Address: 1665 N Gloster Street, Tupelo, Mississippi 38804, across from the Outback Steak House.
Steak ‘n Shake, a classic American brand, was founded in 1934 in Normal, Illinois by Gus Belt who pioneered the concept of premium burgers and milkshakes. For over 80 years, the company’s name has been symbolic of its heritage. The word “steak” stood for steakburger. The term “shake” stood for hand-dipped milkshakes. Gus was determined to serve his customers the finest burgers and shakes in the business.
Today, Steak ‘n Shake remains the “better burger” leader, serving premium 100% beef steakburgers, hand-dipped milkshakes, thin crispy fries, and more. Steakburgers are made without preservatives or artificial ingredients, topped with fresh produce, and always hand-crafted to order. Other classics include the Frisco Melt, 7×7, Prime Steakburgers, and fan favorite M&M milkshakes.
What I ate: Frisco Prime Steakburger.
We arrived around 4pm on a Sunday, so the traffic wasn’t bad at all. We were seated immediately and enjoyed our drinks while waiting on our meal.
The Frisco Prime Steakburger has a larger 6 once patty made from 100% USDA certified choice beef. It’s topped with Swiss and cheddar cheese, Classic Frisco sauce, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted brioche bun.
For $7.99, it comes with fries — which I upgraded to Parmesan Cheese n’ Herbs for only .29 cents extra!
This was a good burger with a lot of different topping options.
I look forward to my next visit when I my try the Swiss, caramelized onions, and mushroom burger!
You decide what success means to you — then do it!
Have you ever thought about the word “success” and what it means? Success is one of those words or ideas that seems to evolve over time and change throughout generations.
For some people, the definition of success comes with having a lot of money. Let’s be honest, money can be great — and people definitely need resources to take care of their needs. But beyond that, I think we all have learned that money does not equal happiness, nor does it necessarily equal success. It all depends on how money is handled and perceived.
Some people say that if you find your passion, that thing that wakes you up in the morning, you have succeeded. Again, when it comes to passion, it does not necessarily mean that you are rolling in the dough. It means that you have found something important to you that is worth your time and attention. Your passion can be your job, a career, family, friends, a special project, or whatever makes your heart sing.
That brings me back to the opening question. Have you ever thought about success? We are living in an age of endless possibilities. New objects, machines, gadgets, and resources are created every day to make life a bit easier, a bit sweeter. Our communities are more connected than ever before. People are taking risks and daring to dream.
You see, success has a new definition. Success can mean whatever you want it to mean. It’s up to you to take the initiative and do whatever success means to you.
If you want to be a writer, do it.
If you want to be a stay at home mom, do it.
If you want to be a top executive, do it.
If you want to work in a library, do it.
If you want to teach, do it.
If you want to be a mechanic, do it.
All the careers listed (and so many more) are needed in this world. Variety makes the world revolve. The world needs teamwork to survive. Needs community, needs people with goals, with dreams.
The world needs you.
Everyone has a specialty or talent, that little spark inside them, that could help make this world a better place.
Karly and Hannah joined forces in 2014 and took on the music scene as a duo — jokingly called “The Two Broke College Girls.”
Together, they have won or were finalists in competitions such as the 2014 and 2015 Don’t Be Cruel BBQ Duel in Tupelo, MS, Cotton District Arts Festival in Starkville, MS, 2015-2019 (yes, all four years in a row) County Line Music Festival in Baldwyn, MS, Country Showdown in Henderson, TN, and more with their original music.
They have been featured on Z98.5’s Local Licks radio broadcast, in The Invitation magazine, and are regulars on the north Mississippi music scene, playing places such as Steele’s Dive, Romie’s Grocery, Forklift, Stables, Huck’s Place, and multiple other venues.
They’ve also been opening acts for big name artists such as Trent Harmon, Daryl Singletary, the Kentucky Headhunters, and ‘The Voice’ finalist Red Marlow.
The duo, now known as Hannah+Karly, is currently working on new material for their first EP. Please follow them on social media to see their gig schedule as well as what exciting things are ahead!
Who or what would you say has been the greatest influence on your music?
With childhoods filled with artists varying from Britney Spears to Waylon Jennings and everything in between, we each have different preferences in music, but it always comes down to the heart of the lyrics. No matter what genre a song “fits” in, if it speaks to us then we are influenced by it.
Do you have a favorite of the songs you’ve composed? What is the story behind it?
“Dark.” We each went through breakups at the same time, and we got extremely vulnerable in this song. It was the last song we ever wrote about those breakups because we felt that it was purely our hearts on paper. It will always be a very dear song to us.
If you could meet any artist, living or dead, which would you choose and why?
Hannah: Shania Twain because she is queen.
Karly: Waylon Jennings because he started my love of music.
Most embarrassing thing ever to happen at a gig?
