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t night around the dinner table, Daisy Harness, a biology teacher, passed a bowl of green beans to her husband, Kermit Harness, a principal and band director. Depending on the night, Kermit then passed the green beans down the table to a whole host of aunts and uncles, each of them fine educators in their own right. The bowl would eventually make it all the way down to Daisy and Kermit’s eldest daughter, then known as Charlotte Harness. Between bites of their supper, they would talk about how to improve the way we educate children, how some students did or didn’t behave, and even the itineraries of upcoming field trips. When she was in high school, Charlotte didn’t know what she wanted to do with her life, but she did know one thing: She would never be an educator. Charlotte went to Millsaps College from 1984 to 1988. She wanted to help people so she figured being a medical doctor would be an ideal direction for her. Although she began as a pre-med major, Seals found out when she graduated with a major in science education that her commitment to “never be an educator” might not prove to be binding. The August after her graduation in 1988, Charlotte married Calvin Seals. As the first few bills began coming in, Charlotte Seals remembers her husband turning to her and asking, “Well, you are going to start teaching, right?” She began teaching at Yazoo City High

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School. She taught a full gambit of biology, chemistry and general science to students from 9th to 10th grade. Because of her educationcentric family, Seals found it strange that school wasn’t always on her students’ minds. “Many of my students were from impoverished backgrounds,” Seals says. “It taught me to be flexible in the classroom.” In 1989, Seals began her rise in the Madison County School District. That year she took an opening at Rosa Scott High School in the district. There she taught 8th grade science, until they asked her to be the school’s assistant principal in 1994. In 1997, she became Madison Station Elementary School’s principal. There, she worked to build the fine arts program until 2000, when Superintendent Mike Kent asked Seals to work at the school district’s main office. Today Charlotte Seals, 48, is the associate superintendent for the Madison County School District, and this year, she became president-elect of the Junior League of Jackson. Her eldest daughter, Ashley, 23, is a Louisiana State University graduate working in Texas, and her son, Austin, 18, goes to Germantown High School in the district she supervises. Although education is clearly in the bloodline, Charlotte Seals still keeps the old adage, saying, “What I do isn’t a job; it’s a calling. You just got to live what you love, and the rest will fall in its place.” —Zachary Oren Smith

Cover art by Zilpha Young

8 Opening Up Dialogue

Recent local and national events have the Jackson community talking about problems and solutions

13 The Best Jackson Can Offer One of Julie Skipper’s favorite activities is showing tourists the beauty of the city.

63 Jon Wiener’s ‘Home Cookin’’

“The opportunity for me (is) to not only share but celebrate Mississippi’s sports and how much it means and how passionate we are about it— how rich and how the fabric of sports is built into our state.” —Jon Wiener, “Home Cookin’ with Jon Wiener”

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4 ....................... PUBLISHER’S NOTE 6 ............................................ TALKS 12 ................................ EDITORIAL 13 .................................... OPINION 14 ............................. BOJ: PEOPLE 20 ..................... BOJ: COMMUNITY 23 ................. BOJ: URBAN LIVING 36 ................. BOJ: FOOD & DRINK 49 ........ BOJ: MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE 58 ....................................... 8 DAYS 60 ...................................... EVENTS 61 ....................... MUSIC LISTINGS 63 ..................................... SPORTS 64 .................................... PUZZLES 65 ....................................... ASTRO

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PUBLISHER’S note

by Todd Stauffer, Publisher

Acknowledging Our ‘Best’ Once Again

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ou hold in your hands (or you’re viewing online) the culmination of many months’ worth of planning and effort—the 2015 Best of Jackson issue. In this issue, we highlight the best that metro Jackson has to offer in a variety of categories from restaurants, nightlife and retail to bands, entertainers and leaders, as determined by our reader poll. We accepted nominations for the 131 categories back in November via a 100-percent open “write-in” ballot; then the top nominees in each category were placed on the finalist ballot, which went live online and in print in December. We then tallied the results, established the winners, interviewed winners (as discreetly as possible—some folks might have suspected they’d won something when we called), took the photos, wrote the stories, checked the facts and laid out the pages. We even developed a new website (which we’ll introduce soon at bestofjackson.com) and populated it with all this data. Credit first goes out to the Best of Jackson team—Amber Helsel, Micah Smith, Trip Burns, Kristin Brenemen and Zilpha Young. This issue is always daunting for the staff, but they put a great deal of effort, sweat and even a few tears into getting you the best possible Best Of issue that they can. I’d also like to acknowledge and thank all of the hard work put in by freelancers—especially Kathleen Mitchell, Jake Sund, Mike McDonald, Kendra Wright, Pam Hosey, Shameka Hayes, LaTonya Miller, Maya Miller and Greg Pigott—on the blurbs and write-ups you’ll find throughout. Best of Jackson 2015 is a little different from previous contests, as we’ve moved to what we call the “Academy Award” model of celebrating those who appear in each category—everyone who makes the final ballot is celebrated as a Finalist (a significant achievement given that they had to be at the top of

the write-in ballot to make it there), and then one winner is crowned in each category by popular vote on the final ballot. We hope this makes for a very valuable resource for our readers—a guide to the Jackson area that you can refer back to as you try restaurants, bars, stores, venues, museums and other options for entertainment or educational pursuits. One thing is clear from this year’s balloting: The competition is on. An entire

