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Mississippi actress stars in her first lead role in a full-length feature film
The film, titled “Door in the Woods,” was shot in Mathus’ native Arkansas in late 2016. Filming lasted…
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Mississippi ISN’T the worst state in the nation, according to Thrillist
Mississippi's used to being at the bottom of most good lists, but a new Thrillist ranking disagrees, putting…
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You might think bourbon is the South’s top spirit, but rum was here first
“When you think of the southern cocktail, most people think of brown liquor,” Milam said. “But in the…
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7 fascinating podcasts about Mississippi
A round-up of Mississippi-related podcasts and podcast episodes you'll want to bookmark for your next road trip.
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Johnny’s Restaurant brings the best of Mississippi to the heart of Alabama
When you walk into Johnny’s Restaurant in Homewood, the Mississippi influence isn’t immediately obvious. But look closer and…
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Stop at this Mississippi gas station and you’ll find authentic Thai cuisine
Blink and you might miss Zaap Thai, a restaurant tacked onto the Oxford Spot gas station on North…
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‘Well, I’d like to read your meters’ — Bogue Chitto loves its old meter man
Bogue Chitto’s Henry Carlisle, 89, surrounds himself with history’s comfort, as old men do.
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Watch Morgan Freeman’s SAG life achievement award acceptance speech
Mississippian Morgan Freeman was honored by the Screen Actors Guild Sunday upon receiving its lifetime achievement award.
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Someone tried to scam a Mississippi guy and failed miserably
When a scammer tried to dupe a Mississippian, he quickly learned he messed with the wrong guy.
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Pop Up Oxford preps for second year of celebrating local arts and culture
The second-annual Pop Up Oxford, a week-long event designed to highlight Oxford’s cultural scene, will kick off this…