.....This year's Symphony at Sunset has been rescheduled for the evening of Thursday, October 21. The historic grounds of The Cedars will open for guests at 5 p.m., with the performance starting at 6:30 p.m.

.....Due to precautions prompted by the pandemic, the concert will follow these new, one-time only protocols.

.....Attendees are welcome to bring picnics, blankets and chairs. We recommend taking a photo of your vaccination/test record so it will be available electronically.

.....Approved tickets will be emailed on October 11 with additional information as to parking and other amenities available.

.....Symphony at Sunset is a family event with special accommodations planned for children.

.....Tickets can be reserved HERE.

Presenting Sponsor: BankPlus

..........Entergy

..........James and Britney Moss

Sponsor tables (for 8, including dinner, parking passes and other special treats) can be reserved HERE. Limited Number available. ($1,500) RESERVE

Porch tables (for 2, including dinner, parking passes and other special treats) can be reserved HERE. Limited Number available. ($400) RESERVE

.....A new group of local musicians will make their debut appearance at Symphony at Sunset, playing from 5 - 6 p.m. from the front porch of The Cedars. Musicians, from left, Edley Jones, Barry Cockrell and Richard McKey.

.....Two members of the Church at Jackson were found guilty of misdemeanor crimes last week in Jackson Municipal Court.

.....Judge Jeff Reynolds found Allen Siders and Bryan Peden guilty and referred to their behavior as acts of "domestic terrorism."

.....Siders and Peden, and other members of the Church at Jackson, frequently appear in Fondren, claiming to preach the gospel by judging others. They also made disruptive appearances at the last two Fondren Live events.

.....Numerous Fondren businesses have complained that members of the Church at Jackson have impacted their operations by harassing customers and employees.

.....Fondren resident Matthew Camp filed the complaint against Siders and Peden after Siders called Camp's girlfriend a jezebel and Peden telling Camp "You're going to die, Matthew." The encounters were recorded on video and shown to Judge Reynolds.

.....Attorney for the two, Joel Dillard, told WLBT that he plans to fight the verdict.

.....Fondren's holiday parade, part of Fondren UnWrapped, will feature a special "parade of heroes" as a way to honor our Fondren neighbors who have been working tirelessly to battle the global pandemic in our community.

.....Help us identify those Fondren health care workers who have been on the front lines of the pandemic. Please send us your suggestions by October 4. These heroes will be treated to a special evening "on the town" in Fondren, starting with the parade.

.....We're accepting entries for the Fondren UnWrapped Holiday Parade on the evening of November 12. Civic groups, non-profits, neighborhoods, friends - we want you to be part of the Fondren UnWrapped Fun. Celebrate your own cause or join in the celebration of our Fondren Heroes - floats, golf carts, decorated cars or groups on foot! Everyone is welcome! Just let us know if advance by registering.

.....Last week, the Planning Commission approved a request to rezone two parcels along I-55 North to allow for the development of multi-family apartments and/or condominiums, as an expansion of the existing Vieux Carre apartments.

.....The project now advances to the city Council on October 18.

.....It's just the beginning for the End of All Music, Fondren's new record shop opening Friday at 3011 North State Street. Hayden Boyd, store manager, said the shop will be open 7 days a week, noon to 7 p.m., and will carry new and used records, turntables, speakers and other music-related accessories.

.....The name of the store comes from blues musician Junior Kimbrough’s tombstone. Junior is considered one of the greatest of the North Mississippi Hill Country Blues artists - the quote engraved on his tombstone comes from rockabilly artist Charlie Feathers who calls Junior, “the beginning and the end of all music.”

.....Email endofallmusicjxn@gmail.com; Instagram @endofallmusicjxn; Website www.theendofallmusic.com.

.....Chris Valentine, owner of Green Heart Wellness has opened Green Heart Wellness on Duling Avenue with the intent to provide holistic, hemp-derived products for improved health. Hemp, a "cousin" to marijuana, is a federally legal farmed product that can aid with sleep, nausea, appetite, mental clarity, anxiety and energy. A native of Laurel, Chris, who is also a musician, has lived in Jackson for 3 years and serves on the Fondren Unwrapped Steering Committee as a way to contribute to the success of Fondren.

.....This Halloween, Children's Hospital supporters can buy a "Boo" sign to place in their yard or a neighbor's yard, and then pass along the fun by letting friends and family know it's their turn to "Buy a Boo." .....For each $20 sign purchased, a Children's of Mississippi patient will get a matching sign that will add some fun Halloween spirit to their room.

.....Visit www.umc.edu/boo for more information. Questions?

.....Jane Halbert Jones, with More Than A Tourist, has been providing insider information about Fondren to visitors and residents for years.

.....Here's your chance to become an expert on your own hometown with Jane's series of Fall Tours.

.....Saturday, October 9

.....City Highlight Tour on the Trolley (including Fondren)

.....2 - 5:30 p.m., $90

.....Saturday, November 6

.....Fondren Foodie Tour

.....1:30 - 5:30 p.m., $90

.....Friday, November 12

.....Fondren Highlight Tour for the Blues Marathon

.....5 - 7 p.m., $25

....We need 300 people to commit to purchase a special Fondren car tag.

Become a partner with JPD in solving neighborhood crimes!

.....Whether you have a sign or not, you can upload video and photos from your home security camera directly to JPD's Precinct 4 with this link: Send video to JPD.

..... The sign is just a deterrent to those who may be trespassing, informing them that their images may be sent to Precinct 4 and used as evidence.

Renaissance Society Members 

 "foundation of the foundation"

Katherine & Michael

Boerner

Shani & Jackie

Meck

Michelle & David

Pharr

Mary Linley Sweat

Liz Brister

John Lauderdale

Belmont Trapp

Roy Campbell

..... FRF accepts contributions of all sizes! Help us Keep Fondren Fabulous with a tax deductible contribution today!

.....Thank you to these individuals for supporting Fondren.