Thank you for what you do for the Jackson metro. cadre of new restaurants has burst on the scene in Jackson and made their mark. Just take a look at the winners and finalists in our “new” categories, and you can see evidence of our foodie boom. The fact that some of those newer venues are also taking honors in other categories is testament to their quality and popularity. Along with the businesses, organizations and “places” that won, I’d like to point out a few of the individual people who are honored by their peers here in Best of Jackson. Jeff Good, co-owner of Mangia Bene restaurants (BRAVO!, Broad Street Bakery, Sal and Mookie’s), has solidified his reputation not just as a business owner and entrepreneur but indeed as someone that the metro Jackson community looks up to as a “visionary” and an “urban warrior,” thanks to the effort that he puts into bettering his community and the lives of the people he

touches. From the nonprofit outreach his restaurants participate in, to the festivals and events Mangia Bene spearheads, to the work Jeff does himself with Vision 2022 and the city’s redevelopment efforts, he’s a force to be reckoned with and a man worthy of the accolades. Phillip Rollins, aka DJ Young Venom, makes the list in a variety of ways, including as a DJ and musician. But I would hazard to guess that some of his popularity stems from the role he’s playing in the midtown community of Jackson as a business owner, entrepreneur and a citizen of the community. Just this past week, for instance, Rollins hosted a packed “Black Lives Matter” art and spoken-word event at his relatively new business, offering a venue and a catalyzing effort for important dialogue and action in changing peoples lives. People who attended were a real mix of ages, including high-schoolers who shared their work. Ron Chane’s business(es) Studio Chane, Swell-o-Phonic, Soma Wilia—everything under the Chane banner—comprise the winner this year for best local business, something that is certainly deserved based on Chane’s hard work alone. Perhaps just as significantly, Fondren After 5 surprised us in the Best Musical Festival category as both a strong open-ballot nominee and ultimately as the winner on the final ballot. Fondren After 5 has gone through an amazing resurgence in no small part due to Chane’s energy and focus on the monthly gatherings, punctuated by his allcaps emails and texts sent to vendors, businesses, musicians, participants and anyone willing to throw in and help him. The result has been a wonderfully diverse event in the heart of Fondren. It brings people of different ages, backgrounds, ethnicities and persuasions together for fellowship, a fantastic celebration of this city and some of the progress made by determined

locals over the past decade or more. As happens every year, the Best of Jackson issue is followed quickly by the Best of Jackson party—if you’re on the JFP Daily e-blast, hopefully you’ve already RSVP’ed for your invite! (If you’re a finalist, and you want to come, make sure we know it—contact your marketing rep or write us at party@ jacksonfreepress.com.) I’d like to thank a lot of the folks helping with that party, including Lagunitas and Capital City Beverages, Kats Wine Cellar, Cathead Vodka, Stephen’s Printing, Estes Group, PY Landmark LLC, Davaine Lighting, Downtown Jackson Partners, the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department, 30 plus participating restaurants and many others. Our marketing and events coordinator, Natalie West, is deep into party preparations on her first Best of Jackson party; wish her luck. It’s going to be a fantastic event and venue, and we’re already looking forward to seeing many of you there. This year we’re finally doing the theatrical Carnivale theme Editor-in-Chief Donna Ladd has long wanted to do. So “feather up,” as she says. (Yes, there will be a costume party and lots of surprises, as usual.) It’s always fun to ring in a new year by acknowledging some of the wonderful things that have happened in the past one, along with some of the people, places and participants in this great Jackson experiment who are amazing every year. We celebrate local businesses, engaged citizens, great food and drink, and the Best of Jackson’s perennial winner for the best reason to live in Jackson—the People! Thank you for what you do for the Jackson metro, and thanks for picking up a copy of the Jackson Free Press. I hope you enjoy the “best” that this great place has to offer. Best of Jackson finalists can email party@ jacksonfreepress.com to get on the party guest list if you did not receive an invitation.

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CONTRIBUTORS

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Zilpha Young

LaTonya Miller

Jake Sund

Amber Helsel

Zachary Oren Smith

Arcadia Smith

Micah Smith

R.L. Nave

Ad Designer Zilpha Young owns the Internet but doesn’t mind you using it. When she isn’t captaining the U.S.S. Name of Boat, she is one of Angelina Jolie’s adopted kids. She designed the cover and many, many, many ads.

LaTonya Miller is a freelance writer who is passionate about music, photography, and all things positive. You can visit her anytime at her second home, online at etudelife.com. She contributed to the cover package.

Jake Sund is a native of Madison, with a bachelor’s degree in English education from Mississippi State University. If he’s out and about, chances are he’s watching live music somewhere in Jackson. He contributed to the cover package.

Assistant Editor Amber Helsel assistant-edits the JFP. She is yet to learn the meaning of the word “quit,” but she thinks it might have something to do with maritime law. She helped coordinate the issue.

Editorial Intern Zachary Oren Smith comes from a long line of storytellers and decided he might as well make a dime off the family business. And no, he’s probably not related to the Smiths you’re thinking. He contributed to the cover package.

Fashion Intern Arcadia Smith is a Mississippi State Boardlicensed esthetician with a passion for skincare and media. She wanted to merge her two loves as a “beauty editor.” She contributed to the cover package.

