Shannon Ballard is a features reporter for 828newsNOW.com. She is also a Southern storyteller and the creator and host of Southern Mysteries, a podcast that explores the history and true crime of the South. Her work focuses on the people, places and events that shaped the region and the moments that continue to influence it. Each episode blends vivid storytelling with careful research to highlight both well-known and overlooked stories from the past. Southern Mysteries is available on all podcast platforms. More information is at southernmysteries.com.
