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A New Workforce Café, and Lots of Renovations

9/20/2019

by Dustin Cardon

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration will raze the Sun-n-Sand Motor Hotel. Photo by Imani Khayyam

MDFA Purchases Sun-n-Sand

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration in July purchased the Sun-n-Sand Motor Hotel on Lamar Street and the Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home on West Street, both historic landmarks located in downtown Jackson. The Mississippi Business Journal reported that MDFA paid a total of $2.3 million for the two buildings.

Bringing the ’80s and ’90s to Offbeat

5/17/2019

by James Bell

Vintage-clothing business Good Problems opened in Offbeat during Vibe Fest on April 20. Photo by Delrico Harris

When Phillip "DJ Young Venom" Rollins, owner of midtown-based business Offbeat, started seeing more people wear the vintage clothing he grew up with, he had an inspiration: He wanted to sell vintage clothes.

The Murals: A Place for Creatives

3/6/2019

by Mike McDonald

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.

Cultivating Small Business

3/6/2019

by Amber Helsel

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.

Promoting Magnolias and Museums

3/6/2019

by James Bell

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

Martin’s Downtown Moves into 2019

3/6/2019

by Jenna Gibson

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.

Coffee, Eats and South Street Live

3/6/2019

by Dustin Cardon

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.

An Element of Creativity

12/13/2018

by Torsheta Jackson

For Curtis McAfee, Terrance Wells and Melvin Robinson (left to right), their media company’s name, 242 Creative, references the importance of their Jackson roots. Photo Brandon Smith

On a warm October evening, friends and art lovers crowd into midtown store Offbeat for "Summer Alchemy," an art show featuring a collection of photographs from Curtis McAfee and Terrance Wells.

Season’s Eatings

12/13/2018

by Dustin Cardon and Amber Helsel

The Jackson metro area has plenty of food options for the holidays, with many restaurants serving specialty items and offering take-home meals. Photo courtesy Alasdair Elmes/Unsplash

The Jackson metro area has plenty of food options for the holidays, with many restaurants serving specialty items and offering take-home meals.

Gifting Local Joy

12/13/2018

by Amber Helsel

Christmas is coming up soon! Do you have all your shopping done? Here are some handmade and local ideas.