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Jackson family competes on ‘Family Feud’

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Armstrong family, including WJTV 12 News’ Danielle Lewis, recently competed on Family Feud.

Jackson, MS · 7d

Chowhound

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Forget Sonic — The Regional Drive-In Chain That's Been Slinging Cheesesteaks In The South Since 1983

You've definitely heard of Sonic, but have you heard of this iconic Southern drive-in chain? Here's how it got its start all the way back in 1983.

Mississippi · 1d

southernkissed.com

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Where I Ate in Laurel, Mississippi

I went to Laurel, Mississippi, for the Home Town charm, but I came home talking about the food. Between a blue plate lunch that could feed a small army, tacos worth driving across town for, and a homemade breakfast at my bed and breakfast, this little town fed me well.

Laurel, MS · 3d
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Hattiesburg Zoo announces dates for 2026 Lights of the Wild

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hattiesburg Zoo is preparing to bring holiday magic back to South Mississippi with the return of its annual Lights of the Wild celebration. The event will run for 12 nights on December 4-6, 11-13 and 18-23, transforming the zoo into a winter wonderland filled with illuminated animal displays, Christmas decorations […]

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

The Daily Leader

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Brookhaven native, 91, publishes his 16th book

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY LEADER   My name is Tex Sample — it’s my real name.  I grew up at 125 North Cleveland Ave. on the west side of Brookhaven. […]

Brookhaven, MS · 1d

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DARKHORSE DOGS: Patch looking for a forever home through Brookhaven Animal Rescue League

BROOKHAVEN – Brookhaven Animal Rescue League is hoping to find a permanent home for Patch, an adoptable dog currently waiting at the shelter. In a playful social media post, BARL introduced Patch as a dog “serving time” for being handsome and looking for a “life sentence” on someone’s couch.

Brookhaven, MS · 2d

takingthekids.com

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This Quiet Mississippi Italian Joint Was Just Opened By A Michelin-Trained Chef

A plain storefront in a Mississippi shopping center does not usually make anyone stop and stare. Then the smell of a wood-fired oven drifts out the door, and suddenly dinner plans change. Behind that quiet front is a hometown chef who trained in top kitchens across the country and in...

Mississippi · 3d

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Rivers Greenhouse & Garden: Brandon Family Sells Mississippi-Grown Plants for 57 Years

Troy State University student Willie Rivers spent one summer decades ago working a “plant route” with his brother-in-law, Bubba Pope. Together, they traveled across Alabama delivering potted plants to stores on consignment and dropping off whichever plants a particular business had ordered while collecting any that didn’t sell to take back to their supplier.

Brandon, MS · 1d

Picayune Item

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Wags Away: from one kennel to the heart of another

The Pearl River County SPCA is introducing “Wags Away,” a short-term fostering system that allows owners to temporarily adopt a dog to help determine which one is the right fit […]

Pearl River County, MS · 2d

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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 · 1d

The Clarion Ledger

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Mistletoe Marketplace kicks off holiday shopping season with Jackson gala

Mistletoe Marketplace kicked off its annual run on Wednesday, Nov. 4 in Jackson with the Mistletoe Gala, themed Merry and Bright for 2026. The holiday shopping event runs through Sunday at the Mississippi Trade Mart and benefits the local Junior League. The event has been held since 1981 by the Junior League of Jackson, which traces its roots to 1927 and formally began in 1941, according to its website. It bills itself as one of the largest Junior Leagues in the country. Tickets to the Mistletoe shopping are $10 for seniors and children and $15 for adults, and there are several special events that require a separate ticket purchase. Many of the special events sell out early. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mistletoe Marketplace kicks off holiday shopping season with Jackson gala

Jackson, MS · 1d

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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 · 11d

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7 Things Mississippians Know About Delta Hot Tamales That Surprise Everyone Else

The hot tamale you buy at a Delta doughnut shop might have been made in someone else’s kitchen. Mississippians know that’s normal. Everyone else is still wondering why a doughnut shop sells tamales. Here’s what Mississippians know about Delta hot tamales that surprises everyone else. 1. Robert...

Mississippi · 1d

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10 Things That Attract Mice To Your Home

You hear it before you see it: a faint scratching inside the wall as the weather turns cold. Mice do not break in because they are sneaky villains. They come […]

Nebraska · 18h

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Mississippi-born fast food chain drives into Texas after 40 years

Every week it seems like a new restaurant chain is dipping its toes into the Lone Star State for the very first time. Now a Southeastern chain that has been serving customers for more than 40 years is looking to open its first Texas outpost soon enough. Bumpers Drive-In, the...

Henderson, TX · 4d

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Mississippi Diners Keep Coming Back For This Riverfront Fish House And Its Huge Portions

Redfish topped with crawfish cream sauce is one of the signature plates here, and that alone deserves a pause. Then you learn the dessert case holds slices big enough to split with a friend. The menu leans hard into seafood, steaks, and Southern comfort food with a Cajun accent. There’s...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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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 · 1d

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The Mississippi Forest Where You Can See 36 Million Year Old Stone Trees And Hunt For Gems For $11

Our family pulled off the highway expecting a quick leg stretch and maybe a snack break. Instead, we found trees older than any mountain story we had ever told the kids, and they were made of stone. Tucked into the quiet woods of central Mississippi, this spot turns a lazy...

Mississippi · 2d