Music Editor Micah Smith prefers old movies, such as “Cocoon” or “Fried Green Tomatoes.” No, wait. He prefers old people. He also performs with the band Empty Atlas. He helped coordinate the issue.

R.L. Nave, native Missourian and news editor, roots for St. Louis (and the Mizzou Tigers)—and for Jackson. Send him news tips at rlnave@ jacksonfreepress.com or call him at 601-362-6121 ext. 12. He wrote a news story.

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Thursday, January 15 The Mexican government begins issuing birth certificates to its citizens at its consulates in the United States to make it easier for immigrants to obtain U.S. work permits, driver’s licenses and protection from deportation. ‌ Tommy Caldwell, 36, and Kevin Jorgeson, 30, become the first to free-climb the 3,000-foot rock formation known as El Capitan, a feat many had considered impossible. Friday, January 16 The Obama administration opens the door to easier travel and a wide range of new export opportunities with Cuba, permitting U.S. citizens to visit without special permits. Saturday, January 17 An unidentified man fires multiple gunshots from a vehicle near the Delaware home of Vice President Joe Biden before fleeing the scene.

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Sunday, January 18 The Islamic State group releases about 200 Yazidis held for five months in Iraq, mostly elderly, infirm captives who likely slowed the extremists down.

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Monday, January 19 Faith, community and political leaders gather at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta for the 47th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Service. ‌ The European Union launches an appeal against last month’s EU court ruling that ordered the Palestinian group Hamas removed from its terror list for technical reasons. Tuesday, January 20 The Islamic State group threatens to kill two Japanese hostages unless they receive $200 million in 72 hours, directly demanding the ransom from Japan’s premier during his visit to the Middle East.

Hinds Wastewater Plan Worries Jackson by R.L. Nave

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ome members of the Jackson City Council are nervous about a proposal to establish a regional wastewater authority they fear could hurt the city’s own sewage system, one of the biggest money makers for Jackson. Hinds County is in the early stages of planning for a wastewater system for the long-planned Byram-Clinton Parkway, an 18-mile corridor proposed as multi-lane route between Byram at Interstate 55 South, extending northwest to the Norrell Road interchange at Interstate 20 in Clinton. Council members first learned of the proposal, which would require legislative action, through an email on New Year’s Eve. Keith Turner, an environmental attorney with Watkins & Eager who represents the West Rankin Utility Authority and the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, said the legislation is under development and would not be filed until later on in the session, when lawmakers consider so-called “local and private� bills. The draft language of the bill would give establish a board of directors made up of public entities choosing to participate. As proposed, the authority would have the power to construct, expand or decommission waste water systems within Hinds County as well as issue bonds to finance projects. Mayor Tony Yarber expressed “great pause� about the plan during a recent presentation at City Hall. “It is one of the only enterprises we have,� Yarber said, referring to the water system, which is one of the top revenue-genera-

tors for the city’s coffers. “We must be concerned we don’t give away the store.� Together, the city collected $83.8 million in revenue from the water-sewer enterprise fund in the last fiscal year. The city got

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Wednesday, January 14 The Republican U.S. House votes to overturn President Obama’s key immigration policies, approving legislation that would eliminate new deportation protections for millions. ‌ Charlie Hebdo’s first issue since last week’s deadly attack on its staff goes on sale with an initial print run of 3 million copies and frontpage coverage around the world, with the Prophet Muhammad on the cover, holding a sign saying “Je suis Charlieâ€? (I am Charlie).

Ward 4 Councilman De’Keither Stamps (pictured) and other city officials expressed concern over a proposed legislative bill that would establish a regional wastewater authority in Hinds County.

another $221,000 in sewage disposal fees from Madison and another $38,920 from disposing of Ridgeland’s sewage. Jackson’s officials worry about losing customers while still needing to treat the same amount of wastewater at its three treatment facilities that together treat approximately 50 million gallons of water per day. Turner said the new system would only

system on its own. “There’s not intent or effort to try to take anything from Jackson. We’re not trying to take Jackson’s stuff,� Turner told the Jackson Free Press. Turner said, ideally, the Byram-Clinton corridor would use two wastewater plants, PRUH $87+25,7< VHH SDJH

THE REST OF THE BEST It’s that time of year. The Jackson Free Press has spent months working on a poll (and a raging party!) to give y’all the 2015 be-all end-all list of “bests� in town. But here are a few more. Best Federal Judge Opinion: Judge Carlton Reeves on Marriage Equality Best Scandal: The Three Stooges Locked in the Courthouse Best Social Media Trend: Mayor Yarber’s Napkins Best Writer of Poor Journalism: Charles Johnson Best Act of Public Service: Ron ‘Robin Hood For Potholes’ Chane Fixes Jackson Roads His Own Damn Self Best Empty Political Speeches: Neshoba County Fair

Best Press Conference Attendees: Tea Party Members at Mitch Tyner’s Law Offices Best Dressed Male Over 60: Tie between Sen. Hillman Fraizer and James Meredith Best Dressed Animal: Horse Wearing a Wedding Dress Outside the Courthouse Best Conglomeration of Jackson Democrats in One Room: Bill Maher at Thalia Mara Hall

