nomiSpa at the Fairview Inn
As your wedding day approaches, it is important to not let your life get too consumed by those emotions and take some time to relax. Why not enjoy a day …
Capitol Street Eats; Public Art Coming Soon
Owner Shonda Harris is moving her bakery and catering business from Northpark Mall in Ridgeland to downtown Jackson.
Belhaven Park Wins Award; Hinds Branding Meetings Set
During its annual awards ceremony June 28, the Mississippi Main Street Association named Belhaven Park the best public-private project is the state.
McDade's Remodels Fondren Store; DJP Expands ‘Courtesy'
McDade's Market will begin a major renovation of its Fondren grocery store in July.
Strip Mall Nixed; Biz District Applauded
The Jackson City Council planning committee refused to approve a new strip mall in south Jackson yesterday.
Affordable Housing Gets Boost; West Jackson Biz Grows
Hope Enterprise Corp., a community-development organization that finances affordable housing projects in the South, received additional support this morning when it announced its membership with national community-development network NeighborWorks.
Food Truck Vote Pending
The Jackson City Council may address a new ordinance making possible food vending vehicles in downtown Jackson this month.
[Parkes] The Rainbow Almost Died
It turned out that the store was losing money, and board members were thinking about shutting the place down.
Wired Closes; Jackson Law Firm Ranks High
After three years in business, Wired Espresso Cafe closed its doors last weekend due to a tough economy for coffee sales.
Council to set Public Hearing on Biz District
<i>This story has been updated to reflect a correction.</i>
Tomorrow, the Jackson City Council will schedule a public hearing to give residents the opportunity to weigh in on the establishment and reauthorization of downtown Jackson's Business Improvement District.
Property Owners to Vote on Biz District
Now that property owners approved an expansion plan for Jackson's Businesses Improvement District May 26, Downtown Jackson Partners must obtain 70 percent majority vote from property owners to prevent the …
Midtown Market Opens; Biz Support Group
A national nonprofit designed to educate entrepreneurs and support small businesses needs volunteers to help establish a chapter in Jackson.
Tax Commission Battles Continue
City and state leaders are debating whether a 10-member commission will have to oversee a proposed 1-cent sales-tax increase in Jackson. The city's roads, water, sewer and other infrastructure are …
Downtown Biz District May Expand; Disaster Jobs Available
The Downtown Business Improvement District may expand up to the second block of the Farish Street Entertainment District, which includes Peaches Restaurant and the Alamo Theater.
Chamber, Work With the Mayor
The Jackson Free Press has often agreed with Sen. John Horhn over the years, and we're finding that new Ward 1 City Councilman Quentin Whitwell can be a breath of …
