by Amber Helsel
Julie Skipper is a girl about town, so she knows where some of the best places are to visit in Jackson. Here are her top 11.
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by Cam Bonelli  Downtown Tunica Photo courtesy Jack Hammett Tunica, Miss., lies in the northwest corner of Mississippi just 40 minutes from Memphis. Although not a pilgrimage to Mecca or a sprawling city, the almost-200-year-old-town has some interesting sites for an adventurer who is searching for small-town charm. The town is about a three-hour drive from Jackson and close enough to other interesting areas to make the destination a daytrip. Here are some of the noteworthy stops in Tunica.
by Micah Smith  Clinton native J.B. Lawrence returned to the Jackson metro area in 2014 and began a career as a professional music photographer and videographer, working solely by customer referrals and word-of-mouth advertising. Photo courtesy Tammy Aden When Clinton native J.B. Lawrence moved back to Mississippi in 2014, he had two main goals: get out of journalism and get into music.
by Devna Bose  Melanie John (pictured) and her sister, Janella John, own StudioAMN & Designs, which is on Ridgewood Road on Jackson. They wouldn’t be anywhere but the capital city, she says. Photo courtesy Devna Bose Ridgewood Road is the site of one of Jackson's hidden gems, Studio AMN & Designs, a fine-arts gallery and "paint and sip" studio where clients can drink wine while creating art.
by Amber Helsel  Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative won Best Place for Health Food and Best Vegetarian options in the 2017 Best of Jackson contest. Photo courtesy Amber Helsel To make the tailgating journey successful, the 2017 Best of Jackson results can help a lot. See more at bestofjackson.com and watch for the 2018 ballot in November. (It's OK to campaign now.)
by Brinda Fuller Willis  Fans partake in the beer garden at Millsaps College’s Robinson-Hale Stadium. Photo courtesy Millsaps College Since 2014, Millsaps College football fans have been able to enjoy a beer at Millsaps games in the college's beer garden in the north-end zone.
by Amber Helsel  Photo courtesy Imani Khayyam Football season is upon us, which means it's also tailgating season. As with most things in life, there's a right way and wrong way to do it. here are some tips to help you make the best out of your tailgating experience.
by Amber Helsel  Trip Burns/File Photo Whether you're in town for a football game, or you just want to get out and do something, Jackson has a lot of must-dos. Here are a few.
by Bryan Flynn  Fans love to tailgate at Jackson State University’s football games in Jackson. Photo courtesy Jackson State University/ Charles Smith One of the best parts about college football is being able to tailgate before kickoff. It is a great way to make lasting memories of a game day experience. Who doesn't love to fire up the grill, open a cold drink and enjoy spending time with fellow fans while at a football game?
by Malcolm Morrow  1693 Redzone Grill has dishes such as shrimp creole. Photo courtesy Devna Bose For the past two years, 30-year-old New Orleans native Mike Mosley has been serving up Cajun-inspired cuisine to Jacksonians and getting widespread acclaim for his culinary creations at 1693 Redzone Grill, where he is the chef and co-owner.
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