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Hal’s St. Paddy’s Day Festival Music Lineup

3/6/2019

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by ​Nate Schumann
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The Southern Komfort Brass Band will perform during this year’s Hal’s St. Paddy’s Festival after the parade on the morning of March 23. Photo courtesy Southern Komfort
​Each year following the Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade, music artists performing live at Hal & Mal's (200 Commerce St.). Here is a rundown on who is playing this year on Saturday, March 23.

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Blues in the City

3/6/2019

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by Brinda Willis
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Betty Wright is one of the performers at the Soul City Blues Festival on March 16. Photo courtesy Xperience Jxn Ent
​For Xperience JXN event promoter Yolanda Singleton, Betty Wright was part of her childhood.

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Feeling Lucky and Local

3/6/2019

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by Dustin Cardon
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This year’s Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival is on Saturday, March 23. Photo courtesy Ardenland
​The annual Hal's St. Paddy's Parade is Saturday, March 23, beginning at 7 a.m. The theme of this year's parade is "2019: A Magical Mystery Tour."

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The Murals: A Place for Creatives

3/6/2019

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by ​Mike McDonald
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The Murals, a multimedia business that Amanda Paige created, often hosts events such as photo walks in Jackson. Photo by Keon Gibson
​Producer Amanda Paige knew the type of business she wanted to add to the Jackson art scene: something that could bring creatives together.

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Cultivating Small Business

3/6/2019

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by Amber Helsel
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After months of promotion, Cultivation Food Hall finally opened in January 2019. Photo by Acacia Clark
​Ariella's NY Delicatessen owner Alivia Ashburn-Townsend stands near the end of the curved white marble countertop talking to one of her staff members. Poke Stop owner Rachel Phuong Le stops quickly to say something to this reporter, and then rushes to her cash register once a couple of customers walk up to her counter. 

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Promoting Magnolias and Museums

3/6/2019

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by ​James Bell
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The Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival draws around 75,000 people a year, Jackson Police Department estimates show. This year’s event is Saturday, March 23. Photo courtesy Ardenland

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Martin’s Downtown Moves into 2019

3/6/2019

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by ​Jenna Gibson
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Martin’s Downtown has added some new changes over the last few years, from a new bar and stage, to a name change. Photo by Joseph Powell
​Martin's Downtown, previously known as Martin's Restaurant & Bar, has long been a staple of downtown Jackson, showcasing both local and touring bands, as well as giving Jacksonians a place to hang out. Lately, though, the bar has been undergoing some changes, including getting a new name.

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Coffee, Eats and South Street Live

3/6/2019

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by Dustin Cardon
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South Street Live opened in December 2018. The Jackson Free Press hosted its 2019 Best of Jackson awards party at the venue on Jan. 27. Photo courtesy Captures by Casey
​Jackson natives Mario Nocentelli, John Thurmond and Chadrick Odie purchased the lease for the South Street Live nightclub in downtown Jackson and started working to revamp the venue in November 2018.

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Faith Simone Thigpen

3/6/2019

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by ​Armani T. Fryer
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Former Dancing Doll Faith Simone Thigpen eventually wants to bring her talents back to Jackson and open dance studios in the area. Photo by Maranda Joiner
​Those who follow the TV series "Bring It!"—a show about the Dancing Dolls, a Jackson dance group—will likely recognize the name Faith Simone Thigpen.

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Lake Hico: Closed by Racism?

3/6/2019

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by ​Mike McDonald
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Lake Hico has remained closed to the public for more than 30 years. Photo by Stephen Wilson
​Lake Hico is named after Hinds County. You know, "Hi" and Co." The lake in northwest Jackson has boat ramps, picnic areas and wildlife. The lake and adjacent property once sported boat ramps, nature trails, barbecue pits and picnic areas. All those amenities are now decaying.

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