Across the Northeast, startled residents wondered what the shaking was
I was a contributor on this team story, which originally appeared in The New York Times April 5, 2024 Across much of the Northeast, even in areas that were more…
Bryce Hospital (the Alabama State Hospital for the Insane)
This photograph first appeared on Medium Oct. 4, 2021 As Halloween approaches, The old Bryce Hospital sits empty, under construction. Tuscaloosa, Oct. 4, 2021. Formerly known as the Alabama State…
Something That Can’t Be Forgotten
A decade after the April 27, 2011, tornado, its scars still rest with those who experienced it. Tuscaloosa after the 2011 tornado that killed 53 people and injured more than…
In challenging circumstances, students write first draft of history
This originally appeared March 26, 2020 in the Society of Professional Journalists Quill magazine and online. He was about to begin dress rehearsals for the school play. Sam Shelenberger, a…
What I learned in my great American newsroom trip
This was originally published Sept. 22, 2018 in the Society of Professional Journalists Quill magazine and its website. I pulled up to my home in Alabama with my car covered…
Observations and innovations from a year on the road in American newsrooms
This article was originally published on What’s New In Publishing Jan. 7, 2019 As I enjoy holiday cheer and gather with friends and family, a piece of my heart is…
Hurricane Michael approaches Rosemary Beach
You could tell the birds knew a hurricane was coming. Taken outside the legendary Pearl Hotel.
