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These 5 Mississippi Cuban And Dominican Kitchens Pile Plates High Enough For The Whole Family To Share

A whiff of garlic and fried plantains drifting across a Mississippi parking lot is not what most road-tripping families expect to find. Yet tucked into trailers, strip centers, and small-town storefronts, a handful of kitchens are serving Dominican and Cuban food in portions that could feed a hungry kid and then some.

Mississippi · 2d
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Askew’s Landing RV Campground named in 2026 Hipcamp Awards

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren County’s Askew’s Landing RV Campground located in Edwards is a 2026 Hipcamp Awards winner for Best in Mississippi. The campground’s family and team are grateful to every guest who stayed at Askew’s Landing, left a kind review, recommended it to a friend or shared the campground with others. They are also thankful for the staff members whose work helps guests feel welcome and want to return.

Edwards, MS · 18h
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11 Mississippi Hobby And Toy Stores Where One Quick Stop Turns Into A Whole Afternoon

A rainy Saturday in Mississippi once sent our family into a small game shop for ten minutes of shelter, and we walked out three hours later with a new favorite board game. Hobby and toy stores across the state are full of play tables, race tracks, comics, and dolls that pull kids and grownups in.

Mississippi · 20h
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MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES 2026 CHRISTMAS PARADE

Mississippi State Hospital’s annual Christmas Parade will roll through campus on Friday, December 4, at 10:00 a.m. This year’s theme, “Songs of Christmas,” will bring favorite holiday tunes to life through creatively decorated floats celebrating the music of the season. Hospital departments and units have selected...

Mississippi · 22h
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Last Minute Costume Shoppers Packed A Goodwill The Monday Before Halloween While Spending Headed For $13.5 Billion And Antique Malls Became A Hot Spot For Decor

The week before Halloween, shoppers crowded into a Goodwill in South Mississippi looking for costumes. It was Dollar Monday, and the store was busier than usual. Nationwide, Americans are expected to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween this year. A growing slice of that money is going to secondhand shops. WLOX in Gulfport talked to local […]

Gulfport, MS · 2d

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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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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 · 20h

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Since 1935, This Jackson Diner’s Neon Sign Has Glowed Over Leather Booths, Warm Rolls And Broiled Gulf Redfish

A glowing old sign on a quiet downtown street in Mississippi was the only reason we slowed down that evening. We were tired, a little cranky, and mostly hoping for something the kids would eat without a fuss. What we found was a tiny cafe with tile floors, warm rolls,...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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7 Mississippi Bakeries Where The Pie Case Holds More Flavors Than Your Family Can Agree On

A quick stop for gas in Mississippi once turned into a twenty-minute standoff in front of a glass pie case. One kid wanted lemon, one wanted chocolate, and the grown-ups were eyeing a tomato pie nobody expected. That small argument became the best part of the trip, and it is...

Mississippi · 1d

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Chimneyville Arts Festival Celebrates Milestone 50th Year in Ridgeland

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - One of Mississippi’s most cherished holiday shopping and cultural traditions is marking a major milestone this fall. The Chimneyville Arts Festival returns to the Bill Waller Craft Center to celebrate its 50th anniversary, showcasing fine handcrafted works from top artisans across the region. Presented by...

Ridgeland, MS · 2d

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DARKHORSE DOGS: Patch looking for a forever home through Brookhaven Animal Rescue League

BROOKHAVEN – Brookhaven Animal Rescue League is hoping to find a permanent home for Patch, an adoptable dog currently waiting at the shelter. In a playful social media post, BARL introduced Patch as a dog “serving time” for being handsome and looking for a “life sentence” on someone’s couch.

Brookhaven, MS · 2d

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Study ranks Arkansas 3rd as most overweight and obese state

A recent study by WalletHub ranked Arkansas as the third most overweight and obese state in the nation, citing factors such as low vegetable intake and limited access to healthy food retailers.

Arkansas · 17h

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MDWFP says drought-hit deer food plots may still be worth replanting

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks says most of Mississippi received less than an inch of rain during September and October, leaving many deer food plots struggling. The agency said food plots planted in early to mid-September may have germinated in heat and drought and then failed, while plots planted in late September or October that did not get enough rain to germinate should still have viable seeds once a soaking rain arrives.

Mississippi · 1d

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Brookhaven native, 91, publishes his 16th book

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY LEADER   My name is Tex Sample — it’s my real name.  I grew up at 125 North Cleveland Ave. on the west side of Brookhaven. […]

Brookhaven, MS · 1d

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USACE announces dates for annual Youth Waterfowl Hunt

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Arkabutla Lake and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will hold a youth waterfowl hunt on January 30 and February 6, 2027, in a management area near Arkabutla Dam. The youth waterfowl hunt will provide an opportunity for experienced waterfowl hunters to teach the younger generations of hunters the proper techniques and ethics of the sport.

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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Mistletoe Marketplace kicks off holiday shopping season with Jackson gala

Mistletoe Marketplace kicked off its annual run on Wednesday, Nov. 4 in Jackson with the Mistletoe Gala, themed Merry and Bright for 2026. The holiday shopping event runs through Sunday at the Mississippi Trade Mart and benefits the local Junior League. The event has been held since 1981 by the Junior League of Jackson, which traces its roots to 1927 and formally began in 1941, according to its website. It bills itself as one of the largest Junior Leagues in the country. Tickets to the Mistletoe shopping are $10 for seniors and children and $15 for adults, and there are several special events that require a separate ticket purchase. Many of the special events sell out early. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mistletoe Marketplace kicks off holiday shopping season with Jackson gala

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Theme and registration details announced for 2026 Kosciusko Christmas Parade

The Kosciusko Attala Partnership has announced details and entry information for the 2026 Kosciusko Christmas Parade. This year’s parade will be held on Monday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m., bringing holiday festivities to the Kosciusko Downtown Square. The theme for the 2026 parade is “A Down Home Christmas.”

Kosciusko, MS · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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

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Mountain Dew Outdoor Cashout Rewards Mississippi Hunters and Anglers with Cash and Gear

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Mississippi hunters and anglers heading into the woods and onto the water can put cash back in their pockets this season thanks to the Mountain Dew Outdoor Cashout promotion. Presented in partnership with local distributor Brown Bottling Group, the program offers daily cash reimbursements for licensed sportsmen...

Mississippi · 2d