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Biz Roundup
Campbell’s Craft Donuts, Kebab & Curry, Downtown Fitness
Mitchell Moore, owner of Campbell’s Bakery, recently announced plans for a new branch of the business called Campbell’s Craft Donuts, which will be located at the currently in-development Belhaven Town …
Biz Roundup
Chef Emerson Awarded, Raising GMO Awareness and Building Bridges
Jackson chef Derek Emerson, owner of Walker's Drive-in Fondren and Local 463 in Madison, is one of this year's nominees for the James Beard Award for Best Chef.
Biz Roundup
UMMC, Innovate Mississippi and Entergy
March 6 saw two important new developments for University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Biz Roundup
Fitness Plus, Hilton Garden Inn, Xcel Rehab and Batson Fundraiser
Fitness Plus owner Marty McCubbins opened his business to fill the need for a good health studio in northeast Jackson after the Deville Plaza YMCA's closure last year.
Biz Roundup
Freshii Comes to Flowood, Mississippi Contemporary Art Center and Las Palmas Mexican Grill
John Newcomb, the nephew of Newk's Eatery owner Don Newcomb, made his own entry into the restaurant business last week with the opening of Mississippi's first Freshii in Flowood.
Education
Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network, Black History Month at USM and Science Night at the Museum
The Center for Creative Leadership and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation recently named two Jackson State University professors, Robert Luckett and Byron Orey, as participants in the WKKF Community Leadership Network.
Person of the Day
LaTanya M. Junior
Award-winning business-development executive and marketing professional LaTanya M. Junior became the new executive director of communications for Jackson State University Monday, Sept. 17.
Person of the Day
Carol Moore
Jackson native and community activist Carol Moore passed away New Year's Day at age 63 after a 30-year battle with cancer.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Sunday, the Thick and Proud Sisters Model Call is 1-4 p.m. at Dreamz JXN.
Person of the Day
Cynthia Newland
Cynthia Newland, chairwoman of the dance department at Belhaven University, was among a group of educators honored at the annual Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education Awards Ceremony July 17 at …
Business
Hattiesburg Restaurateur Opening New Restaurant, Reopening Capri
Robert St. John, a Mississippi restaurateur who owns the Purple Parrot and Crescent City Grill in Hattiesburg, will begin bringing another of his Hattiesburg restaurants, Ed's Burger Joint, to Fondren …
Person of the Day
Joey Shelton
Millsaps College announced last week that Reverend Joey Shelton will join the college's staff as chaplain and director of church relations on July 1.
Jacksonian
Susan Garrard
Jackson native Susan Garrard has spent much of her life volunteering and working with children and the community in her roles as president of Junior League of Jackson, and the …
Jacksonian
Carol Johnson Burger
Carol Johnson Burger, president and chief executive officer of United Way of the Capital Area, has been a mainstay in the organization since her start as a volunteer in 1980.
Jacksonian
Leigh Laney
Leigh Laney, a Madison resident who has been cycling for 30 years, founded the NunChuck Bunnies cycling team with her friend Gigi Carter to promote women's cycling.
Biz Roundup
Dave’s Triple B Relocating, Virtual Mississippi Science Fest and Celebrate the Pearl Challenge
Madison resident and professional chef David Raines announced that he is moving his restaurant, Dave’s Triple B, Restaurant from its present location at 970 High St. in Jackson to Main …
Business
Coffee, Eats and South Street Live
South Street Live opened in December 2018. The Jackson Free Press hosted its 2019 Best of Jackson awards party at the venue on Jan. 27.
Biz Roundup
Natural Saga Tea, Launch Trampoline Park, Hollywood Feed and Microsoft Rocks
Clinton resident Bradley Bailey opened Natural Saga Tea at The Hatch in midtown on Feb. 1. The business sells Bailey's own blends of sweet, herbal and milk teas, which he …
Biz Roundup
Mississippi Food and Wine Festival Preview Events, The Storehouse at Repeat Street and Local Bunny Market
Sue Hernandez, owner of Gluckstadt Garten in Madison, opened Local Bunny Market on Aug. 24 during the Red Brick Roads Music & Arts Festival.
Cover
Keeping Things Local
David Raines, a professional chef in Madison with more than 14 years of experience in restaurants around the United States and the world, decided to go into business as a …