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one to the north and another to the south. The southern plant would discharge to the city’s Trahon plant, which serves south Jackson and is currently using only about half of its capacity of 4.5 million gallons per day. The authority could be a customer of the Trahon facility, Turner said. City officials asked about the composition of the authority and whether smaller municipalities would have the same power as Jackson, the state’s largest city with a population of more than 170,000 people. The council also seemed to worry most about what would happen if Jackson did not participate in the proposed authority. If the authority builds a new treatment facility and siphons off current city customers, it could spell financial calamity for Jackson, which is already struggling to find funds to comply with a U.S. EPA Consent decree while addressing other infrastructure needs. “Here’s the rub: If these other municipalities are not involved, it leaves us holding the bag,” council President De’Keither Stamps of Ward 4 said of the consent decree. Turner said some of the council’s concerns are putting the cart before the horse because even if the Legislature approves the bill this year, the municipal members would still need to create the authority administratively. Turner said the idea is to help smaller communities in the area struggling with wastewater disposal (he declined to cite specific examples) pool their resources rather than have to build their own, individual sewage treatment plants. “We’re not trying to put anybody out of business. If those municipalities don’t want to join, they don’t join,” Turner said. The city council placed the proposal in the Budget Committee, which Ward 2 Councilman Melvin Priester Jr. chairs. Priester called the proposal “an opportunity for a conversation” between the city and Hinds County. However, citing a conflict of interest because his family’s firm represents Hinds County in some matters involving the Byram-Clinton Parkway, Priester declined to talk in detail about the proposal and said he would abstain from voting on the proposal. Email R.L. Nave at rlnave@ jacksonfreepress.com. Comment at www.jfp.ms.

An SOS to Black Youth by Mea Ashley

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ith the children’s choir behind him on the first Sunday in December, the Rev. Reginald Buckley faced his congregation at Cade Chapel Missionary Baptist Church to get real about the “blessing and burden” of raising black boys. Buckley first ran through the gamut of black males who made headlines last year in the sanctuary. “I know that as a black male in this country I must take careful precaution, and I must teach my black son how

ties of color from such tragedies. On Jan. 10, 2015, Buckley hosted the first “Saving our Sons Conference” where boys ages 12 to 25 gathered to engage in workshops about healthy choices, lifestyles and relationships. Around 8:30 a.m., David Banner, a renowned rapper from Jackson started the conference with a speech that Buckley’s son Jonathan found striking. “The thing that struck me the most was when he talked about black-on-black crime because that’s where the stereotypes DAREK ASHLEY

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On a recent Saturday at Cade Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, young men met with with local law-enforcement officials about how to best interact with police.

to take those same precautions to keep from being the next headline,” the married father of two told the congregation. “Because, if we are honest as a nation … there’s a problem.” The pastor spoke of two 22-year-old men killed because of alleged suspicious behavior with fake weapons. John Crawford was killed in a Beavercreek, Ohio, Walmart because he was supposedly threatening customers with a rifle from the store. Darrien Hunt from Saratoga Springs, Utah, was shot because was carrying a sword. As Buckley preached, each victim’s name and picture flashed on the two large projection screens that bookend the baptismal pool. Suddenly, he began to weep as the photo of Tamir Rice from Cleveland, Ohio, came up. Police fatally shot Rice, 12, on a playground two seconds after arriving because his toy gun seemed threatening. “My son is 12 years old,” Buckley told those gathered. “When his picture flashed on the screen, I saw my son.” The stories of those victims and others like Levar Jones, Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown and Eric Garner sparked the idea to have a conference that would partner with law enforcement to facilitate conversations to help protect communi-

come in about us as black people being probably the worst race,” said the 7th grader from Hartfield Academy. Banner seemed to enjoy the conference as well. Later that morning he tweeted, “We had real talk in the church. The young men need the truth.” Other presenters included Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance who talked about “deescalation strategies,” such as respectfully complying with officers’ instructions. “Even if you think that your rights may be violated, on the side of the street during a traffic stop is not the place to have that dispute,” Vance said. He also noted that officers are susceptible to civil and criminal lawsuits for misconduct. Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis said the workshops really touched the young men because they role-played the incorrect and correct way to handle encounters with officers. “My main message to them was, ‘It’s not us against them’,” Lewis said afterward. “We’re trying to be on the same team so we all can have a quality life that we all deserve.” Even though law enforcement officials like Vance, Lewis and Capt. Kenneth Brown of the Mississippi Highway Patrol were there to ease fears of brutality, some participants such as Kameron Palmer, a 9th

