42% of Americans are living with obesity

A NORC analysis found that 42% of Americans are living with obesity, with higher rates in the Southern and Midwestern states.

Axios · Mar 23, 2023

Gopher tortoises in Southern states deserve federal protections, groups say

The tortoises imperiled by loss of habitat should be put on the endangered species list in four southern states, environmental groups said as they prepared to sue the U.S. government over the issue.

WEKU · Mar 22, 2023

Endangered status sought for gopher tortoise in 4 states

Environmental groups are preparing to sue the federal government for not listing the gopher tortoise as endangered in four southern states

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Severe Weather, Flooding Dangers To Span Nearly 20 States

From the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley and Southeast, there is a greater chance of flooding and strong thunderstorms.

Zenger · Mar 21, 2023

Police raids bust 319 drug rings

Songkhla: Police conducted drug and firearm raids in over 600 locations in Thailand's southern provinces on Monday, arresting more than 200 suspects and confiscating property worth 17.4 million baht.

Bangkok Post · Mar 20, 2023

Australia begins major clean-up after millions of fish die in river

An emergency hub has been set up by officials in New South Wales to monitor water quality

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023

Black girl friendships at the heart of Disney’s made-in-Chicago skating show ‘Saturdays’

Set on the South Side, the series is produced by Marsai Martin (“black-ish”) and centers around a trio of teen girls determined to become the best at their skating rink.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023