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This Charming Mississippi Town Is Famous For A Burger You Won’t Find Everywhere

A burger with a slugburger nickname sounds like a dare. In Mississippi, it is a real local tradition with a long history. The patty is famously mixed with a filler, and that changes everything about how it cooks. I love a food story that starts small. A treat from the...

Corinth, MS · 14h
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The Coconut Mama

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A 70-year-old Mississippi institution and two other favorites that are now gone forever

Mississippi lost three very different gathering places in 2026: a polished Mexican kitchen, a Gulf Coast hangout and a Jackson steak-and-seafood institution. Unlike the weather-related shutdown in an earlier Mississippi…

Ocean Springs, MS · 6d

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This Mississippi Butcher Shop Cuts Steaks To Order And Stocks Deer Sausage From Mild To Jalapeno Jack

We only stopped because the kids were hungry and the cooler at home was nearly empty. A small butcher shop in south Mississippi turned that quick errand into the best grocery run of the trip. The steaks were cut right in front of us, and the deer sausage case had...

Picayune, MS · 10d
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11 Mom-And-Pop Mississippi Restaurants Serving Massive Portions At Surprisingly Affordable Prices

A family road trip through Mississippi can turn into a food adventure fast, especially when the plates come out bigger than anyone expected. The best meals often hide inside small brick houses, roadside shacks, and old diners run by the same families for years. Most of these spots keep meals...

Jackson, MS · 3d
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7 Mississippi Cafeterias Where You Can Fill A Tray With Fried Chicken And Three Sides For $12

A plastic tray, a long steam table, and a pile of golden fried chicken can turn a road trip stop into the best meal of the week. Across Mississippi, cafeteria lines and country buffets still let families eat well without blowing the travel budget. Kids get to point at what...

Mississippi · 3d

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The 6 Mississippi Bakeries Where You Can Buy A King Cake Worth The Drive For Under $25

A quick stop for gas in Mississippi once turned into a sugar-dusted detour, all because of a hand-lettered sign promising fresh king cake. That oval ring of soft dough, purple and gold sugar, and a tiny baby hidden inside is a Carnival classic that kids treat like a treasure hunt.

Mississippi · 2d

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Mississippi farmers markets celebrate successful year

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said Mississippi farmers markets have enjoyed another successful year of connecting local farmers and producers with consumers. The state is home to 79 farmers markets, including 40 recognized through the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce's (MDAC) Certified Farmers...

Mississippi · 1d

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Arts patrons mixing it up with cocktail class and serious conversation

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a night to learn some new skills, have a little fun, and discuss some serious issues at the Columbus Arts Council. Billed as “Tatas and Tequila”, the evening began with a mixology class where participants learned to make cocktails and mocktails from a professional bartender.

Columbus, MS · 2d

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Cathead Distillery Launches Old Soul Estate Collection

Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash and a graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme. With over half a decade of industry experience, she is passionate about writing stories that highlight innovation, diversity, and sustainability across the global whisky landscape. Follow The Whiskey Wash on...

Mississippi · 2d

Timeless Dishes

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Where Raw Turkey, Milk, Eggs and Leftovers Belong in the Fridge Before Thanksgiving

Ohio State, North Carolina and Mississippi State extension guidance agrees on where raw turkey, milk, eggs and leftovers go in the fridge ahead of Thanksgiving on Nov. 26. The post Where Raw Turkey, Milk, Eggs and Leftovers Belong in the Fridge Before Thanksgiving appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

North Carolina · 1d

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Popular Ridgeland restaurant catches fire

Ridgeland, MS · 1d

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Jackson councilwoman among those evacuated after fire breaks out at popular Ridgeland restaurant

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - When Tina Clay walked into McB’s Bar & Grill Friday afternoon, she immediately smelled smoke. A few minutes later, the Ward 2 Jackson City Councilwoman, her husband, and her sister were ushered out with other guests after a fire broke out at the popular Ridgeland restaurant.

Ridgeland, MS · 1d

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This Mississippi Candy Shop Changed Coca-Cola History Forever In 1894

A candy shop sold the first bottled Coca-Cola in 1894. That small moment changed how the whole world drinks soda. I love that this story started with a shopkeeper who wanted to reach customers beyond his counter. He put the fizzy drink in bottles and sent it down the Mississippi River country.

Vicksburg, MS · 3d

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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 · 3d

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The 9 Mississippi Butcher Shops, Farmer’s Markets And Bulk Stores Where Meat Costs Less Than The Supermarket Price

A grocery receipt in Mississippi can sting when half the total comes from one pack of ground beef and a few chicken thighs. Plenty of families across the state have quietly switched to small butcher counters, wholesale freezers, and farm processors where the same money stretches much further. Many of...

Laurel, MS · 5d

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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 · 4d

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10 Secret Mississippi Grocery Stores Where Families Can Stock Up And Save

A grocery receipt for a family of four can sting, especially when the kids are growing and the pantry empties by Wednesday. Across Mississippi, a handful of wholesale markets, salvage grocers, and bulk shops quietly sell cases of meat, frozen vegetables, and pantry staples for far less than the big chains.

Mississippi · 2d

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7 Beloved Mississippi Cafes Are Worth A Road Trip For Their Famous Fresh Treats

A wrong turn in Mississippi once led us to a plain storefront, a warm cinnamon smell, and a pastry case that made the whole car go quiet. Small cafes across this state bake fresh every morning, and many of them are easy, affordable stops for families on the move. Kids...

Mississippi · 2d

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Mississippi farmers markets celebrate successful year

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said Mississippi farmers markets have enjoyed another successful year of connecting local farmers and producers with consumers. The state is home to 79 farmers markets, including 40 recognized through the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s (MDAC) Certified Farmers Market Program. According to MDAC, […]

Mississippi · 1d

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Costco Kirkland Signature whipped cream recalled over possible cleaning chemical contamination

GRAHAM, N.C. — Alamance Foods Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for select cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold at Costco stores across 12 states due to potential contamination from a cleaning chemical. According to a company notice posted on Costco’s website, the affected whipped cream...

Mississippi · 1d