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Santa Claus Heading to Kosciusko for “Pancakes with Santa”

Local families will have a chance to kick off their holiday celebrations with a special morning treat as the Kosciusko Attala Partnership”Pancakes with Santa” Saturday, Dec. 12. The event is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Jason’s Southern Table in Kosciusko. Attendees can look forward to...

Kosciusko, MS · 12h
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This Old-School Mississippi BBQ Joint Serves Hearty Southern Breakfasts And Slow-Smoked Meats

The smoke starts early here, because the doors open at 6 AM every single day. That means fried bologna biscuits at sunrise and hickory-smoked ribs by supper, all from one kitchen. The twist? This barbecue spot shares a roof with a convenience store. You can grab a sausage biscuit and...

Oxford, MS · 4d
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Belle Terre residents to weigh in on new Kroger store in Gluckstadt

Belle Terre community members are about to decide the future of a proposed 87,000-square-foot supermarket in Gluckstadt . National grocery chain Kroger is looking to build a new store at Bozeman Road but will need the approval of Belle Terre residents, who own the right to block large business spaces in the area. According to Gluckstadt Planning and Zoning Commissioner Caine Dearman, there is a restrictive covenant due to a previous lawsuit on the proposed 39-acre lot at the southwest corner of Bozeman Road and Gluckstadt Road. In 2014, the Mississippi Couty of Appeals overturned Madison County’s decision to rezone the parcel in a dispute with residents, leading to developers reaching a concession with homeowners. That covenant restricts the type of buildings that can go on the property, capping large businesses at 30,000 square feet without the approval of residents in Belle Terre. Homeowners can grant a waiver, but developers would need at least 55% approval of the Belle Terre residents in the subdivision on the southeast side of the intersection. Efforts to contact Gluckstadt Mayor Walter Morrison and property owner Ginger Edwards proved unsuccessful, but Dearman said the proposal hasn’t officially been brought in front of the city. The

Madison County, MS · 4d

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7 Mississippi Donut Shops Where A Dozen Still Costs Less Than A Movie Ticket

A paper box of warm donuts on the passenger seat can turn an ordinary Saturday into a small family celebration. Across Mississippi, a handful of neighborhood shops still sell sweet treats at prices that feel like a throwback. For parents feeding a car full of kids, that kind of value...

Mississippi · 4d
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Mississippi Families Fill Their Saturday Mornings With Farm Eggs, Local Honey, And Warm Bread At This Jackson Market

A carton of eggs from the supermarket never smells like a sunny morning, but a stop at a busy little market in Mississippi changed how I think about breakfast. I wandered in expecting a few tomato stands and left with honey, peaches, warm bread, and a head full of farmer stories.

Jackson, MS · 3d

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4 Citrus Recipes to Brighten Winter Blues

Beat the winter blues with bright flavor of fresh citrus. Grown mostly along the Gulf Coast in Mississippi, citrus fruits reach their peak just in time to add a little sunshine to cold-weather meals. Oranges, lemons, and satsumas, offer the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making them well suited to salad dressings, marinades, baked treats, and much more.

Mississippi · 3d

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Gumbo Season Is Here, So Head To These 8 Mississippi Spots Ladling The Darkest Roux

When the air finally cools off in Mississippi, a lot of us start craving one thing: a hot bowl of gumbo over rice. The secret to a great one is the roux, flour and fat stirred slowly until it turns deep brown, sometimes almost black. That dark base gives gumbo...

Mississippi · 5d

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Load Up The Back Seat For These 7 Mississippi Meat-And-Three Cafes That Keep Family Lunch Cheap

A road trip across Mississippi with hungry kids can turn a plain Tuesday into the best meal of the week. The secret is the meat-and-three, a Southern lunch where you pick one main dish and a few vegetable sides, often with cornbread on top. These cafes are fast, friendly, and...

Mississippi · 6d

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7 Things Mississippians Know About Delta Hot Tamales That Surprise Everyone Else

The hot tamale you buy at a Delta doughnut shop might have been made in someone else’s kitchen. Mississippians know that’s normal. Everyone else is still wondering why a doughnut shop sells tamales. Here’s what Mississippians know about Delta hot tamales that surprises everyone else. 1. Robert...

