Southern Grocery Stores Shoppers Wish Were Everywhere There’s something special about grocery shopping in the South. From warm greetings to homegrown produce, some Southern grocery stores have built loyal followings that stretch well beyond their ZIP codes. These local chains do more than offer weekly deals—they deliver an experience that feels personal, familiar, and worth repeating. A recent feature spotlighted some of the top Southern grocery stores shoppers wish were available nationwide , and it’s not hard to see why. 🛒 More Than Just a Grocery Run These stores don’t just sell food—they offer something rarer: community charm paired with convenience . Many feature regional favorites, locally sourced ingredients, and a hospitality-first approach that turns a simple errand into a weekly ritual. Shoppers praise everything from the fresh produce and niche pantry finds to the way employees remember their names. For many, these grocers feel less like stores and more like neighbors....
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says dangerously low water levels temporarily halted Mississippi River traffic in both the Memphis and Stack Island areas, stalling more than 2,000 barges along the basin that carries 92% of the nation’s agricultural exports. Mariners stuck out on the water posted on social media, including one Facebook post from "Jamie" that says, "Day two of waiting for the Dredge Hurley to open us a channel up at stack island." The cargo stalled on the water includes agricultural products like corn and wheat, fertilizers, coal, petroleum and metals like aluminum. As drought conditions caused by a lack of rainfall worsen , manufacturers are paying extra dollars to find other ways to move the products, which will ultimately impact the price and flow of various consumer goods, including appliances, automobiles, groceries and restaurants, according to Bloomberg News. The Corps has been dredging th...