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Preston, MS · Food & Drink
WTOK-TV
County Road 11: The vegetarian lifestyle behind Mom and Pop’s
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Everyone has a food they just don’t like. Hardly anybody opens a restaurant to serve that food to others. But at Mom and Pop’s, that’s Pop’s story. What people probably don’t know, and can’t tell from their delicious menu, is that Pop...
WDAM-TV
New Laurel Farmers Market enters its third week
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Organizers of the new Family Farmers Market in Laurel say it’s continuing to grow. That market, which takes place every Saturday at the Sawmill Square Mall, is in its third week. Visitors can now find vendors both inside and outside of the mall. “Due to...
twinstates.news
Meridian residents beat heat with sweet treats for ice cream month
With the weather being so hot lately, people in Meridian have been enjoying ice cream to cool down. July is known as National Ice Cream Month, and Twin States News wanted to know why Ice Cream is so enjoyable. “I love a sweet treat because who doesn’t. Ice Cream makes...
WDAM-TV
2nd Corn Dog 7 restaurant opens in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The famous Corn Dog 7 restaurant is opening a stand-alone location in the City of Laurel. “We’re glad that Laurel is crazy about corndogs,” Corn Dog 7 partner Christopher McKinney said. Since 1981, Corn Dog 7 has been a staple in Laurel for its...
WTOK
Love Out Loud 2025 packs grocery bags for local families
WDAM
Ribbon cutting set for Tuesday at 2nd Corn Dog 7 location in Laurel
WDAM-TV
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...
WTOK
Uptown Bites food truck tour at Uptown Mall in Meridian
WTOK-TV
Uptown Bites food truck tour at Uptown Mall in Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Uptown Mall was bustling with activity this afternoon, with the summer edition of the Uptown Bites Food Truck Tour. This event brings several local food trucks together, for a taste of locally made food of all flavors. From turkey legs to kebabs to popcorn and more,...
WTOK-TV
Love Out Loud 2025 packs grocery bags for local families
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Northcrest Baptist Church kicked off their annual Love Out Loud ministry last night with a block party. Now today, they’re packing bags of groceries to feed local families. Volunteers gathered at Northcrest this morning to help pack bags of groceries to give out to people...
WJTV 12
Corn Dog 7 to open first stand-alone location in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – Corn Dog 7 will open its first-ever stand-alone location in Laurel. There will be a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. on July 15. The grand opening will be held at 11:00 a.m. The new restaurant will be located at 2159 MS-15. Corn Dog 7 will feature its signature offerings, including corn […]
WLBT
Smith County watermelons: A must-have for Fourth of July celebrations
WLBT
Grilling with Local Farmer
twinstates.news
Uptown Bites Food Truck tour rolls into Meridian on July 12
Meridian is about to get a tasty summer treat. The Uptown Bites Food Truck Tour is making a stop at Uptown Meridian Mall on July 12, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., promising a full day of flavors, fun, and family-friendly excitement. The tour will feature a wide variety of...
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Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy coming to Meridian's Copeland Center in July
Literature lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike are in for a hauntingly memorable evening as the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy arrives in Meridian on Thursday, July 18, with two shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at The Copeland Center, located at 2501 4th Street. The immersive event brings four of...
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Cater's at the Museum recognized with a Mississippi Main Street Award
Downtown Meridian has been thriving with new businesses and local events that bring the city together for a good time. At this year’s Mississippi Main Street award ceremony, Cater’s at the Museum was the recipient of the Outstanding Adaptive Reuse Project. Twin States News stopped by to ask...