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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.
twinstates.news
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.
twinstates.news
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.
WJTV.com
Laurel Loblolly Festival lineup features Rockin’ Jason Williams
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The Laurel Loblolly Festival will be held on October 3, 2026. Organizers announced legendary entertainer Rockin’ Jason D. Williams, Jeff Bates, and Paulette Carlson, the voice of Highway 101 will join south Mississippi artist Holley Rumbarger will perform on the stage at Central on West End.
Neshoba Democrat
Ratcliff serves up some family favorites
Andrea Ratcliff enjoys cooking with loud music playing, plenty of space in the kitchen, and a family ready to enjoy the finished meal. “I like to cook with loud music and nobody under my feet,” she said. Ratcliff learned much of what she knows about cooking by watching her...
WLBT
Wing Dang Doodle Festival Brings Food, Music & Family Fun to Forest on Sept. 26
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One of Central Mississippi’s tastiest traditions is back as the annual Wing Dang Doodle Festival returns on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Gaddis Park in Forest. As a fun on-air preview, representatives from the Forest Area Chamber of Commerce stopped by Studio 3 to judge...
twinstates.news
Downtown Meridian hosts 2026 Day of the Dead Ale Trail on October 30
Downtown Meridian is gearing up for a festive Friday night as craft beer lovers, culture enthusiasts, and early Halloween celebrators gather for the 2026 Day of the Dead Ale Trail on Friday, October 30. The free, self-guided event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and promises an evening filled...
familydestinationsguide.com
You’ll Happily Drive Across Alabama For The Incredible Steaks At This Remote Restaurant
Some restaurants make you work for it, and Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s in Livingston, Alabama is absolutely worth every mile. This isn’t your average roadside stop where you cross your fingers and hope for the best. This is the kind of place that makes you rethink...
WTOK-TV
Meridian Nutcracker marks 25th season, sets auditions for Sept. 23
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian Nutcracker is marking its 25th season this year, with auditions for local children set for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Temple Theater. More than 100 local children will have the opportunity to perform alongside the professional artists of Dance Alive...
WTOK-TV
Meridian Regional Airport gives update on new terminal construction
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - If you’ve driven by Meridian Regional Airport over the past week, you’ve probably noticed some changes in entrance and parking. The north end of the parking lot has been closed to continue construction and paving on the new terminal. The southern entrance and parking...
American Songwriter
Born 73 Years Ago Today in Mississippi, the Bluegrass Musician Glen Campbell Called the “Greatest Banjo Player in the World”
Born on this day (September 18) in 1953 in the small town of Louisville, Mississippi, Carl Jackson got his start in country music at a young age. At 14 years old, he was invited to play banjo for Jim and Jesse and the Virginia Boys, one of the most respected bluegrass bands at the time. Next, Jackson would spend 12 years as part of country legend Glen Campbell’s band before striking out on his own. Since then, he has continued to work in Nashville as a songwriter and musician. He has charted three singles and penned songs for Campbell, Terri Clark, Garth Brooks, Rhonda Vincent, and others.
unearththevoyage.com
Food Lovers Make The Drive To This Mississippi Produce Stand For Just-Picked Peaches, Sweet Strawberries, And Homemade Jams
Some folks map their road trips around gas stations and rest stops. Others plan around a small Mississippi produce stand that has been feeding families for decades. People drive across the whole state just to fill their trunks with strawberries so good they refuse to name their favorite spot out loud, worried the shelves will empty before they arrive. There is a gift shop, an ice cream bar, homemade jams stacked in neat rows, and yard art waiting outside under the canopy.
takingthekids.com
This Massive Mississippi General Store Has Hardware, Camping Gear And Homemade Foods All Under One Roof
Everything under one roof. That’s the sentence people reach for first when talking about this Mississippi general store. Hardware fills entire sections, alongside camping gear most modern stores stopped stocking long ago. Homemade foods round out the inventory, offering goods most typical retailers simply don’t carry. Nothing here...
mississippifreepress.org
Photos | Laurel Food Truck Festival at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds
Beaming with congratulatory pride, Ashley E. Jones stepped across the grass carrying a trophy topped with a trio of stars, walking toward a red food truck emblazoned with the words 507 Grill. DJ Don King from iHeartRadio had just announced over the speaker that the Laurel, Mississippi, business’ brisket-covered french fries had just won first place for best main dish at the Laurel Food Truck Festival held at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 12.
themississippimonitor.com
Storyteller Anne McKee: The Rose on the Hill
Rose Hill Cemetery had always caught Anne McKee’s attention when driving along 8th Street in Meridian. She noticed the neglected grounds, the overgrowth and the markers needing repair. But there was something about that cemetery. McKee had taken early retirement from General Motors, where she worked as an accounting...