The Southern

The Southern



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9.8for iPhone, iPad and more
4.9
13 Ratings
Paxton Media Group LLC
Developer
41 MB
Size
Oct 18, 2023
Update Date
News
Category
12+
Age Rating
Age Rating
4+
Apps in this category do not contain restricted content.
9+
Apps in this category may contain mild or occasional cartoon, fantasy or real-life violence, as well as occasional or mild adult, sexually suggestive or horrifying content and may not be suitable for children under 9 years of age.
12+
Apps in this category may contain occasional mild indecent language, frequent or intense cartoon or real-life violence, minor or occasional adult or sexually suggestive material, and simulated gambling, and may be for children under 12 years of age.
17+
You must be at least 17 years old to access this App.
Apps in this category may contain frequent and intense offensive language; Frequent and intense cartoon, fantasy or realistic violence: frequent and intense adult, scary and sexually suggestive subjects: as well as sexual content, nudity, tobacco, alcohol and drugs, may not be suitable for children under 17 years of age.
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About The Southern

Your story lives in The Southern Illinoisan. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most in your community, we cover it all. Get in-depth stories from Carbondale and beyond – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics.

Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts.

Our app features:
* Your Stories – personalize your experience by selecting the news topics that matter most to you
* Get notified – stay in the loop by selecting alerts for breaking news, sports, weather, and more
* Easy navigation – See all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right.
* Read stories your way – either in the News Feed or via the E-edition
* Breaking news updates – top banners let you know what’s happening right now
* Continue watching – Pause a video and pick up where you left off across devices
* See your history – Easily view stories you’ve read

Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access.

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What's New in the Latest Version 9.8

Last updated on Oct 18, 2023
Old Versions
General updates and bug fixes.
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Version History
9.8
Oct 18, 2023
General updates and bug fixes.
9.6.1
Jul 14, 2023
General updates and bug fixes.
9.5
May 24, 2023
General updates and bug fixes.
9.1.3
Jan 9, 2023
General improvements and bug fixes
8.13.6
Mar 9, 2022
Updates and bug fixes.
8.11
May 21, 2021
- New customized weather functionality
- Design Improvements
- Minor bug fixes
- Live Streaming enhancements
8.10
Feb 24, 2021
- Improved external URL linking behavior
- UI improvements
- Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements
8.9
Feb 10, 2021
- Improved external URL linking behavior
- UI improvements
- Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements
8.7
Nov 21, 2020
You asked, we listened! This release includes an updated design for our readers that includes several benefits:
• Updated Modern Design
• More Legible Headlines
• MORE content
• Better Organizational Display
• Personalized Content
The release also fixes a few bugs including one associated with the iOS 14 software allowing users to change default browsers.
8.5
Oct 14, 2020
• Updated font throughout the app
• Improvements to navigation
• Bugfix for video continuing in background after exiting
• Minor bug fixes
8.3
Aug 29, 2020
• Design updates including new layouts for content in topic feeds
• Minor analytic improvements
• Recommended content
• Resume Watching functionality for videos
• Logout Option
• Orientation rotation for tablet view
6.3
Apr 14, 2020
We’re always working to improve your experience through new features and improvements. This update includes several under the hood improvements and small bug fixes to improve the performance of the app.
6.0
Jan 23, 2020
We’re always working to improve your experience through new features and improvements. This update includes access to our E-edition, a site search feature, several under the hood improvements, bug fixes and some visual adjustments to make for a more enjoyable experience.
5.7
Jun 22, 2019
We’re always working to improve your experience through new features and improvements. This update includes several under the hood improvements and small bug fixes to improve the performance of the app.
5.5
Apr 24, 2019
• Adjustment to captions on full screen images to prevent the captions from being cut-off
• Improved error code messaging to notify you of the exact issue you might be experiencing
• Update for ads within the article pages so you do not see blank spaces in the articles
• Minor analytic updates
5.4
Mar 5, 2019
In this update, there are several design updates including increased font and update to the colorization of the on/off toggle in the notification settings. This update also includes a minor analytic update.
5.2
Feb 10, 2019
Minor application update to comply with Apple Guidelines
5.1
Oct 24, 2018
New Features:
• The user interface has been redesigned to make it quicker and easier to keep up with the latest local news and events.
• Move between stories quickly with side-to-side article swiping.
• The enhanced design includes more space between items, rounded corners and subtle background effects to make your browsing experience enjoyable.

Fixed Features:
• Tapping the header logo now loads the home screen.
• Links now open in the app, rather than in a separate browser (when possible).
3.1.2
May 15, 2018
Branding, minor improvements and bug fixes.
3.0.9
Oct 9, 2017
Performance improvements.
New font.
Bug fixes.
2.3.5
Mar 6, 2017
Local and More added to search
Other improvements and bug fixes
2.3.4
Dec 29, 2016
Add location to places search
Bug fixes and minor improvements
2.3.3
Nov 15, 2016
Fix comments and other minor improvements
2.3.2
Nov 11, 2016
Bug fixes and minor improvements
2.3.1
Oct 27, 2016
Supports both iPhone and iPad
Supports collections
Improved search
Other improvements and bug fixes

The Southern FAQ

Click here to learn how to download The Southern in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of The Southern.
iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
The Southern supports English, Spanish
The Southern contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Subscriptions
$25.99

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