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The South's Unique Burgers
Thrifty Southerners created ways to stretch a meal by inventing their own versions of the hamburger.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 24, 20234 min read


10 Weird Ways to Begin Summer
Looking for something wild to do now that summer's here?

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 19, 20234 min read


Road Tripping in Tennessee
Two new guidebooks take visitors on a comprehensive visit.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 3, 20233 min read


The Music Makers of Lowe Mill
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment in Huntsville is the nation's largest privately owned arts and entertainment venue.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Apr 24, 20232 min read


The Eccentric World of Pasaquan
Artist Eddie Owens Martin, aka St. EOM, created a folk art paradise in the piney woods of southwest Georgia.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Apr 11, 20233 min read


The South's Finest Cakes
A roundup of Southern cakes in honor of Duncan Hines' birthday.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 24, 20236 min read


Southern Writers Spotlight: Karon Warren of N. Georgia Mountains
Karon Warren is the author of “100 Things to Do in the North Georgia Mountains Before You Die."

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 21, 20233 min read


Howard Haunts the Courthouse
A man named Howard haunts the Blairsville, Ga., courthouse.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Feb 25, 20234 min read


Carnival Cocktails
Carnival time brings out delicious and colorful cocktails. Here are a few to try.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Feb 2, 20233 min read


Who's Haunting the Halls of Louisiana's Loyd Hall Plantation?
The bed and breakfast outside Alexandria, Louisiana, claims to have several spirits hanging about.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jan 21, 20234 min read


The Sill
A guest blog post by Karen Ott Mayer.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jan 8, 20232 min read


My 2023 New Year’s Resolutions that are destined to be broken
I'm likely to break them all.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 31, 20221 min read


5 Ways to be Weird on New Year’s
New York may dominate the news when New Year’s Eve rolls around but the South has its own countdown at midnight and some are quite unique.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 27, 20223 min read


Here's an Oldie and a Newbie for Bayou Lovers and Children
These two books are sure to please this holiday season.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 10, 20222 min read


'Craft' elevates zero-proof cocktails to a more sophisticated status
New book offers recipes for lovely non-alcohol cocktails.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 4, 20222 min read


Greek Cities of the South
Apparently, early settlers had a great fondness for the classical world.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 1, 20223 min read


Christmas in Roseland
Shreveport’s annual holiday event lights up the gardens of the American Rose Society.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 28, 20223 min read


Virginia is for Tater Tot Lovers
A trip to Smyth County uncovered some unique potato dishes.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Oct 27, 20222 min read


Traveling the ‘Gumbo Trail’
When fall arrives in Louisiana, it's 'Gumbo Weather!'

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 30, 20225 min read


Saturdays Down South: SEC Football Traditions
Yeers, cheers and mascots run the gamut in a region that goes crazy for the sport.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 14, 20227 min read
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