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Dine Out, Give Back: Mother’s Day Fundraiser Set for May 7 in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, MS — A special evening of dining and giving is coming up in Neshoba County as the community prepares for the Annual Mother’s Day Fundraiser benefiting the CPC Pregnancy & Family Resource Center. The event will take place on Thursday, May 7th from 5 to 8 p.m.,...
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Walnut Grove's Farmers Market set to return May 2026
Fresh flavors and handcrafted goods are returning to the community this spring. A Mississippi-certified farmers market has announced its seasonal opening, welcoming visitors every Saturday from May through September in Walnut Grove. Operating from 8 a.m. to noon, the market features a diverse lineup of local vendors. Shoppers can expect...
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Red Hot Diner Grand Reopening
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Red Hot diner in Collinsville has reopened for business. The diner has been open for 3 years but was closed on March 15th due to severe storm damage. “Successful loving moment God has brought us through the storm.” said Jerame Campbell, Co-Owner of Red Hot...
Neshoba Democrat
Jacksons enjoy cooking for others
For the Rev. James Jackson and his wife, Beth, cooking is both a family tradition and a way to serve others. The Jacksons have been married for 18 years and have three children: Olivia, Karis, and Asher. James is the pastor at Spring Creek Baptist Church, and Beth is a seventh-grade math inclusion teacher at Neshoba Central.
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Newton community stands by Cook’s Barbecue owner during cancer battle
Cook's Barbecue has been serving the people of Newton since 2008, but for many residents, it has become more than just a place to grab a meal. Since opening the restaurant, owner Ronnie Cook has built it into a gathering spot where customers come not only to eat, but to relax and reconnect.
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79th Pancake Jubilee in Downtown Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Pancake Jubilee is one of the longest-standing fundraisers in the Meridian area. For 79 years, the Downtown Optimist Club has put on this fundraiser, offering all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage from 6:30am until 7pm. “It’s far beyond 6:30, we got here this morning at 4am, and...
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2nd Corn Dog 7 Location in Laurel opening Tuesday
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Good news for corn dog lovers. Corn Dog 7 is opening a second location in Laurel Tuesday. The Sawmill Square Mall staple restaurant will be opening a stand-alone location uptown in the old Dickey's Barbeque building on Mississippi 15. A ribbon cutting will be held at...
Neshoba Democrat
McDonald's to rebuild after attic fire
Philadelphia is getting a brand-new, state-of-the-art McDonald's, according to the owners. Stephanie Murray Coker's parents, Steve and Vicki Murray, own the Philadelphia location, which was heavily damaged by an attic fire on Dec. 8. Since the fire, many have been wondering when McDonald's would reopen. “Unfortunately, this process took longer...
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The Crab Cake At This Old-Fashioned Restaurant In Mississippi Is So Good, You’ll Dream About It All Week
Some restaurants serve food, but others serve memories disguised as meals. Weidmann’s in Meridian, Mississippi falls firmly into the second category, where their legendary crab cakes have been known to haunt diners’ dreams for days after the last bite has been savored. The glowing neon sign outside—with its...
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People Drive From All Over Mississippi For The Southern Food At This Historic Restaurant
There’s a certain magic that happens when you stumble upon a place that’s been serving delicious food since before your grandparents were born. Weidmann’s in Meridian, Mississippi, isn’t just another stop on your culinary road trip—it’s a destination that has locals and visitors alike putting miles on their odometers just for a taste of authentic Southern cooking that’s stood the test of time.
Neshoba Democrat
Sisters carry on their mother's kitchen traditions
For sisters Lorraine Blount and Jessica Bailey, food and family have always gone hand in hand. That connection, they said, grew from watching and taking inspiration from their mother, the now-late Frankie Harpole, a longtime elementary teacher and a well-known artist in Philadelphia. “She loved to cook and share with...
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This Old-Timey Restaurant In Mississippi Has Fried Green Tomatoes Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
There’s something magical about walking into a place where the walls could tell a century and a half of stories if they could talk. Weidmann’s in Meridian, Mississippi, isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a time machine disguised as a dining establishment, serving up history alongside some of the most talked-about fried green tomatoes this side of the Mississippi.
Neshoba Democrat
Harrison balances healthy with homemade
Abby Harrison learned to cook in a family where meals were a group effort and everyone was expected to know their way around the kitchen. Harrison said her mother, Heather Compton, and her grandfather, Matthew Shelley, are her biggest influences. “My family’s always been really big into cooking,” she said....
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Laurel Main Street plans for 2026 downtown chili cook-off
Here's a road trip idea from Twin States News. The aroma of spices and the sound of live music return to downtown Laurel to kick off a year of fun events. Laurel Main Street prepares for its traditional Magnolia State Bank Chili Cook-Off. On February 7, Central Avenue transforms into a competitive kitchen for the city's finest chili chefs.