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Photos | Laurel Food Truck Festival at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds

Beaming with congratulatory pride, Ashley E. Jones stepped across the grass carrying a trophy topped with a trio of stars, walking toward a red food truck emblazoned with the words 507 Grill. DJ Don King from iHeartRadio had just announced over the speaker that the Laurel, Mississippi, business’ brisket-covered french fries had just won first place for best main dish at the Laurel Food Truck Festival held at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Laurel, MS · 09-16

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Storyteller Anne McKee: The Rose on the Hill

Rose Hill Cemetery had always caught Anne McKee’s attention when driving along 8th Street in Meridian. She noticed the neglected grounds, the overgrowth and the markers needing repair. But there was something about that cemetery. McKee had taken early retirement from General Motors, where she worked as an accounting...

Meridian, MS · 09-16

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Graphic novelist John Jennings returning home for weeklong residency at The MAX

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Acclaimed graphic novelist and Mississippi native John Jennings is heading back to his home state for a weeklong residency featuring free community events, educational outreach, and public discussions. The residency follows the June debut of “John Jennings: Build Your World,” an interactive exhibition currently running at the...

Meridian, MS · 09-17

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Young Professionals of Meridian Announces Grammy-Winning, Grammy- Nominated Headliners for Second Annual NYE Bash in Downtown Meridian

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Young Professionals of Meridian (YPM) is excited to announce its second annual NYE Bash, building on the success of last year’s inaugural celebration. Set for 6 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, the community festival will feature live music, food and drink vendors,...

Meridian, MS · 09-15

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Jones College Men’s Golf Wins First NJCAA Division II Tournament

Jones College's men's golf team claimed its first NJCAA Division II tournament title Tuesday at the Northeast Fall Invitational, edging Mississippi Gulf Coast in a playoff.

Corinth, MS · 09-16

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Mavis Staples to perform Oct. 15 at Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, MS

Legendary American music icon and civil rights figure Mavis Staples is set to perform live at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on Thursday, October 15. Now 86, the multi-Grammy winner and Kennedy Center Honoree brings a storied seven-decade career to the stage, carrying forward a rich legacy of gospel, soul, and social activist music.

Philadelphia, MS · 09-14

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Wish Upon A Par honors 9/11, grants 4-year-old's wish

The fifth annual Wish Upon A Par golf tournament brought 36 teams together on Friday, Sept. 11, for a heartfelt day that honored the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and raised money for Make-A-Wish Mississippi. Before golfers took to the course, the opening ceremony began with a solemn remembrance. Sgt. Maj....

Neshoba County, MS · 09-15

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Carthage Songwriter Mike Wootan Shares Powerful 9/11 Story (Audio)

(Brian Montgomery) Carthage songwriter Mike Wootan joined B-MO in the MO’rning on September 11 to share the story behind his patriotic song, “Stand Tall America.”. Wootan was also a finalist in this year’s Mississippi Songwriter of the Year competition with his song, “Four Lane Junkie.”. Less...

Carthage, MS · 09-11

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North Mississippi Allstars to perform at Ellis Theater in Neshoba County

The North Mississippi Allstars will perform live at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on Thursday, September 24. Formed in 1996 by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson, the band was inspired by their father, Jim Dickinson, and regional blues icons such as R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Otha Turner. Since...

Philadelphia, MS · 09-09

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Sebastopol Fire Department doing Walk to Remember for 9/11 anniversary

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Sebastopol Fire Department is participating in a Walk to Remember for the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The public is invited to the event on Saturday, September 12, starting at 6:00pm at the Sebastopol Fire Department. People are invited to participate in the...

Sebastopol, MS · 09-11

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Born 129 Years Ago Today in Mississippi, the “Father of Country Music” Whose Legacy Influenced Everyone From Lynyrd Skynyrd to Bob Dylan

Jimmie Rodgers’ all-too-brief career has cast a long shadow. Releasing the country music standard “Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)”, Rodgers catapulted to national fame when the song topped the Victor sales list for 14 straight weeks. He produced more than 120 songs with the label, leaving behind a blueprint studied by the likes of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Ernest Tubb.

Meridian, MS · 09-08

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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at NAS Meridian

NAS MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Friday, service members and first responders gathered at Naval Air Station Meridian to honor and remember the lives lost on september 11th, 2001. The annual ceremony brought together sailors, local leaders, and community members to reflect on the sacrifices made 25 years ago and reaffirm a promise never to forget.

Meridian, MS · 09-11

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‘When A Woman’s Fed Up’ stage play coming to Meridian

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A national touring stage play, “When A Woman’s Fed Up,” will be held at the Meridian Temple Theater on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The production was written by the late David Payton, according to promoter Nate Tarver. The touring production...

Meridian, MS · 09-03