the Deep South
noun
: the states in the most southern and eastern part of the U.S. and especially Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Mississippi
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The system has a 60 percent chance of becoming a tropical storm, with significant impacts possible across the Deep South.
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Ben Noll, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
An additional 10 inches or more could fall locally across areas of the Deep South this week, leading to numerous and significant flash flood events.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 June 2026
From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Plants perform best with light afternoon shade in the Deep South and benefit from soils on the drier side during the winter months.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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Ben Noll, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
An additional 10 inches or more could fall locally across areas of the Deep South this week, leading to numerous and significant flash flood events.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 June 2026
From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Plants perform best with light afternoon shade in the Deep South and benefit from soils on the drier side during the winter months.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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“The Deep South.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Deep%20South. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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