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Magnolia Moves encourages Mississippians to get active and healthy
Mississippians are being encouraged to get up, get active, and get moving... And the Mississippi State University Extension has a new challenge to help make it happen. Twin States News explains how it works... And the ways people in Meridian are putting their health first.
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Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian to host BOO!seum on Oct. 31
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian will host its annual BOO!seum event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children and families are invited to wear costumes and take part in Halloween-themed activities throughout the museum. Families can take part in...
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This Mississippi Steakhouse Is A Romantic Find Tucked Into An Industrial Park You’d Never Expect
Some of the best dinners in Mississippi happen in places that look like nothing special from the road. On the edge of an older neighborhood in Meridian, past warehouses and work buildings, a lit-up steakhouse waits for anyone curious enough to look. Travelers driving between Tennessee and Texas have pulled...
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This Free-Feeling Laurel Museum Shows How Mississippi’s Pine Forests And Lumber Mills Built A Whole Town
I only planned to stretch my legs and maybe find a snack before getting back on the road through Mississippi. Then a handsome old building with a quiet lawn caught my eye, and the door was open. Inside, I found glowing paintings, delicate baskets, and the story of how pine...
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Ground covers are key tools to finish gardens
A good landscape is an artful combination of colors, textures and emphasis areas, but there are times when a transition is needed or you want less attention drawn to an area. Ground covers are useful in places like this, and they are especially handy in shady areas of the landscape where other plants may not thrive as well. Twin Oaks Cottage in Laurel provides good examples of the excellent use of two different ground-covering plants.
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Comedy murder mystery 'Clue' opens November 6 at Laurel Little Theatre
Was it Mr. Green in the dining room with a candlestick?. The classic whodunit is coming to a Laurel stage as the comedy murder mystery "Clue", directed by Sallie Mitchell, opens on Friday, November 6. Based on the iconic 1985 cult-classic film and the beloved board game, the fast-paced farce...
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This Laurel Thrift Shop On Highway 15 Puts Out New Racks Every Day, And Locals Swear The Prices Are The Best In Town
Some of the best shopping trips start with a quick stop you almost skipped. Tucked along a highway in Mississippi sits a small thrift shop that looks plain from the parking lot but feels like a treasure hunt once you step inside. The shelves change every single day, the prices...
Neshoba Democrat
Cook of the Week lookback: Annie Chestnut
The now-late Annie Chestnut was featured as Cook of the Week 37 years ago on Sept. 27, 1989. When you see a need in an area and you can fill that need, do it. Those were the feelings of Annie Chestnut when she returned to her hometown of Philadelphia in 1964.
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Meridian Bud & Burgers postponed to November 5
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian Bud & Burgers has been postponed due to weather expected from Hurricane Isaias, according to organizers. The event has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the Meridian City Hall Lawn. Organizers said the event was moved to a Thursday because Thursday...
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Mississippi Creators Take Center Stage at Two October Events at The MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Mississippi stories are heading to comic-book pages and television screens this month. The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, known as The MAX, will host two events featuring Mississippi creators: The Jackson Comics Experience on Saturday, Oct. 17, and a conversation with television creator Laura Kittrell on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Mississippi Steak Lovers Make The Trip To This Old Highway 80 Steakhouse In Meridian For The Prime Rib
Some places you find on purpose, and some you find on the way home from a ballgame or a long road trip. This particular steakhouse sits off the beaten path in Meridian, tucked into a modest building where nobody expects to find one of the top-ranked chophouses in the whole state.
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Philadelphia, MS theater hosting 2026 Neshoba Now Showcase on Nov. 15
The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, will host the Neshoba Now Showcase on November 15, highlighting the creative talents of local youth across Neshoba County and the surrounding area. The special afternoon event will feature performances by members of the Boys & Girls Club, local students, and participants from the...
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This Little Mississippi Bookshop Keeps Going Deeper Than Its Storefront, With Hours Of Used Books To Browse
Some of the best afternoons start with a quick peek through a shop window. In Mississippi, there is a small bookstore that looks tiny from the sidewalk but keeps stretching farther back the moment you step inside. Shelves of used books, quirky reading gadgets, and friendly conversation wait around every...
Neshoba Democrat
Winter season lineup at the Ellis includes The Oak Ridge Boys
The Congress of Country Music has announced the Ellis Theater’s winter season lineup, bringing a slate of celebrated country, Americana, and Blues artists to the historic venue in downtown Philadelphia as the venue celebrates its 100th anniversary. “The Ellis Theater was built to bring people together around great music,...
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Southern Pine opens student art contest
The Southern Pine Electric Student Art Contest is open to students in grades 7-12 who live with a parent or guardian who is a Southern Pine Electric member. The contest opened on September 14, and all submissions must be dropped off at one of the five Southern Pine Electric locations by October 15.
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Jimmie Rodgers Museum adds new items as it prepares for its future move
As the Jimmie Rodgers Museum continues to prepare for their move into their new home, new items are being added as well as the Foundation looking for new items. Twin States News learned more about the new items and what's next with the new museum home.
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Meridian stores begin early prep for spooky season and holidays
October isn't here just yet... But it's not stopping local stores from breaking out their spooky season decor. With shelves filling up fast with candy and decorations... Twin States News spoke with Mississippians about their plans for the Halloween season.