Goodbye Barrelhouse! We will miss you!

.....Fondren favorite Barrelhouse announced last week that it's last day would be last Saturday.

.....After 6 years, a combination of COVID and water issues, forced the decision.

.....“Over the last couple of years, we’ve had 150 days on boil water notice here at the restaurant. In the last two years, we’ve had 40 days in this restaurant with zero water pressure,” David Moncrief, restaurant manager said. “You can’t cook food; you can’t let folks go to the bathroom. If we have zero water, there’s almost no way to open.”

.....The lack of water pressure during the recent holidays kept the restaurant from opening during it traditional busy season. "We just can't bounce back from this one," Moncrief said.

.....Crowds turned out all day on Saturday to enjoy their signature poke nachos and speciality drinks - and to say goodbye to the staff.

ONFA sets Crime and Safety Meeting

.....Our Fondren Neighborhood Association will hold it's annual Crime and Safety meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at St.James Episcopal Church. Guest speakers include: JPD Precinct 4 Commander Obie Wells and Chief Bo Luckey.

.....Light refreshments will be provided.

Grand Opening: The Salon at Fondren

.....The Salon at Fondren, in Fondren Village, held it's grand opening Friday night - with live music, raffles, live painting, a pop up clothing store and treats by Soule' and Campbell's Bakery. Call 769.901.1800 for an appointment. www.thesalonatfondren.com

Fondren Fine sets retirement/closing

.....Fondren Fine co-owners Kathleen and Cecil Wells have announced their retirement and the closing of the store in Fondren Village. As they wind down operations, they are thanking their customers with 33% off everything in the store. Current store house are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Thank you for your business!

.....Needless to say, the last few months have been challenging for Jackson-based restaurants.

.....I’m Jeff Good, and I just want to share the deep appreciation that each of us in our industry feel towards you… you who show up at our doors and enjoy our offerings. 

.....Whether you are dining in with friends, picking up to go for family, or buying a gift card for a colleague, those of us who work in Jackson-based restaurants THANK YOU.

.....Thank you for the support. 

.....Thank you for the kind words.

.....Thank you for your business.

.....This latest water crisis has passed. It is safe to eat with us. Please, come back. We would love to see you.

MLK Day Celebration, January 16

.....Opera Mississippi will present "Voices of Freedom: A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration" on Monday, January 16 at Duling Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 - $35 and available HERE.

Support Habitat's ReStore!

.....To date, 25 unique rental properties have been registered and 2 abandoned properties. Help us build stronger neighborhoods by identifying rental properties and abandoned properties - See below.

Help us identify Fondren rental properties

.....The City of Jackson recently passed a Rental Certification Program to insure that rental properties in the city are providing their tenants with a safe, clean and well maintained dwelling.

.....As part of that program rental property owners must register with the city and pay a $50 fee per rental unit.

.....Because rental properties have not been required to register previously, we need to assist the city with identifying rental properties in Fondren.

.....Use the link below to let the city know which addresses on your street, block or neighborhood are being used for residential rentals. You only need the street address and zip code, however, you can provide additional information and upload photo if you want.

.....Complete one form for each property.

Help us identify abandoned structures

.....The City of Jackson's Code Enforcement Department also needs our help identifying abandoned structures in Fondren.

.....All abandoned homes are required to register and pay a $50 fee for each abandoned structure.

.....Records show many Fondren abandoned homes are not registered.

....Use the link below to identify abandoned structures for the city to follow up on. A street address and zip code are required but you can submit additional information, including photos.

....Complete one form for each property.

Fondren BID sets first meeting of 2023

.....The Fondren Business Improvement District Board of Directors will meet at 9 a.m., January 11 at Barrelhouse. The meeting is open to the public.

Keeping Fondren Fabulous!

..... 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.

Beau Wilson