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The Best Steak In Alabama Is Hiding At This Middle-Of-Nowhere Restaurant
There are steaks, and then there are the steaks at Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s in Livingston, Alabama, and those two categories are not the same thing. This is a restaurant that has quietly been doing something extraordinary in a small western Alabama town, and it’s time more people knew about it.
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Merry NightMarket holiday event set for Nov. 19 at The MAX in Meridian
The MAX and Earth’s Bounty are partnering to kick off the holiday season with the Merry NightMarket on Thursday, November 19. The festive event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The MAX in downtown Meridian. Attendees will have the opportunity to start their holiday shopping early while browsing a wide selection of offerings from local artists, artisans, farm vendors, and food trucks.
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Renovations finished at Neighborhood Walmart on Highway 39
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Renovations are officially complete at the Neighborhood Walmart on Highway 39 North in Meridian. A grand reopening ceremony was held to celebrate the new improvements made within the store while also recognizing the hard work of the store associates. Brandon Williams, a store manager at the...
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Meridian High grad returns to alma mater with Hollywood resume
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A Meridian High School graduate returned to her alma mater Thursday with a Hollywood resume. Laura Kittrell, a 2004 MHS graduate, is the creator and co-showrunner of the Amazon Prime series “Elle,” a prequel to the “Legally Blonde” films. She also wrote for the HBO series “Insecure.”
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Former Alumni Screenwriter returns to Meridian High to inspire youth
A Former Meridian High Student, Mississippi Native, and creator/co-showrunner returned to Meridian High School for a conversation with students. Twin States News was there to hear from the Mississippi native about coming back home to inspire young minds.
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Neshoba Democrat
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Fried Catfish, Fried Chicken, And Warm Yeast Rolls Still Cost Under $15 At This Meridian, Mississippi Buffet
Somewhere between a long drive and a growling stomach, we pulled off the highway in Mississippi with no real plan. What we found was a plain-looking steakhouse with a buffet full of fried catfish, greens, warm rolls, and sweet desserts. Nobody in our family expected much, yet everyone walked out...
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Meridian’s Christmas parade returns with Smurfy theme December 5
The City of Meridian is set to host the region’s largest nighttime Christmas procession with the return of the Smurfy Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5. Taking place in downtown Meridian starting at 5 p.m., the traditional community celebration brings the festive spirit of the holiday season to life through the beloved world of Smurfs.
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L.O.V.E.’s Kitchen to reopen later this month
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - LOVE’s Kitchen has been a staple of downtown Meridian for over 40 years. A familiar face, friendly atmosphere, and a hot meal for those in need. So when those doors shut six weeks ago today, it was a massive shock, and so many questions were left unanswered.
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Editor’s Note | When Life Gives You a Microphone, Say Something That Matters
As her videographer glided across the stage, Meridian, Mississippi, native Hayley Williams followed the camera’s movements, looking into the lens as she sang a full set for the audience of thousands who filled the BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove in Southaven, Mississippi, on Monday night. Having just finished a performance in New Orleans two days before, Williams, known for being the lead singer of Paramore, stopped in DeSoto County to deliver her first concert in her home state.
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Jackson Comics Experience comes to The MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) in Meridian will host The Jackson Comics Experience on October 17, 2026. Blake Barnes created JacksonComics in 2022 with support from the Mississippi Arts Commission. The comic book series features Mississippi artists and stories about Mississippi, with an upcoming issue paying tribute to […]
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This Nearly 80-Year-Old Mississippi Drive-In Still Serves Jumbo Cheeseburgers, Homemade Onion Rings, And Thick Malts
Some of the best meals start with a wrong turn and an empty stomach. Picture a small blue and white building on a quiet street in Mississippi, with a walk-up window and picnic tables out front. It looks like nothing special until the smell of a hot grill reaches you....