In this episode, neighborhood news guy Wes Platt talks about the current state of Southpoint Access and how readers, donors, and sponsors make it possible to keep neighbors informed about what's happening in South Durham.

How can you help? And how can you make sure your voice is heard? Plus, what role does AI play in the publication? We delve into all that in this episode.

Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is sharing revenue with Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters until March 31.

Bettina Umstead, current chair of Durham Public Schools Board of Education and candidate for re-election in District 2, joins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ neighborhood news guy Wes Platt for a discussion about board priorities and challenges facing the school district.

Early voting starts in February, and even though the ballot's going to say "primary" in March, the vote is one and done. Don't miss the chance to cast your ballot.

Plus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is sharing revenue with Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters until March 31.

Kristy Moore, a candidate for Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 4, joins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ neighborhood news guy Wes Platt for a discussion about board priorities and challenges facing the school district.

Early voting starts in February, and even though the ballot's going to say "primary" in March, the vote is one and done. Don't miss the chance to cast your ballot.

Plus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is sharing revenue with Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters until March 31.

Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ neighborhood news guy Wes Platt reacts to news that ICE agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24, killed another citizen whose only crime (but not a crime) was recording them with his phone. Plus, he takes a look at the current weather forecast. Southpoint Access will continue trying to operate despite bad weather and power outages

Also: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is sharing revenue with Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters until March 31. Subscribe, donate, or sponsor today!

Rachel Waltz, a candidate for Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 2, joins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ neighborhood news guy Wes Platt for a discussion about board priorities and challenges facing the school district.

Early voting starts in February, and even though the ballot's going to say "primary" in March, the vote is one and done. Don't miss the chance to cast your ballot.

Plus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is sharing revenue with Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters until March 31.

Nadeen Bir, a candidate for Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 2, joins ⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠ neighborhood news guy Wes Platt for a discussion about board priorities and challenges facing the school district.

Early voting starts in February, and even though the ballot's going to say "primary" in March, the vote is one and done. Don't miss the chance to cast your ballot.

Plus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is sharing revenue with Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters until March 31.

Dilcy Burton,⁠ a candidate for Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 1, joins ⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠ neighborhood news guy Wes Platt for a discussion about board priorities and challenges facing the school district.

Early voting starts in February, and even though the ballot's going to say "primary" in March, the vote is one and done. Don't miss the chance to cast your ballot.

Plus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠ is sharing revenue with Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters until March 31.

Gabby Rivero, a candidate for Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 3, joins ⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠ neighborhood news guy Wes Platt for a discussion about board priorities and challenges facing the school district.

Early voting starts in February, and even though the ballot's going to say "primary" in March, the vote is one and done. Don't miss the chance to cast your ballot.

Plus: ⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠ is sharing revenue with Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters until March 31.

Davit Melikian, a candidate for Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 1, joins ⁠Southpoint Access⁠ neighborhood news guy Wes Platt for a discussion about board priorities and challenges facing the school district.

Early voting starts in February, and even though the ballot's going to say "primary" in March, the vote is one and done. Don't miss the chance to cast your ballot.

Plus: ⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠ is sharing revenue with Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters until March 31.

Idrissa A. Smith⁠ takes us to Noodle 501 in Durham, NC, a noodle specialty restaurant that aims for a blend of Thai spices and Japanese ramen broth. Does it have what it takes to be proclaimed "Dris Eats the Streets Certified?"