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Popular Ridgeland restaurant catches fire

Ridgeland, MS · 1d

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Remains found by dogs in Simpson County identified as 44-year-old woman

SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - The Simpson County Sheriff’s Department said skeletal remains found by dogs three months ago were those of Stephanie Suzan Sellers, 44. The State Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death undetermined. Where the remains were found. Simpson County investigator Chris Wallace said Sellers was...

Simpson County, MS · 2d
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The 9 Mississippi Butcher Shops, Farmer’s Markets And Bulk Stores Where Meat Costs Less Than The Supermarket Price

A grocery receipt in Mississippi can sting when half the total comes from one pack of ground beef and a few chicken thighs. Plenty of families across the state have quietly switched to small butcher counters, wholesale freezers, and farm processors where the same money stretches much further. Many of...

Laurel, MS · 4d
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Jackie Brings A New Hot AC To Jackson

The company is describing the station as “an upbeat mix of today’s biggest hits and familiar favorites, along with personality-driven programming designed to connect with Jackson audiences throughout the day.” Core artists are listed as including Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, and Ed Sheeran.

Jackson, MS · 3d
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7 Mississippi Cafeterias Where You Can Fill A Tray With Fried Chicken And Three Sides For $12

A plastic tray, a long steam table, and a pile of golden fried chicken can turn a road trip stop into the best meal of the week. Across Mississippi, cafeteria lines and country buffets still let families eat well without blowing the travel budget. Kids get to point at what...

Mississippi · 3d

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11 Mom-And-Pop Mississippi Restaurants Serving Massive Portions At Surprisingly Affordable Prices

A family road trip through Mississippi can turn into a food adventure fast, especially when the plates come out bigger than anyone expected. The best meals often hide inside small brick houses, roadside shacks, and old diners run by the same families for years. Most of these spots keep meals...

Jackson, MS · 2d

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7 Beloved Mississippi Cafes Are Worth A Road Trip For Their Famous Fresh Treats

A wrong turn in Mississippi once led us to a plain storefront, a warm cinnamon smell, and a pastry case that made the whole car go quiet. Small cafes across this state bake fresh every morning, and many of them are easy, affordable stops for families on the move. Kids...

Mississippi · 2d

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New restaurants and an expansion reshape dining at Ridgeland’s Township

RIDGELAND — A wood-fired American restaurant is set to open Nov. 17 at The Township at Colony Park, where a new Thai restaurant has opened and Lou’s Full-Serv has added space for private events and drinks. The changes come as the Ridgeland development refreshes its branding. The Township...

Ridgeland, MS · 3d

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Good News is brewing in Ridgeland

RIDGELAND — A brand-new brewery across the street from Cock of the Walk here is pairing cold beer with wood-fired pizzas and a view of the Reservoir. Owners Bryan and Julie Roach are bringing the Good News Brewing Company to the old Reservoir Pointe building at 140 Madison Landing Circle.

Ridgeland, MS · 3d

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Jackson councilwoman among those evacuated after fire breaks out at popular Ridgeland restaurant

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - When Tina Clay walked into McB’s Bar & Grill Friday afternoon, she immediately smelled smoke. A few minutes later, the Ward 2 Jackson City Councilwoman, her husband, and her sister were ushered out with other guests after a fire broke out at the popular Ridgeland restaurant.

Ridgeland, MS · 1d

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Bobby Rush’s 93rd birthday bash leads a busy fall on Mississippi casino stages

Blues legend Bobby Rush will celebrate his 93rd birthday on stage at Ameristar Casino Vicksburg on Friday, November 13. Rush has called Jackson home for decades, and his birthday shows have turned into a kind of homecoming for central Mississippi blues fans. The Grammy winner still plays with the same mix of horns, dancers and stories that made him a fixture on the chitlin’ circuit long before most of his current audience was born.

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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Rankin County Animal Shelter down to a few days of dog food, seeks donations

BRANDON – The Rankin County Animal Shelter is asking for donations after its dog food supply dropped to just a few days’ worth. The shelter said in a Facebook post that it is caring for more than 121 dogs and uses at least 150 pounds of food a day. Many of the dogs are large or are still growing, and some arrive underweight, the shelter said.

Brandon, MS · 2d

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JAN experiencing ‘operational impacts’ after FAA nationwide ground stop, officials say

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is currently experiencing “operational impacts” due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon. According to FAA officials, the ground stop is because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The Jackson Municipal...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Brandon Strummers bring dulcimer concerts to region

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Brandon Strummers play the dulcimer and bring the mountain music to Central Mississippi. The group is visiting the Ag Museum, local festivals, churches, nursing homes and more this holiday season. Two of the members, Joanne Ashley and Melora Lee joined Studio 3 to share some...

Brandon, MS · 2d

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Mark calendars for the Christmas Parade of Lights

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Get ready for a Christmas celebration straight out of the toy box as Downtown Vicksburg brings a little Disney and Pixar magic to the holiday season with the 2026 Christmas Parade of Lights! On Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 5 p.m., Washington Street will come alive with twinkling lights, festive music, and colorful displays inspired by this year’s theme, “You’ve Got a Friend in Downtown Vicksburg!”

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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A 70-year-old Mississippi institution and two other favorites that are now gone forever

Mississippi lost three very different gathering places in 2026: a polished Mexican kitchen, a Gulf Coast hangout and a Jackson steak-and-seafood institution. Unlike the weather-related shutdown in an earlier Mississippi…

Ocean Springs, MS · 5d

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This Mississippi Butcher Shop Cuts Steaks To Order And Stocks Deer Sausage From Mild To Jalapeno Jack

We only stopped because the kids were hungry and the cooler at home was nearly empty. A small butcher shop in south Mississippi turned that quick errand into the best grocery run of the trip. The steaks were cut right in front of us, and the deer sausage case had...

Picayune, MS · 9d

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10 Things That Attract Mice To Your Home

You hear it before you see it: a faint scratching inside the wall as the weather turns cold. Mice do not break in because they are sneaky villains. They come […]

Nebraska · 8d

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Mississippi Diners Keep Coming Back For This Riverfront Fish House And Its Huge Portions

Redfish topped with crawfish cream sauce is one of the signature plates here, and that alone deserves a pause. Then you learn the dessert case holds slices big enough to split with a friend. The menu leans hard into seafood, steaks, and Southern comfort food with a Cajun accent. There’s...

Vicksburg, MS · 9d

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10 Secret Mississippi Grocery Stores Where Families Can Stock Up And Save

A grocery receipt for a family of four can sting, especially when the kids are growing and the pantry empties by Wednesday. Across Mississippi, a handful of wholesale markets, salvage grocers, and bulk shops quietly sell cases of meat, frozen vegetables, and pantry staples for far less than the big chains.

Mississippi · 1d