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11 Mississippi Hobby And Toy Stores Where One Quick Stop Turns Into A Whole Afternoon

A rainy Saturday in Mississippi once sent our family into a small game shop for ten minutes of shelter, and we walked out three hours later with a new favorite board game. Hobby and toy stores across the state are full of play tables, race tracks, comics, and dolls that pull kids and grownups in.

Mississippi · 3d

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Since 1935, This Jackson Diner’s Neon Sign Has Glowed Over Leather Booths, Warm Rolls And Broiled Gulf Redfish

A glowing old sign on a quiet downtown street in Mississippi was the only reason we slowed down that evening. We were tired, a little cranky, and mostly hoping for something the kids would eat without a fuss. What we found was a tiny cafe with tile floors, warm rolls,...

Jackson, MS · 4d

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‘Smooth and Steady’: Poppy Pies Earns Michelin Recognition After Nearly 5 Years of Operation in Jackson

Gray Welch looked inside the refrigerator of his Hinds County home in 2021, scouring over what ingredients he had available to him to make some sample pizzas for his friends to try later that day. As the cool air hit his glasses, he took inventory, seeing pepperoni, shredded cheese, cream cheese, bacon, green onions and Ritz crackers. He’d already recently made a dip using these same ingredients for his friend’s wedding.

Jackson, MS · 17h

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Pull Off At These 6 Mississippi Delta Stops Where A Dozen Warm Tamales Feeds The Whole Carload

Our family pulled off a two-lane Mississippi highway for gas and left with a paper sack of warm tamales we had not planned on buying. By the next town, the kids were asking where we could get more. The Delta has quietly kept a tamale tradition alive for over a...

Clarksdale, MS · 2d

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Mississippi Families Fill Their Saturday Mornings With Farm Eggs, Local Honey, And Warm Bread At This Jackson Market

A carton of eggs from the supermarket never smells like a sunny morning, but a stop at a busy little market in Mississippi changed how I think about breakfast. I wandered in expecting a few tomato stands and left with honey, peaches, warm bread, and a head full of farmer stories.

Jackson, MS · 3d

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These 6 Mississippi Mini Golf Courses Fill A Whole Afternoon

We only stopped for a quick round of putt-putt, and somehow the sun was setting when we finally left. Mini golf in Mississippi has a sneaky way of stretching a short break into a full afternoon of laughs. Many courses here pair their holes with arcades, go-karts, snacks, and wild...

Mississippi · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Holograms, kayaks, and walking trails. Here is what the city would like to see at the Jackson Zoo

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Kayaking, mini golf, and holographic animals are all ideas the city of Jackson hopes to explore to reinvigorate the Jackson Zoological Park, according to a long-awaited request for information released late last month. On October 29, the city released an RFI for the “Livingston Super Park...

Jackson, MS · 17h

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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 · 1d

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Banner Hall designated as a Leisure and Recreation District, open containers in atrium

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It’s been a year in the making and now a drink with your dinner can be enjoyed throughout an iconic retail center. When dining you no longer limited to having your favorite beverage or cocktail inside Broad Street Baking Company. Banner Hall is stepping into a new era becoming Jackson’s newest Leisure and Recreation District.

Jackson, MS · 15h

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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 · 7h

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MSU Extension shares November planting and landscape checklist

MISSISSIPPI — Cooler soil makes November a good time to plant trees and shrubs, while mulch, seasonal flowers and pruning preparations can help gardeners get ready for winter, according to Mississippi State University Extension. The service’s November landscape checklist encourages homeowners to assess what worked in their yards this...

Mississippi · 21h

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Woodcock Hunting Season in Mississippi: Dates, Limits, and Rules

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Woodcock hunting season in Mississippi is short, quiet, and easy to miss. While deer hunters fill the woods in November, the “timberdoodle” waits until winter, when northern migrants finally push into the state’s creek bottoms and young pine thickets. For the 2026-27 season, the dates are set and the bag limit is small, so there … This article, Woodcock Hunting Season in Mississippi: Dates, Limits, and Rules , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Arkansas Cockfighting Laws: Felony Charges, Penalties, and What’s Still Legal • Migratory Bird Hunting Laws in Pennsylvania: Seasons, Licenses, and Legal Requirements • Cockfighting Laws in Hawaii: Misdemeanor Penalties, Federal Charges, and Reporting Rules

Mississippi · 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 · 2d

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David Evans on the Roots and Evolution of Mississippi Hill Country Blues (Part One)

David Evans and the Sound of the Mississippi Hill Country. David Evans, an ethnomusicologist, musician and foremost expert on Hill Country blues, began documenting the region’s musicians in 1969, recording artists and community music traditions through the 1970s and into the early ’80s. A professor emeritus at the University of Memphis, Evans produced records by R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and Jessie Mae Hemphill through the university’s High Water label, helping bring their music to audiences beyond northern Mississippi. He is the author of Big Road Blues: Tradition and Creativity in the Folk Blues (1982), a foundational study of the genre, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2023.

Mississippi · 4d

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The 8 Mississippi Towns Where Famous Movies Were Filmed That You Can Still Visit

Pulling off the highway for a quick lunch in Mississippi, we noticed a courthouse that looked strangely familiar. It turned out we had seen it on a movie screen years before. Mississippi is full of small towns where Hollywood stars once walked the same sidewalks your family can stroll today. This guide shows you eight of them, with real places kids can see, touch, and remember long after the trip ends.

Mississippi · 14d

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Doggy Styles now open in Pearl

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Pet owners in Pearl have a new option for grooming with the opening of Doggy Styles Grooming Parlor at 5905 Old Brandon Road. The parlor celebrated its grand opening at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. It offers professional grooming services designed around pets’ individual needs, with one-on-one sessions intended to provide a comfortable experience and reduce stress during grooming.

Pearl, MS · 3d

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4 Citrus Recipes to Brighten Winter Blues

Beat the winter blues with bright flavor of fresh citrus. Grown mostly along the Gulf Coast in Mississippi, citrus fruits reach their peak just in time to add a little sunshine to cold-weather meals. Oranges, lemons, and satsumas, offer the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making them well suited to salad dressings, marinades, baked treats, and much more.

Mississippi · 3d

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Gumbo Season Is Here, So Head To These 8 Mississippi Spots Ladling The Darkest Roux

When the air finally cools off in Mississippi, a lot of us start craving one thing: a hot bowl of gumbo over rice. The secret to a great one is the roux, flour and fat stirred slowly until it turns deep brown, sometimes almost black. That dark base gives gumbo...

Mississippi · 5d