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This Old-School Alabama Fish Shack Turns Friday Night Into A Local Tradition
Friday night can turn an ordinary dinner into something you plan your whole week around. In Alabama, there is a little fish shack where that feeling still matters. Cars start pulling in, familiar faces claim their usual tables, and plates of hot fried fish keep leaving the kitchen. That is what makes this spot so easy to remember. Nothing about the experience needs polishing or reinventing.
Neshoba Democrat
Gates celebrates 30 years behind the chair
Hairstyles many consider old, including Jheri curls and finger waves, never went out of style for Vetty Gates. “I’ve been doing all that for 30 years,” she said. “I never stopped doing it.”. Gates celebrated 30 years in business last week as the owner of Hairstyles Unlimited...
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Mississippi mural honors Dolly Parton
'Wildflowers' mural honors Dolly Parton in Philadelphia, Miss.
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This Mississippi Restaurant Serves 16-Ounce Ribeyes In The Heart Of Downtown Laurel
There is a restaurant in downtown Laurel, Mississippi, where the ribeyes are thick enough to share and the kitchen treats every plate like it matters. People drive from hours away just to get a seat, and on busy nights, a line forms before the doors even open. The building has...
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Philadelphia residents talk about Dolly Parton’s life and legacy
Neshoba Democrat
Tootie’s to hold fundraiser for Larry Winstead
Tootie's Country Buffet will host a $13 buffet fundraiser on Saturday to support 65-year-old cook Larry Winstead through his recovery from a devastating heart attack. Tootie's will donate all of the money raised on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Winstead for "whatever he needs," aiming to ease his financial burdens while he is unable to work.
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Meridian Reacts to Dolly Parton’s Death at the Jimmie Rodgers Museum
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - he passing of cultural icon Dolly Parton is being felt far beyond the country music world, reaching deep into the heart of East Mississippi. At the Jimmie Rodgers Museum in Meridian, Parton’s unique connection to the “Father of Country Music” holds a particularly profound meaning today.
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Dolly Parton’s Mississippi visit gave dying Rankin County girl her wish
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The Congress of Country Music Remembers Dolly Parton
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) -The Congress of Country Music in Philadelphia is remembering Dolly Parton as “the brightest sparkle in country music” following news of her passing. In a statement, the organization extended its “deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fans” of the country music legend and praised...
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Palace Theater to host 'Christmas by Candlelight' 2026 concert in Forest
The Palace Theater is set to ring in the holiday season with "Christmas by Candlelight," an intimate evening of classic Christmas music performed live by a string quartet. Scheduled for December 19 at 6:30 p.m., the event will feature a unique theatrical touch: the theater’s grand chandeliers, mounted on motorized hoists, will be dramatically lowered to create a stunning Phantom of the Opera-inspired atmosphere beneath the glow of candlelight.
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In A Small Mississippi Town, The Owner At This Family-Run Diner Comes Out To Greet You Over Home-Style Breakfasts
Some breakfast spots hand you a menu and disappear. This one sends the owner over to say hello, learn your name, and check that your plate leaves happy. Tucked along a quiet stretch of highway in central Mississippi, it draws campers, road-trippers, and locals who all seem to end up chatting like old friends. Pancakes arrive big and fluffy, country fried steak keeps showing up on plates, and the prices barely dent a wallet.
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Restored E.F. Young Hotel sign celebrates Meridian history
A newly restored sign honoring the historic E.F. Young Hotel was unveiled in downtown Meridian, giving community members a chance to reflect on the hotel’s legacy and the people who helped shape the city. Terry Nevith, owner of Mister Car Wash, said the sign represents more than a piece...
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Making a Living as a Mississippi Artist: Local Artist Share Secrets to Career Success at The MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - More than 100 artists from across Mississippi came together at Mississippi’s Arts + Entertainment Experience, known as The MAX, on Friday for the “A Day for Artists” event. Creative professionals gathered to share their work, network, and discuss strategies to build sustainable careers in the state.
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Wolfe Studio Celebrates 80 Years of Inspiring Mississippi Artists at The MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - For eight decades, Wolfe Studio has been putting Mississippi creativity on display, and on Saturday, artists and art lovers gathered at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) in Meridian to celebrate that historic legacy. Inside, the vibrant hum of an active workshop filled the room as community members rolled up their sleeves and began creating, their laughter and shared excitement filling the public space.
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Shenandoah to play Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in September
Country music fans in Mississippi are in for a star-studded evening as Grammy-winning group Shenandoah takes the stage at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia on Thursday, September 17. The performance is part of the venue's 2026 Summer Series Show and will feature special guest Lariat. The platinum-selling band, known for...
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Historic E.F. Young Hotel Sign Finds New Home in Downtown Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The historic E.F. Young Hotel sign is getting a new home tonight as the community came together to celebrate its legacy and place in Meridian’s history. First established in 1946, the E.F. Young Hotel was once the Mecca and the anchor of downtown Meridian. The hotel sat at the center of the city’s bustling African American business district, serving as a hub where Black professionals, businesses, and community leaders gathered.