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It’s Happening in the South: 2008 Hammond Smokin’ Blues and BBQ Challenge

Watch as the pros fire up the grill for the 5th Annual Smokin’ Blues and BBQ Challenge in Hammond, La., on March 28-29. Over 50 professional barbecue teams from over eight states compete in...

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Tags: it's happening in the south, southern byways, southern food, things to see in louisiana, barbecue
Trails in the South: U.S. 17 in South Carolina

With warmer weather on the way, for many it is time to head to the beaches. South Carolina’s U.S. 17, travels along the coast and  connects Charleston to Myrtle Beach. Referred to as the...

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Tags: southern byways, things to see in south carolina, trails in the south, road trip
Did You Know…Peabody’s Ducks Celebrates 75 Years

The ducks in the Peabody Hotel in Memphis actually started out as a joke. Back in the 1930s, an inebriated hunter, who happened to also be the property’s general manager, and his friend, placed...

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Tags: hotels, resorts, southern byways, things to see in tennessee, wild life
Hidden Gems: Graceland Too

Tupelo, Mississippi is the birthplace of Elvis and Graceland, his stately residence, is located in Memphis, and in between those two is the town of  Holly Springs, Miss., and Graceland Too. This...

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News and Happenings Around the Region

The Columbus (Miss.) Historic Foundation’s Pilgrimage Home and Garden Tour is scheduled for March 24- April 5. This event features tours of homes and churches. April 19-27 is...

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Tags: beaches, festivals, fairs, and events, flower trails
Road Trip: 4 Great Art Towns to Explore

Art is everywhere you look in the Southeast. In some place, it is more than an attraction or a reason to visit; it’s a way of life. An art town with a football problem perhaps can best describe...

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Tags: art galleries, small towns to visit, southern byways, things to see in florida, things to see in georgia
10 Reasons to Visit Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta, Ga., located midway between Atlanta and Orlando, Fla., on I-75, is the state’s 10th largest city. It has the charm of a small southern town combined with the conveniences of a large...

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Tags: 10 reasons, cities of the south, southern byways, things to see in georgia, vacation
Hidden Gem: Grand Isle, Louisiana

If Grand Isle, La., hasn’t been a blip on your travel radar, perhaps it is time to look closer at this barrier island. About a two-and half hour drive from Baton Rouge, Grand Isle is different from...

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Hidden Gem: Grand Isle, Louisiana

If Grand Isle, La., hasn’t been a blip on your travel radar, perhaps it is time to look closer at this barrier island. About a two-and half hour drive from Baton Rouge, Grand Isle is different from...

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Tags: hidden gems, off the beaten path, small towns to visit, southern byways, things to see in louisiana
10 Reasons to Visit Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta, Ga., located midway between Atlanta and Orlando, Fla., on I-75, is the state’s 10th largest city. It has the charm of a small southern town combined with the conveniences of a large...

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Tags: 10 reasons, cities of the south, southern byways, things to see in georgia, vacation