Black Friday shopping isn't quite the war zone it used to be. Online shopping deals can start as early as Thanksgiving night or midnight on Friday, but brick-and-mortar retail still offers in-store-only sales that require early-morning wake-ups and lightning-fast reflexes.

Whether you're on the hunt for specific wish list items or looking to capitalize on doorbuster offers in general, it helps to go into the day with a game plan. Getting up early and racing to beat other shoppers to the best discounts can pay off with big holiday savings.

Know when stores and restaurants near you will open on Friday, Nov. 28, so you can find deep bargains and stretch your Christmas gift budget. Or treat yourself. No judgement here.

Locations will have different hours in popular Mississippi shopping cen

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