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NAACP Mississippi hosts ‘Burger and Polls’ voter registration event in Columbus
The NAACP Mississippi State Conference partnered with Burger Man to host a voter-registration event called “Burger and Polls” at Propst Park in Columbus on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, offering attendees a chance to register to vote and learn about the importance of voting, WCBI reported. The event was...
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Zaxbys Expands Mississippi Footprint with Two Franchise Agreements
Experienced Multi-Unit Operators and Mississippi Natives to Bring Zaxbys to Winona and Kosciusko. September 15, 2026 // Franchising.com // MISSISSIPPI – Zaxbys® has signed two franchise agreements with brothers Alan and Eddie Gant to bring the rapidly growing Georgia-based saucy chicken chain to Winona and Kosciusko, Mississippi. The family-backed team plans to open the Winona location within the next year, and the Kosciusko location approximately one year later.
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Dog-Friendly Stops Along The Natchez Trace For A Mississippi Road Trip
There is a 444-mile road with no billboards, no stoplights, and little commercial traffic. The Natchez Trace Parkway has a 50-mile-per-hour speed limit unless otherwise posted, and leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor areas along the Parkway. Boardwalks over cypress swamps, sunken paths worn twenty feet deep, prairie wildflowers in...
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NAACP branch hosts “Burger & Polls” in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – We are less than two months away from Midterm elections in Mississippi, leaving you about two weeks left to register to vote. Tuesday, September 15, is National Voter Registration Day, and one Mississippi Organization is helping residents get ready for the big day. The NAACP...
twinstates.news
Mavis Staples to perform Oct. 15 at Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, MS
Legendary American music icon and civil rights figure Mavis Staples is set to perform live at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on Thursday, October 15. Now 86, the multi-Grammy winner and Kennedy Center Honoree brings a storied seven-decade career to the stage, carrying forward a rich legacy of gospel, soul, and social activist music.
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Cool Temps, Hot Music, and Peak Shopping: Autumn Comes to Tupelo
When the weather cools, mornings turn crisp and foliage along the Natchez Trace starts to show some red and gold, the charming Southern city famous as the birthplace of Elvis Presley bursts with color, flavor, and sound. In fall Tupelo, Mississippi, offers an inviting, sophisticated escape brimming with distinctive festivals and events. With upcoming events showcasing the city’s live music, dance, local art, spirited regional cuisine, and holiday shopping scenes, there’s something scheduled just about every weekend through Thanksgiving, making Tupelo positively the place for your next great getaway. Here’s what’s on the fall calendar.
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East Central Cattlemen’s Association Plans 26th Annual Picnic
The East Central Cattlemen’s Association will hold its 26th annual Cattlemen’s Picnic at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Alvin and Janet Braun’s farm, 20527 Schremp Lane near Ste. Genevieve. The event will begin with a ribeye meal with all the fixings prepared by members of the...
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North Mississippi Allstars to perform at Ellis Theater in Neshoba County
The North Mississippi Allstars will perform live at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on Thursday, September 24. Formed in 1996 by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson, the band was inspired by their father, Jim Dickinson, and regional blues icons such as R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Otha Turner. Since...
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This Mississippi’s Old-School Country Bakery Where People Line Up Before Dawn And The Bread Is Gone By 9 AM
Few people wake up before dawn for anything at all, and even fewer do it just for a good loaf of bread. Mississippi bakers are known as hardworking people who take real pride in their craft. Bread comes out of the oven throughout the early hours, never sitting long enough...
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Elvis ’56 Returns: Tupelo celebrates a historic homecoming
Seventy years ago, a 21-year-old Elvis Presley came home to Tupelo. He was no longer simply the shy boy from East Tupelo who sang in church and listened closely to the music he heard in his Mississippi hometown. By September 1956, he was one of the most talked-about young entertainers in America.
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Columbus Marks 25 Years Honoring Tennessee Williams With Weekend of Porch Plays
Columbus is throwing its Tennessee Williams Tribute a milestone birthday party this weekend, marking 25 years of honoring the city's most famous literary native with porch plays, a poetry slam and a tribute to the woman who started it all. The festivities kick off Friday for a weekend of events celebrating Williams' life in Columbus and his legacy as a playwright, with this year's lineup leaning into the lighter, lesser-known sides of his personality and artistry.
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The Mississippi Deli Where The Smoked Brisket Sandwich Sells Out By Early Afternoon
Some people prefer sleeping in a little later, but doing that here means missing the chance to try the best sandwich in town. This Mississippi deli sells out of its smoked brisket sandwich by early afternoon most days. Meat gets smoked low and slow, the same traditional way for hours...
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Starkville Regulars Rave About the Wings and Sliders at This Beloved Mississippi Game-Day Sports Bar
Some college towns have that one spot where the games feel bigger, the plates come out fast, and the whole room seems to know your name by the second visit. Starkville has exactly that kind of place, and locals talk about it long after the final score is settled. The...
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WCBI’s Midmorning moves to FOX 4
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – You may have noticed a different show come on at 9 a.m. on WCBI. That’s because WCBI’s Midmorning is now on our FOX Channel. The program will air at the same time, just on a different channel. The switch happened Monday morning, September 7.
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Jackson restaurants pass latest health inspections
No Jackson-area restaurants or other food facilities received failing health inspection grades during the latest reporting period from the Mississippi State Department of Health . A review of the state's inspection database found no Grade C inspections in District V, which covers the Jackson metropolitan area of Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties, for inspections conducted between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31. A Grade C is considered a failing inspection and is issued when inspectors identify violations that cannot be immediately corrected. Calls to the MSDH seeking comment for this story were not immediately returned. What inspectors look for The Mississippi State Department of Health conducts routine inspections of restaurants, school cafeterias, nursing homes and other food-service establishments. Inspectors evaluate food storage temperatures, employee hygiene, pest control, food preparation practices and overall sanitation. Facilities receive grades ranging from A to C. A Grade C indicates significant violations that could not be corrected during the inspection and requires corrective action by the establishment. Any facility posing an immediate health threat can be closed until conditions are resolved. Health officials note that inspection grades reflect conditions observed at the time of the inspection and are intended to provide consumers with information about food-safety