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Forest, MS · Food & Drink
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Sip the Difference with Exell Water
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - You can “Sip the Difference” with Exell Water. The team delivers water and coffee to businesses, homes, and organizations. The employees say customers are like family. Studio 3 went behind the scenes with the team to see how the water goes from Exell Water...
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This Louisiana Donut Shop Has People Traveling Miles For A Fresh Batch
Some treats are worth setting an early alarm for. Picture a warm box of donuts, soft dough, shiny glaze, and a sweet smell that greets you at the door. Travelers drive in from nearby towns and even other states just to grab a fresh batch here in Louisiana. People pull off the highway on road trips.
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‘Pretty special’: Jackson restaurant owner headed back to MICHELIN Guide ceremony
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - For a second year in a row, Hunter Evans finds himself in a familiar place. Next week, the Jackson chef and restaurant owner has been invited to attend the Michelin Guide American South Ceremony. The event is slated for October 21 in Nashville. While Evans’ ultimate...
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Sprint Mart Expands Foodservice and Technology Across Its Stores
The chain is growing its proprietary foodservice brands, enhancing loyalty programs and investing in self-checkout and digital tools. Foodservice is a major focus for Ridgeland, Miss.-based Sprint Mart. “Our flagship proprietary foodservice brand is our local favorite Chix chicken. Also, a year and a half ago, we launched our proprietary...
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This Mississippi Diner Has Served Hot Tamales From The Same Recipe Since 1939
A corn husk should not carry this much local history. These hot tamales have been part of Vicksburg since 1939, when they were sold from a pushcart before the business ever had a permanent home. That story still shows up in every order. Mississippi Delta tamales run smaller and spicier...
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This Longtime Mississippi Cafe Feels Like An Old Downtown Diner, With Blue Plates Ordered Right At The Counter
From the parking lot, it looked like just another spot along a busy suburban road in Mississippi. I almost kept driving, but my stomach had other plans. Inside, the room opened up like one of those big old downtown cafes, with a long counter, a glass case full of cakes, and plates of Southern food heading to every table. It turned out to be the kind of place that makes you plan your next visit before you finish your first meal.
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This Elegant Mississippi Restaurant Plates Regional French Fare Inside a Grand Historic Jackson Inn
Some dining rooms in Jackson are built for a quick bite, and then there is one tucked inside a stately white inn that seems built for slowing down. Linen tablecloths, candles on every table, and a piano in the next room set the tone before the first plate arrives. The...
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Studio 3 - MS State Fair Food
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Red Shoe Brew set for tomorrow
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Craft beer, McDonald’s fries, Chicken McNuggets, local music, and football on TV? Now that’s a fundraiser worth raising a glass to!. You’re invited to Red Shoe Brew 2026—an afternoon of great brews, delicious bites, and good times, all for a great cause: the Ronald McDonald House of Mississippi.
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Nell Grace helps revitalize Jackson’s once-thriving Farish Street District
Stepping into Nell Grace is less like walking into a restaurant and more like melting into the soft, unhurried warmth of Big Mama’s embrace. The restaurant is a hidden gem located at 111 East Church St., in downtown Jackson’s historic Farish Street District. And it is the vision of a father and son, Marc and Devan Rowe, who opened Nell Grace in January.
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Michael Watson Kitchen Table Tour makes stop in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The present and the future were on the table Monday in Columbus. Mississippi Secretary of State is in the midst of his Kitchen Table Tour, talking to Mississippians about the real problems and real issues facing everyday residents. The Secretary of State’s office is responsible...
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Shoppers flock to Canton Flea Market at Courthouse Square
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Canton Flea Market drew shoppers and vendors to the Canton Courthouse Square District on October 8, 2026. The square transforms twice a year into one of Mississippi’s biggest shopping destinations. For many, the Canton Flea Market is more than just a place to shop. People travel from hours away to take part in the event.
The Clarion Ledger
These high-end restaurants and 13 others set to open in Jackson area
The Oxbow American Grill leads the list of restaurants and other dining options that were among about 15 food-service permits awarded in and around the Jackson area last month by the Mississippi State Department of Health . The Oxbow American Grill, which is under construction in the former Sombra Mexican Kitchen space at The Township at Colony Park in Ridgeland, received its permit from the Mississippi State Department of Health last month. Owners told the Clarion Ledger that no opening date has been set, although they said a late fall opening remains a realistic target. The restaurant is being developed by Jason Brumm and Jud Heubach and will feature a menu inspired by regional American flavors and cooking traditions from across the country. Rather than focusing on a single cuisine, The Oxbow will draw from a variety of culinary influences reflecting Brumm's experiences working in destinations ranging from Florida's Panhandle to Nashville and Colorado mountain communities. "A career spent cooking, traveling and living in some incredible places has shaped how I think about food beyond any one style," Brumm told the Clarion Ledger. "I wanted Oxbow to be a place I could come back to and not order the same