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Shoppers fill Waynesboro Walmart aisles to enjoy Tax-Free Weekend
WAYNESBORO, Miss. (WDAM) - The checkout lines at the Walmart in Waynesboro were packed Saturday as customers enjoyed the Tax-Free weekend. Folks like Dottsie Grace made their rounds through the aisles to pick up food and back-to-school supplies. Grace says this weekend came just in time for her to shop...
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MSU Riley Center announces 2026 fall and winter lineup
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi State’s Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts 2026 fall and winter lineup will bring legendary musical arts and family entertainment to downtown Meridian. “Over the past 20 years, the MSU Riley Center has established itself as a premier destination for live entertainment in Mississippi. As we begin this season, […]
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Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian hosts 2026 ‘Merry at the Museum’ event
The Mississippi Children’s Museum - Meridian will spread holiday cheer with its signature festive fundraising event, "Merry at the Museum," on Saturday, December 12. The evening affair, which runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., offers adults a chance to celebrate the season while supporting the museum's educational programs and exhibits.
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Phillip M’s at Pearl River Resort earns Wine Spectator award
Phillip M’s Fine Dining at Pearl River Resort has been honored with a 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, recognizing the restaurant among the world’s top destinations for wine. Phillip M’s received the Best of Award of Excellence, an honor given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding wine programs with...
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Forest's Palace Theater unveils plans for 2026 Candlelit Christmas Show
The Palace Theater in Forest has released Christmas plans in July. "Christmas by Candlelight" takes place December 19 at 6:30. the special evening promises to bring the sounds of New Orleans right to Forest. The event will feature a live string quartet performing a selection of timeless Christmas classics, all set against the intimate and warm backdrop of hundreds of glowing candles.
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Phillip M’s at Pearl River Resort earns Wine Spectator award
Phillip M’s Fine Dining at Pearl River Resort has been honored with a 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, recognizing the restaurant among the world’s top destinations for wine. Phillip M’s received the Best of Award of Excellence, an honor given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding wine programs with...
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Clint Black cancels July 4th weekend concert at Pearl River Resort due to medical emergency
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Clint Black has canceled his scheduled July 3 concert at the Silver Star Convention Center at Pearl River Resort due to a medical emergency, the resort announced Tuesday. Black was admitted to the hospital Sunday with infected tonsils requiring emergency intravenous antibiotic treatment, according to a...
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Meridian radio legend, music icon Ken Rainey Sr. passes away
Meridian radio legend and country music icon Ken Rainey Sr. passed away Monday morning. Mr. Rainey was responsible for bringing major artists to Meridian for the Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival, including Merle Haggard, George Strait, Hank Williams Jr., and many others. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rainey family...
The Daily South
How To Brighten A Room With Dark Wood Paneling—Without Painting It
Wood paneling is becoming increasingly rare these days. With labor and lumber costs ever rising, we're seeing fewer new homes built with this feature. And unfortunately, many historic homeowners have painted over their wood-clad walls over the years. So if your home has wood paneling that leans a little too...
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MSU Riley Center Announces 2026 Season
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The MSU Riley Center announced it’s 2026 Fall Season Monday at a press conference on the downtown campus. The new season will kick off in late August with Broadway star and Tony Award winning entertainer Kristin Chenoweth. The rest of the lineup includes singer-songwriter and five-time grammy winner Lalah Hathaway, a tribute to the 1970’s band Abba, long-time blues musician Keb’ Mo’ and legendary rock band Little Feat, as part of their farewell tour after 56 years together.
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Raccoon blamed for brief power outage in Philadelphia Monday morning
An early-morning power outage in Philadelphia Monday was caused by an unexpected culprit: a raccoon that made its way into a local electrical substation. According to Kirk Morgan with Philadelphia Utilities, the animal entered the city’s north substation, knocking one of the city’s two substations offline and causing a widespread outage that lasted about 2½ to 3 hours.
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CJ Miller Foundation celebrates annual Reconciliation Week Lemonade Day
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The CJ Miller Foundation celebrated Lemonade Day on Tuesday morning at The MAX. Local businesses showed up and showed out, with their takes on a refreshing summer staple. But more than that, Lemonade Day helps participants and guests get connected with community wellness and mental health...
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Laura Jones and the places she paints
Before Laura Jones became known for painting wedding chapels, English gardens, and scenes of faraway places, she was an eighth grader in an art classroom in Laurel, Mississippi, discovering that creativity could be more than a hobby. Her art teacher, Cassie Clark, filled lessons with art history and invited working...
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DARKHORSE DOGS: Ember, the puppy zoomie girl who needs a family to call her own
LAUREL – Meet our cute Darkhorse Dog of the week, Ember! She is the perfect puppy addition to any home! Somewhere between her polite morning walks and her afternoon zoomies, Ember is just hoping for a home to call her own. The 7- to 8-month-old pup is currently up...
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Remembering Ken Rainey
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Ken Rainey was a kid back in 1953 and sat on the grounds at Ray Stadium for the first Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival. And for the next 70-plus years, he never missed one. In fact, Rainey went on to promote and book for the festival for decades.
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Farmers Market Week shines spotlight on Mississippi's local produce
Farmers Market Week is being recognized across the country this week, encouraging consumers to support local growers and learn more about the benefits of farm-to-table food. At Mathis Produce in Meridian, owner Randy Mathis said more people are seeking healthier alternatives and turning to locally grown fruits and vegetables instead of larger grocery chains.