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McNeece grows garden lessons into children's book
What started as a way for Elizabeth McNeece to help her 5-year-old son learn letters and sounds in the family garden has grown into a new series of children’s books. McNeece, a Philadelphia native who now lives in Greenville, recently published “Alphabet Flowers,” the first book in her “Kindergarten in the Garden” series.
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Meet the Makers: Laurel, Mississippi’s Thriving Artist Community
Where sculpture, paint, clay, and wood come together in one remarkable small town. Long before Laurel became synonymous with HGTV and home renovation, it was a city shaped by craftsmen. The timber barons who built her wide boulevards and Craftsman bungalows did so with an eye toward beauty as much as function, and that instinct never really left. Today, Laurel is home to a quietly remarkable cluster of working artists: a sculptor whose corten steel figures have landed in public collections across the country, a painter whose raccoons and dandelions have taken on a life of their own, a potter who turns raw clay into community in a converted studio off Sawmill Road, and a woodworker-turned-television-star who made the whole world fall in love with this place. This is not a curated arts district with velvet ropes and wine hours. It's something more interesting, a real creative town, still doing the work.
thelocalpalate.com
Taste Layers of History in This Mississippi Dessert
In the center of Meridian, Mississippi, is Jean’s American Eatery, a long-standing restaurant known for serving Southern food built on familiar dishes like fried chicken, turkey and dressing, pork chops, and a range of sides. It’s changed ownership a few times since it opened more than five decades ago, but the menu still follows the structure of a traditional meat-and-three that the original owner, Jean Bullock, created. But at Jean’s, the homemade desserts carry equal weight to the savory items on the menu.
WDAM-TV
Shoppers fill Waynesboro Walmart aisles to enjoy Tax-Free Weekend
WAYNESBORO, Miss. (WDAM) - The checkout lines at the Walmart in Waynesboro were packed Saturday as customers enjoyed the Tax-Free weekend. Folks like Dottsie Grace made their rounds through the aisles to pick up food and back-to-school supplies. Grace says this weekend came just in time for her to shop...
WJTV 12
MSU Riley Center announces 2026 fall and winter lineup
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi State’s Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts 2026 fall and winter lineup will bring legendary musical arts and family entertainment to downtown Meridian. “Over the past 20 years, the MSU Riley Center has established itself as a premier destination for live entertainment in Mississippi. As we begin this season, […]
twinstates.news
Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian hosts 2026 ‘Merry at the Museum’ event
The Mississippi Children’s Museum - Meridian will spread holiday cheer with its signature festive fundraising event, "Merry at the Museum," on Saturday, December 12. The evening affair, which runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., offers adults a chance to celebrate the season while supporting the museum's educational programs and exhibits.
breezynews.com
Phillip M’s at Pearl River Resort earns Wine Spectator award
Phillip M’s Fine Dining at Pearl River Resort has been honored with a 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, recognizing the restaurant among the world’s top destinations for wine. Phillip M’s received the Best of Award of Excellence, an honor given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding wine programs with...
twinstates.news
Forest's Palace Theater unveils plans for 2026 Candlelit Christmas Show
The Palace Theater in Forest has released Christmas plans in July. "Christmas by Candlelight" takes place December 19 at 6:30. the special evening promises to bring the sounds of New Orleans right to Forest. The event will feature a live string quartet performing a selection of timeless Christmas classics, all set against the intimate and warm backdrop of hundreds of glowing candles.
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Phillip M’s at Pearl River Resort earns Wine Spectator award
Phillip M’s Fine Dining at Pearl River Resort has been honored with a 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, recognizing the restaurant among the world’s top destinations for wine. Phillip M’s received the Best of Award of Excellence, an honor given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding wine programs with...
WTOK-TV
Clint Black cancels July 4th weekend concert at Pearl River Resort due to medical emergency
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Clint Black has canceled his scheduled July 3 concert at the Silver Star Convention Center at Pearl River Resort due to a medical emergency, the resort announced Tuesday. Black was admitted to the hospital Sunday with infected tonsils requiring emergency intravenous antibiotic treatment, according to a...
twinstates.news
Meridian radio legend, music icon Ken Rainey Sr. passes away
Meridian radio legend and country music icon Ken Rainey Sr. passed away Monday morning. Mr. Rainey was responsible for bringing major artists to Meridian for the Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival, including Merle Haggard, George Strait, Hank Williams Jr., and many others. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rainey family...
The Daily South
How To Brighten A Room With Dark Wood Paneling—Without Painting It
Wood paneling is becoming increasingly rare these days. With labor and lumber costs ever rising, we're seeing fewer new homes built with this feature. And unfortunately, many historic homeowners have painted over their wood-clad walls over the years. So if your home has wood paneling that leans a little too...
WTOK-TV
MSU Riley Center Announces 2026 Season
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The MSU Riley Center announced it’s 2026 Fall Season Monday at a press conference on the downtown campus. The new season will kick off in late August with Broadway star and Tony Award winning entertainer Kristin Chenoweth. The rest of the lineup includes singer-songwriter and five-time grammy winner Lalah Hathaway, a tribute to the 1970’s band Abba, long-time blues musician Keb’ Mo’ and legendary rock band Little Feat, as part of their farewell tour after 56 years together.
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Raccoon blamed for brief power outage in Philadelphia Monday morning
An early-morning power outage in Philadelphia Monday was caused by an unexpected culprit: a raccoon that made its way into a local electrical substation. According to Kirk Morgan with Philadelphia Utilities, the animal entered the city’s north substation, knocking one of the city’s two substations offline and causing a widespread outage that lasted about 2½ to 3 hours.
WTOK-TV
CJ Miller Foundation celebrates annual Reconciliation Week Lemonade Day
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The CJ Miller Foundation celebrated Lemonade Day on Tuesday morning at The MAX. Local businesses showed up and showed out, with their takes on a refreshing summer staple. But more than that, Lemonade Day helps participants and guests get connected with community wellness and mental health...
themississippimonitor.com
Laura Jones and the places she paints
Before Laura Jones became known for painting wedding chapels, English gardens, and scenes of faraway places, she was an eighth grader in an art classroom in Laurel, Mississippi, discovering that creativity could be more than a hobby. Her art teacher, Cassie Clark, filled lessons with art history and invited working...