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Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

9/19/2018

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by Marie Weidmayer
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Before Whitney Anglin (right) and Jeff Sharp (left) married on June 23 at Algiers Point in New Orleans, they had an engagement party at the apartment of Fondren Barber Shop and William Wallace Salon owners Eddie Outlaw and Justin McPherson Outlaw on June 16 in Fondren. Photo by Delreco Harris.
​The white walls and white couches served as a backdrop for the gathering of about 20 people. Spots of yellow—from the lemons doubling as decor and cocktail ingredients—punctuated the walls, along with silver upright piano. Seven large pieces of artwork adorned the apartment's walls, adding tasteful color.

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My Local List: Rita Brent

9/5/2018

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by JFP Staff
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When local comedienne Rita Brent is not touring the southeast for her standup comedy, she is out and about in Jackson. Here are her top nine favorite local places.

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Making ‘Black Voters Matter’ in the Deep South

9/5/2018

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by Ko Bragg
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Photo by Ko Bragg
​LaTosha Brown, co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, often breaks out into song when she speaks to a crowd. Two weeks ago, she kicked off a bus ride from Jackson into the Mississippi Delta with a rendition of "Eyes on the Prize." Other passengers joined her, but Brown's raspy voice rose to the top.

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Civil Rights Trail Goes National

9/5/2018

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by Mike McDonald
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Bryant Grocery, the site where Emmett Till first encountered Carolyn Bryant in 1955, is a marker on the Mississippi Freedom Trail and a highlighted spot on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Photo by Arielle Dreher
On April 24, 1960, a group of about 125 African Americans stormed Biloxi Beach, swimming in the water and playing on the beach. It was not long before a mob of white people showed up and began assaulting the protesters. The event triggered a series of riots across the city, and the day ultimately became known as Bloody Sunday.

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Moving Forward in Jackson

9/5/2018

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by Dustin Cardon
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The City of Jackson’s planning and development department will debut its parklet on Congress Street, which will have outdoor furniture, bike racks and more, on Sept. 21. Photo by Jackson Department of Planning and Development
Development often happens in fits and starts in Jackson, but fall 2018 should see a lot of bulldozers and hard hats around town.

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Telling the ‘BRAVO!’ Story

9/5/2018

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by Jenna Gibson
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Author Dawn Dugle releases her book, “The BRAVO! Way,” on Nov. 1. Photo by Delreco Harris.
​During a Friday night dinner rush at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar in November 2017, the restaurant was a madhouse. Amid the chaos was local author Dawn Dugle, observing its inner workings for her book, "The BRAVO! Way: Building a Southern Restaurant Dynasty."

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A Look Inside Luke Audio

9/5/2018

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by Micah Smith
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Flora, Miss., native Allen Luke turned his years of tinkering with musical equipment into a full-time career as the founder of Luke Audio in Nashville, Tenn. Photo by Luke Audio
​Allen Luke sat on the patio outside of Crown Studios in Fondren, taking a quick break before jumping back into an already long day in late July.

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Blazing a New Belhaven Trail

9/5/2018

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by Bryan Flynn
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Blaine McCorkle stepped into the head coach position at Belhaven University after Hal Mumme left to become offensive coordinator at JSU. Photo by Belhaven University
​When head coach Hal Mumme left to become offensive coordinator at Jackson State University, Belhaven University needed to find a new leader for its football program. The Blazers found one in Blaine McCorkle.

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The People’s Bakery

9/5/2018

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by Amber Helsel
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Kimberly Ruffin owns and operates local bakery Kimmiesweett, which she started as a home business around 2008 and expanded with a Northpark Mall storefront in 2017. Now located in Fannin Mart in Brandon, the bakery is growing to offer cake-decorating classes, coffee and more. Photo by Delreco Harris.
​Two customers gathered around the counter at Kimmiesweett in Brandon. One patiently waited as owner Kimberly Ruffin finished preparing a caramel cake—an emergency birthday cake—for another guest.

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Best of Jackson: Lawyers and Law Firms

9/5/2018

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by JFP Staff
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Richard Schwartz Photo by Schwartz & Associates
​Each year, we ask you about the best things in Jackson--from places to eat and drink to people to nonprofits and everything in between, including lawyers. Here are who you voted as 2018' Best of Jackson lawyers and law firms.

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