.....June's Fondren Live kicks off Fondren's observance of Alzheimer Awareness Month in honor of the late First Lady of Fondren, Anne Peters. Purple is the color of Alzheimer awareness so make plans to "go purple" with us!
.....In addition to raising awareness, we hope to raise funds to help fight Alzheimer's disease, notes campaign chair Elisa Acey of ACEY Custom Hair on North State Street.
.....We'll be asking our restaurants to participate in Dine and Donate, and we are hoping that other Fondren business will show their purple and plan their own promotions. For more information, contact Elisa or Rebecca.
.....The Alzheimer Association's June awareness focuses on "The Longest Day" - June 21 which is Summer Solstice - the day of the year with the most light.
Hayes Hathorn, 4th from right, along with other Scout Troop 8 members are working to restore the community garden
Fondren Boy Scouts work on garden
.....Community volunteers and the Fondren North Neighborhood Association are working to reestablish the community garden behind Smilow Preparatory School at 787 East Northside Drive.
.....Hayes Hathorn, a member of Boy Scout Troop 8 and Fondren resident, and other Boy Scout volunteers are cleaning out several of the raised vegetable beds for an Eagle Scout project.
.....Hayes is seeking other volunteers who will commit to maintaining at least one of these beds. Whether it's an individual, a group of neighbors, a church or community group, etc., you can help revive this neighborhood resource! If you're interested, please send your name/group name, an email address, and a cell phone number to hayeshathorn@gmail.com or text 601-668-5049.
.....Hayes will number or label the beds for volunteers/groups and share information about their maintenance.
Dog attacks reported in Fondren
.....In the past weeks, Fondren neighbors have reported attacks by a pack of dogs traveling through our residential neighborhoods.
.....Council Member Virgi Lindsay advises residents to call Animal Control if you spot the problem animals.
.....Cell number of Animal Control: 601-906-9503
Normal business hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; however, there is to be someone on call after hours.
.....Commander March Johnson: 601-383-3319
.....Since the Animal Control shelter is closed, any animals that are picked up by Animal Control workers are taken to MS Animal Rescue League.
Green Ghost Tacos at Latinfest
.....Mississippi's Latin American Business Association will host Latinfest on May 21, 5-10 p.m. at the Mississippi Ag Museum.
....The event will feature live music and food by Green Ghost Tacos and other food trucks.
.....Admission of $20 will include two drinks. VIP Tickets are $50 and will include "all you can eat and drink."
JRA's Alex Lawson to speak on Fondren Parking Survey
.....The Fondren Business Improvement District Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Fondren Guitars.
....In addition to regular business, the BID will host a presentation by Alex Lawson of the Jackson Redevelopment Authority which is currently conducting a parking survey on the Fondren Business District.
.....Business and property owners are welcome to attend.
Fondren wins big in "Best of Jackson"
.....Jackson Free Press recently released the winners of its annual Best of Jackson contest and Fondren businesses showed up frequently on the winner's list.
.....Winners included:
Best Barbershop Finalist: ACEY Custom Hair Design
Best Caterer Finalist: Mangia Bene Catering
Best Fitness Center or Gym: Fondren Fitness
Best Flower Shop Finalist: Whitley's Flowers
Best Hair Salon Finalist: Smoak Salon
Best Local Bank: BankPlus
Finalists: BancorpSouth / Community Bank / First Commercial Bank / Trustmark
Best Local Clothing Store Finalist: Treehouse Boutique
Best Nail Salon: Tips and Toes by Phillip
Finalist: Cuticles Nail Studio
Best Place to Buy Antiques Finalists: Beacon / N.U.T.S.
Best Place to Buy Beer: Corner Market
Best Place for Unique Gifts Finalist: Beacon
Best Place to Work: UMMC - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Best Place for Yoga Finalist: Ecoshed / StudiOm Yoga
Best Bar: The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs
Best Happy Hour Finalist: The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs / Saltine Restaurant
Best Place for Cocktails Finalists: The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs / Saltine Restaurant
Best Place to Watch the Game Finalist: Fondren Public
Best Art Gallery: Fondren Art Gallery
Finalist: Brown's Fine Art & Framing
Best Live Theater/Theatrical Group (Virtual or In-Person) Finalist: Fondren Theatre Workshop / Uproar Theatre Company, Inc.
Best Locally Owned Business Finalist: Mangia Bene Restaurant Management Group
Best Breakfast, Best Plate Lunch Finalists: The Bean / Brent's Drugs / Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe
Best Breakfast, Best Plate Lunch Finalists: The Bean / Brent's Drugs / Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe
Best Veggie Burger Finalists: Aladdin Mediterranean Grill / Babalu
Best Fried Chicken Finalist: Rooster’s
Best Place for Dessert Finalist: Saltine Restaurant
Best Bakery: Campbell’s Bakery
Finalist: Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe
Best Barbecue: The Pig & Pint
Best Beer Selection (Restaurant) Finalists: Barrelhouse / Fondren Public / The Pig & Pint / Saltine Restaurant
Best Restaurant (Overall): Walker’s Drive-In
Best Brunch Finalist: Saltine Restaurant
Best Chicken Sandwich: Rooster’s
Finalists: Barrelhouse / Dumbo's on Duling / Saltine Restaurant
Best Doughnuts Finalist: Campbell’s Bakery
Best Food Truck/Mobile Vendor Finalist: Green Ghost Tacos
Best French Fries Finalist: Aladdin Mediterranean Grill / Rooster's / Saltine Restaurant
Best Greek/Mediterranean Food Finalist: Aladdin Mediterranean Grill
Best Gumbo Finalist: Saltine Restaurant
Best Margarita: Babalu
Finalist: Green Ghost Tacos
Best Mexican/Latin Food: Green Ghost Tacos
Finalist: Babalu
Best Outdoor Dining Finalist: Babalu / Saltine Restaurant
Best Place for Coffee: Cups Espresso Cafe
Finalist: The Bean
Best Sandwich Place: Basil’s
Finalist: Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe
Best Seafood: Saltine Restaurant
Finalist: Walker's Drive-In
Best Steak Finalist: Walker's Drive-In
Best Thai Food Finalist: Thailicious Restaurant /
Best Local Business Owner: Jeff Good
Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser set for Fondren's Duling Hall on May 14th
.....The Phoenix Club of Jackson will once again blend the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo at the 14th Annual Seersucker & Sombreros benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi. Seersucker & Sombreros will take place on Saturday, May 7th at Duling Hall from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
.....This all-inclusive event will feature live music from Soundcheck, a showing of the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby, a robust silent auction and live auction, and complimentary food and beverages from Jackson's finest.
.....Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Facebook page @phoenixclubofjackson. Early Bird Tickets are $50, tickets purchased the week of the event will be $60, and tickets purchased the day of the event and at the door will be $65. To avoid the online fees, customers can also purchase tickets from the Ardenland Office in person at 622 Duling Ave, Suite 212 Jackson, MS 39216, or by phone (601-292-7121).
.....Questions? Contact our Co-Events Directors Nash Gilmore (Nash.Gilmore@phelps.com) or Kyle Jones (joneskyle256@yahoo.com).
.....Interested in Sponsoring? Contact our Sponsorship Director Gregory Alston (gjalston1022@gmail.com).
Neighbor-hood Watch Signs
Become a partner with JPD in solving neighborhood crimes!
Virtual Neighborhood Watch signs are now available to deter people from entering your property to commit a crime. For a donation of $10, FRF will deliver a yard sign to your property. You can relocate the sign, once it is received.
.....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.