grader from Jackson Academy, said current events can be frightening. “It gets me kind of scared sometimes because we live in a world where some people are going to be racist, and some are not,” Palmer said. In the church gymnasium, filled with only natural light so a video could be shown clearly, Capt. Brown showed a video of Highway Patrol stops entitled “Under Fire: Fast Thinking,” which showed a traffic stop gone wrong, resulting in a shooting match. Then Brown, dressed in his full officer regalia, detailed actions young men should take, such as noticing the officer’s name and badge number, listening thoroughly to the reason for the stop, and if things get out of control, calling someone and placing them on speaker phone as a second set of ears. A group of about 30 young men wearing bowties with a mixture of jackets and cardigans were seated in the first few rows. They were the Kappa League, an auxiliary group of the Jackson Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The chairman of the group, Joel D. Swan, sat with the group. Some of his students gave good reviews, but not all. “Other young men have said they were kind of skeptical, and they just don’t trust police officers, even after this, because of situations that they’ve been into,” Swan said afterward. His students have been racially profiled and ignored by police when they needed help. Swan said he has to consistently work with those students to change their mindsets. He said organizations should continue to have events that put young men of color in the same place as law enforcement so they can ask questions and understand how they are perceived. Buckley said this conference will be the first of many conversations on topics that he has planned throughout the year like “Handling your Emotions,” “Taking on Responsibility” and “Becoming a Man.” “Hopefully, the actions will emerge from dialogue,” he said. “It’s more of a personal movement, making sure that each individual personally comes to an understanding of who he is, of what God has given him, and how that can flourish throughout his life by making the right kinds of choices.” The conference ended as one would assume—with prayer. With the gym full of bowed heads and closed eyes, Buckley prayed for the boys: “Bless them Lord and place your hedge of protection around them. ... Lord, we pray that what we have done here will continue to strengthen the bond between community and law enforcement oh God that we would see peace that we would understand our role and our relationship with each other.” Writer Mea Ashley is a member of Cade Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Comment at www.jfp.ms.

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From Outrage to Answers in Belhaven

Why Newsrooms Need Leaders by R.L. Nave

Residents of the Belhaven neighborhood came out in force to discuss crime prevention after the shooting death of 69-year-old Carolyn Temple.

the nascent group but suggested that one solution could involve installing cameras at intersections leading into Belhaven and special window stickers marking the cars of residents. “This is not a Belhaven crime problem; it’s a city

case, which spurred stories on Jackson’s TV news stations. The coverage provided springboards for social-media conversations on platforms including NextDoor, Facebook and in the comment sections of the news organizations themselves. As a result, Belhaven neighbors held a community meeting, and now people are starting to talk about solutions for crime prevention. Ordinarily, applause might be in order for that level of prolific crime reporting in an age where the business of news media continues to adjust to changes in the industry. But a quick analysis of local media headlines suggest that we could hold off on those kudos. Meanwhile, there’s hardly been a whisper about another Jackson homicide, that of 34-year-old Christopher Summers. At last check, Summers’ death was the subject of just a handful of short news blurbs, including a six-line piece from The ClarionLedger that gave the quick-and-dirty details of the shooting—no quotes from loved ones or even a photograph of the victim, who was the father of a star of the hit reality show “Bring It.” The TV media, who also still largely practice journalism according to the dictum “If it bleeds, it leads,” weren’t much better. Only a couple of stories showed up

crime problem. We’ve all got to pitch in,” LaRose said, adding that the youth of Jackson need to “be taught values for life and property.” Several officials who attended the meeting struck similar chords. “We’re dealing with some very, very dangerous individuals,” Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance told the audience. Vance said JPD is looking for about 14 individuals seen using a four-door, silver Chrysler 300. “This is not a gang. This is not a gang initiation. This is a group of younger criminals that were wreaking havoc in the city of Jackson and other cities to include Yazoo City,” James McGowan, commander of JPD’s Precinct 4, said after the meeting. On the morning of Jan. 13, in Yazoo City, Susie Stiff, a 45-year-old newspaper delivery woman, was mugged and carjacked at a convenience store. A Chrysler fitting the same description as the car associated with crimes in Jackson appeared on the convenience store’s security footage. Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, said he planned legislation to reinstate a community-improvement district, which would involve a special assessment on residents. “It’s a means by which a neighborhood may tax itself for public infrastructure and public safety,” the Belhaven resident said, which drew applause from the audience. Establishing such districts and a commission to study the causes of chronic poverty are two of the items on the city of Jackson’s legislative agenda for the current session. Comment at www.jfp.ms. To read about causes of crimes, and ways to prevent it in your neighborhood, flip through the JFP’s “GOOD Ideas: Crime” issue at www.jfp.ms/crime.

on local broadcast television. The contrasts between how news organizations reported the two homicides could be used as a journalism-school lesson on media bias. Temple was white, wealthy and killed in Belhaven. Summers, a musician who rapped under the moniker BattleFILE PHOTO

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he Clarion-Ledger has produced at least a dozen stories about the case of Carolyn Temple since Jan. 7, the day the news broke that Temple had been attacked, pistol whipped and shot picking up a neighbor’s garbage can at her boyfriend’s home in the Belhaven neighborhood. Subsequently, the paper interviewed several people close to Temple, including the woman’s daughter, boyfriend and neighbors. The Clarion-Ledger even went into detail about the bullet that was fired, which “nicked her pancreas and liver and lodged between the L1 and L2 lumbar in her spine.” And the paper reported the news of Temple’s death, news of the funeral arrangements and the eventual arrests of several young men police say are responsible for Temple’s murder and other crimes. In a lot of ways, Mississippi’s statewide newspaper led on coverage of the Temple

tempt to quell concerns. Although the crimes appear to be the work of a few individuals, police sought to dispel rumors that the events are part of a gang initiation. Before the meeting, residents Sunny Palmisano and Henry LaRose told the Jackson Free Press that they plan to start a new organization, the Belhaven Action Committee. Palmisano and LaRose did not have a lot of details about TRIP BURNS

