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Former Alumni Screenwriter returns to Meridian High to inspire youth
A Former Meridian High Student, Mississippi Native, and creator/co-showrunner returned to Meridian High School for a conversation with students. Twin States News was there to hear from the Mississippi native about coming back home to inspire young minds.
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Fried Catfish, Fried Chicken, And Warm Yeast Rolls Still Cost Under $15 At This Meridian, Mississippi Buffet
Somewhere between a long drive and a growling stomach, we pulled off the highway in Mississippi with no real plan. What we found was a plain-looking steakhouse with a buffet full of fried catfish, greens, warm rolls, and sweet desserts. Nobody in our family expected much, yet everyone walked out...
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Meridian’s Christmas parade returns with Smurfy theme December 5
The City of Meridian is set to host the region’s largest nighttime Christmas procession with the return of the Smurfy Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5. Taking place in downtown Meridian starting at 5 p.m., the traditional community celebration brings the festive spirit of the holiday season to life through the beloved world of Smurfs.
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L.O.V.E.’s Kitchen to reopen later this month
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - LOVE’s Kitchen has been a staple of downtown Meridian for over 40 years. A familiar face, friendly atmosphere, and a hot meal for those in need. So when those doors shut six weeks ago today, it was a massive shock, and so many questions were left unanswered.
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Editor’s Note | When Life Gives You a Microphone, Say Something That Matters
As her videographer glided across the stage, Meridian, Mississippi, native Hayley Williams followed the camera’s movements, looking into the lens as she sang a full set for the audience of thousands who filled the BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove in Southaven, Mississippi, on Monday night. Having just finished a performance in New Orleans two days before, Williams, known for being the lead singer of Paramore, stopped in DeSoto County to deliver her first concert in her home state.
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Jackson Comics Experience comes to The MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) in Meridian will host The Jackson Comics Experience on October 17, 2026. Blake Barnes created JacksonComics in 2022 with support from the Mississippi Arts Commission. The comic book series features Mississippi artists and stories about Mississippi, with an upcoming issue paying tribute to […]
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This Nearly 80-Year-Old Mississippi Drive-In Still Serves Jumbo Cheeseburgers, Homemade Onion Rings, And Thick Malts
Some of the best meals start with a wrong turn and an empty stomach. Picture a small blue and white building on a quiet street in Mississippi, with a walk-up window and picnic tables out front. It looks like nothing special until the smell of a hot grill reaches you....
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Magnolia Moves encourages Mississippians to get active and healthy
Mississippians are being encouraged to get up, get active, and get moving... And the Mississippi State University Extension has a new challenge to help make it happen. Twin States News explains how it works... And the ways people in Meridian are putting their health first.
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Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian to host BOO!seum on Oct. 31
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian will host its annual BOO!seum event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children and families are invited to wear costumes and take part in Halloween-themed activities throughout the museum. Families can take part in...
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This Mississippi Steakhouse Is A Romantic Find Tucked Into An Industrial Park You’d Never Expect
Some of the best dinners in Mississippi happen in places that look like nothing special from the road. On the edge of an older neighborhood in Meridian, past warehouses and work buildings, a lit-up steakhouse waits for anyone curious enough to look. Travelers driving between Tennessee and Texas have pulled...
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This Free-Feeling Laurel Museum Shows How Mississippi’s Pine Forests And Lumber Mills Built A Whole Town
I only planned to stretch my legs and maybe find a snack before getting back on the road through Mississippi. Then a handsome old building with a quiet lawn caught my eye, and the door was open. Inside, I found glowing paintings, delicate baskets, and the story of how pine...
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Ground covers are key tools to finish gardens
A good landscape is an artful combination of colors, textures and emphasis areas, but there are times when a transition is needed or you want less attention drawn to an area. Ground covers are useful in places like this, and they are especially handy in shady areas of the landscape where other plants may not thrive as well. Twin Oaks Cottage in Laurel provides good examples of the excellent use of two different ground-covering plants.