Beaumont
Beaumont, MS · Food & Drink
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Local Eats – R&B Brick Oven Pizza
Allen Beverages’ Jesus Ramirez takes us inside Saucier’s preferred spot for a fresh cheesy slice, R&B Brick Oven Pizza!. R&B Brick Oven Pizza is a local Saucier favorite serving up handmade, wood-fired pizza with plenty of Gulf Coast flavor. Their dough is made fresh daily, and pizzas are cooked in a handmade wood-burning oven—the only one of its kind in the area, according to the restaurant.
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Viral video lands cook at Mississippi Zaxby’s new role as franchisee’s first Chief Vibe Officer
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - A Zaxby’s cook in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is turning her passion for bringing people together into a brand-new role. Roost & Rise Holdings, the largest Zaxby’s franchisee across the Southeast, has appointed Peech Franklin — known locally as “DJ Pretty Peech” — as its new Chief Vibe Officer.
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Cattiesburg Cafe continues the fill-a-bag of books sale to support animal rescue
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A local cafe and thrift store is doing its part to support a group that specializes in animal rescue. The Cattiesburg Cafe is continuing its $2 fill-a-bag sale. Customers can bring a plastic bag in and fill it with as many books as they want, as...
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7 Classic Mississippi Grocery Stores That Have Been Serving Communities For Generations
These places have been feeding generation after generation in Mississippi for years, leaving a mark that goes far beyond just groceries on a shelf. Shelves here carry local products alongside familiar brands, a mix that changed very little over the decades. Nothing about the shopping experience feels rushed or optimized...
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Hattiesburg chocolate shop named best in Mississippi
Mashed picked the best chocolate shop in every state, and its Mississippi choice is a Hattiesburg business with international roots. "This unique Southern chocolate shop offers treats with a regional theme, celebrating its Mississippi heritage, while bringing Nicaraguan chocolate to the Magnolia State. There are spicy, savory, and citrus-y bonbons to choose from, all coated with well-balanced chocolate of varying sweetness," Mashed wrote. It offers sustainably sourced chocolate and coffee while serving as a meeting place for people to get a taste of Mississippi along with a caffeinated pick-me-up. Hattiesburg shop earns national recognition Mashed chose Mulukakao, 201 Cox Ave., Hattiesburg as the top pick in the Magnolia State. Nicaraguan native Noel Montoya and Anjie Price, who was a Peace Corps volunteer from Mississippi, founded the company to support local communities and share their love of chocolate, according to the store's website . There's a sister shop in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Mulukakao is named to honor the Nicaraguan town where the family farm is located. Mulukuku means place of the wild pig, or “place (=mulu) of the peccary (=kuku)." Mulukakao is the place of the cacao, cocoa or chocolate. The company creates artisan chocolate grown by small farmers. In addition to
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Viral video lands cook at Mississippi Zaxby’s new role as franchisee’s first Chief Vibe Officer
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - A Zaxby’s cook in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is turning her passion for bringing people together into a brand-new role. Roost & Rise Holdings, the largest Zaxby’s franchisee across the Southeast, has appointed Peech Franklin — known locally as “DJ Pretty Peech” — as its new Chief Vibe Officer.
Hattiesburg American
Fast-food chain Off the Hook expands to Hattiesburg, first MS location
A Louisiana-based fast-food restaurant is crossing state lines for the first time and opening a Mississippi location in Hattiesburg . Off the Hook, a Cajun fast-food chain, opened its first restaurant in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in 2012 and has since opened eight more locations, all of which are in Louisiana. It's 10th location, in Hattiesburg, is slated to open in fall 2026 at 6218 U.S. Highway 98, which is currently home to a Golden Chick restaurant that neighbors a Starbucks. "As we have grown throughout South Louisiana, we have remained committed to the recipes, ingredients and relationships that shaped our brand," Off the Hook said in a press release. "The Hattiesburg restaurant marks an exciting milestone as our first location outside of Louisiana, but the food and experience will stay true to where we started." Off the Hook started as a family business with the goal of providing customers with high-quality and authentic Cajan food that is made fast. On its menu is a variety of po'boy sandwiches including wild-caught Gulf shrimp and farm-raised catfish, gumbo, red beans and rice, crispy seafood platters and homemade sauces. The construction, hiring and opening processes for the new location have begun, but an official
Dudley Kent
Dark smoke coming from Turtle Creek Mall - unsure if it was BELK, Food Court, or Movies?Mall hadn’t fully opened yet 8/9/26 - alarms going off.
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Rise and Shine! Breakfast is Served in Laurel and Jones County
Starting your morning in Laurel and Jones County means waking up to true Southern hospitality and a morning food scene that has something for every kind of early riser. Whether you are craving a quiet corner with a handcrafted coffee, a quick drive-by treat on your way out to explore or a warm local spot to sit down and catch up with friends, the area is packed with flavor. Exploring the local breakfast scene is one of the sweetest ways to experience the heart and soul of our community.
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9 Mississippi Markets Where You Can Eat, Shop, And Browse All Day Long
Southern trading traditions run much deeper than basic weekend grocery shopping. Historical crossroads across the delta region have evolved into massive, multi-sensory gathering spaces for regional makers. These bustling hubs allow visitors to experience that deep cultural heritage through food and crafts. The sensory journey starts with the rich aroma...
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Old Town Market is this Saturday
The Old Town Market’s 2026 season kicked off in May at the Agri-Heritage building, 116 S. Railroad Ave. in Tylertown. The schedule is every 2nd Saturday from May through November, with the exception of June. The 2026 season for the Old Town Market is as follows: Aug. 8; Sept. 12; Oct. 10; Nov. 14.
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This Mississippi Diner Has Chicken And Waffles That Are Worth The Morning Drive
Crispy, golden bird portions rest atop a mountain of fluffy, buttered batter grids. Steam rises from the plate as dark maple syrup hits the crunchy skin. This small highway diner does not play around when it comes to early comfort food. It delivers a massive plate that will keep you full until tomorrow morning.
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Creole brunch bistro opens in South Mississippi under celebrated Louisiana chef
A long-standing friendship and a passion for food came together this month in Picayune after two old friends joined forces to convert a local coffeehouse into a Creole-French brunch bistro. Popular Slidell chef Michael Frederic and business owner John Gardner opened Dr. G's Bistro and Patio Café on Tuesday morning,...
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R&B Brick Oven Pizza invites community to family movie night in Saucier
Saucier, Miss (WXXV) Pizza lovers and movie fans will have a chance to enjoy the best of both worlds on Saturday, Aug. 1, when R&B Brick Oven Pizza hosts its first-ever Movie Night on the restaurant’s back lawn. The family-friendly event will feature a screening of the classic 1988...
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Mississippi Power Foundation gives food to families in need at pop-up grocery market
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - 300 families have food on the table tonight, all thanks to Mississippi Power Foundation’s Pop-Up Grocery Market. From fresh fruits and veggies to frozen meats, the foundation partnered with The Goodr to host a pop-up market at N.R. Burger Middle School for families in need.