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Food Bank Collaborative serves 40 million meals across Mississippi
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (112+ words) Three food banks are coming together to help feed those in need in Mississippi. The Mississippi Food Bank Collaborative announced its partnership's success outside the State Capitol on Wednesday morning. The group is comprised of the Mississippi Food Network, Mid-South…...
Does the US have stricter ID rules for buying beer than voting? Here are the facts
1+ week, 2+ day ago (380+ words) U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., said during debate that when he recently went to buy a six-pack, the clerk asked to see his ID even though she recognized him. Steil is 44. "I think it's nuts that we protect our beer in…...
Crechale's Cafe in Jackson closes for good on Valentine's Day
1+ week, 4+ day ago (242+ words) This closure comes after the death of the owner, drawing crowds for a final taste of his beloved dishes. Crechale's restaurant in Jackson is closing its doors this Valentine's Day weekend after the recent death of owner Bob Crechale. On…...
Mississippi families spend highest share of income on groceries, study finds
1+ week, 5+ day ago (157+ words) Low household incomes, not high prices, drive the nation's highest grocery burden. Mississippi residents spend a larger share of their income on groceries than any other state, according to a new report from WalletHub. The study found Mississippians spend an…...
Mississippi House passes bill to allow limited Sunday alcohol sales from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (223+ words) The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would permit alcohol sales on Sundays during specific hours. The bill now moves to the Senate for approval. The bill was authored by District 59 House Rep. Brent Powell, who said his constituents…...
Ravioli filled with red beets is the pasta dish of Olympic host Cortina. Here's how to make it
2+ week, 4+ day ago (640+ words) Every corner of Italy has its own culinary traditions, from carbonara in Rome to tortellini in Bologna. Winter Olympics co-host Cortina d'Ampezzo's signature dish is the colorful, stuffed pasta known as casunziei. The ravioli-type dish, also known as casunziei all'Ampezzana,…...
Extra Table, Entergy Mississippi pack 20,000 meals for storm recovery
2+ week, 4+ day ago (206+ words) Volunteers support families still without power nearly two weeks after winter storms Nearly two weeks after powerful winter storms swept through Mississippi, recovery efforts are still underway as thousands of families continue to face disruptions. Volunteers with Extra Table and…...
Last Call Sports Grill reopens in Jackson at new site months after fire
2+ week, 5+ day ago (111+ words) Sports bar and grill holds "soft opening" at Ridgewood Road location A Jackson sports bar and grill reopened months after a fire tore through the former location. Last Call Sports Grill held a "soft opening" this week at the former…...
Here’s where pizza demand spikes the hardest on Super Bowl Sunday
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (238+ words) The Super Bowl winner might still be up in the air for 2026, but let's be real: pizza already won. A new data assessment using Google Trends from the last 10 Super Bowls dug into where "pizza near me" searches spike the…...
Expanded work requirements for the biggest US food aid program are kicking in for more states
3+ week, 5+ day ago (475+ words) Work requirements are kicking in for more older adults and parents of teenagers across the U.S. who get help with groceries through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The implementation dates vary by state: In some, people could lose benefits as soon…...