Special Edition: Water 

Board member Sarah Bentley, Senator Blount, FRF Board President-Elect John Lauderdale

Jackson leaders must come together

.....Senator David Blount briefed members of the FRF Board Tuesday evening on Jackson's water crisis, now in its 6th week.

.....According to Senator Blount, the first priority is to repair and restore service to end the current crisis. As progress continues at O.B. Curtis Water Plant, water quality testing could begin within days.

.....The next priority has to do with funding: first taking advantage of state funding that has already been set aside for all cities in Mississippi.

.....The FRF Board focused, however, on the second funding step: encouraging every elected leader in Jackson to put aside differences and discussions of "how we got here" and concentrate on a unified effort to achieve sufficient support from the federal government.

.....The FRF Board will be contacting electing leaders to encourage them to "come to the table" to work on a unified plan to address Jackson's water situation. Board members encourage all Fondren residents to make their own contacts.

GJCP encourages unity, long-term solution

.....Yesterday, the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership took a similar stand noting: With the world watching, we are teetering on the brink of greatness or abject failure.

.....The GJCP, which represents more than 1,400 businesses, stated that elected officials and business leaders must come together now to find a solution which includes these three principles:

• Allow the state and EPA to be the regulator, not the owner and operator
• Ensure affordable and sustainable rates
• Create a permanent, reliable solution

.....GJCP also endorsed the creation of a regional utility service model within the existing service area, noting that regional governance models have proven successful across the country.

Speakers at This Morning's BID Meeting

.....The Fondren Business Improvement District (BID) held its annual member's meeting this morning at The Capri. Featured speakers were Jackson City Attorney and Fondren resident Torri Martin and Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey.

Friday is National Guacamole Day

.....Babalu is celebrating by offering $1 off orders of guacamole for dine-in service between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

.....Green Ghost will be featuring FREE guacamole with the purchase of two dinners,  dine-in service between 4 - 10 p.m.

Old Canton Road Repairs Scheduled

.....Repairs to Old Canton Road are scheduled for late October/early November - once the city's new budget goes in to effect on October 1.  The road was damaged earlier this summer by a water main break.

Try Yoga, Mat Pilates in September

.....Studio Om, 665 Duling in the Woodland Hills Shopping Center, is offering a special package: 30 consecutive days for $30.

.....You can start your 30 days any day in September.

.....For more information: Go to www.studiomyogaofms.com for all info or email Nichole, nicholebakeryoga@gmail.com 

MSU vs LSU: playing live at The Capri

.....Spend your Saturday evening watching live-streamed football from The Capri with food and drinks delivered to your comfy seat.

.....The theatre will be open Saturday afternoon for concessions prior to kick off at 5 p.m.

.....No tickets are required to enter the theatre, however, there will be a $15 parking fee for the lot behind The Capri which will turn into a credit at Highball Lanes, The Capri or The Pearl with proof of receipt and parking validation.

WellsFest Art Night Tuesday, Sept. 20

.....WellsFest Art Night and Auction is a free event, open to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Duling Hall. The preview party begins at 5:30 p.m. and the live auction starts at 7 p.m. Come watch renowned artist Ellen Langford paint while enjoying live music and complimentary food and beverages. This year’s beneficiary is the Good Samaritan Center. Visit Wellsfest.org.

BBQ Lunch at

Fondren Pres

Fondren Presbyterian Church will host a free BBQ lunch Sunday to honor Dr Brian Blount, president of the Union Presbyterian Seminary. Join them for the worship service or just show up for lunch,  BUT, an RSVP is required: call Bonnie in the church office 601-454-4980.

Avoid being victim of shed break-ins

.....Since July, there’s been a string of shed and garage break-ins and attempted break-ins in Fondren, with many of the incidents happening since the first of September. Fondren residents have been sharing information with each other and working with JPD Precinct 4 Commander Obie Wells. The break-ins have typically occurred during the night, between midnight and 5 a.m.

.....Commander Wells has ordered additional nighttime “direct patrols” in the areas where the break-ins have occurred. Additionally, Wells had some suggestions for neighbors in the area to improve their own security, and help prevent future break-ins.

.....1. Report all break-ins or attempted break-ins to JPD, with all information you have. Call 911 if you witness a crime. Call (601) 960-1641 to report a property crime or burglary.

 .....2. Get a security camera. Commander Wells emphasized to get one that has the best quality video you can find. Also consider your internet speed and dependability when deciding between a service that stores video on the cloud vs. internal memory in the camera.

 .....3. Lock things up and make them hard to take. Many of the burglaries happened in sheds without locks.

.....4. Communicate with your neighbors about these incidents, so they know to be on the lookout. If you have a block or street captain, let them know about. If you share information on Nextdoor about crimes in the area, make sure you only share it to people in Fondren.

 .....5. Write down serial numbers for all of your equipment or electronic devices. Ideally, JPD can coordinate with the pawn shops to see if items have been sold there. There’s a state law that requires pawn shops to enter in the serial numbers into an online database for newly sold items and hold them for 15 days so that they can be put in this system. When you file the police report, make sure they have any serial numbers you have, and ask the officer to check that database.

.....6. Get bright flood lights and motion lights around your house. Light up the area around your house at night. This is a strong deterrent.

 .....7. Capitol Police also work in most of Fondren. The number to report things to them is (601) 359-3125.

Game Day for the next 2 Saturdays

.....Reminder that Jackson State University returns to Veteran's Memorial Stadium on September 17 and 24. Plan your travel around Fondren accordingly.

Soothe your soul Thursday at Duling Hall

 .....Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for a 7:30 p.m. show featuring Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, an Austin-based group featuring American blues, funk and soul influences by James Brown.

General admission, standing room only. Tickets.

.....Coming Saturday: Raised in The Sipp Comedy Show starring Rita Brent.  Tickets

Symphony at Sunset set

for Oct. 13 at The Cedars

.....This year's Symphony at Sunset is scheduled for Thursday, October 13 on the grounds of The Cedars.

.....This special event is presented by BankPlus.

.....General admittance parking opens at 5:30 p.m. The free performance by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra begins at 7 p.m. (bring your chairs and blankets) Concessions open at 6 p.m.

.....Sponsor tables now available and enjoy access to the Magnolia Lounge, a boxed dinner, two parking passes and a special post performance treat......

Reserve a Sponsor Table Now

Fondren Live t-shirts for sale

.....Fondren Live t-shirts are available ($15) at FITique , a Fitness Boutique, 605 Duling (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Help us identify Fondren veterans

.....This year's Fondren Fondren UnWrapped parade will fall on Veteran's Day, November 11, and we would like to honor our Fondren veterans during the parade, either as part of the parade or in a special review area.

.....Please help us identify Fondren veterans. A veteran is anyone who has served a minimum of 24 months of active duty or anyone who has become disabled during any period of active duty service.

Honor a Fondren Veteran