..... It has been 19 days since a water main break closed a portion of Old Canton Road. To date, the last communication received from the city was from Tony Howard on July 17. In an email, Howard stated "We have to get quotes to repair the road. I can't tell you how long it will be closed at this time." He also noted that they have to repair a shut off valve on Old Canton Road.
.....Numerous requests for updates and information have not been acknowledged.
.....On any given day, from 100 - 350 vehicles an hour are being detoured through Fondren neighborhoods.
.....If you would like to receive updates on Old Canton Road repairs and detours, click here.
More development coming to Fondren
.....With the unanimous approval from the Planning Board, a $65 million project is one step closers to reality for Fondren.
.....The board approved a request to rezone nine parcels along Mitchell and Oxford and to grant a use permit for another parcel on North State Street. The action now goes to the city council for ratification in August.
.....The development is planned to include approximately 200 high-end apartments, a 500-car parking garage and possibly some retail and restaurant space, according to co-developer Jason Watkins.
.....The project will complement the recent development which includes The Capri, Highball Lanes and The Pearl.
Calling all WZZQ fans to Duling Hall
.....As part of a WZZQ documentary currently in production, Cue Burn Films, LLC has scheduled a free event where listeners and fans of the station can add their voices to the project.
.....The event will take place Saturday, August 13 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Duling Hall, located at 622 Duling Avenue.
.....The WZZQ listener event is asking people to bring their WJDX-FM and WZZQ stories, photos, and memorabilia to be recorded.
.....The event will also include a screening of clips from the work-in-progress documentary.
.....The event is free and open to the public. Because seating is limited, tickets are required and available through Eventbrite.
.....This event is made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
.....For those who cannot attend the event who have information and/or memorabilia they wish to share with the filmmaker, please contact Ann Ford at zzqdoc@gmail.com.
BID Board to Meet August 10th
.....The Business Improvement District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, August 10th at Highball Lanes at 9 a.m. Interested members of the business district are welcome to attend.
. Happening Thursday Night! .
The Vamps, 7 - 9 p.m. at Highball Station
JXN Flea
on Duling
-a unique
market experience-
(shop local!)
6 - 8 p.m.
6-8 p.m. at Fondren Guitars
Lady Gun CD Release Party at Fondren Guitars, 8 p.m.
Reconnect with your neighbors
.....Fondren will observe National Neighbor's Night Out on the evening of Tuesday, August 2 to strengthen our neighborhoods and take a stand against crime. Invite your neighbors to meet you in the street for an informal get-together..
History of Tiki Dinner is back
.....The Pearl, Fondren's only Tiki Bar, is bringing back its popular History of Tiki Dinner on Tuesday, August 9th, and Wednesday, August 10th, at 6:30pm.
.....Ben Hatch will be back as host to take you on a culinary journey through the phenomenon of tiki culture with multiple courses, tiki cocktails and dessert.
.....Tickets are $135 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reserve your spot by calling (601) 487-9520 or emailing at Sara@ThePearlTiki.com.
Movie Nights at Duling Hall: Jaws
.....Summer Movie Nights at Duling Hall will feature Jaws on August 11. Bring your own seat! $10 ticket at the door. Doors open at 7:3 p.m. Small plates by Saltine.
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.
William and Cecile Wardlaw
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.
