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Every Saturday, Locals Fill This Beloved Jackson Farmers Market For Fresh Produce, Honey, And Homemade Treats
Saturday mornings in Jackson have a very particular rhythm, and it starts early. While plenty of folks are still hitting snooze, a crowd of regulars is already loading up on local honey, sun-ripened tomatoes, farm eggs, and jars of homemade jelly. Some families show up every single week, no excuses,...
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Mount Everest Comes to Kosciusko
Greg Taylor kept a joint meeting of The Kosciusko Rotary and Lions clubs spellbound Tuesday as he told his story of summiting Mount Everest. Taylor, a Mississippian, described the base camps, ice fields, the death zone and his 20 minutes on the summit. Taylor made the accent in May of 2025 when he was 60 years old.
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Vicksburg’s Kameren Batty to conduct world premiere at Carnegie Hall in New York City
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native Kameren Batty is preparing for one of the biggest moments of his musical career as he will conduct the world premiere of a new musical work at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Batty, a 2020 graduate of Vicksburg High School, has received...
The Clarion Ledger
New 'Crafted 81' restaurant coming to Gluckstadt Kayo Center
Gluckstadt ’s $30 million entertainment district is continuing to take shape, with developers launching a new restaurant as part of the Kayo Center development off Calhoun Station Parkway. Restaurant owner Steven Sahler said Crafted 81 is set to open in March, featuring 7,000 feet of fenced-in, outdoor area that serves as a family-friendly green space for the multipurpose Kayo Center district. “We wanted to provide a welcoming green space environment as a great place for people to bring their family, hangout and watch whatever game is on,” Sahler said. “We’re going to have a full bar outside with full drink service, cool desserts and tables and chairs for everyone to come outside and relax.” Crafted 81 will be the fourth restaurant to come under Sahler’s family of Burgers and Blues restaurants , featuring a menu of tacos, pizzas and smash burgers. The restaurant is also slated to serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Sahler said he wanted to bring something “fresh and different” to Gluckstadt that wasn’t too far outside his wheelhouse. According to Sahler, the restaurant is expected to seat approximately 110 patrons inside and another 150 in the outside area that will also feature multiple fire pits. Crafted
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Sweet Tea And Fried Green Tomatoes Keep Regulars Coming To This Canton Cafe
Some Mississippi restaurants become part of the family calendar, the place people book for birthdays, anniversaries, and the first big dinner after a move to town. In Canton, one white-tablecloth spot has earned that kind of loyalty over many years, and its regulars keep returning for Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes alongside serious steak and seafood.
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Beloved Mississippi Coast restaurants are taking new steps to survive ‘vibe-killer’ fall slump
The biggest challenge William Rester is facing this fall at his Long Beach, Mississippi restaurant is LSU football. Many of the local fans and Louisianans who own second homes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast spend game days glued to their televisions — not dining out. “Saturdays in September are...
The Clarion Ledger
MS Halloween fun: Events in, near Jackson, Hattiesburg and the state
Fall is here in Mississippi and it feels like it, too. Blistering hot temperatures have given way to cool, crisp mornings and comfortable afternoons, football is in full swing , people are getting outdoors and going camping and leaves will begin to show their fall colors soon . Of course, it also means the time will change soon. So, don't forget to set your clocks back . The beautiful fall weather also signals Halloween is almost here and there are family-friendly events happening in Jackson, Hattiesburg and throughout the state. No matter where you are in Mississippi, there's likely a Halloween event near you for all ages to enjoy. Hayrides, spooky mazes, pumpkin picking, parades and other special events are happening now. Let's not forget trick-or-treating, either. So, following are some of the events to enjoy with your family in the Jackson and Hattiesburg areas and throughout the state and some of them are free. Halloween events in, near Jackson, MS JXN Fall Fest Activities/attractions: Food, entertainment, costume contest, candy, pumpkin patch and more Location: Ice House, 251 West South Street, Jackson Admission: $0-$7.18 Dates and times: Oct. 31, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. For more information: Visit www.eventbrite.com Mississippi Children's Boo!seum
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The Spirited History (And Actual Ghosts) Of Mississippi's Oldest Tavern
Some of the wood holding up one Natchez building floated down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers as part of a flatboat. When the boats reached the end of the line, they were taken apart and sold as lumber. More than two centuries later, that building is still pouring drinks as King’s Tavern. Richard King opened […]
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Film brings attention to women’s healthcare in rural areas
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new Mississippi-made short film, “The Line,” is bringing attention to healthcare disparities for women in rural communities, with a focus on breast cancer screening and access to treatment. Officials said filming will be underway in Canton from October 18-21, 2026, during Breast Awareness Month. The film follows women living on […]
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Nissan Café by John Tierre Hospitality now open at the Two Mississippi Museums
JANS – Nissan Café by John Tierre Hospitality, a new eatery specializing in Southern-inspired cuisine, is now open at the Two Mississippi Museums – the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. The restaurant is a collaboration between John Tierre Hospitality, the Mississippi Department...