PUBLISHER: Relocating Baldwin County 2026/27 issue By: Kristin Koppen | Photos by Brennan Robideaux We are thrilled to share that our mission is featured in the latest issue of Relocating Baldwin County! Written by our very own Kristin Koppen, the article spotlights Sallie's Ashes, the 40-minute documentary capturing our movement's origin. When late-stage cancer returned, our dear friend Sallie Smith dedicated her final months to protecting Mobile Bay. Alongside Diane Thomas

Washington, D.C. - Alabama-based documentary short Sallie’s Ashes has received one of the top four juried awards at the 2026 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF), earning the prestigious Eric Moe Award for Best Short on Sustainability. The Eric Moe Award is presented annually to a film that most powerfully advances sustainability solutions and reflects the balance between human needs and the natural world. As one of only four major awards presented by t

PUBLISHER: Alabama Media Group (al.com) November 27, 2025 By: Margaret Kates | mkates@al.com In an article published by Alabama Media Group, reporter Margaret Kates highlights “Sallie’s Ashes,” an acclaimed 40-minute documentary following three Baldwin County retirees—Sarah “Sallie” Smith, Diane Thomas, and Savan Wilson—who founded the grassroots Coal Ash Action Group. Dubbed the "Coal Ash Grannies," the trio launched a non-political, fact-driven campaign to demand the remova

PUBLISHER: Gulf Coast Media. Thursday, October 9, 2025 BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
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GCM Staff Journalist The Coal Ash Action Group; a grassroots movement born from Sallie Smith’s determination to protect the waters that shaped part of their lives.

The Coal Ash Action Group is happy to announce the incredible outpouring of support for the film, "Sallie's Ashes" at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado in August. Sallie Smith, now deceased, led a group of fellow Alabama grandmothers to fight for the removal of a toxic coal ash pond that threatens the waters of Mobile Bay. A film crew followed us. the Coal Ash Action Group volunteers, around in 2023-2024 as we worked to make people aware of the Coal Ash pond next to the

Thanks to all who wrote us about this award from Mobile Bay Magazine. You can read their whole article and see other recipients at this...

Alabama seniors spearhead efforts to protect Mobile Bay from toxic ash. by Cory Yonge Listen to our NPR segment here. Read full...

Bad Chemistry: An APR News series -- Two communities and their shared issue with coal ash By Cori Yonge Check out the Alabama Public...