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Fondren After 5 Reboot, Health-Care Facility and Restaurant Ready to Launch
With the introduction of a new health-care business, Jackson City Council President Charles Tillman said his council colleagues are becoming the A-Team of economic development.
Art
Spooky and Local
There's plenty of spooky Halloween events going on in the Jackson Metro this year. Here are just a few of them.
Biz Roundup
New Downtown Entertainment District, Coalesce and Forman Watkins
City officials have modified a plan to give so-called resort status to parts of downtown Jackson.
Business
Above Ground 119
One of Jackson's hottest watering holes is giving patrons a chance to take in some fresh air with the addition of an outdoor bar area. Underground 119 Chef and General …
Biz Roundup
Big Tests for New JRA Members, Google Lawsuit Blocked, Boosting Youth-Owned Biz
Six months after Mayor Tony Yarber first introduced a slate of nominees for the Jackson Redevelopment Authority, the Jackson City Council approved four new JRA members at a special council …
Person of the Day
Pamela Junior Named Director of Two Mississippi Museums
After merging staff at the Two Mississippi Museums, Pamela Junior became director over both the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum on July 1.
Food
Of Bunnies and Brunch
There's plenty going on in and around Jackson for Easter this year. Here's just a few of them.
Art
Jingle Bells and Local Celebration
Mississippi Children's Museum will host Santa Saturdays every week from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23.
Business
Jackson Airport 'Takeover' Bill Passes to Senate Floor, JMAA Gets Award
The airport "takeover" bill now heads to the Senate floor after the Senate Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee passed Sen. Josh Harkins', R-Flowood, bill to create a nine-member commissioner board …
Biz Roundup
South Jackson Kroger Closure Causes Alarm
Residents in south Jackson are working feverishly to make sure their neighborhood doesn't become a food desert when the Kroger on Terry Road closes later this month.
Biz Roundup
Kemper Rate Hike Illegal, Yoga and Craft Beer Event Ahead
Regulators are ordering Mississippi Power Co. to lower its rates later this month and plan for refunds by November for customers who want them.
Food
Season’s Eatings
The Jackson metro area has plenty of food options for the holidays, with many restaurants serving specialty items and offering take-home meals.
Food
Eat, Do, Play This Easter
The City of Jackson is hosting an Easter egg hunt for children ages 4 to 8 on Saturday, March 26, at the V.A. Legion Softball Complex.
Food
Local Holiday Eats
Check out this list of restaurants and businesses that have holiday specials.
Food
Hopping Down the Local Food Trail
If you don't want to cook Easter lunch or dinner this year (or if you need treats), why not eat and shop local? Here is your guide to Easter Sunday …
Biz Roundup
Firefly Festival, Public Works Week and Merit Health
The Firefly Festival will take place Saturday, June 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. The event will feature live music and entertainment throughout the evening and will serve as a …
City & County
Flourishing in Spite of a Flood
With every issue of BOOM Jackson, we like to reflect on the progress and developments that have occurred over the last quarter. From renovations to flooding, these last three months …
Books
Cathead’s New Bourbon, Frock Fashions Opens and Lemuria’s ‘Photos with Paddington’
Cathead Distillery’s new bourbon line, Old Soul bourbon whiskey, went on sale in liquor stores statewide on Friday, Nov. 16. Cathead produced 500 cases of Old Soul for this initial …
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Tackling Food Insecurity in the Capital City
While we are collectively concerned over what COVID-19 means for the immediate future, locally and globally, Jacksonians with surrounding businesses and organizations are standing together, working hard and endeavoring to …
