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Three Museums and a Zoo

3/12/2018

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by Amber Helsel
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Photo courtesy Infinity Science Center
​Travelling is good for the soul, and it helps you learn a little bit more about the world around you. In most issues of BOOM Jackson, we feature a "Cool Too" story and visit another city in Mississippi or a surrounding states. One cool thing about Mississippi, though, is that only takes about two to three hours to get to each border of the state, so a lot of tourist attractions are a fairly short drive away. Here are some of the sights to see this spring and summer.

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Best of Jackson 2018: Urban Warriors

3/12/2018

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by Amber Helsel
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Photos by Stephen Wilson, Delreco Harris, and Imani Khayyam
Best of Jackson 2018 has now come and gone. It was a fun and interesting journey, complete with a fire alarm on the night we went to press (don't worry; we're fine). Our theme this year was Urban Warrior, both in honor of the perrenial category and the people who fight day in and day out for Jackson. Speaking of those who work had for the city, we'd like to thank the people who made our party great this year.

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Hip-Hop and Praise

3/12/2018

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by Micah Smith
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Tiffany Coleman-McGee began a career as gospel hip-hop artist Miz Tiffany after more than five years on hiatus. Since then, she has performed around the country while also working as a model, actress and children’s author. Photo courtesy Miz Tiffany
​Tiffany Coleman-McGee smiled brightly as she walked into the sanctuary at We Care Church in Jackson on a dreary Sunday afternoon.

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10 Hotspots

3/12/2018

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by Iyanna Coll
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When it comes to finding the best places to go while traveling, itis often helpful to talk to a travel agent. Iyanna Colly, who owns Travel Addict Travel Agency, is one of those people, but she can also tell you what great spots to hit in Jackson. Here are her top 10 favorites.

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The Business of Flowers

3/9/2018

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by Amber Helsel
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Beth Foose (right) runs her flower business, Little Bluestem Farm, with help from her daughter Mary Margaret Saulters (left). Photo by Stephen WIlson
​During certain seasons, Jacksonians can find a colorful cart that brightens up Fondren Corner more than usual. Depending on the time of the year, people may find everything from succulents in the winter time to peonies in spring and summer.

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Drew McKercher: Ghost Behind the Scenes

3/9/2018

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by Mike McDonald
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Drew McKercher began his company, Ghostnote Creative, in 2014, combining his skills at web design, photography and videography. Photo by Stephen Wilson
​​In musical notation, ghost notes have rhythmic value but often have no discernible pitch. For Drew McKercher, the term was a fitting description for the work he does in his business, Ghostnote Creative—moving behind the scenes to help clients reach their goals.

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Coolest Office: Center for Social Entrepreneurship

3/9/2018

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by Amber Helsel
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Photo by Stephen Wilson
​On Robinson Street in west Jackson, an Ethiopian flag and a U.S. flag on a yellow house waft in a breeze. Inside, the house is filled with artifacts from different countries, including an ornately painted fan from Japan and a brown vase with a raised design of a church from Croatia.

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Coolest Office: Mantle.

3/9/2018

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by Amber Helsel
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Photo by Stephen Wilson
​Duling School experienced a resurgence around 15 years ago. These days, it is home to local businesses such as SMoak Salon, restaurants such as Babalu Tapas & Tacos and Saltine. But not only is it a hub for local businesses; it also became a hub for entrepreneurs when Christopher Lomax opened Mantle. in April 2016.

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Peekaboo: Virginia Carter

3/8/2018

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by JFP Staff
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Virginia Carter, who owns V. Carter Firm, is a storyteller. But her medium isn't necessarily in a physical story format. She helps companies rebrand themselves through their content, biography and identity, and she also tells stories through her art. Recently, Carter let us see what she keeps in her bag. Here is what we found.

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Coolest Office: Mississippi Light Collaborative/MSU School of Architecture

3/8/2018

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by Amber Helsel
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Photo by Stephen Wilson
​The outside of the Mississippi State University School of Architecture on Capitol Street is deceptive. The building's white facade blends in with the other storefronts, so if you aren't looking carefully, you may miss it.

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