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WTOK-TV
Ribbon cutting at James Chaney Park celebrates new equipment and improvements
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A ribbon cutting was held on Saturday afternoon at James Chaney Park, celebrating and showing off the improvements made to the park over the past few years. The improvements included a new swingset, a freshly repainted basketball court, new signage, and new shade coverings over the...
jacksonadvocateonline.com
Local doctor doubles as a classical pianist
JANS – On Friday, July 17, 2026, Dr. LaToya Mason-Bolden (MD) was the Featured Entertainer for the State Finals of this year’s Mississippi’s Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) Competition held at the Evangel Temple in Meridian. She shared words of inspiration in an on-stage interview and performed two...
The Daily South
Mississippi’s Oldest Restaurant Has Been Serving Up Hospitality For More Than 150 Years, And We Scored the Recipe For Their Iconic Black Bottom Pie
Jackson and Oxford got a lot of love at the first-ever Michelin American South awards. But if you ask many Mississippi locals, some of the most soulful and celebration-worthy food can be found in Meridian (population: 33,549). There, what started in 1870 as a four-stool lunch counter serving railroad travelers has grown into a beloved Southern institution known for its historic charm, warm hospitality, and classic comfort food.
takingthekids.com
Visit This Charming Mississippi Farm Stand For The Freshest Sweetest Peaches
Peaches pulled from the tree at the right moment taste like an argument that patience wins every time. This Mississippi farm stand built its entire reputation on delivering that argument at the peak of exactly the right week. The fruit here does not sit in a cold storage facility waiting...
twinstates.news
ABBA tribute band to perform at MSU Riley Center in Meridian this October
ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA will perform at the MSU Riley Center in October. Founded in 1995 by original ABBA musician Rutger Gunnarsson and Vicky Zetterberg, the acclaimed tribute band has toured more than 80 countries, completed nearly 140 U.S. tours, and performed with more than 150 symphony orchestras worldwide.
takingthekids.com
7 Classic Mississippi Grocery Stores That Have Been Serving Communities For Generations
These places have been feeding generation after generation in Mississippi for years, leaving a mark that goes far beyond just groceries on a shelf. Shelves here carry local products alongside familiar brands, a mix that changed very little over the decades. Nothing about the shopping experience feels rushed or optimized...
WLBT
Marilyn Powell Wins 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Marilyn Powell of Philadelphia, Mississippi, has officially been crowned the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year! She performed her original song, “Livin’ in the Word,” at the historic Guitar Academy in downtown Kosciusko during the competition on June 27th. Powell emerged victorious from a...
WDAM-TV
Hobby Lobby set to open this month at Sawmill Square Mall
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel will soon have a new place to purchase your crafts and home decor. Hobby Lobby has been in the works for about two years now at Sawmill Square Mall. Crews have made great progress on the building in the last few months.
twinstates.news
Threefoot Brewing celebrates 5th anniversary in Meridian, looks ahead
Threefoot Brewing will celebrate a key milestone this weekend as the only locally owned brewery in Meridian that brews its beer in-house. The business is marking its fifth year of serving Meridianites. Twin States spoke with co-owner of the brewery John Purdy about what this milestone means to the business.
Neshoba Democrat
Chunns enjoy cooking for family and church
Arron and Hope Chunn have spent 26 years making memories together while gathering with their family around the dinner table. Hope began cooking pancakes, or “flapjacks,” and biscuits alongside her father on Saturday mornings, while Aaron grew up surrounded by family who knew their way around the grill.
twinstates.news
Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway to play MSU Riley Center in Meridian Sept. 25
Five-time Grammy Award winner Lalah Hathaway is set to bring her acclaimed vocals and timeless R&B catalog to the MSU Riley Center in Meridian. Hathaway, daughter of legendary soul singer Donny Hathaway, shares the record with Beyoncé for the most "Best Traditional R&B Performance" wins at the Grammys, with three victories. A versatile singer, songwriter, and producer, her career spans seven solo albums and high-profile collaborations with major artists including Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg. She has also shared stages with music icons such as Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Herbie Hancock.
everafterinthewoods.com
10 Mississippi Restaurants Serving Regional Favorites You Need To Try
A road trip through Mississippi can turn into a full-blown food mission pretty fast. You stop for “just one meal”… and suddenly you’re defending your new favorite dish like it’s a family secret. That’s the magic of the Magnolia State’s restaurant scene. These places aren’t...
visitjones.com
Rise and Shine! Breakfast is Served in Laurel and Jones County
Starting your morning in Laurel and Jones County means waking up to true Southern hospitality and a morning food scene that has something for every kind of early riser. Whether you are craving a quiet corner with a handcrafted coffee, a quick drive-by treat on your way out to explore or a warm local spot to sit down and catch up with friends, the area is packed with flavor. Exploring the local breakfast scene is one of the sweetest ways to experience the heart and soul of our community.
WJTV 12
Five music artists named to 2026 The MAX Hall of Fame
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) announced the new inductees for the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Hall of Fame. 2026 Inductees An induction ceremony will be held on January 28, 2027, at the historic MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian.
unearththevoyage.com
People Drive to This Mississippi Café for Biscuits Smothered in Sausage Gravy
There is a small café in Meridian, Mississippi, where the biscuits are so good that a conference visitor came back three times in five days. That kind of loyalty does not happen by accident. The biscuits here are made from scratch, layered with real butter, and finished with toppings...
Neshoba Democrat
Alphin trades takeout for home cooking
Beau Alphin’s interest in cooking grew from a desire to move away from the convenience of eating out and learn to prepare more meals himself. “After a while, it got to where I realized that just wasn’t as good,” he said. “I started to teach myself, watch videos, find recipes, and start cooking more.”