A man came up to us and told Hannah she was very smart but lazy. He told Karly she was hardworking but not very bright. Needless to say, we learned that day that thick skin is a necessity in this world.
What was the most significant thing to happen to you in the course of your music?
Anytime someone responds to our original music is significant. Whether they leave us a note on a napkin, come hug our necks, request one of our songs at a show, or leave us a post on our Facebook page, we are so touched. It keeps us going.
If music were not part of your life, what else would you prefer to be doing?
Hannah: Event Planner or a therapist for mental health/addictions
Karly: Therapist in the mental health field
Please recommend another band or artist(s) to our readers who you feel deserves attention.
The Apache, Tatum Shappley, Joe Austin, Greg Dillard, Full Tilt, Eric Nanney & 20 Mile, Milk Mustache (Hannah’s second band), Karly & The Brotherhood (Karly’s second band), Seed Tick Road, Brittney McGee + so much more! We have so much awesome talent in this area. Go support your local musicians, y’all!
photo credit Marla Gibson
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Blue Mother Tupelo is the songwriter/artist husband-and-wife duo of Ricky & Micol Davis. BMT oozes a kind of blue, southern-soul and roots-y, country rock that cuts a deep line straight to your heart. BMT’s songs and recordings have garnered favor from fans around the world, charting in the top 40 on various music playlists for radio and finding themselves in exceptional company debuting at number 2, behind Kris Kristofferson, on the Euro-Americana charts. They’ve had song appearances in some movies, lent their voices and instruments to a number of TV & radio commercials, and appeared as guests on recordings of other popular and inspiring artists. Most-recently, BMT was one of ten featured artists chosen by BMI to perform on “”The New Sounds Of Nashville”” concert.
The Davis duo is working on a new studio album that has a decidedly electric edge with plans for a 2020 release. This will be the 6th full-length album by Blue Mother Tupelo.
For over 20 years, Ricky & Micol called Hendersonville, Tennessee home just minutes from “The Music City” Nashville, Tennessee. They currently reside in Como, Mississippi; another town full of musical heritage in its own right.
Who or what would you say has been the greatest influence on your music?
Life. And and good soulful southern music.
Favorite song you’ve composed, why it’s your favorite, and/or the story behind it?
The next song that I write.
If you could meet any artist, living or dead, which would you choose and why?
Jimi Hendrix. It’d be amazing to hang with this master of music.
Most embarrassing thing ever to happen at a gig?
Getting choked and coughing while singing.
What was the most significant thing to happen to you in the course of your music?
Being introduced to Kris Kristofferson is certainly one of the most significant.
Please recommend another band or artist(s) to our readers who you feel deserves attention.
Cary Hudson
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Formed in 2018, Pinson Square is southern cover band located in Houston, MS, with an emphasis on country, southern rock, and blues. Influences include The Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Chris Stapleton. Pinson Square brings the crowd-pleasing songs, with a personalized, flavorful twist.
Who or what would you say has been the greatest influence on your music?
The Allman Brothers band. The mix in styles between Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks is incredible.
If you could meet any artist, living or dead, which would you choose and why?
Jimi Hendrix. He was a pioneer, and overcame great obstacles to get to the top.
Most embarrassing thing ever to happen at a gig?
Forgetting to un-mute the mains after a break LOL
What was the most significant thing to happen to you in the course of your music?
Getting all these guys together and meshing our styles until we found “our sound” has been a really cool, fun adventure.
Would you like to give a shoutout to another local artist you feel readers should check out?
Dan Arnold. He’s really talented and has a great voice.
Yall. I almost died the other night. My heart was beating so fast, it felt like it was about to pop out of my chest. And it was all my fault. I let my guard down, and it bit me in my considerable butt.
Ever since I was a young adult, I have ALWAYS checked my backseat when I get in my car. All the time. Every time.
Urban Legend (1998)
You can thank the opening scene from Urban Legends (1998) for that. But I got old, as people tend to do, and I forgot that axe murderers hide in the back seat.
And I almost died.
The Chicken Store is just down the road from our house. It’s the only thing open in the wee hours of the night, and I needed just a few things. I pulled in and parked, hopped out, and went in the store. I got my things, chatted with the cashier, and then popped back out and slid into my truck just like I’ve done 33 kajillion other times before that night.
Except THAT night, I didn’t do the quick scan of the back seats.
And I should have.
I’d parked directly in front of the very well-lit entrance, after all, but I’d also left the doors unlocked and the windows down.
The store is less than a mile from our house, but it’s still just off the highway, so there’s a length of road after you come out from there that’s just a long flat stretch of bypass highway. I was on that stretch when I heard something rustling in the middle back seat. (It’s a third row.)
I glanced up in the review mirror, but I didn’t really see anything, so at first, I just dismissed it as possible trash rattle from a leftover plastic grocery bag floating around in the floorboard.
But in the same split second I was making that reasonable rationalization to myself, I caught movement out of the corner of my eye.
