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Shannon, MS · Lifestyle
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OPINION: We too celebrate Dr. John Peoples’ 100th birthday
Born August 26, 1926, in Starkville, Mississippi, John A. Peoples Jr. turns 100 years old this month. During his lifetime, his contributions are too numerous to enumerate. We are deeply indebted to him. We applaud his military service, his work in the public schools, his service as JSU president, and his actions as a husband and father.
twinstates.news
Shenandoah to play Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in September
Country music fans in Mississippi are in for a star-studded evening as Grammy-winning group Shenandoah takes the stage at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia on Thursday, September 17. The performance is part of the venue's 2026 Summer Series Show and will feature special guest Lariat. The platinum-selling band, known for...
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How 1 road trip from Huntsville will make you love Elvis’ hometown
Only 140 miles southwest of Huntsville, you can join the thousands of people globally who have discovered Tupelo, Mississippi, known worldwide as the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Just as rock ‘n’ roll never goes out of style, this town blends modern entertainment, food and culture with its many classic charms—and...
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Visit Columbus holds Art and Antique Sale this weekend
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Art and antique aficionados have been waiting for this weekend in Columbus. The annual Columbus Art and Antique Show is getting underway at the Columbus Arts Council. Fran Riddell loves coming to the Antique Show in Columbus. Riddell and her husband live in Canton, but...
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Birdcall Brings Craft Chicken to Starkville with First Franchise Opening
Colorado-Based Chicken Chain Opens Door to Franchise-Driven National Growth. A popular Colorado-born chicken concept has reached a major turning point in its national development. Birdcall, widely known for its craft chicken sandwiches and high-tech guest experience, has opened its first-ever franchisee-owned restaurant in Starkville, Mississippi. The new 3,500-square-foot restaurant sits...
Neshoba Democrat
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant concept, opened Tuesday at 10040 Frog Level Rd. Freddy’s is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers made with lean 100 percent ground beef, all-beef hot dogs, crispy shoestring fries and frozen custard treats made with freshly churned chocolate or vanilla frozen custard.
twinstates.news
'Yesterday – The Beatles Tribute' to rock Philadelphia, MS, Aug. 21
Music fans in Neshoba County will get a chance to step back into the 1960s when the internationally acclaimed tribute band "Yesterday – The Beatles Tribute" takes the stage at The Ellis Theater on Friday, August 21. Founded by Don Bellezzo in 2000, "Yesterday" has spent more than two...
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HARDY Will Perform at Mississippi State One Night Before Alabama Football Game
HARDY will headline an exclusive concert called "One Night in Starkville" at Humphrey Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 2, kicking off a weekend built around Mississippi State University's football matchup against Alabama the next day at Davis Wade Stadium. STATE 1878, Mississippi State's official name, image and likeness (NIL) collective, announced...
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Birdcall Opens First Franchise Location in Starkville, Mississippi
Colorado-born craft chicken brand marks a major milestone with the Starkville opening, set for additional franchise expansion in Colorado, Idaho, and Indiana. August 18, 2026 // Franchising.com // DENVER — Birdcall—the Colorado-born franchise known for its naturally superior chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and elevated guest experience—has officially opened its first-ever franchise location in Starkville, Mississippi, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing national expansion.
twinstates.news
Country star Lainey Wilson to perform in Philadelphia, Mississippi
Country singer Lainey Wilson is coming to the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Wilson is experiencing a monumental rise marked by major milestones, including multiple ACM Awards and a Grand Ole Opry induction. Wilson's critically acclaimed studio album "Whirlwind" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album and features a...
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This Old-Fashioned Mississippi Market Is Packed With Fresh Fruits And Vegetables
There is a little produce market in north Mississippi where the tomatoes are piled high, the prices are honest, and people actually drive out of their way just to stop in. No fancy signage, no trendy branding, just fresh fruits and vegetables the way markets used to be. It is...
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This Mississippi Music Spot Serves Up Blues and Burgers So Good You’ll Forget You Came for the Show
The shed-like walls, the warm hum of a guitar warming up in the corner, the smell of something incredible coming from the kitchen, it all hits you at once at this Mississippi spot. Tupelo is already legendary as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, but this funky little place has carved out its own kind of legend.
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens Tuesday in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 10040 Frog Level Rd. The fast-casual restaurant is known for cooked-to-order steakburgers made with lean 100 percent ground beef, all-beef hot dogs, crispy shoestring fries and frozen custard treats made with freshly churned chocolate or vanilla frozen custard.
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This Sprawling Mississippi Amish Walmart Is A One-Stop Shop For Homemade Goods And Local Favorites
If pairing Walmart with homemade products sounds contradictory in your head, this Mississippi spot will prove otherwise. Locals nicknamed it that way for a reason, given how much ground the store actually covers under one roof. Shelves stretch from homemade jams and baked goods to furniture built by hand nearby....
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Take the Stage in Starkville
Starkville has a lot going for it with great food, a vibrant community, and college-town energy that keeps things interesting year-round. But one of its best-kept secrets? A community theatre that’s been putting on remarkable productions since 1978. “It’s our 49th season, and we worked hard to build a...
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Hardy to perform at Humphrey Coliseum
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – State 1878 announced country and rock artist Hardy will perform on October 2, 2026, at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville. According to Mississippi State Athletics, the event will serve as a kickoff to the matchup between Mississippi State University (MSU) and Alabama at Davis Wade Stadium. The concert will raise funds […]
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HARDY Announces “One Night in Starkville” Show Ahead of MSU-Alabama Football Weekend
Philadelphia’s own country-rock star HARDY is returning to Mississippi State University for an exclusive performance inside Humphrey Coliseum Friday, Oct. 2. The event, titled “One Night in Starkville” and powered by STATE 1878 in partnership with Peachtree Entertainment, kicks off a massive weekend on campus ahead of Mississippi State’s football matchup against Alabama at Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3. The concert will also feature supporting performances by TRIPPP and Will Terry, while providing a unique opportunity for fans to connect directly with MSU student-athletes through NIL engagements.