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A day the world changed
Montgomery celebrates the 70th anniversary of the city’s Bus Boycott to protest segregation.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 14, 20256 min read


Get your Louisiana swamp scare on: the Rougarou Festival returns
This October, nothing beats a Cajun werewolf in the South Louisiana wetlands—and it's all for a good cause! Rougarou Fest , named after...

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Where to see Alabama fall foliage
With cooler days on the horizon, North Alabama is preparing for a spectacular fall foliage.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 17, 20254 min read


September's Blue Morpho Month at Callaway Resort & Gardens
See thousands of these large colorful butterflies throughout September at Callaway Resort & Gardens

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Touchdown Jesus
The famous statue gracing New Orleans' historic St. Charles Avenue inspires many stories.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 10, 20251 min read


South makes the cheapest pizza
Southern towns lead the list for restaurants serving up inexpensive pizza.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Mississippi Calling
The following is a fictional short story I wrote for "Teacakes and Afternoon Tales: New Stories from Mississippi" by the Gulf Coast Writers Association.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 30, 20256 min read


Remembering Hurricane Katrina
The Northshore city of Slidell east of New Orleans will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the hurricane honoring the losses and celebrating its rebirth.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Discover Dark Skies in Tennessee
The Volunteer State offers several opportunities to stargaze in nature.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Jaw-some fun this Shark Week at Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield
Visitors to Wonders of Wildlife can actually swim with sharks at the largest immersive wildlife attraction in the world!

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 19, 20252 min read


Get cool in Georgia this summer
The Peach State offers plenty of water and amusement parks.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Shooting the Hooch in Georgia
The Chattahoochee River runs from the Georgia mountains all the way to Florida and offers lots of opportunities for cool fun along the way.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 12, 20256 min read


Wild and Crazy about Waco
The central Texas town has a few things to brag about.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 9, 20255 min read


Roswell, Ga.'s Summer Sippin’ drink contest marks 10th Anni
Annual event makes for a refreshing way to suffer the heat of summer. Table & Main Porch Light Peach Sour Back for its 10th refreshing...

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 5, 20252 min read


What's square about Georgia?
Georgia features numerous cities that boast of idealic town squares.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 28, 20255 min read


All hail the refreshing Pimm’s Cup
The British cocktail Pimm's Cup has ties in New Orleans through ironically a French-themed restaurant, the Napoleon House.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Take 5: Great Southern indie bookstores to explore this summer
Five of our favorite independent bookstores.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 19, 20252 min read


'The Miracle Worker' Returns to historic Ivy Green for 2025 Season
The Official Outdoor Drama for the State of Alabama returns to the birthplace of Helen Keller for its 2025 summer season.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 4, 20252 min read


What books to read this summer to make a camping trip successful
Two new books from Adams Media (Simon & Schuster) offer great advice for those wanting to hit the road.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 29, 20252 min read


Travel the Hatties(burger) Trail
There are 33 local restaurants on the Hatties(burger) Trail.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 28, 20252 min read
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