Our editor-in-chief picks his favorite pieces from Salvation South in 2024.

Soul music wasn’t just about rhythm and blues—it was the soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement, breaking down racial barriers and fueling the Southern dream of freedom.

In a role reversal, Salvation South’s poetry editor Andy Fogle and editor-in-chief Chuck Reece showcase their favorite prose and poetry pieces from 2024.

As Salvation South marks three years of publication, editor Chuck Reece looks back at a stellar lineup of established Southern authors and fresh voices.

Salvation South talks to five Southern writers who can keep you awake, thinking “just one more chapter,” all night long.

This week, Salvation South brings you thrilling tales and insightful conversations that explore the darker side of Southern fiction, from seasoned masters to fresh talent.

Mississippi novelist Michael Farris Smith teams up with legendary musician Jimbo Mathus to create a debut album that bridges literature and music.

Southern writers respond to our region’s current troubles with words that offer human healing—and pointed challenges.

From punk rock roots to Americana success, Caleb Caudle discusses his evolution as a songwriter and the path that led to his upcoming Grand Ole Opry debut.

A select few Southern writers create fiction and poetry with equally exquisite skill. This week, the award-winning Kentucky poet Willie Carver publishes his first fiction with us, giving us our first peek at a forthcoming “novel in stories and poems.”

In the latest Salvation South Deluxe podcast, we dive into the history of the U.S. government’s four-headed assault on Native Americans—and how it changed the South.

Salvation South has just opened its new submissions system. Here are the details.