Cheré Dastugue CoenMar 26 minWriter Spotlight: Jason P. ReedJason Reed writes novels about his home in South Louisiana, what he calls "a wonderfully weird, welcoming place."
Cheré Dastugue CoenFeb 232 minWhat’s your 2022 word? Mine is Eco-TourismThe beauty of the South is in its people, traditions, its vast cultures derived from a myriad of diverse peoples and its road trips.
Cheré Dastugue CoenAug 22, 20214 minThe Legend of Blue Moon BayouThis short story was originally published in The Times of Acadiana, Lafayette, Louisiana. It became part of my second book of The Viola...
Cheré Dastugue CoenApr 23, 20212 minIs there possum in possum pie?No, but it's dang good eatin'! Arkansas is known for its pies — lots of ‘em and plenty of variety. Just ask Kat Robinson, author of a...
Cheré Dastugue CoenApr 20, 20212 minTake 5: Weird places to do yogaNeed to get back in shape after putting on those COVID-19 pounds? Here’s a fun way to get exercise outdoors, where we can all still...
Cheré Dastugue CoenMar 25, 20212 minFollow the trail to Clovis Crawfish and FriendsScavenger hunt celebrates 60th anniversary of cherished book. Children love reading about animals and there’s something so adorable about...
Cheré Dastugue CoenDec 24, 20202 minBonfires on the LeveeEvery Christmas Eve folks along the River Parishes, what we call counties outside Louisiana, build massive wooden bonfires along the...
Cheré Dastugue CoenDec 22, 20203 minWeird and Lovely WythevilleThere’s plenty of the delightfully unusual to love in the historic Virginia town of Wytheville (pronounced With-ville), nestled in the...
Cheré Dastugue CoenDec 19, 20203 minCity of Hey BabyI’ve found that many Americans hail from cities, but they move away and are happily identified with their new home. For those of us...
Cheré Dastugue CoenDec 1, 20202 minForget gingerbread houses — The Grand Hotel in Fairhope comes to life in sweet miniature!Gingerbread houses are all the rage this time of year, and it’s not uncommon to find hotels and resorts offering classes and contests....
Cheré Dastugue CoenNov 20, 20202 minTake 5: Go Wild in Georgia on Black Friday and beyondWant to avoid the crowds on Black Friday 2020 and not worry about social distancing — unless it’s for a squirrel. Georgia’s State Parks...
Cheré Dastugue CoenNov 16, 20201 minHonoring an Louisiana outlaw legend Louisiana has installed its first Legends and Lore Marker — and it’s to honor an outlaw. The historical marker unveiled at the Merryville...
Cheré Dastugue CoenOct 30, 20204 minThe 'Haints' of Abingdon, VirginiaThe Revolution-era town has more than its fair share of ghost stories. We heard the tales of Abingdon, Va’s, “Haint Mistress,” a woman...
Cheré Dastugue CoenOct 9, 20208 minThe haunts of Cajun CountryIn the swamps of Louisiana's Cajun Country, une grosse bétaille may lurk.
Cheré Dastugue CoenSep 27, 20202 minTake 5: Get Outdoors This WeekEnjoy fall weather with these Southern social distancing events Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2020.
Cheré Dastugue CoenSep 24, 20203 minDiamond hunting in Arkansas?Diamonds are waiting to be found in Arkansas state park.
Cheré Dastugue CoenSep 22, 20203 minLily at the St. Francis InnAuthor Kathleen Walls believes that some folks refuse to check out at St. Augustine's oldest inn.
Cheré Dastugue CoenSep 11, 20202 minLubbock dream house made of 110 tons of steelRobert Richard Bruno's unique Lubbock, Texas, house made out of 110 tons of scrap metal.
Cheré Dastugue CoenSep 8, 20202 minSweeping superstitionsSoutherners have lots of weird and wacky broom superstitions.