It was not a plastic grocery bag.
With a terrifying and ear-piercing yowl, a creature sprang from the back seat onto my center console next to my right elbow, and began to scream the song of her people in my ear. Loudly.
I fought for control of the truck and simultaneously wondered if being murdered on the highway by a stray cat would be covered on my life insurance policy.
I jerked in fright and then over-corrected, and almost rolled my Yukon right there on the highway.
I desperately needed Jesus to take the wheel, but I guess he’d already gone to bed for the night, because it was just me and that damn hellcat in there together in that moment, as I fought for control of the truck and simultaneously wondered if being murdered on the highway by a stray cat would be covered on my life insurance policy.
I finally regained control of my truck, and as I pulled onto the shoulder, I don’t know who was more scared and simultaneously pissed off — me or the cat.
I opened the door and let her out, and then sat there for what felt like hours, just relearning how to breathe and thanking all the stars above that no one was hurt.
I drove the last tenth of a mile back to my house, where I pulled in, and then made for DOUBLE DAMN SURE that all the windows were up, in case she went back and told her friends. (I didn’t want my husband to wake up in the morning to a litterbox situation in the floorboards. I’m a good wife like that.)
I need a drink just relieving those death-defying moments.
So, the moral of the story: CHECK YOUR BACKSEAT each and every time you open the car door. You never know who or what might be waiting to spring out from back there.
the illegal practice of procuring or trading in human beings for the purpose of prostitution, forced labor, or other forms of exploitation.
-as defined by Dictionary.com
You’re reading this and thinking, “This doesn’t affect me. This sort of thing doesn’t happen here.”
That’s the point of this blog article – to let you know that this is indeed happening in every state of the United States of America, along with every other country. I’m letting you know this, not to create a sense of paranoia, but let you know how you can potentially be more aware and prevent yourself and your loved ones from being taken.
According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline website, there were 53 reported cases of human trafficking in Mississippi in 2016 alone. (More recent stats have not been released yet.) According to an anonymous officer from our local police force, this IS a real problem here. But since a lot of the cases are still active, I wasn’t able to get more specific information.
While most victims are females under the age of 18, the statistics say that there are victims of all ages, genders, religious backgrounds, economic statuses, etc.
As a fan of true crime (podcasts, documentaries, books, etc.), I have to say that I’m horrified by the number of local social media posts about groups of men following families with children in public, staring, and even, in some cases; communicating amongst each other with bluetooth ear devices.
I can’t confirm how many of these posts are true stories. With the sheer volume of these posts, I think it’s safe to say it needs to be discussed. So that’s why I’m bringing this particular discussion to the table.
I’ve done some research and compiled a list of tips to help y’all out:
Be Aware. (Duh, right?) Despite the obvious advice here, I think this is still important, especially with how much we are staring at our phones these days. Keep your phone handy, but be aware of your surroundings. You particularly need to pay the most attention when you are in “fringe areas”. (“Fringe areas adjacent to heavily traveled public places are where the majority of crimes occur. This includes areas such as parking lots, bathrooms, stairwells, laundry rooms, phone booths, ATM kiosks, and the like.”– Kane and Wilder- The Little Black Book of Violence)
Familiarize. Be sure you know where exits are at a location, where groups of people are, and make a mental map so you have ideas of where to go in any situation.
Keep Tabs. Keep an eye on people who exhibit strange behavior and make note of their physical features and what they are wearing. Not only would this keep you aware of their movements, but you’d have details that could help catch someone if they make a move on your loved ones or others.
Use Your Phone. If you are certain that a person or persons are following you or your family, don’t be afraid to call 911 and give them a description of the person and ask that they send someone to check this out. Another useful thing is to snap a picture of the suspicious person. They won’t like it, but it may certainly spook them.
Make A Scene. Don’t be afraid to make some noise, talk loudly, or whatever you can do to draw attention to yourself. Let employees or other people around you know what is going on. It sounds silly, but if you are drawing attention, a person will be more likely to back off.
I know I’ve hit you with a lot of facts and figures. You may even find this article boring. I’m passionate about this subject because there are children in my own family who are at the “target” age range for these types of crimes. It is a thought that haunts me. I want to protect the children…and everyone else too.
If you find yourself or your loved ones in a situation like what has been discussed above, please report your experience to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
I hope this helps our community in some way. Thanks for reading.
Woody’s Tupelo Steakhouse (Tupelo) – 11:00am till 2:30pm
Simmer Down Restaurant (Baldwyn) – 10:30am till 2:00pm
Cracker Barrel Restaurants – 6:00am till 10:00pm.
Steak n’ Shake (Tupelo) – 10:00 till 4:00pm
Market 105 (Booneville) – 11:00am till 2:00pm
Cravin’ Catfish (Sherman) – 11:00M till 1:00pm and offering a free meal to anyone who needs it.
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