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Sam Donald to headline Saturday’s free concert at Washington Park
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — As part of the ongoing Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series Presented by Mutual Credit Union, Sam Donald will take the stage Saturday, Oct. 23 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Washington Street Park. Born in Jackson and based out of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Sam Donald...
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Mississippi comedians set for MSU Lyceum Series appearance
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - The "Southern Nights Comedy Tour" will make a stop in Starkville as part of the 2027 Lyceum Series at Mississippi State University (MSU). The tour, which features Mississippi-native comedians and storytellers Landon Bryant and Mary Ryan Brown, is making a January 16 road trip to MSU's Bettersworth Auditorium. The show will start at 7:00 p.m.
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Larsen family to open Rusty’s in Oxford
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Larsen family is expanding Rusty’s Riverfront Grill with a new location in Oxford, Mississippi. The popular Vicksburg restaurant will soon bring its seafood and coastal-inspired dishes to another part of the state. The new restaurant, named Rusty’s Oxford, will be located at The...
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Boudin And Cajun Seafood Anchor This Jackson, Mississippi Market Stop
Hunger hit hard on a long drive through Mississippi, and the plain building beside the interstate did not look like much at first. Inside, though, steam was rising off bags of crawfish, and a case of boudin sat waiting by the counter. For families who want real Cajun flavors without...
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Two Hidden Gems Make Coastal Mississippi a Must-Visit Golf Destination
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is widely known for its casinos, seafood restaurants and beaches, but the region also offers some of the most interesting public golf experiences in the Southeast. Two courses in particular deserve attention from golfers planning a trip to the area: Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier...
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PROOF POSITIVE: Civil rights photographs return to Mississippi, exhibit asks visitors to name the people in them
JACKSON, Miss. — A new exhibit at the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center brings together the work of five photographers who documented the civil rights movement in Mississippi between 1963 and 1966: Bob Fitch, Matt Herron, Jim Marshall, Jim Peppler and Tamio Wakayama. Some were journalists; some were members of the movement itself. Sixty years later, the exhibit asks the public for help naming the people in the photographs.
The Clarion Ledger
Inside Josett. The restaurant Jackson is buzzing about
After months of construction delays and finishing touches, Chef Michael Greenhill said his new restaurant, Josett , is now targeting a late November opening in Jackson's Fondren area . Greenhill , who spent 12 years helping build the reputation of Walker's Drive-In alongside Chef Derek Emerson , said the restaurant is nearing the finish line at the Fondren 3000 building near Old Canton Road and Lakeland Drive. "The end of November is the target," Greenhill told the Clarion Ledger during a recent tour of the space. Finishing touches remain before opening While major construction work is complete, Greenhill said much of the remaining work involves detailed finishes throughout the restaurant. "Everything's in," Greenhill said. "They're doing the trim right now. Once the trim is done, everything else should move pretty fast." The restaurant's interior has been designed to create an intimate, upscale atmosphere. Greenhill credited interior designer Mary Sanders Cavicchi and contractor Will Kirksey, along with craftsman Kirk Garraway, for helping bring his vision to life. "There's not a smooth surface in the dining room," Greenhill said. "It's going to take some time to finish everything, but it's going to be worth it." Greenhill said anticipation has continued to build
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Every Saturday, Locals Fill This Beloved Jackson Farmers Market For Fresh Produce, Honey, And Homemade Treats
Saturday mornings in Jackson have a very particular rhythm, and it starts early. While plenty of folks are still hitting snooze, a crowd of regulars is already loading up on local honey, sun-ripened tomatoes, farm eggs, and jars of homemade jelly. Some families show up every single week, no excuses,...
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Mount Everest Comes to Kosciusko
Greg Taylor kept a joint meeting of The Kosciusko Rotary and Lions clubs spellbound Tuesday as he told his story of summiting Mount Everest. Taylor, a Mississippian, described the base camps, ice fields, the death zone and his 20 minutes on the summit. Taylor made the accent in May of 2025 when he was 60 years old.
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Vicksburg’s Kameren Batty to conduct world premiere at Carnegie Hall in New York City
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native Kameren Batty is preparing for one of the biggest moments of his musical career as he will conduct the world premiere of a new musical work at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Batty, a 2020 graduate of Vicksburg High School, has received...
The Clarion Ledger
New 'Crafted 81' restaurant coming to Gluckstadt Kayo Center
Gluckstadt ’s $30 million entertainment district is continuing to take shape, with developers launching a new restaurant as part of the Kayo Center development off Calhoun Station Parkway. Restaurant owner Steven Sahler said Crafted 81 is set to open in March, featuring 7,000 feet of fenced-in, outdoor area that serves as a family-friendly green space for the multipurpose Kayo Center district. “We wanted to provide a welcoming green space environment as a great place for people to bring their family, hangout and watch whatever game is on,” Sahler said. “We’re going to have a full bar outside with full drink service, cool desserts and tables and chairs for everyone to come outside and relax.” Crafted 81 will be the fourth restaurant to come under Sahler’s family of Burgers and Blues restaurants , featuring a menu of tacos, pizzas and smash burgers. The restaurant is also slated to serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Sahler said he wanted to bring something “fresh and different” to Gluckstadt that wasn’t too far outside his wheelhouse. According to Sahler, the restaurant is expected to seat approximately 110 patrons inside and another 150 in the outside area that will also feature multiple fire pits. Crafted
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Sweet Tea And Fried Green Tomatoes Keep Regulars Coming To This Canton Cafe
Some Mississippi restaurants become part of the family calendar, the place people book for birthdays, anniversaries, and the first big dinner after a move to town. In Canton, one white-tablecloth spot has earned that kind of loyalty over many years, and its regulars keep returning for Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes alongside serious steak and seafood.