Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceMidnight in the Garden of Good and EvilIf you have ever visited or enjoyed pictures of Savannah, Georgia, you may remember the beautiful iconic fountain in Forsyth Park, the…1d ago1d ago
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceAndy Griffith Played the Comedic Foil to Don Knotts in MayberryAndy Griffith was a talented actor, comedian, musician, writer, director, and more. His journey to stardom was not always easy or…2d ago2d ago
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceThe Grand Ole OpryThe list of stars associated with the Grand Ole Opry, is long, with names like Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty…3d ago3d ago
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceDonna Douglas and The Beverly HillbilliesBright-eyed, beautiful, sweet, and innocent; these are adjectives that describe the character Elly May Clampett in the TV sitcom Beverly…Sep 31Sep 31
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceSurf Sand and AutomobilesMy Dad was the best driver I’ve ever ridden with in a car, a huge truck, or a bus. When he drove a bus for Greyhound/Southeastern Stages, I…Aug 28Aug 28
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceLoretta Lynn RememberedIn October of 2022, the petite 5’ 2” Loretta Lynn, whose fame was larger than life, passed away. Even people who were not country music…Aug 27Aug 27
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceHushpuppiesWhether eaten with catfish, Brunswick stew, vegetable soup, or BBQ, hushpuppies don’t just complete the meal; I consider them the main…Aug 24Aug 24
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceMy Favorite Things of Childhood Evoke Happy MemoriesI was thinking about the difference between my list of favorite things now that I’m in my twilight years and those things I loved when I…Aug 22Aug 22
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceTammy WynetteIn 2011, Tamala Georgette Jones wrote a book, “The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George”.Aug 201Aug 201
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceFoghorn LeghornA Southerner did not create Foghorn J. Leghorn, but he was a funny cartoon character with an old-timey Southern accent. (Someone said it is…Aug 19Aug 19