Mississippi blues joint one of most legendary US restaurants

International music fans travel to this Mississippi icon. See why one Bentonia restaurant and its owner are legendary in blues history.

Rodney Scott's BBQ restaurant group hit with nearly $14M in lawsuits, liens ahead of closure

Rodney Scott's BBQ's closure was just one of several by the group backing the Charleston restaurant. They came as Pihakis Restaurant Group faces millions of dollars in lawsuits and liens tied to its...

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Newest barbeque restaurant set to open in historic location in Belhaven. What to know

The building, which stands out with its pointed arch entryway, was built in the early 20th century and became the 14th Jitney Jungle in 1933.

Charleston pitmaster behind Michelin-recognized Lewis Barbecue to open new restaurant

John Lewis, who recently earned a Bib Gourmand designation from Michelin, is expanding with a fourth Lewis Barbecue restaurant.

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Is Kansas City Still the Barbecue Capital of America? (Published 2025)

For the past few decades, the national spotlight has been on the Carolinas and Texas. But the most influential barbecue town may just be Kansas City.

This Mississippi BBQ restaurant is changing lives of people with autism

A Mississippi restaurant owner is changing lives by hiring and working with people living with autism.

B.B. King would have turned 100 Tuesday. His legacy endures.

Mississippi Delta native B.B. King, affectionately known around the world as the “King of the Blues,” would have turned 100 years old today.

Lawmakers discuss using opioid funds to study ibogaine

Republican Rep. Sam Creekmore of New Albany invited testimony from speakers who support the use of the chemical for treating post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and opioid addict...

Searching for the Real Thing on the North Carolina Barbecue Trail (Published 2025)

On a rural road trip in the eastern part of the state, a writer explores the food and culture of an old-school tradition.

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Searching for the Real Thing on the North Carolina Barbecue Trail (Published 2025)

On a rural road trip in the eastern part of the state, a writer explores the food and culture of an old-school tradition.

Big dill: Sonic launches pickle menu items for National Pickle Month

Sonic is launching a pickle-inspired menu in honor of National Pickle Month, which is observed in July.

Why Americans Still Eat Barbecue on July Fourth | The Saturday Evening Post

More than two centuries ago, roasted meat met Independence Day and hasn’t left the national consciousness since.

Looking for Texas-style brisket? This MS barbecue joint has it and customers can't get enough

A simple dry rub and hours in a wood-fired smoker combined with a secret house sauce make barbecue brisket a favorite at this Mississippi restaurant.

Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

U.S. drug deaths dropped by roughly 40% last year among people under the age of 35. It's a welcome pivot for families and communities devastated by fentanyl.

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SC has 2 of 10 best cities for BBQ in the US for 2025, Yelp says. They beat cities in NC & TN

South Carolina has two of the 10 best cities for barbecue in the U.S. for 2025, Yelp says. Here’s why they’re so great.