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What to know about tawny crazy ants in Mississippi

Mississippi · 22h

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The 8 Mississippi Towns Where Famous Movies Were Filmed That You Can Still Visit

Pulling off the highway for a quick lunch in Mississippi, we noticed a courthouse that looked strangely familiar. It turned out we had seen it on a movie screen years before. Mississippi is full of small towns where Hollywood stars once walked the same sidewalks your family can stroll today. This guide shows you eight of them, with real places kids can see, touch, and remember long after the trip ends.

Mississippi · 10d
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Rivers Greenhouse & Garden: Brandon Family Sells Mississippi-Grown Plants for 57 Years

Troy State University student Willie Rivers spent one summer decades ago working a “plant route” with his brother-in-law, Bubba Pope. Together, they traveled across Alabama delivering potted plants to stores on consignment and dropping off whichever plants a particular business had ordered while collecting any that didn’t sell to take back to their supplier.

Brandon, MS · 21h
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Jackson family competes on ‘Family Feud’

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Armstrong family, including WJTV 12 News’ Danielle Lewis, recently competed on Family Feud.

Jackson, MS · 6d

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Mississippi-born fast food chain drives into Texas after 40 years

Every week it seems like a new restaurant chain is dipping its toes into the Lone Star State for the very first time. Now a Southeastern chain that has been serving customers for more than 40 years is looking to open its first Texas outpost soon enough. Bumpers Drive-In, the...

Henderson, TX · 3d

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This Mississippi Butcher Shop Cuts Steaks To Order And Stocks Deer Sausage From Mild To Jalapeno Jack

We only stopped because the kids were hungry and the cooler at home was nearly empty. A small butcher shop in south Mississippi turned that quick errand into the best grocery run of the trip. The steaks were cut right in front of us, and the deer sausage case had...

Picayune, MS · 1d

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10 Things That Attract Mice To Your Home

You hear it before you see it: a faint scratching inside the wall as the weather turns cold. Mice do not break in because they are sneaky villains. They come […]

Nebraska · 4h

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7 Things Mississippians Know About Delta Hot Tamales That Surprise Everyone Else

The hot tamale you buy at a Delta doughnut shop might have been made in someone else’s kitchen. Mississippians know that’s normal. Everyone else is still wondering why a doughnut shop sells tamales. Here’s what Mississippians know about Delta hot tamales that surprises everyone else. 1. Robert...

Mississippi · 1d

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Mississippi Diners Keep Coming Back For This Riverfront Fish House And Its Huge Portions

Redfish topped with crawfish cream sauce is one of the signature plates here, and that alone deserves a pause. Then you learn the dessert case holds slices big enough to split with a friend. The menu leans hard into seafood, steaks, and Southern comfort food with a Cajun accent. There’s...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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Forget Sonic — The Regional Drive-In Chain That's Been Slinging Cheesesteaks In The South Since 1983

You've definitely heard of Sonic, but have you heard of this iconic Southern drive-in chain? Here's how it got its start all the way back in 1983.

Mississippi · 1d

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This Quiet Mississippi Italian Joint Was Just Opened By A Michelin-Trained Chef

A plain storefront in a Mississippi shopping center does not usually make anyone stop and stare. Then the smell of a wood-fired oven drifts out the door, and suddenly dinner plans change. Behind that quiet front is a hometown chef who trained in top kitchens across the country and in...

Mississippi · 3d

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Gumbo Season Is Here, So Head To These 8 Mississippi Spots Ladling The Darkest Roux

When the air finally cools off in Mississippi, a lot of us start craving one thing: a hot bowl of gumbo over rice. The secret to a great one is the roux, flour and fat stirred slowly until it turns deep brown, sometimes almost black. That dark base gives gumbo...

Mississippi · 1d

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Vicksburg native publishes new book

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Crystal Lake Publishing is proud to announce the December 4, 2026 release of “VEIL”, a Southern Gothic novel by Lissalani, of Vicksburg, which explores the enduring influence of family history and the mysteries that linger between the living and the dead. Set against...

Vicksburg, MS · 22h

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The Mississippi Forest Where You Can See 36 Million Year Old Stone Trees And Hunt For Gems For $11

Our family pulled off the highway expecting a quick leg stretch and maybe a snack break. Instead, we found trees older than any mountain story we had ever told the kids, and they were made of stone. Tucked into the quiet woods of central Mississippi, this spot turns a lazy...

Mississippi · 2d

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MDWFP warns deer hunters about potential black bear encounters

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With deer season underway in Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) said hunters may encounter black bears while in the woods. The MDWFP offered the following tips to prevent unwanted encounters:

Mississippi · 3h

WJTV 12

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New graphic novel explores Emmett Till’s lasting legacy

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 70 years after the murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi, his story continues to resonate. Eric Battle’s new graphic novel, “Framing Emmett Till: Exposing Dark Fear,” explores Till’s legacy through art, journalism and history.

Mississippi · 2d

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Mississippi Deer Season 2026-27: Gun Opens Nov. 21 and Runs to Jan. 20

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Deer hunting season in Mississippi 2026-27 starts with a three-day velvet archery hunt on September 11-13 and the last legal day falls on February 15, 2027, in the Southeast Unit. That is a long calendar with a lot of moving parts, and the unit you hunt in changes the dates, the legal buck rules and … This article, Mississippi Deer Season 2026-27: Gun Opens Nov. 21 and Runs to Jan. 20 , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Feral Pig Hunting in Nebraska: What the Law Allows and Prohibits • Idaho Deer Season Opens Aug. 30 for Archery and Oct. 10 for Any-Weapon Hunts in Most Units • 17 Days of Deer Gun Season in North Dakota: Nov. 6-22, 2026

Mississippi · 17h

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Load Up The Back Seat For These 7 Mississippi Meat-And-Three Cafes That Keep Family Lunch Cheap

A road trip across Mississippi with hungry kids can turn a plain Tuesday into the best meal of the week. The secret is the meat-and-three, a Southern lunch where you pick one main dish and a few vegetable sides, often with cornbread on top. These cafes are fast, friendly, and...

Mississippi · 1d

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This Mississippi Greek Cafe Serves Food From Halfway Around The World That Regulars Come Back For Every Week

Hunger hit hard on a weekday drive through central Mississippi, and the plan was simply to grab something quick. A small cafe with a shaded patio and Greek touches on the walls seemed like a safe bet. What came out of that kitchen, from hand-cut fries to foil-wrapped gyros bigger...

Ridgeland, MS · 3d