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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
9 selected for Mississippi's GIVE Awards
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service (Volunteer Mississippi), in partnership with the Governor's Office, announced the recipients of the 2025 Governor's Initiative for Volunteer Excellence (GIVE) Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions of Mississippi's most dedicated citizens. Mississippi included in MICHELIN Guide American South 2025 GIVE Award Recipients First Lady's Youth Rising Star: Amelia Rose Cook, Madison and Joy Kitchens,Collinsville Marsha Meeks Kelly Award for Lifetime Achievement in Volunteer Service: LeolaWashington, Hattiesburg Volunteer of the Year: Cassie McDuffey, Jackson Volunteer Family of the Year: The Wetzel Family, St. Martin Veteran 'Hero in Service': Jung Tai, Meridian Innovation in Volunteerism: Extra Table Feeds, Hattiesburg Corporate Volunteer Champion: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula Excellence in Disaster Volunteerism: Mennonite Disaster Service, MS/LA Unit The GIVE Awards will be held at the Craig H. Nielsen Auditorium at Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson on April 24, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 'Mississippi is comprised of selfless individuals who are truly committed to bettering our communities and lending a helping hand to our neighbors, wherever they may be,' said Suzanne Rutherford, executive director of Volunteer Mississippi. 'Volunteer Mississippi is honored to share their stories of lifelong service and dedication and celebrate their tremendous impact.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mississippi included in MICHELIN Guide American South
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The MICHELIN Guide announced Mississippi has been included in the first North American regional edition titled MICHELIN Guide American South. The new guide includes six states – Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee – in addition to the pre-existing Atlanta Guide. Mississippi Lottery launches new instant scratch-off games April 1 According to Visit Mississippi, the MICHELIN Guide's anonymous inspectors are already in the field scouting the region's culinary riches, which will be revealed later this year during the annual MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for the American South. 'We are delighted to share Mississippi's deep-rooted culinary traditions on a global scale. In Mississippi, the culinary journey begins with our farmers who till the rich lands of the Mississippi Delta and fishermen who source seafood from the Gulf, and result in dishes handcrafted by culinary artisans who celebrate the flavors of these homegrown ingredients,' explained Visit Mississippi Director Rochelle Hicks. 'Our chefs showcase their passion and creativity daily, making our state a top destination for anyone seeking exceptional cuisine and the genuine charm of Southern hospitality.' For more information about the culinary offerings available throughout Mississippi, click here. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The MICHELIN Guide is coming back to Atlanta, but with some new states added in
We all know that Atlanta has some of the best fine dining around, but less than 10 restaurants across the city have a MICHELIN Star. But that could soon change. On Wednesday, the MICHELIN Guide announced it's coming back to Atlanta for a third time, but this time it's spreading its forks and knives to find the best restaurants in the South with the MICHELIN Guide American South. The new Guide will name the best restaurants in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and the pre-existing Atlanta Guide. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'The cuisine of the American South is a unique product of diverse influences creating an iconic array of specialties prepared by proud and impressive culinary talent,' said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides. The MICHELIN Guide's anonymous inspectors are already out in the field, testing restaurants without them even knowing. There's no date yet for when the full restaurant selection will be released. TRENDING STORIES: Woman charged for making a false 911 call before rapper Young Scooter's death, police say Atlanta rapper Young Scooter died after accidentally injuring himself, medical examiner says Police searched woman's vehicle over marijuana smell. What was inside impacts dozens across metro When the Guide first came to Atlanta in 2023, five restaurants retrieved the coveted Star: Atlas, Bacchanalia, Hayakawa, Lazy Betty and Mujō. In 2024, four more restaurants received a Star: O by Brush, Omakase Table, Spring and Staplehouse. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
