
Month: February 2022



Topics in History: History through Film
Topics is a course at Southport High School, taught by Kevin Sanders, that analyzes major events from United States and world history through Hollywood films that attempt to portray those events. Students investigate historical documents […]

Sip on this
By Nicole Davis There’s nothing better than that first sip of a hot drink on a cold day. No matter where on the Southside you find yourself, there’s likely to be a locally owned café […]

Burmese community, local leaders launch Myanmar conference
The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and the National University of the Union of Myanmar (NUUM)-Global Campus, in partnership with co-hosts and partners, recently launched the Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar which took place […]

Verdict: Guilty
By Nicole Davis A little more than four-and-a-half years since Lt. Aaron Allan was killed while responding to a traffic accident, a verdict has been reached in his case. Jason Dane Brown, 32, was found […]

Top 10 comments from Porkrinds while Torry is on vacation
By Torry Stiles (Dear readers: Torry is in sunny Florida this week and has handed the keyboard over to our old friend, Porkrinds. She’s a sassy lass but not the best typist.) 10. “Cats are good […]

Athlete of the Month: Conner Peckinpaugh
By Mark Ambrogi For Greenwood High School senior swimmer Conner Peckinpaugh, this was a memorable final full meet with his teammates. Peckinpaugh captured the 500-yard freestyle in 4:47.04 in the sectional Feb. 19 at Franklin […]

Southside native serves on one of world’s largest warships
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patricia Rodriguez, Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Mattingly, a native of Indianapolis, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the […]

Fifteen Roncalli athletes to compete collegiately
On Feb. 7, 15 Roncalli High School senior athletes gathered to recognize their intent to compete collegiately. Abby Scheil signed with Trine University (Angola, Ind.) under coach Gary Boughton to compete in women’s soccer. Scheil […]