.....Travelers on
Lakeland Drive already know they've entered a construction zone: orange bollards, heavy equipment and construction workers leave no doubt.
Lakeland Drive is one of 13 Jackson streets funded by the 1 Percent Commission for resurfacing and sidewalk/ADA improvements.
.....Next Up:
Old Canton Road from North State Street to Meadowbrook. Work on Old Canton Road is scheduled to start around the first of August, when work on Lakeland is complete.
.....Work on
North State Street, funded by the TIGER grant, is expected to be finished in September.
.....Of course, weather could impact all construction schedules.
FRF Economic Development Committee begins work
.....FRF's Economic Development Committee, under the leadership of
Chair Roy Decker, is ready to envision the future of Fondren and lay the foundation for making the vision reality.
.....Early efforts focused on discussing Fondren's strengths and weaknesses, and identifying opportunities.
.....The committee's next step is to reach out to the community for expertise and passion, and a commitment to serve on one of the Committee's five
Working Groups:
North Fondren Business District Redevelopment
Public Safety
Planning
Brand/Identity & Marketing Development
Housing
.....If you have expertise or a particular interest in one of the Working Group topics, please use the button below to let us know.
.....Dr. David (Baptist Hospital) and
Dr. Ardarian (UMMC) Pierre and children, Aubry, Arden, Avery and Dylan, adopted the entrance to The Cedars to tidy up as a family project.
.....Be on the front lines of sharing Fondren Hospitality by joining the staff of the new Homewood Suites Fondren. For a listing of openings (or to receive notice of future openings), CLICK HERE.
Two Fondren restaurants impacted by COVID 19
.....Out of an abundance of caution, Babalu and Green Ghost Tacos have temporarily closed their dining rooms because an employee at each restaurant tested positive for COVID 19.
.....Babalu reopened for curbside pickup only with a limited menu on Friday, with new hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
.....Green Ghost announced on its Facebook page: When the proper authorities deem that it is safe to reopen our Fondren location, we will do so by offering curbside service only. This reopening will include obtaining each-and-every test results from our entire staff......
.....Both restaurants noted the health and safety of their team members and guests as top priority and promised to reopen as soon as feasible.
.....Supporting ALL our Fondren restaurants is critical for insuring that they will be here for us after the pandemic.
Virtual Trash Dash: July 11
.....Keep Jackson Beautiful is sponsoring a virtual "Plog" - when you pick up trash while you jog - on July 11. They are asking Fondren residents to "plog" in our neighborhoods as part of a city-wide "Virtual Trash Dash."
.....For more information and to register,CLICK HERE.
Bring on the smiles for FRF
.....If you must shop on Amazon, please use Smile.Amazon.comand register FRF as your favorite charity. You'll see "Supporting: Fondren Renaissance Foundation" when you have successfully registered. Then, every time you order from Amazon, you will log into Smile.Amazon.com, which mirrors the regular Amazon site (your wish list, order history, etc. will all be there). By using Smile.Amazon.com, .5% of your purchases will be donated to FRF.
Documenting sewer issues
.....FRF is working with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to document all sewer issues in Fondren. If you have an issue to report, please contact your Street Captain. If you don't know who your Street Captain, contact FRF.
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 your support of FRF:
...............
........................The Best Family in memory of
Mr. Billy Mounger, "our family friend"
...............to the Keep Old Canton Road Beautiful Fund:
