Jackson Free Press

Renovations Coming to McB's

Flowood restaurateur Tony Hancock expanded into Ridgeland two months ago when he purchased McB's Restaurant (815 Lake Harbour Dr., Ridgeland, 601-956-8362). Hancock has owned the Mississippi Legends Grill (5352 Mississippi 25 #50, Flowood, 601-919-1165), a sports-themed restaurant dedicated to celebrating Mississippi athletes, for two years.

"I had been looking for a location for another Legends, and while I was doing that I ran across Herman Jew, who has owned McB's for 30 years," Hancock said. "He was ready to get out, and we started talking. It seemed like a natural fit. I've been going to McB's since I was a kid, living in the Reservoir."

Recently, Hancock began renovations on McB's. Rather than becoming a new Legends Grill, Hancock decided to preserve his longtime hangout, with some new additions including eight new television screens and an expanded menu. McB's will remain open during renovations.

The restaurant will continue to feature live music Friday nights as it did previously. Tuesday and Thursday will be karaoke nights. McB's will also be open Sundays starting at the end of July. Hancock plans to have the renovations finished by August or September for the start of football season.

Cuticles Nail Salon

Fondren native Victoria Walker, who has been working in the area for nine years, opened Cuticles Nail Salon two weeks ago. Walker specializes in natural nail care, and also performs manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, waxing and shellac.

Cuticles is located in the Fondren Village Shopping Center at 2947 Old Canton Road. For information call 601-366-6999.

Jackson Area Agents Honored for Outstanding Customer Service

Allstate Insurance recently named eight agency owners as Allstate Premier Agencies for 2013. The eight owners are Zack Ball, David Basye, Stephen Cozart, Melvin Greenwood, Vicki Griffin, Jess Hinton, Jerry Leach and Steven James.

Fewer than 38 percent of Allstate's nearly 10,000 agency owners receive Allstate Premier Agency designation each year. The company reserves the award for outstanding performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of the agency's work.

Zack Ball's agency located at 2785B Highway 49 S., Florence. Call 601-845-1302 or email [email protected].

David Basye's agency is located at 110 Southpointe, Suite B, Byram. Call 601-373-5132 or email [email protected].

Stephen Cozart's agency is located at 4800 Interstate 55 N., Suite 7B. Call 601-487-6478 or email [email protected].

Melvin Greenwood's agency is located at 6791 S. Siwell Road. Call 601-371-3800 or email [email protected].

Vicki Griffin's agency is located 1041 Lake Village Circle, Suite D, Brandon. Call 601-992-2784, or email [email protected].

Jess Hinton's agency is located at 2509 C Old Brandon Road, Pearl. Call 601-939-4865 or email [email protected].

Jerry Leach's agency is located at 344 Crossgates Blvd., Brandon. Call 601-824-7777 or email [email protected].

Steven James' agency is located at 330 Edgewood Terrace. Call 601-982-3336, or email [email protected].