Food & Drink

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.

Food & Drink | Susan Marquez •

January 15, 2026

Last trip to Crechale’s

Owner Bob Crechale passed away on Christmas Eve. The family restaurant will be closing its doors for the final time on February 15.

Food & Drink | Robert St. John •

January 12, 2026

Mardi Gras in the Hub City

Robert St. John talks Carnival. He says king cakes are subjective. Everyone has an opinion. He has several strong ones.

Food & Drink | Robert St. John •

January 5, 2026

Robert St. John’s Top 10 meals of 2025

St. John says this year was a bit of an outlier, as you’ll see when you get to number one.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 20, 2026

Over $5 billion in K-12 education funding passed in the Mississippi House

News | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

February 20, 2026

Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes

News | Frank Corder •

February 20, 2026

Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

February 18, 2026

Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford

Business | Daniel Tyson •

February 13, 2026

Billions in new economic development projects in the works for Mississippi in 2026

Business | Frank Corder •

February 12, 2026

Camgian awarded position on Golden Dome Team

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

February 20, 2026

Cathead Distillery brings Spring Crawfish Boil Series to Jackson

Culture | Alistair Begg •

February 20, 2026

Knowing with certainty

Culture | Associated Press •

February 19, 2026

Hubbard hits program-record 10 3s, scores 46 as Mississippi State blows big lead, beats Auburn

Opinion

Opinion | Josh Harkins •

February 20, 2026

Ensuring a private ballot vote on unionization efforts: Setting clear expectations for taxpayers’ dollars

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 18, 2026

AI-driven global data center boom, including in Mississippi, draws critics and litigation

Opinion | Ben Bush •

February 17, 2026

Food & Drink

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

Last trip to Crechale’s

Mardi Gras in the Hub City

Robert St. John’s Top 10 meals of 2025

News

Over $5 billion in K-12 education funding passed in the Mississippi House

Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes

Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee

Business

Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford

Billions in new economic development projects in the works for Mississippi in 2026

Camgian awarded position on Golden Dome Team

Culture

Cathead Distillery brings Spring Crawfish Boil Series to Jackson

Knowing with certainty

Hubbard hits program-record 10 3s, scores 46 as Mississippi State blows big lead, beats Auburn

Opinion

Ensuring a private ballot vote on unionization efforts: Setting clear expectations for taxpayers’ dollars

AI-driven global data center boom, including in Mississippi, draws critics and litigation

Ibogaine saved my family: A Mississippi veteran’s perspective

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