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Omg! New Emojis coming in 2021

Get ready for some new Emojis. The Unicode Consortium announced it is releasing more than 200 animated figures. They include a bandaged heart and a heart surrounded by flames, which can either refer to heartbreak or heartburn. There are also…

Cinnabon creates line of frozen breakfast items

If your sweet tooth craves breakfast, Cinnabon has a new line of products for you. Cinnabon has rolled out its frozen breakfast creations line. The new line includes three sweet items and three savory items including the frosted cinna-sweet swirls…

Cracker Barrel adding alcohol to more menus

Cracker Barrel is keeping the good times flowing, the restaurant chain reportedly adding alcohol to the menu at hundreds of restaurants next year. The southern-style chain began serving booze at 20 locations in June in a bid to boost lost…

Raising Cane's hosting fundraiser to help hurricane victims

– Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will host a fundraiser on Tuesday to support local communities in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas affected by hurricanes Laura and Sally. With help from its loyal Caniacs, Raising Cane’s hopes to raise at least…

Unemployment claims drop this week

First time claims for unemployment have dropped again this week, but many analysts say it’s not fast enough. The Labor Department reports 860,000 people filed for first time unemployment benefits last week. The number of continuing claims or people who…

Coast casinos reopening as Sally moves into Florida

The Mississippi Gaming Commission says casinos may reopen for business at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Casinos closed as Hurricane Sally headed toward the Gulf Coast, but now that it has moved over to the Alabama-Florida border, casinos are planning to reopen.…

Taco Bell is eliminating more menu items

Taco Bell is eliminating Mexican pizza, Pico de Gallo and shredded chicken on November 5th. The restaurant says this move will make room for new innovations like a tropical iced drink and a chicken chipotle melt. Last month, Taco Bell…

Walmart rolls out membership service

Walmart is rolling out its subscription plan, Walmart Plus, a move to compete with the likes of Amazon and its "Prime" subscription. You can either pay $98 per year or 12.95 per month. Walmart looks to continue its blossoming online…

Biloxi’s Premiere LUX Cinema reopening August 28

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi’s Premiere LUX Cinema is reopening August 28 after five months of being closed, and staff is thrilled to be showing brand new movies again just released from Hollywood studios, the first new movies to hit…

Recall: Hasbro water guns sold at Target

More than 52,000 Hasbro water guns sold at Target are being recalled due to lead concerns. The guns in question: the Super Soaker XP 20 and the Super Soaker XP 30. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the decorative…

Coke coffee hitting stores in January

A new Coke product is expected to hit stores in January. Coca-Cola announcing Friday "Coca-Cola with Coffee" will soon be sold in the U.S. The new drink is regular Coke blended with Brazilian coffee and will come in three flavors:…

Starbucks bringing back Pumpkin Spice Latte

It's coming back! We're talking about Starbucks famous Pumpkin Spice Latte. The coffee chain announced the drink will make a comeback sometime this year but didn't give a specific date. Last year, Pumpkin Spice Lattes returned in late August. You…

Last call: Alabama requiring alcohol sales to end at 11 p.m. nightly

MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) – The ABC Board in Alabama on Monday voted to cut off the entire state at 11PM. Alcohol sales must end at that hour for bars, restaurants and country clubs. The decision is a compromise over the Covid-19 pandemic. The Board was considering a 10 PM shutoff, but gave businesses the extra […]

Cheez-It and Wine Box back with new pairing

You can grab a limited edition boxed wine and Cheez-It combo with rosé and white cheddar crackers. Cheez-It says the white cheddar flavor is a fan favorite and who doesn't love a crisp rosé on a hot summer day? The…