Utah institutions move away from ‘Dixie,’ but locals split

St. George, Utah • Some institutions in southern Utah are moving away from the name Dixie because of its ties to the confederacy. The hospital will have a new name in 2021 and the university could be next, if the state Legislature passes a bill to do so.But there are also efforts within the community to keep the name around, and they’re hoping legislators will listen to them, KUER reported.Troy Blanchard is one of the leaders of the Defending Southwestern Utah Heritage Coalition, and