Food & Drink

Food & Drink | Robert St. John •

March 9, 2026

The table gets bigger

Robert St. John says hospitality is hospitality, whether the table is set in Hattiesburg or on a fjord in northern Norway.

Food & Drink | Meredith Biesinger •

March 5, 2026

Where Oxford comes to the table: Experience City Grocery

City Grocery isn’t simply a restaurant. It’s where celebrations begin, and long conversations stretch past closing time, where locals sit beside visitors, and nobody feels out of place.

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.

News

News | Cass Rutledge •

October 2, 2026

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 2, 2026

Lawmakers conclude redistricting hearings with final public comment session at the Mississippi Capitol

News | Frank Corder •

October 2, 2026

Itawamba Community College choir selected to perform at the White House

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 1, 2026

Tech entrepreneur turns Hurricane Katrina tragedy into company to preserve family memories

Business | Cass Rutledge •

September 30, 2026

Mississippi 12th in U.S. for doing business in 2026

Business | Cass Rutledge •

September 25, 2026

A&W Custom Furniture expanding in Okolona, adding 20 jobs

Culture

Culture | Brett Martel, Associated Press •

October 2, 2026

Mississippi State and Kamario Taylor aim to end Alabama’s 16-game series winning streak

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 2, 2026

Things to do in the Magnolia State – October 2026

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 2, 2026

Meant to shine

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

September 28, 2026

Putin must be defeated

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 23, 2026

Midterm elections in Mississippi shaping up as a familiar exercise in black-and-white

Opinion | Bill Cork •

September 22, 2026

Food & Drink

The table gets bigger

Where Oxford comes to the table: Experience City Grocery

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

News

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

Lawmakers conclude redistricting hearings with final public comment session at the Mississippi Capitol

Itawamba Community College choir selected to perform at the White House

Business

Tech entrepreneur turns Hurricane Katrina tragedy into company to preserve family memories

Mississippi 12th in U.S. for doing business in 2026

A&W Custom Furniture expanding in Okolona, adding 20 jobs

Culture

Mississippi State and Kamario Taylor aim to end Alabama’s 16-game series winning streak

Things to do in the Magnolia State – October 2026

Meant to shine

Opinion

Putin must be defeated

Midterm elections in Mississippi shaping up as a familiar exercise in black-and-white

The states winning investment are the states ready to deliver

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