nyone who is skeptical of the legitimacy of the Kübler-Ross, or five stages of grief, model of coping with tragedy should have been in Jackson the past few days. In response to the shooting death of Carolyn Temple, who was shot outside a Belhaven home on Jan. 7, emotions in the community unquestionably evolved from denial and anger in the early stages to acceptance and, finally, discussions about solutions. Temple died Jan. 12 at University of Mississippi Medical Center, and her death sparked grief and outrage throughout the metro community. More outrage followed after subsequent arrests several young men, whom police claim make up a ring responsible for a spate of crime in Jackson and surrounding counties. The crime also renewed discussions on how to address youth crime as well as bias in how local media treat crime victims in different parts of town. Police suspect the group of teens is involved in or has connections to Temple’s death, along with several other recent crimes. That includes 34-yearold Christopher Summers, father of a cast member on the popular reality show “Bring It.” Summers was shot and killed early the morning of Jan. 15 at a convenience store on Terry Road in south Jackson. The reaction to the death of Summers, who is black, stands in stark contrast to that of Temple, a white woman, who has been the subject of numerous media stories and a social-media blitz by many media outlets. Nonetheless, a standing-room-only meeting took place Jan. 15 at Belhaven University’s Barber Auditorium and drew attendance from neighbors and public officials alike in an at-

Despite another round of newsroom layoffs, The Clarion-Ledger has enough resources to do saturated coverage of a murder in a majoritywhite area—but not in others.

field Gucci, a reference to Battlefield Park, was gunned down in south Jackson. And the perpetrators may be part of the same group, police say. But who’s to blame for this prejudice? As a general rule, reporters left to their own devices will likely gravitate toward their interests and what is familiar and comfortable to them. That’s what editors and newsroom managers are for, and good ones in Jackson

are in short supply. It’s a news manager’s job to challenge journalists—that includes the reporters they supervise as well as their fellow managers—to step out of their comfort zones and get to the 5 Ws and the H (who, what when, where, why and how) of and within every story as evenly and with as much context as possible. For now, at Jackson’s daily newspaper, the search continues for a permanent executive editor to replace Brian Tolley, who left the paper in September. Earlier this week, Gannett eliminated more editorial positions, and the staffers must reapply for their own jobs. In the meantime, the absence of leadership in that newsroom is frighteningly apparent. Also obvious is that when they decide to devote resources to a story as with its recent prison series and the scandal involving Commissioner Chris Epps, The ClarionLedger, as daily newspapers are wont to do, likes to beat its chest about the impact of its reporting. Let’s say that’s true. If it is, could you imagine what would happen if The Clarion-Ledger brought the same kind of organizational largesse to bear on reporting about crime (including causes and prevention) in Jackson? Email JFP News Editor R.L. Nave at rlnave@jacksonfreepress.com.

