by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 16, 2025 | A Southern Soul
Justin: “I moved to Mobile from Mississippi and didn’t know anyone. I got into a Mardi Gras organization and immediately made new friends with people that I love, and they love me. We’re a small family. I’m not in the organization anymore, but they...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 9, 2025 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up on the prison grounds at Parchman Prison in Mississippi. My dad was a warden, and my mom was a nurse. A few trusted female inmates kept my brothers, sisters, and me while our parents worked. These inmates lived in a bunkhouse behind our home, and sometimes,...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 8, 2025 | A Southern Soul
Baseball gloves needed We shared Rev. Willie Burns’ story a few months ago and readers and organizations donated gloves to help kids attending his 1st Pitch baseball camp in April. They just need 15 more gloves to be ready for all of the kids: 6 left-handed and 9...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 26, 2025 | A Southern Soul
“I was a stay-at-home mom with four beautiful girls. I’m going through a divorce and just opened this art gallery and coffee shop to provide for my family. I’ve wanted my own art gallery for almost twenty years, but my girls were my main focus. They don’t need...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 19, 2025 | A Southern Soul
“I see needs and have to do something about them. I’ve had my grandson since he was nine months old. My daughter was struggling. I thought she would get her son back once she got herself together. She didn’t. She passed away in October; he turned four in...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 12, 2025 | A Southern Soul
This is the 10th year of Our Southern Souls, and I want to save and share stories that are part of our history and culture before they disappear. Send me your suggestions for seniors over 90 (or close to it), veterans or those who served in the Vietnam War, and folks...
