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Bring An Empty Trunk To These 6 Mississippi Salvage Grocery Stores Where Dented Cans Stretch Your Grocery Budget

Our grocery bill had been creeping up for months, so we loaded the kids into the car and went hunting for bent-and-dent stores across Mississippi. What we found were small, plain buildings full of cereal, snacks, frozen meals, and pantry staples at prices that made our jaws drop. These salvage...

Mississippi · 2d
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Forget Sonic — The Regional Drive-In Chain That's Been Slinging Cheesesteaks In The South Since 1983

You've definitely heard of Sonic, but have you heard of this iconic Southern drive-in chain? Here's how it got its start all the way back in 1983.

Mississippi · 3d

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Brookhaven native, 91, publishes his 16th book

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY LEADER   My name is Tex Sample — it’s my real name.  I grew up at 125 North Cleveland Ave. on the west side of Brookhaven. […]

Brookhaven, MS · 3d

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Pull Over For Lunch At These 8 Mississippi Fish Markets Where Catfish Hits The Fryer While You Wait

A hand-painted sign on a Mississippi highway promised fresh fish, and our hungry crew pulled over without much hope. Ten minutes later, the kids were pressed against a counter, watching cornmeal-dusted fillets hiss in the fryer. That stop taught us that the best family meals sometimes come from humble seafood...

Port Gibson, MS · 15h
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This Mississippi Horse Farm Teaches Your Kids To Care For Horses Before They Ever Ride

A gravel lane in rural Mississippi led us to a quiet barn, and we only meant to stop for a quick look. An hour later, we were watching kids brush horses, check hooves, and learn a horse’s moods before anyone said a word about saddles. That slow, ground-first approach...

Terry, MS · 1d

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SouthTalks screens award-winning documentary ‘Natchez’

The Center for the Study of Southern Culture hosted a screening of filmmaker Suzannah Herbert’s documentary “Natchez,” followed by a Q&A in the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics on Monday, Nov. 2. The documentary premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival in New York City where it won Best Documentary Feature for examining the antebellum tourism industry in Natchez, Miss.

Natchez, MS · 12h

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This Tiny Louisiana Mexican Restaurant Is Known For Tamales That Locals Line Up For

The tamales here come out of a food trailer, and that’s pretty much the whole setup. Easy enough to understand, right? Although it does explain why nobody is bragging about the chandeliers. This Louisiana stop keeps its focus right where it belongs. Tamales share the order window with tacos,...

Louisiana · 3d

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This Louisiana Mexican Buffet Is Packed With Homestyle Dishes And All-You-Can-Eat Favorites

Sopapillas with honey are on the buffet line. That alone should explain why some people drive a long way just to eat here. The spread keeps going, too. There’s seafood soup, chile rellenos, tamales, plantains, barbacoa, and a make-your-own taco bar. It all sits under one roof in Louisiana, where Mexican buffets are surprisingly hard to find.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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“Get This Hot Yoga Narcissist Instructor Away From My School”: Ex-LSU Champ Rips Lane Kiffin After 31–13 Loss to Alabama

Lane Kiffin and LSU suffered a 13-31 loss to Alabama on Saturday, and an alum had some very strong words about it. Sam Leavitt could not capitalize on his 380 yards on 35/47 passing, throwing one interception and taking four sacks. The Tigers’ only touchdown came on a 5-yard rush by running back Dilin Jones, and it was also the last time they led before they were shut out the rest of the way.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 21h

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LSU Legend Trashes Lane Kiffin For Having Celebrities On The Sideline While Losing Games

Lane Kiffin is facing the heat from LSU legends. On Saturday, Kiffin invited several celebrities, including Shaquille O’Neal, Angel Reese, and Paul Skenes, to walk out with him before the team’s game against Alabama. Unfortunately, Kiffin and LSU were embarrassed by Alabama and blown out in front of their celebrity guests. After the game, LSU […] The post LSU Legend Trashes Lane Kiffin For Having Celebrities On The Sideline While Losing Games appeared first on BroBible.

Baton Rouge, LA · 7h

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This Family-Owned Baton Rouge, Louisiana Spot Has Served Homemade Hot Tamales Since 1962 And Still Draws A Crowd

Some restaurants chase trends every few years, and some simply keep doing the same thing for decades. One spot in Baton Rouge has been rolling out homemade hot tamales since 1962, back when a gallon of gas cost about 28 cents. The same family still runs it, and the parking...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Bonta del Forno in Denham Springs: Italian Kitchen, 300-Bottle Wine Room and Sunday Brunch

Denham Springs has a spot where the wine list runs longer than the menu, and that's meant as a compliment. Bonta del Forno calls itself an Italian kitchen and wine bar, and it backs up the second half of that title with a custom-built wine room holding about 300 bottles from around the world.

Denham Springs, LA · 2d

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Veterans Day Celebrations Planned Across Capital Region

Veterans Day celebrations will be happening across the Capital Region. On Saturday, Walker will hold its Veterans Day Parade. It will step off at 10 a.m. at Walker High School. After the parade, there will be a lunch served for veterans and parade participants at the Walker Community Center at 11:30 a.m.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Carli-Co Cafe in Gonzales: Shrimp and Grits, Pork and Pancakes, and Weekday Lunch Specials on Airline Highway

Out early in Ascension Parish? Carli-Co Cafe opens at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday on the corner of Airline Highway and Bayou Narcisse Road in Gonzales. The cafe calls itself a true mom-and-pop breakfast and lunch spot, known for generous portions and homestyle Southern cooking. Breakfast Plates Worth the Early...

Gonzales, LA · 3d

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How This Former Thrift Store Became a MICHELIN-Recommended Pie Spot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Open daily: Mon 11 AM–9 PM, Tue–Fri 11 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–10 PM. Producers warned that Guy Fieri isn’t a sweets guy, but he still asked for pie at Elsie’s Plate & Pie in Baton Rouge. 🥧. The Mid City restaurant has...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Crawford's Restaurant Has Been Frying Fish on Staring Lane Since 1984: Plates, Po-Boys and Party Trays to Know

Some Baton Rouge restaurants chase trends. Crawford's Restaurant has spent more than 40 years perfecting one thing: a basket of fried fish. The family-owned spot at 1980 Staring Lane opened in 1984, and the menu still revolves around what the kitchen simply calls Crawford's fish. Start with the fish. The...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Baton Rouge Turns Up the Holiday Season With Jazz, Comedy and White Light Night

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jazz, rock, comedy and neighborhood art celebrations will share the spotlight in Baton Rouge as the city heads into the holiday season, with November’s entertainment calendar building toward a particularly busy night Nov. 20. That Friday will bring White Light Night to Mid City,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 19h

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This Louisiana Levee Trail Offers 13 Miles Of Mississippi River Cycling And Waterfront Views

A paved bike path runs on top of a levee, high above the Mississippi River, for roughly 13 miles. Cargo ships drift past while you pedal. That alone sounds like a pretty great way to spend a morning. The path is 15 feet wide, with separate lanes for bikes and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 20h

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Merry Market returns to Gonzales with more than 400 booths for holiday shopping

The Merry Market holiday shopping event is scheduled to take place from Nov. 13-15 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, featuring over 400 vendors and benefiting The Sparrow Foundation.

Gonzales, LA · 2d