.....The Murrah High School Marching Band, under the direction of Bryan Jefferson, will perform in the Fondren UnWrapped Holiday Parade on Friday, November 12. Also, in the line up is the Belhaven Marching Band, under the direction of Casey Kirk.

.....The parade will start around 6 p.m. and travel north on North State Street from Taylor Street, making a turn onto Duling, and then on to Old Canton Road.

.....This year's parade will feature a "Parade of Heroes" to recognize our Fondren neighbors who have worked tirelessly on the front-lines of the pandemic.

.....We're accepting entries for the Fondren UnWrapped Holiday Parade on the evening of November 12. The deadline to enter is October 29. 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.

.....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 13. These heroes will be treated to a special evening "on the town" in Fondren, starting with the parade.

.....OurFondren Neighborhood Association will host its Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 16, on the lawn at St. James Episcopal Church, 3921 Oak Ridge Drive. A brief meeting will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the film Coco around 6:30 p.m. OFNA will provide hot dogs and popcorn, and they will have a water cooler for water bottle refills.

.....Please bring your chairs, blankets, and water bottles.

.....It is suggested that attendees walk to the event, or park in the main St. James parking lot or the adjacent parking lot on Hawthorn Drive; there is additional street parking on Oak Ridge Drive or Hawthorn Drive.

.....In case of rain, the meeting will be moved to Fowler Hall, St. James.

.....Camille Jones-Brown, along with her associate Alicia Dampier, have opened a new clothing shop in Fondren Corner.

.....Pure and Style features a unique collection of high end, stylish clothing, from custom fashion t-shirts to evening wear.

....."Fashion has always been a fun, unique way that I feel we women can express ourselves," said Jones-Brown.

.....Dampier, who owns an affiliated business, Chyna Printz, is the brain-child behind the custom t-shirts and custom accessories featured in the store.

.....Check them out at www.pureandstyle.com, or visit them Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

.....April Sade has opened two shops on Mitchell Street in the location of the former Orange Peel.

.....One shop, Alex and Zandra, features new, trendy clothing for men and women. The other shop, Fondren Boutique 4 Cheap, is a re-sale shop for clothing, accessories and other items.

.....Both shops will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30 am. - 6:30 p.m. (Insider tip: New coffee shop heading to Mitchell soon)

.....Over the past 15 years Astria Goolsby has trained many clients who come with enthusiasm for working out and improving their health but have no idea how important it is to take the time and learn proper form and technique.

....."A lot of times I have to slow down their ideal progress and train them so that I can train them," says Goolsby, owner of Verve Health Station in Fondren Corner. "During their initial assessment, I take a close look at not only their capabilities, preferences, and fitness level but I assess their knowledge on how to perform exercises properly."

.....Goolsby notes that proper form and technique are the most important aspects of an effective workout. It not only reduces the risk of injury, she says, but it allows the client to build an effective plan in a shorter amount of time and increase self-efficacy to sustain fitness goals.

.....Goolsby has provided a short quiz to her people understand how to build an effective and safe fitness program.

.....October is Brent's Birthday month and they are celebrating with a Birthday Cake Shake with homemade cake bits from Campbell's Bakery.

.....They are also celebrating your special Brent's stories with a chance to win a gift card. Message them at info@brentsdrugs.com with your photos and stories for a chance to win.

.....Brent's opened in Fall 1946 with the completion of Morgan Center, Mississippi's first shopping center, now known as Woodland Hills Shopping Center. Pharmacist Alvin Brent built a thriving drug store and soda fountain which became a gathering spot for Fondren friends and neighbors.

.....In 2009, the drug store went away but designation as a Fondren meeting place didn't. Brent's remains a popular place to gather and dine, and enjoy the famous shakes, sundaes, floats and pies from soda fountain days.

.....Babalu has announced it's new cocktail menu for Fall and it includes all the flavors you would expect, from berries to apple cider to a chocolate martini with graham crackers and marshmallows.

.....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?

.....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

..... 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.

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

Renaissance Society Members 

 "foundation of the foundation"

Katherine & Michael

Boerner

Michelle & David

Pharr

Mary Linley Sweat

Liz Brister

John Lauderdale

Belmont Trapp

Roy Campbell

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.