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he Mississippi Legislature voted last ian, who handled the bill in the House. “That Brumfield calls this the “if-you-feel-likeweek to place an alternative to a citi- phrase is the subject of much litigation.â€? it clauseâ€?—it essentially allows the Legislature zen-driven initiative on the ballot this Democrats at the Tuesday House hear- to ignore the law and continue to refuse to fall for the first time in Mississippi ing for the alternative initiative claimed, sar- fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Educahistory under the state’s initiative-process law. castically or not, that the Legislature was vot- tion Program. The “people’s initiativeâ€?—the one that ing on a resolution written over the weekend. Tollison admitted that he believes the received around 200,000 signatures from Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, acknowl- constitution should be amended to rid it of Mississippi citizens and would amend the edged that the Legislature was not aware of that language, which gives the Legislature full state constitution to compel the Legislature to the alternative initiative on Friday. Come authority to do what it pleases. adequately fund public education—will now Monday, though, the House Education “Truth be known, there is a provision appear on the November ballot alongside the Committee held an evening meeting where in there that I think should be eliminated, Legislature’s new option. and this alternative amendment House Concurrent eliminates it,â€? Tollison said on Resolution 9, which passed the floor. the House 64-57 on Jan. 13 The ballot will likely inand the Senate 30-20 the clude two sections now that the next day, received a virtually Legislature has placed an alternastraight party-line vote in tive proposed amendment on the both chambers. November ballot. The Mississippi state One section will ask the law regarding the initiative voter if they wish to vote for eiprocess allows legislators to ther of the amendments, allowdraft an alternative to any ing the voter to respond either statewide ballot referendum, “yesâ€? or “no.â€? If the voter checks vote on it and place it on the “yesâ€? for the first section, the secballot—an option that the ond section asks which amendstate has never used. ment the voter prefers. Speaker Philip Gunn presided over a testy debate in the In this case, publicTollison, a former proHouse Jan. 13 in which Democrats accused members of the school advocates worked for public education Democrat who Legislature of shady behavior. months to gather 200,000 switched parties, was unable to signatures—the secretary of tell the Senate what the results state certified almost 122,000 of them—to the alternative initiative passed and headed to would be in different voting scenarios, includamend the Mississippi constitution to compel the floor. ing if a voter checked “yesâ€? in the first section the Legislature to fund education adequately. Democratic lawmakers characterized the and failed to specify which proposed amendRep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, act as a disingenuous ploy. Several of them in ment he or she wanted in the second section. said the state’s alternative will draw votes from the House—including Moak and Rep. Steve “If it can’t be explained on the floor the original proposed amendment. Holland, D-Plantersville—claimed that Re- of the Senate, it’s going to confuse voters at “I look at it, personally, as an effort to publicans were acting unethically in speeding home,â€? Blount said. actually weaken the amendment that’s going up the legislative process. They even suggested Brumfield said she will work to educate to be on the ballot in November,â€? Moak said. that some of the Republican legislators had voters on how to vote for the original initiative “When you look at the alternative, it looks been coerced to vote for the resolution. on the ballot come November. simple. ‌ Under the alternative, the LegisLike it had the previous day in the Another significant development for lature, of course, retains all discretion, and House, the Senate debate quickly grew testy public education came Friday when the Misthere’s no mention of funding obligation so Jan. 14. When Sen. David Blount, D-Jack- sissippi Department of Education announced therefore, it makes 42 meaningless.â€? son, asked Tollison to define “effectiveâ€?—the that the state is withdrawing from the testing That measure, Initiative 42, would word replacing “adequateâ€? in the alternative consortium that develops assessments aligned amend Section 201 of the Mississippi Consti- initiative—Tollison told him, “Look it up on to Common Core standards. tution “to require that the State must provide Webster’s.â€? MDE announced that, on Feb. 2, the and the Legislature must fund an adequate Initiative 42 includes language that state Board of Education will issue an RFP and efficient system of free public schools.â€? would give authority to the chancery court to for state assessments aligned to the standards The alternative proposed amendment, enforce the law in the case of a lawsuit. The starting in the 2015-2016 school year. if passed, would “require the Legislature to alternative does not. However, Democrats ar“The new RFP process will give the state provide, by general law, for the establishment, gued that the current law allows for lawsuits the opportunity to seek competitive, multimaintenance and support of an effective sys- just as the proposed Initiative 42 would and, year bids,â€? said Dr. John R. Kelly, chairman tem of free public schools.â€? under Mississippi law, the chancery court of the Board of Education, in an MDE stateThe state leadership, mainly Speaker of would handle them. “That is just where you ment. “Our exit from PARCC will help enthe House Philip Gunn, however, may have go when you have a complaint against the sure the process is open and transparent.â€? something to do with the speedy passing of state,â€? said Patsy Brumfield, a Better Schools The Mississippi Department of Educathe House resolution that, if successful, would Better Jobs organizer who is promoting 42. tion said it has contracted with NCS Pearson, not pressure the Legislature to fully fund “adBoth the original and alternative initia- Inc. to deliver the 2014-2015 PARCC assessequateâ€? public education. tives exclude language in the current consti- ment as a one-year emergency procurement. “The language ‘adequate’ and ‘efficient,’ tution that tells the Legislature to support That will remain the statewide assessment for from my research, is basically a lawsuit hand public schools “upon such conditions and the 2014-2015 school year. grenade,â€? said Rep. 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rother Hustle: “Welcome to the first meeting of the 2015 Compensatory Investment Request Support Group. We can report that 2014 proved to be a good year despite nationwide conflicts between citizens and police, foreign policy and terrorism, posting selfies on Facebook and maintaining privacy, the will of politicians and the needs of the people. “This year, I’m happy to report some success stories of individuals who attended Compensatory Investment Request Support Group meetings, participated in entrepreneurial workshops and applied Compensatory Investment Request techniques to secure funding. “Our first success story is Sister Lady Dime Piece. This year, she will launch her mobile hair salon and cosmetology business called Sister, Lady Dime Piece’s Traveling Hair and Make-Up Mobile. As graduate of the ‘Brother Hustlenomics Entrepreneur Workshop,’ she acquired her business and operating licenses, developed a marketing plan and created a mobile computer application with Aunt Tee Tee, our computer guru. Indeed, Sister, Lady Dime Piece is truly a shining example for this group. “Dee Jay Itch Got To Scratch is the other success story. Last year, he earned the title of ‘Phoenix.’ This formerly unemployed deejay rose out of the ashes of obscurity into a successful project management career. As a graduate of Aunt Tee Tee’s ‘Project Hustle-Management Class,’ he oversees a consortium called ‘Old School, R&B, Techno, Rock, Country Western, Hip-Hop and Gospel Dee Jays.’ Currently, he seeks sponsors for his Internet music program. “The Compensatory Investment Request Support Group hopes to produce more success stories in 2015. Come join us.�

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Why it’s awesome: Surprise, sur-freaking-prise that Good, one of the city’s most unwavering cheerleaders and all-around nicest dudes, would have the line that best captures the spirit of the Best of Jackson. That is, when an aspiring local entrepreneur facing a competitive market can build a successful business doing what they love, then, really everyone in Jackson reaps the benefits.

