Food & Drink

Food & Drink | Robert St. John •

March 2, 2026

Squirrel!

Robert St. John highlights his podcast, Ya Gotta Eat, with co-host and production partner, Drew Wooton. The two sit down with interesting people to dive deep into their lives and careers.

Food & Drink | Susan Marquez •

February 26, 2026

Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent

Here are a few of the many popular places Mississippians go to get their catfish fix on Fridays.

Food & Drink | Robert St. John •

February 23, 2026

Depth

Robert St. John reflects on his son's choice to build a life in the business his father gave his life to.

Food & Drink | Robert St. John •

February 16, 2026

Breakfast in bed

Turns out, if you sit still long enough, gratitude catches up with you, writes Robert St. John.

Food & Drink | Robert St. John •

February 9, 2026

28 degrees and warm all day

Robert St. John says he's always loved local history. There’s always another story, and always someone willing to tell it.

Food & Drink | Robert St. John •

February 2, 2026

Taproots

Robert St. John says sometimes we’re too hard on Mississippi. We know the flaws. We’ve lived with them. But we can’t see the forest for the pine trees, as they say.

Food & Drink | Susan Marquez •

January 30, 2026

March of the Mayors to benefit Mississippians through Extra Table

The March of the Mayors is one of the many endeavors Extra Table undertakes throughout the year to supply much-needed healthy food to pantry and soup kitchen partners around the state.

Food & Drink | Meredith Biesinger •

January 29, 2026

Sweet tradition: Inside the Mississippi legacy of Paul’s Pastry

Every year, Paul’s Pastry Shop receives orders from all over the country, including North Pole, Alaska—proof that even the coldest corners of the country could use a little Mississippi warmth, preferably wrapped in icing and sprinkles.

Food & Drink | Robert St. John •

January 26, 2026

The best thing that ever happened to me

Robert St. John says 43 years ago, he was racing toward oblivion with his headlights off. Today, he can see the road.

Food & Drink | Meredith Biesinger •

January 22, 2026

The Case of the Dining Detectives: A Mississippi food story with a twist

The reviews themselves read like case files, each one documenting an investigation into flavor, service, atmosphere, and overall experience. From white-linen dining rooms to hole-in-the-wall gems, no place is off limits.

Food & Drink | Marilyn Tinnin •

January 21, 2026

Accidental Celebrity: Stafford Shurden of Drew, Mississippi

Move over, Archie. You may have to share a “Welcome to Drew” billboard with Stafford Shurden very soon.

Food & Drink | Robert St. John •

January 19, 2026

Tea, over time

Robert St. John says some drinks come and go. Trends pass through fast and leave just as quickly. Iced tea never left.

News

News | Frank Corder •

June 11, 2026

Miss. Supreme Court rules AG, not Auditor has authority to prosecute cases seeking recovery of state funds

News | Frank Corder •

June 11, 2026

Insurance Commissioner threatens to pull licenses of over 70 producers after scheduled hearings

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 11, 2026

State support for youth courts remains in limbo

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 10, 2026

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Business | Frank Corder •

June 8, 2026

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

June 11, 2026

Let’s scream for ice cream

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 11, 2026

The eternal plan of God

Culture | Marilyn Tinnin •

June 10, 2026

Ora Reed: From Lexington, Mississippi, around the world, and back again

Opinion

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

June 11, 2026

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Opinion | Andy Gipson •

June 10, 2026

Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud

Opinion | Sid Salter •

June 10, 2026

Food & Drink

Squirrel!

Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent

Depth

Breakfast in bed

28 degrees and warm all day

Taproots

March of the Mayors to benefit Mississippians through Extra Table

Sweet tradition: Inside the Mississippi legacy of Paul’s Pastry

The best thing that ever happened to me

The Case of the Dining Detectives: A Mississippi food story with a twist

Accidental Celebrity: Stafford Shurden of Drew, Mississippi

Tea, over time

News

Miss. Supreme Court rules AG, not Auditor has authority to prosecute cases seeking recovery of state funds

Insurance Commissioner threatens to pull licenses of over 70 producers after scheduled hearings

State support for youth courts remains in limbo

Business

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Culture

Let’s scream for ice cream

The eternal plan of God

Ora Reed: From Lexington, Mississippi, around the world, and back again

Opinion

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud

Legislature should heed Rep. Price Wallace’s effort to revive the ballot initiative process

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