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Coffee and Conversation with Candidate Tony Yarber at Broad Street
By Donna LaddOK, this is the first mayoral campaign event, beyond announcements, that I've heard about so far. You can get free coffee at Broad Street Thursday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and ask Tony Yarber questions.
But don't jump to conclusions (that Yarber is the candidate of owner Jeff Good, who tends to vocally support a mayoral candidate).
A disclaimer at the bottom reads: "road Street Baking Company does not endorse any candidate for office, but we certainly do endorse getting our customers something of value. Free coffee and a chance to meet important individuals in our community are BOTH things of value! Enjoy a free cup of coffee and some knowledge about what's going on in your community."
In other words, we don't whether Good plans to endorse a candidate or sit this one out. Time will tell, and we will tell you when we know. Here's the mailer:
http://jacksonfreepress.com/users/photos/2014/mar/12/16419/
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Four 'Blues Crawl' Venues Open Tonight for Marathon Runners, But No Shuttle
By Donna LaddWe just received the following update about what venues will be open tonight for the marathon runners who came to Jackson for the Mississippi Blues Marathon that was cancelled due to the ice storm. Limited venues are open tonight for the scheduled Blues Crawl, but the shuttle will not run.
Verbatim from the organizers:
Due to the current street conditions, the Blues Crawl shuttle will not be running tonight. The weather has also impacted musicians and venues. As of this time, the following venues are scheduled to be open:
Hal & Mal’s (200 South Commerce Street, 601-948-0888);
Ole Tavern at George Street (416 George Street, 601-960-2700);
Martin’s (214 South State Street, 601-354-9712); One Block East (642 Tombigbee Street, 601-944-0203);
and Fenian’s (901 East Fortification Street, 601-948-0005).
If runners plan to get out tonight, we recommend calling the venues ahead of time.
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