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The Daily Leader

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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 · 3d

Chowhound

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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 · 3d

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Bring An Empty Trunk To These 6 Mississippi Salvage Grocery Stores Where Dented Cans Stretch Your Grocery Budget

Our grocery bill had been creeping up for months, so we loaded the kids into the car and went hunting for bent-and-dent stores across Mississippi. What we found were small, plain buildings full of cereal, snacks, frozen meals, and pantry staples at prices that made our jaws drop. These salvage...

Mississippi · 1d
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We Ranked The 8 Best Pizza Places In Mississippi, And Here Is Who Made The Cut

A road trip across Mississippi taught us that great pizza often hides in plain buildings on quiet streets. We went looking for the pies worth planning a family stop around, from Delta wood-fired ovens to Gulf Coast slice shops. Each spot below earned its place with real flavor, a welcoming...

Mississippi · 16h
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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 · 3d

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7 Mississippi Donut Shops Where A Dozen Still Costs Less Than A Movie Ticket

A paper box of warm donuts on the passenger seat can turn an ordinary Saturday into a small family celebration. Across Mississippi, a handful of neighborhood shops still sell sweet treats at prices that feel like a throwback. For parents feeding a car full of kids, that kind of value...

Mississippi · 1d

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This Mississippi Horse Farm Teaches Your Kids To Care For Horses Before They Ever Ride

A gravel lane in rural Mississippi led us to a quiet barn, and we only meant to stop for a quick look. An hour later, we were watching kids brush horses, check hooves, and learn a horse’s moods before anyone said a word about saddles. That slow, ground-first approach...

Terry, MS · 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 · 3d

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Mississippi Families Fill Their Saturday Mornings With Farm Eggs, Local Honey, And Warm Bread At This Jackson Market

A carton of eggs from the supermarket never smells like a sunny morning, but a stop at a busy little market in Mississippi changed how I think about breakfast. I wandered in expecting a few tomato stands and left with honey, peaches, warm bread, and a head full of farmer stories.

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Morning ‘Sip: 2026 Harvest Fest and JSU vs. MVSU

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The annual Harvest Festival will be held November 10-14, 2026, at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. Small Town Mississippi will come to life each day from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and up. Live demonstrations throughout the museum...

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Pull Over For Lunch At These 8 Mississippi Fish Markets Where Catfish Hits The Fryer While You Wait

A hand-painted sign on a Mississippi highway promised fresh fish, and our hungry crew pulled over without much hope. Ten minutes later, the kids were pressed against a counter, watching cornmeal-dusted fillets hiss in the fryer. That stop taught us that the best family meals sometimes come from humble seafood...

Port Gibson, MS · 12h

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Doggy Styles now open in Pearl

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Pet owners in Pearl have a new option for grooming with the opening of Doggy Styles Grooming Parlor at 5905 Old Brandon Road. The parlor celebrated its grand opening at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. It offers professional grooming services designed around pets’ individual needs, with one-on-one sessions intended to provide a comfortable experience and reduce stress during grooming.

Pearl, MS · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter celebrates 88 years of legacy, service, and sisterhood

JANS – With the theme “Celebrating and Embracing an Extraordinary Legacy,” Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter, celebrated 88 years of chartered history, service, and sisterhood on October 10, 2026, at the Jackson Convention Center. The Charter Day celebration brought sorority and community members together to honor the chapter’s founding members, reflect on its enduring legacy, and strengthen the bonds of sisterhood that continue to unite generations of women.

Jackson, MS · 6h

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This Mississippi Bookstore Started In An Apartment And Became A Literary Landmark

A bookstore that began in an apartment now draws readers from hundreds of miles away. I love that story. It proves a big idea can start in a very small space. This Mississippi shop sits upstairs in a building with a restaurant below. Shelves climb toward the ceiling, and small reading corners are tucked all around.

Jackson, MS · 22h

The Clarion Ledger

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Belle Terre residents to weigh in on new Kroger store in Gluckstadt

Belle Terre community members are about to decide the future of a proposed 87,000-square-foot supermarket in Gluckstadt . National grocery chain Kroger is looking to build a new store at Bozeman Road but will need the approval of Belle Terre residents, who own the right to block large business spaces in the area. According to Gluckstadt Planning and Zoning Commissioner Caine Dearman, there is a restrictive covenant due to a previous lawsuit on the proposed 39-acre lot at the southwest corner of Bozeman Road and Gluckstadt Road. In 2014, the Mississippi Couty of Appeals overturned Madison County’s decision to rezone the parcel in a dispute with residents, leading to developers reaching a concession with homeowners. That covenant restricts the type of buildings that can go on the property, capping large businesses at 30,000 square feet without the approval of residents in Belle Terre. Homeowners can grant a waiver, but developers would need at least 55% approval of the Belle Terre residents in the subdivision on the southeast side of the intersection. Efforts to contact Gluckstadt Mayor Walter Morrison and property owner Ginger Edwards proved unsuccessful, but Dearman said the proposal hasn’t officially been brought in front of the city. The

Madison County, MS · 2d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 3d