Mississippi · 5d

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7 Mississippi Bakeries Where The Pie Case Holds More Flavors Than Your Family Can Agree On

A quick stop for gas in Mississippi once turned into a twenty-minute standoff in front of a glass pie case. One kid wanted lemon, one wanted chocolate, and the grown-ups were eyeing a tomato pie nobody expected. That small argument became the best part of the trip, and it is...

Mississippi · 5d

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This Quiet Mississippi Italian Joint Was Just Opened By A Michelin-Trained Chef

A plain storefront in a Mississippi shopping center does not usually make anyone stop and stare. Then the smell of a wood-fired oven drifts out the door, and suddenly dinner plans change. Behind that quiet front is a hometown chef who trained in top kitchens across the country and in...

Mississippi · 7d

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These 5 Mississippi Cuban And Dominican Kitchens Pile Plates High Enough For The Whole Family To Share

A whiff of garlic and fried plantains drifting across a Mississippi parking lot is not what most road-tripping families expect to find. Yet tucked into trailers, strip centers, and small-town storefronts, a handful of kitchens are serving Dominican and Cuban food in portions that could feed a hungry kid and then some.

Mississippi · 6d

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Mississippi-born fast food chain drives into Texas after 40 years

Every week it seems like a new restaurant chain is dipping its toes into the Lone Star State for the very first time. Now a Southeastern chain that has been serving customers for more than 40 years is looking to open its first Texas outpost soon enough. Bumpers Drive-In, the...

Henderson, TX · 8d

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This Mississippi Greek Cafe Serves Food From Halfway Around The World That Regulars Come Back For Every Week

Hunger hit hard on a weekday drive through central Mississippi, and the plan was simply to grab something quick. A small cafe with a shaded patio and Greek touches on the walls seemed like a safe bet. What came out of that kitchen, from hand-cut fries to foil-wrapped gyros bigger...

Ridgeland, MS · 7d

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This Nostalgic Mississippi Diner Dishes Out A Massive Prime Rib Feast With Sides For A Classic Tradition Everyday

Pulling off a quiet Mississippi road for supper, we expected a quick bite and nothing more. The pitched roof and glowing string lights looked friendly but plain. Inside, though, waited a slab of prime rib so big it made the kids gasp, plus a full spread of sides. For families who love a sit-down meal with real character, this spot turns an ordinary weeknight into a small celebration.

Mississippi · 8d

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This Small-Town Mississippi Buffet Has A Big Parking Lot, But Cars Still Fill It Up

Missing the turn was the first clue, because so many cars lined the lot that the sign was hard to spot. After circling the block in a small Mississippi town, we finally pulled in, hungry and curious about why everyone else had beaten us there. What waited inside was a...

Philadelphia, MS · 9d

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The Secret Mississippi Italian Spot Locals Swear Serves The Best Pasta In The State

Nothing about the plain strip-mall door hinted at what was cooking inside. One forkful of creamy shrimp pasta later, our hungry family had a new favorite stop on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Small Italian kitchens like this one matter because they serve real family recipes at prices that work for...

Mississippi · 8d

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We Ranked The Best Cajun And Creole Restaurants In Mississippi, And Here’s Where To Eat

Mississippi sits right next door to Louisiana, and you can taste that friendship in its gumbo pots. The best spots are not always fancy, and that is part of the fun. Our family once pulled off the highway for a quick lunch and ended up talking about the crawfish for weeks. This list covers seven places across the state where kids and grown-ups can sit down together for bold, comforting Cajun and Creole cooking.

Mississippi · 9d

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A brand new Mississippi Coast restaurant gets Michelin nod, joins list with 3 other hotspots

A Mississippi Coast restaurant open for less than six months has scored a recommendation from the Michelin Guide, joining a small list of hotspots with the same designation. Maringouin, a farm-to-table Southern fusion restaurant inside The Roost Boutique Hotel in Ocean Springs, joins the prestigious list of dozens of recommended restaurants across the American South, which includes New Orleans.

Ocean Springs, MS · 20d

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5 Massive Mississippi Grocery Warehouses Where You Can Buy Bulk Food At Wholesale Prices With No Membership Needed

Grocery bills for a family road trip or a big reunion can climb fast, and Mississippi has a smart answer. Tucked into industrial parks and along quiet highways, a handful of warehouse-style food stores sell bulk meat, seafood, snacks, and supplies at wholesale prices. The best part is that you...

Mississippi · 10d