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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 101 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 306 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 283 min read


Louisiana's 'Sweet Spot'
Ascension Parish a hour from New Orleans labels itself on its sugarcane history.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 145 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 63 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 192 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 164 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 126 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 95 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 52 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 285 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 42 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 292 min read


Spring's in full bloom now at Garvan Woodland Gardens
It's daffodil season at this sprawling gardens outside Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Feb 251 min read


Texas Golden Triangle an unusual collection of fun
The southeastern-most point of Texas butts heads with Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico, while providing for water access into the state’s...

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Apr 8, 20214 min read


Krewe of Porches keeps Mardi Gras alive in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Carnival parades, balls and other festive but crowded activities have been canceled in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf South due to...

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jan 15, 20213 min read


Bonfires on the Levee
The Louisiana holiday tradition lights the way for Papa Noel.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 24, 20202 min read


The 'Haints' of Abingdon, Virginia
The 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 Coen
Oct 30, 20204 min read


The haunts of Cajun Country
In the swamps of Louisiana's Cajun Country, une grosse bétaille may lurk.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Oct 9, 20208 min read


Take 5: Get Outdoors This Week
Enjoy fall weather with these Southern social distancing events Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2020.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 27, 20202 min read
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