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What to know about tawny crazy ants in Mississippi
Pulling off a quiet Mississippi road for supper, we expected a quick bite and nothing more. The pitched roof and glowing string lights looked friendly but plain. Inside, though, waited a slab of prime rib so big it made the kids gasp, plus a full spread of sides. For families who love a sit-down meal with real character, this spot turns an ordinary weeknight into a small celebration.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 70 years after the murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi, his story continues to resonate. Eric Battle’s new graphic novel, “Framing Emmett Till: Exposing Dark Fear,” explores Till’s legacy through art, journalism and history.
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery will offer four new scratch-off games just in time for the holiday season. The new games include Holiday Hoopla, a $5 game featuring festive and funny animal designs and a chance to win up to $100,000. Players can also take part in the Holiday Hoopla Bonus Promotional drawings, with $250,000 […]
Back to the plant listNative Plant List for Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. Quercus austrina, the Bluff Oak (also called bastard white oak), is a medium-sized deciduous tree endemic to the Coastal Plain of the southeastern United States. It is a true member of the white oak group, and like its famous cousin it has rounded, bristle-free leaf lobes and acorns that mature in a single season. Despite that family resemblance, bluff oak has a narrow, specific habitat requirement that keeps it uncommon almost everywhere it grows: rich, well-drained soil on river bluffs, natural levees, and calcareous or shell-influenced ground.
Missing the turn was the first clue, because so many cars lined the lot that the sign was hard to spot. After circling the block in a small Mississippi town, we finally pulled in, hungry and curious about why everyone else had beaten us there. What waited inside was a...
Fabric bolts stacked to the ceiling, yarn in every color, and prices low enough to make you grab a second cart. That is what waits inside some of the best craft shops in Mississippi, and many of them sit in small towns you might never think to visit. Families who...
Nothing about the plain strip-mall door hinted at what was cooking inside. One forkful of creamy shrimp pasta later, our hungry family had a new favorite stop on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Small Italian kitchens like this one matter because they serve real family recipes at prices that work for...
Mississippi may not have mountains, but it still offers plenty of challenging hikes that make you work for the view. At Clark Creek Natural Area near Woodville, the Clark Creek Trail to Waterfall Trail leads to multiple waterfalls that spill over rock ledges, and the 2.8-mile round trip adds up to 465 feet of cumulative elevation gain. For anyone looking for hikes with the best views in Mississippi, this one offers a welcome change from the flat terrain that stretches across most of the state.
FLOWOOD — StorageMax will hold its 11th annual Christmas charity event Nov. 21 to collect pet food for Community Animal Rescue & Adoption, according to CARA. The free event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at StorageMax Dogwood, 6027 Manship Road in Flowood. CARA volunteers and dogs will attend, and volunteers will take photos with Santa.
Mississippi sits right next door to Louisiana, and you can taste that friendship in its gumbo pots. The best spots are not always fancy, and that is part of the fun. Our family once pulled off the highway for a quick lunch and ended up talking about the crawfish for weeks. This list covers seven places across the state where kids and grown-ups can sit down together for bold, comforting Cajun and Creole cooking.
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Join Extra Table tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 4, for the annual Give ‘Em A Bird texting party. The event is easy, every $15 donation provides three whole chickens to be donated to those in need this Thanksgiving. Attendees will be provided a message to copy and paste to friends, family and coworkers inviting them to give $15.
Our family once ducked into a quiet museum in Mississippi just to escape the heat, and we ended up staying until closing time. The best part was that nobody ever asked us to pay. Museum trips can cost a small fortune for a family, but across Mississippi, a handful of...
Although native lawns and designed landscapes in Mississippi are made to handle the heat and extended periods of dry weather, landscapes are showing the stress from this summer’s high temperatures and drought. Signs of a dry summer show up in plants and grass losing their dark-green color, fading and...
A Mississippi Coast restaurant open for less than six months has scored a recommendation from the Michelin Guide, joining a small list of hotspots with the same designation. Maringouin, a farm-to-table Southern fusion restaurant inside The Roost Boutique Hotel in Ocean Springs, joins the prestigious list of dozens of recommended restaurants across the American South, which includes New Orleans.
Grocery bills for a family road trip or a big reunion can climb fast, and Mississippi has a smart answer. Tucked into industrial parks and along quiet highways, a handful of warehouse-style food stores sell bulk meat, seafood, snacks, and supplies at wholesale prices. The best part is that you...
Down a quiet road in the red hill country of Mississippi, the pavement seems to run out of reasons to keep going. Most drivers turn around long before the trees open up. Families who keep rolling find old log buildings, two calm fishing lakes, and a trail made for small legs. It is the kind of place that turns an ordinary weekend into a story the kids keep telling.
Walking into a restaurant supply warehouse in Mississippi feels a bit like finding the backstage door to every diner you have ever loved. Rows of giant stockpots, sheet pans, and gleaming steel tables stretch out farther than you expect. Families who cook big, host reunions, pack road trip lunches, or...
Pulling off a two-lane highway in Mississippi for a quick snack can turn into the best part of a family road trip. Wooden shelves stacked with jars of jam, sacks of pecans, and baskets of fruit tend to appear right when the kids start asking how much longer. These six...
