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Vaiden, MS · Food & Drink
CJ Coombs
The iconic and historic Doe's Eat Place in Greenville, Mississippi, known for its tamales and steaks
Doe's Eat Place is at 502 Nelson Street in Greenville, Mississippi. This is a historic restaurant building added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 2012. Today, there are nine locations, including other southern states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
clarksdaleadvocate.news
Local Business Spotlight: Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant — A Longtime Clarksdale Favorite
Clarksdale, Mississippi – Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant has been a longtime favorite among Clarksdale residents, earning its reputation through years of consistent, flavorful Chinese-American dishes and friendly service. Located at 1914 N State Street, Rice Bowl offers a no-frills, satisfying dining experience that keeps customers coming back for more.
thetylertowntimes.org
Dairy Festival food fare announced
Food is a big part of any summer festival, and the 47th annual Walthall Dairy Festival is no different. Various churches and non-profits have a variety of dishes available, and festival-goers are sure to be pleased with the menu choices:. •Alcorn State Alumni operates the concession stand between the ball...
biloxinewsevents.com
J’s Grocery brings fresh food to Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE – J’s Grocery opened its doors in Clarksdale, marking a turning point for a community lacking access to fresh produce. Located in the Eastgate neighborhood, a historically underserved area, the store brings not only convenience but also a vital resource for those facing food insecurity. Tyler Yarbrough,...
newsfromthestates.com
J’s Grocery brings fresh food, hope to Clarksdale neighborhood
CLARKSDALE – J’s Grocery opened its doors in Clarksdale on May 2, marking a turning point for a community lacking access to fresh produce. Located in the Eastgate neighborhood, a historically underserved area, the store brings not only convenience but also a vital resource for those facing food insecurity.
Black Enterprise
Clarksdale, The Center Of Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners,’ Fights Food Apartheid With Fresh Produce At Town’s Only Black-Owned Grocery: ‘We Can Own Our Food’
In Mississippi’s Delta, fresh produce returns to the shelves at J’s Grocery—thanks to local farmers, community organizers, and a vision to reclaim food justice. While Clarksdale, Mississippi, the setting of Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster film “Sinners” is enjoying a moment of newfound media attention, its residents are fighting for food justice in a town that often doesn’t have access to fresh vegetables through J’s Grocery, the only Black-owned supermarket in the Clarksdale area.
deltanews.tv
Cleveland Rotary Club Will Host “Burgers for Benefits” Fundraiser for Scholarships
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Rotary Club will host a fundraiser to provide scholarships to local students and more. They'll be grilling burgers to raise money. The Rotary Club of Cleveland will host a “Burgers for Benefits” fundraiser on May 21st at the firehouse at the Cleveland Municipal Airport.
Mississippi Today
J’s Grocery brings fresh food, hope to Clarksdale neighborhood
CLARKSDALE – J’s Grocery opened its doors in Clarksdale, marking a turning point for a community lacking access to fresh produce. Located in the Brickyard neighborhood, a historically underserved area, the store brings not only convenience but also a vital resource for those facing food insecurity. Tyler Yarbrough,...
clarksdaleadvocate.news
Jay’s Grocery Celebrates Grand Reopening, Ushers in New Era for Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE, MS — Jay’s Grocery, a multigenerational, Black-owned grocery staple in Clarksdale, marked a vibrant new chapter with its grand reopening celebration on Friday . Owned by Al Jones and run by the Jones family for decades, the beloved neighborhood market unveiled a series of transformative renovations that promise to boost community access to fresh food, support local producers, and strengthen the social and economic fabric of the Mississippi Delta.
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Publisher’s Note | Solutions Circles Are New Wine in New Wineskins
A few days ago, we held our first in-person rural Solutions Circle in Lexington, Miss., located about an hour from Jackson. Calling it “fantastic” would be an understatement. For those unfamiliar, our Solutions Circles are community-led discussions where anyone can participate, provided they agree to our ground rules, most of which involve respectful dialogue. Attendees write down three or four challenges on sticky notes as they enter, which our team quickly organizes into topic areas. You won’t be surprised that most communities, no matter how divided they may seem on the surface, share common concerns.
clarksdaleadvocate.news
Taste the Neighborhood: J’s Grocery Ribbon Cutting and Cookout Set for May 2
Clarksdale, MS – Get ready to celebrate community, fresh food, and fun at the Taste the Neighborhood: J’s Grocery Ribbon Cutting and Cookout on Thursday, May 2, 2025. The celebration will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at J’s Grocery, located at 1001 Ritchie Avenue in Clarksdale. The event is free and open to the public.
capitalbnews.org
‘Sinners’ Honored Juke Joints. Today, They’re Fighting to Stay Open.
This article was published in partnership with Scalawag, a publication centering Black folks in the South. Subscribe to its newsletters here. We put together this playlist featuring artists native to Mississippi to soundtrack your reading and trace the state’s musical journey. The blues runs deep through Orlando Paden’s veins....
deltadailynews.com
After 20 Years, Webster’s Restaurant in Greenwood to Close Its Doors Friday
GREENWOOD, Miss.–One of the Delta’s most popular restaurants is closing this weekend. Webster’s in Greenwood has announced it is closing Friday, the restaurant owners confirmed in a Facebook post. They did not give a reason. “After over 20 years of serving Greenwood, it is with heavy hearts...