Louisianans and Mississippians have long battled over claiming rights for Barq’s Root Beer, a beloved soft drink known for its high carbonation, low-foam taste and fabled Southern origins. Thirteenth ...

Heirs of a root beer company founded in Mississippi have settled a legal dispute over an inheritance. The Sun Herald reports Lou Ella Barq sued her son, Barry Barq, in 2016, claiming he took almost $1 ...

A Mississippi family famous for its role in Gulf Coast soft drink history is now involved in a $1 million legal battle. Lou Ella Barq claims in a lawsuit that she is in financial straits because her ...

Looking for something new to sip? Reader's Digest and Taste of Home have created a list of the best drinks in each state, and some of the options might surprise you. There's something for everyone ...

BILOXI, Mississippi -- Ella Mae Barq, the granddaughter of the founder of Barq's Root Beer and the company's vice president, has died at the age of 90 in Biloxi. Gary Dubaz with Bradford O'Keefe ...

Looking for something new to try? A list ranking the best drink in each state was recently released. The option for Mississippi might surprise you. Reader's Digest and Taste of Home put together the ...

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