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Ackerman, MS · Food & Drink
tippahnews.com
NAACP Mississippi hosts ‘Burger and Polls’ voter registration event in Columbus
The NAACP Mississippi State Conference partnered with Burger Man to host a voter-registration event called “Burger and Polls” at Propst Park in Columbus on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, offering attendees a chance to register to vote and learn about the importance of voting, WCBI reported. The event was...
franchising.com
Zaxbys Expands Mississippi Footprint with Two Franchise Agreements
Experienced Multi-Unit Operators and Mississippi Natives to Bring Zaxbys to Winona and Kosciusko. September 15, 2026 // Franchising.com // MISSISSIPPI – Zaxbys® has signed two franchise agreements with brothers Alan and Eddie Gant to bring the rapidly growing Georgia-based saucy chicken chain to Winona and Kosciusko, Mississippi. The family-backed team plans to open the Winona location within the next year, and the Kosciusko location approximately one year later.
wcbi.com
NAACP branch hosts “Burger & Polls” in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – We are less than two months away from Midterm elections in Mississippi, leaving you about two weeks left to register to vote. Tuesday, September 15, is National Voter Registration Day, and one Mississippi Organization is helping residents get ready for the big day. The NAACP...
takingthekids.com
This Mississippi’s Old-School Country Bakery Where People Line Up Before Dawn And The Bread Is Gone By 9 AM
Few people wake up before dawn for anything at all, and even fewer do it just for a good loaf of bread. Mississippi bakers are known as hardworking people who take real pride in their craft. Bread comes out of the oven throughout the early hours, never sitting long enough...
takingthekids.com
The Mississippi Deli Where The Smoked Brisket Sandwich Sells Out By Early Afternoon
Some people prefer sleeping in a little later, but doing that here means missing the chance to try the best sandwich in town. This Mississippi deli sells out of its smoked brisket sandwich by early afternoon most days. Meat gets smoked low and slow, the same traditional way for hours...
unearththevoyage.com
Starkville Regulars Rave About the Wings and Sliders at This Beloved Mississippi Game-Day Sports Bar
Some college towns have that one spot where the games feel bigger, the plates come out fast, and the whole room seems to know your name by the second visit. Starkville has exactly that kind of place, and locals talk about it long after the final score is settled. The...
The Clarion Ledger
Jackson restaurants pass latest health inspections
No Jackson-area restaurants or other food facilities received failing health inspection grades during the latest reporting period from the Mississippi State Department of Health . A review of the state's inspection database found no Grade C inspections in District V, which covers the Jackson metropolitan area of Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties, for inspections conducted between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31. A Grade C is considered a failing inspection and is issued when inspectors identify violations that cannot be immediately corrected. Calls to the MSDH seeking comment for this story were not immediately returned. What inspectors look for The Mississippi State Department of Health conducts routine inspections of restaurants, school cafeterias, nursing homes and other food-service establishments. Inspectors evaluate food storage temperatures, employee hygiene, pest control, food preparation practices and overall sanitation. Facilities receive grades ranging from A to C. A Grade C indicates significant violations that could not be corrected during the inspection and requires corrective action by the establishment. Any facility posing an immediate health threat can be closed until conditions are resolved. Health officials note that inspection grades reflect conditions observed at the time of the inspection and are intended to provide consumers with information about food-safety
takingthekids.com
The Mennonite-Owned Mississippi Sausage Kitchen Where The Handmade Links Sell Out Before Noon
When everything sells out before noon, you know you have to hurry in the morning. This Mississippi sausage kitchen, run by a Mennonite family, sees exactly that kind of demand for its handmade links. Sausages here get made fresh each morning, never sitting around long enough to lose their quality....
gotodestinations.com
Why Locals OBSESS Over This Italian Gem in Starkville, Mississippi
Open Sun–Thu 11 AM–9 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM. Some restaurants take years to build a following, and some seem to capture a town’s heart almost overnight; in Starkville, Mississippi, TASTE Italian Kitchen falls firmly into the second category. 🍷. This bold, comforting Italian restaurant...
unearththevoyage.com
This Mississippi Country Store Is Famous For Its Homemade Blackberry Rolls
There is a small roadside stop in Mississippi where people pull over just for one specific item: a warm, homemade blackberry roll that locals have been talking about for years. The kind of place where the smell hits you before you even open the door. Fresh bread, something sweet baking...
CSNews Online
Beating QSRs at the Foodservice Game
CHICAGO — As the competition for foodservice dollars continues to rage on, convenience store operators can take cues from competitors outside the channel — namely, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) — to pull ahead of the pack. "Foodservice continues to grow in importance for convenience retailers as an area...
mississippifreepress.org
The Grindhouse: Neshoba County Café Serves Noir Atmosphere and ‘Mookie Cuffins’
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.-—Moonbeam Hallows, owner of The Grindhouse coffee shop in Philadelphia, Mississippi, glides between the kitchen island and the espresso machine on July 8, 2026, fulfilling customers’ needs as she has regularly since reopening the noir café in 2024. Housed on Main Street, the coffee shop contains purple and black walls that ring of 2000s pop-punk, while aromatic notes of caramel dance through the air.
takingthekids.com
This Mississippi Mennonite Bulk Food And General Store Has A Bakery Worth The Morning Drive This Year
A good morning drive gets a lot easier to justify when blackberry rolls are waiting at the other end. Along a quiet highway, a family run store has built its rhythm around fresh bread, slow baking, and shelves meant for people who actually cook. Mississippi knows how to reward an early start.
travelmag.com
This Mississippi Gas Station Quietly Became A Fried Chicken Destination
That Elvis mural is your first clue that this is not a boring chicken stop. Just outside Tupelo, the Mississippi roadside setup has a little personality before the order even starts. Fried chicken leads, but breakfast gives the day an early opening act and later meals keep the counter busy in a different way.
Fast Casual
Birdcall opens 1st franchise restaurant in Mississippi
Colorado-based chicken brand Birdcall has opened its first franchise-operated restaurant in Starkville, Mississippi, as the company prepares for additional expansion in Colorado, Idaho and Indiana. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant is located next to Starkville's historic State Theatre and is owned and operated by brothers Mark and Greg Hayden. The opening marks...
Neshoba Democrat
Tootie’s to hold fundraiser for Larry Winstead
Tootie's Country Buffet will host a $13 buffet fundraiser on Saturday to support 65-year-old cook Larry Winstead through his recovery from a devastating heart attack. Tootie's will donate all of the money raised on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Winstead for "whatever he needs," aiming to ease his financial burdens while he is unable to work.
garlandjournal.com
Black Business: Earnest B’s BBQ Catering Company, LLC
Earnest B’s BBQ & Catering Company is more than just a barbecue joint—it’s a family tradition steeped in over 20 years of passion, flavor, and excellence. It was founded by Earnest and Cicely Morgan, Hailing from Amory, Mississippi, a small town known for its Southern charm and vibrant traditions. It’s known for “Mama’s Sweet Heat,” the legendary sauce crafted by Earnest’s mother, Mrs. Melissa. In 2025, they were crowned a Business of Excellence award winner. Visit the website, sign up, and stay in the know.