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Griffis finds peace through cooking
For Jamie Griffis, cooking is a routine that allows her to slow down, focus, and unwind with jazz lounge music playing and no television or phone nearby. “Cooking is very therapeutic,” Griffis said. “It’s relaxing and calming.”. Griffis’ comfort in the kitchen began early. She learned to...
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Smoothie cafe opens new location on Meridian's Frontage Road
The Queen City now has a new business up and running. Tropical Smoothie Cafe has officially cut the ribbon and opened its doors at the location on Frontage Road in Meridian. The company says continuing to build its presence in Meridian was a must. “We're right here by the interstate,...
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WDAM 7, Jack's Family Restaurant in midst of coat drive
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Southern Fryers thanks local heroes with free holiday meals in Meridian
Southern Fryer’s in Meridian is showing appreciation for the everyday heroes who keep the community running, even on holidays. Owner Bobby Lang explained that the annual gesture is his way of giving back. “These guys are out working every day even through holidays, so every year I like to do a dinner for the firefighters, City of Meridian workers, law enforcement, court officials, just something I like to do to give back,” Lang said.
Mississippi Updates
Meridian High Students Serve Up Coffee and Business Skills with Wildcat Café Cart
At Meridian High School, Business Academy students are learning entrepreneurial skills by running the 'Wildcat Café' Coffee Cart. The project operates every Wednesday and Friday. It offers coffee, juices, and pastries to teachers. Students manage all aspects of the business, including customer service and financial management.
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Earth’s Bounty ends season with Merry Night Market
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -It’s another night of early Christmas shopping in downtown Meridian, this time at the MAX. Earth’s Bounty ends the season with one last night in the MAX courtyard, where families gathered for the Merry Night Market. Fresh food and produce were on the menu –...
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Tinsel & Tea: Historic Threefoot Hotel in Meridian hosts Christmas event
Downtown Meridian is set to transform into a winter wonderland on Saturday, December 6 as the historic Threefoot Hotel hosts Tinsel & Tea, a festive Christmas tea party perfect for the whole family. This enchanting event promises to create cherished holiday memories with three showings scheduled throughout the day: 11...
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Inflation creeps into Meridian restaurants
From seafood spots to family diners, restaurant owners across Meridian say the rising cost of ingredients is forcing them to rethink their menus, and in some cases, their prices. “It’s nothing new to us. We’ve had to do it for years, so this is not much of a change, but...
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Earth’s Bounty ends 2025 season with Autumn’s Bounty
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Earth’s Bounty was held today at The MAXX, with the theme of “Autumn’s Bounty.”. While fresh produce is becoming scarcer, vendors embraced the autumn chill in the air and came with a multitude of canned and baked goods. This was the last Earth’s...
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Bud ‘N’ Burgers serves up suds
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Another afternoon of sunshine in Meridian saw locals gather downtown near Threefoot Brewery and city hall for the 10th annual Bud ‘N’ Burgers cookoff. There was football on the Jumbotron in addition to the rows of food trucks and beer coolers. Right around 4 p.m....
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This Mississippi Gas Station Serves Fried Catfish That’s a Local Legend
You don’t come to Meridian, Mississippi, for the glamour. You come for the real thing – the grease under the nails, the stories whispered at counters, the kind of food that doesn’t care about Instagram filters. A place where the neon hum of a gas station sign might hide a meal worth driving hours for. Inside, you’ll find fried catfish that’s crisp, golden, unapologetic – fish that tastes like somebody still gives a damn. This is Seafood Express, the kind of spot that reminds you why the South has always done fried better than anyone else.
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Downtown Meridian sees growth as new restaurants, shops open
From new restaurants to retail shops, downtown Meridian is buzzing with activity as several new small businesses establish themselves. “We’re thrilled, especially with a lot of them coming downtown, with the recent ones with Do Re Mi, Cloud9, Don P’s, just to name a few. What we’re trying to do is bring a lot of energy to downtown, make it appealing, and I think everyone’s realizing this is kind of the spot to be,” mentioned Matt Schanrock.
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Local family that operates a farm now also runs a spot for pizza, wings, and ice cream in Newton
Sometimes the best ventures begin with a little faith and a lot of family. For the May family of Chunky, Mississippi, that’s exactly how G-Daddy’s came to be. For years, Michael “G-Daddy” May dreamed of opening a restaurant at the family’s Lazy Acres farm, a place already well known in the region for agritourism, seasonal events, and family-friendly fun. But Cathy, his wife, who managed all the food operations at the farm, wasn’t keen on the idea of running a full-time restaurant on top of their existing commitments. The dream stayed on the back burner—until an unexpected opportunity appeared.
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Hamburger fundraiser at Great Southern Bank
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -It was a good afternoon to get out and grill, making it a perfect day for Great Southern Bank’s hamburger fundraiser. Proceeds from each $8 brown bag sold will go to Love’s Kitchen, Empower Kids Foundation, Wesley House and the Spot. Leia Lockey-Currie of Great...