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Veterans Day with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Veteran Paul Earley joined Studio 3 on Veterans Day to discuss his service. He owns and operates Dickey’s Barbecue in Brandon and Madison. He brought part of the catering menu with him to share on Studio 3. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click...

Brandon, MS · 21h
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Madison County Journal

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Good News is brewing in Ridgeland

RIDGELAND — A brand-new brewery across the street from Cock of the Walk here is pairing cold beer with wood-fired pizzas and a view of the Reservoir. Owners Bryan and Julie Roach are bringing the Good News Brewing Company to the old Reservoir Pointe building at 140 Madison Landing Circle.

Ridgeland, MS · 1d
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darkhorsepressnow.com

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New restaurants and an expansion reshape dining at Ridgeland’s Township

RIDGELAND — A wood-fired American restaurant is set to open Nov. 17 at The Township at Colony Park, where a new Thai restaurant has opened and Lou’s Full-Serv has added space for private events and drinks. The changes come as the Ridgeland development refreshes its branding. The Township...

Ridgeland, MS · 1d
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Santa Claus Heading to Kosciusko for “Pancakes with Santa”

Local families will have a chance to kick off their holiday celebrations with a special morning treat as the Kosciusko Attala Partnership”Pancakes with Santa” Saturday, Dec. 12. The event is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Jason’s Southern Table in Kosciusko. Attendees can look forward to...

Kosciusko, MS · 2d
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takingthekids.com

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Mississippi Diners Keep Coming Back For This Riverfront Fish House And Its Huge Portions

Redfish topped with crawfish cream sauce is one of the signature plates here, and that alone deserves a pause. Then you learn the dessert case holds slices big enough to split with a friend. The menu leans hard into seafood, steaks, and Southern comfort food with a Cajun accent. There’s...

Vicksburg, MS · 7d

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Blues legend Bobby Rush to celebrate 93rd birthday at Vicksburg’s Ameristar

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The one and only blues legend Bobby Rush will celebrate his 93rd birthday with a special birthday bash at Ameristar in Vicksburg. Rush takes the stage for his 93rd Birthday Bash on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar. The event begins at 8 p.m., but doors open at 7 p.m.

Vicksburg, MS · 3d

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This Small Mississippi Town’s Food Tour Walks Families From Bakery To Bakery Down One Historic Street

We only meant to stretch our legs on a river town street in Mississippi, but the smell of warm butter had other plans. One bakery led to a soda fountain, which led to cupcakes, which led to a very happy and very sticky backseat. The best part was how easy...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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Our Final Weekly Kicks Picks Winner is… Ethan Pendergrass of Carthage!

Congratulations to our final weekly Kicks Picks winner, Ethan Pendergrass of Carthage! Ethan led the entrants with the most correct picks this week, earning himself the Friday Night Food Spot Prize, a $15 Sonic gift card. With our final week of picks complete, scores are now being tallied to determine...

Carthage, MS · 1d

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Your Back-Seat Breakfast Is Settled At These 5 Mississippi Shops Baking Warm Sausage Kolaches

A quick stop for gas and a box of donuts turned into a small discovery on a Mississippi road trip: the kolache. These soft, pillowy rolls wrapped around sausage, cheese, or even boudin traveled here by way of Czech bakers in Texas, and Mississippi has quietly made them its own.

Mississippi · 3d

The Clarion Ledger

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New book looks at Delta Debutante Club of the Civil Rights era in MS

Beauvais S. McCaddon didn’t waste any time getting to real issues surrounding the spectacle of debutante socialization. Early on in her memoir, “Invitation Only: A Delta Debutante Meets the Second Reconstruction,” McCaddon asks: “How could I and other debs while living in the red-hot center of civil rights activity in the Mississippi Delta be totally clueless to the earthquake? What and who was a Delta Debutante? What was the purpose of the organization, the Delta Debutante Club? How did I fit into the role and where did it lead me?” Those questions have long been asked by people living across the vast demesne of the Mississippi Delta, an 18-county area of Northwest Mississippi, some 200 miles long and nearly 100 miles wide that’s considered one of the nation’s premier agricultural locales. To fully grasp the process of presenting elite Delta girls to “society” through the Delta Debutante Club, founded in 1943, it’s almost necessary to have a family member involved in what McCaddon describes as “the pure fantasy of being a debutante.” Then again, who’s elite? Why wasn’t civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer considered elite? She was courageous, smart and worked hard, virtues admired in Mississippi. “Invitation Only” offers

Mississippi · 2d

vicksburgnews.com

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SCHC to host monthly Line Dance Party

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Get ready to kick up your heels at the monthly Line Dance Party in the Southern Cultural Heritage Center’s Auditorium, Friday, Nov. 20. SCHC is located at the corner of Crawford and Cherry Streets. There will be a dance tutorial from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with party lasting from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter celebrates 88 years of legacy, service, and sisterhood

JANS – With the theme “Celebrating and Embracing an Extraordinary Legacy,” Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter, celebrated 88 years of chartered history, service, and sisterhood on October 10, 2026, at the Jackson Convention Center. The Charter Day celebration brought sorority and community members together to honor the chapter’s founding members, reflect on its enduring legacy, and strengthen the bonds of sisterhood that continue to unite generations of women.

Jackson, MS · 4d

WJTV 12

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Mississippi Lottery makes October 2026 transfer to state

FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) transferred $9,466,155.80 to the State of Mississippi in October 2026. The latest transfer brings the Lottery’s Fiscal Year 2027 total to $39,743,762.04 and pushes its cumulative transfer contributions to the State of Mississippi to $858,125,962.15 since launching in November 2019. Lottery proceeds support infrastructure improvements through the Mississippi Department of […]

Mississippi · 2d

vicksburgnews.com

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Reindeer Run set for Dec. 5

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — It’s time to lace up those sneakers and gather the family, and kick off the holiday season with a little festive fun by running in the annual Reindeer Run 5K. This year’s event will take place Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 8 a.m. in...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

takingthekids.com

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We Ranked The 8 Best Pizza Places In Mississippi, And Here Is Who Made The Cut

A road trip across Mississippi taught us that great pizza often hides in plain buildings on quiet streets. We went looking for the pies worth planning a family stop around, from Delta wood-fired ovens to Gulf Coast slice shops. Each spot below earned its place with real flavor, a welcoming...

Mississippi · 4d

Gourmetory

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In-N-Out May Open Restaurants in 3 New States

In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder said Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma are possible future markets, while the chain still plans an Albuquerque restaurant by 2027. She also said California has lots of future stores slotted.

Oklahoma · 4d

fastfoodclub.com

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Order The Comeback Sauce With Everything At This Jackson Restaurant That’s Been Around Since The 1940s

Some restaurants chase trends, and some simply outlast them. In downtown Jackson, one small dining room has been feeding the city since before the 1940s rolled around, and it still draws a crowd on a busy Friday night. The secret, for many regulars, sits in a humble little cup on...

Jackson, MS · 4d

takingthekids.com

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Bring An Empty Trunk To These 6 Mississippi Salvage Grocery Stores Where Dented Cans Stretch Your Grocery Budget

Our grocery bill had been creeping up for months, so we loaded the kids into the car and went hunting for bent-and-dent stores across Mississippi. What we found were small, plain buildings full of cereal, snacks, frozen meals, and pantry staples at prices that made our jaws drop. These salvage...

Mississippi · 5d

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This Mississippi Art Gallery Has Been Celebrating African Heritage For 50 Years

A shop in Mississippi sells African clothing, jewelry, art, and books, and it also hosts meetings. That is a lot of culture under one roof. I like that it works as both a store and a gathering spot. Shoppers can find body care products and items made in Ghana. I...

Jackson, MS · 2d