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n the last week or so, Jackson Free Press editors have been participating in encouraging conversations on social media and the Nextdoor neighborhood sites, and in the office, about preventing crime in the city. Many people, from youth experts to law enforcement to public-school teachers are posting publicly and sending us private messages about what our city needs to do to appeal to our best angels and help those in need, thus avoiding problems—including crime—that can be prevented if we can find the will. We will do everything in our power to turn these conversations into a larger, more public dialogue, as well as actions. We firmly believe that if each person picks one (more) way you can contribute, life in our city would improve exponentially (and it’s pretty dang good already). If our residents can feel empowered to join together and not be divided by negative rhetoric, we can and will do huge things. We have already in the last 10 years. The conversations didn’t start out so positive or holistic, though. Some of the comments that inspired us to get involved clearly grew out of frustration over recent crime that the other local media had helped sensationalize. We saw comments containing a lot of fingerpointing at “the other� and many that seemed ignorant about criminal-justice research—particularly about how a community’s perceptions can actually be self-perpetuating. That is, just as a young person who feels devalued and stereotyped is more likely to act out in a negative way, a community that

collectively promotes negativity and hopelessness is more likely to end up in an unsafe place. The good news is how quickly that conversation can be lifted up and reversed into something positive. Especially after teachers started speaking up on Nextdoor threads and telling stories about their remarkable students in Jackson Public Schools and lamenting how hamstringed they are without even adequate public funding, the tone changed. People started brainstorming and discussing, even debating, with respect and humor, and without anger. (And if they felt anger, they pulled it back.) Suddenly, we had a very adult conversation that can yield progress in the future. The question really is: What can we do now to ensure healthy families, confident kids and safe communities next year, in five years, in 16 years, as one resident framed it? We also started building a shared dialogue, which needs to continue with a lot of deep listening to people with different experiences from ourselves, instead of lecturing and blaming them about everything that’s wrong with them. We don’t have to jump people who are being angry and offensive about groups of people, but we do need to steer the conversation in a different, useful direction with good information, and we do that by finding—and using—our voices. As we celebrate the 13th annual Best of Jackson awards, we call on every Jacksonian to believe in the potential of our city and every single one of our residents. If we start there, Jackson can soar.

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ackson has no shortage of cool people, places and things to do. The stiff competition during Best of Jackson makes that clear. The creativity, enthusiasm and hospitality of our city and her people continue to make it an inspired place to live. Even when we get frustrated, people work to find solutions to problems, digging in with grit and determination, rather than running away. That’s why one of my favorite things to do is to share with visitors to our city some of the things that make Jackson awesome. It’s important, I think, for those of us who call Jackson home to support those that are the best, and to spread the word far and wide. Events such as the Mississippi Blues Marathon, held each January, provide a chance to do just that. Not only does the marathon bring out runners and crowds of supporters from here in Jackson and the immediate surrounding area, but it also welcomes participants from around the country and the world. Often included among their numbers are marathoners whose goal is to complete a race in each of the 50 states. On the Friday evening before this year’s race, I stopped by one of my favorite downtown haunts, Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601-360-0090, parlormarket.com). At the crowded bar, I ran into some friends who traditionally hit happy hour here to start the weekend, but I also noticed patrons I didn’t know. I settled into the one free seat and could tell right away that the gentleman to my right was from out of town. He just had that “I’m eating at the bar, alone, in a strange city” look. Undecided on what I wanted to drink, I asked what he ordered, and as he perused the dinner menu, I offered some input and suggestions. I soon found myself in an easy conversation and discovered he was a 50-stater in town for the half marathon the following morning. After finishing the race, he planned to head immediately to Mobile to complete his Alabama race on Sunday. He and I chatted about our families and significant others, travel, running and rock ‘n’ roll, and I left Parlor Market grateful for the frequency with which I have such experiences around town. I had a pleasant conversation, learned some new things and, hopefully, provided him

with a good Mississippi story or two. Saturday night, I stopped by Library Lounge at the Fairview Inn (734 Fairview St., 601-948-3429, fairviewinn.com), and overheard a couple of conversations that drove that idea even further home. One couple at the bar was on a staycation in the city from Madison (the suburb just to our north, not Wisconsin). I love the idea of being a tourist in your own city. How nice that they could enjoy a lovely bed-and-breakfast experience just a few miles from home. They were talking with another regular at the Lounge, and I heard her tell them that she had, like myself, met a 50-state marathoner the night before and enjoyed hearing his story and talking to him about Jackson and Mississippi. The three of them engaged in lively conversation and debate with the bar’s staff, and I occasionally chimed in, too, happy for a friendly neighborhood place and the people from near and far I encounter while out and about. Then, on Sunday morning, I headed to church at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, where I’m a parishioner. A new Sunday School series started that week, led by Rev. David Elliott, about Jesus in popular music. We settled in as “One Toke Over the Line” played on iTunes and moved on to Janis Joplin’s “Mercedes Benz” and the Doobie Brothers’ “Jesus Is Just Alright,” with a promise to start the next class with some Green Day. Looking around the room (and singing along) with people young and old, I couldn’t help but be grateful for the range of experiences and wisdom, as well as support, community and, well, fun that surround me everywhere I go in Jackson. It’s fitting that after the marathon, when we show off all we have to visitors, it’s now Best of Jackson week, when I can celebrate the people and places that make me proud to call this place home. It’s where I choose to live, work and play, and constant reminders are around every corner. I know I’ll continue to appreciate and take advantage of experiencing the best the city has to offer in the year to come, and hope you will, too. Freelance writer and attorney Julie Skipper works and plays downtown. Ask her about it if you want an earful. She hopes to learn to cook one day, but mostly thinks of the kitchen as additional closet space.

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Best Local Business Owner; Best Urban Warrior; Best Visionary: Jeff Good Mangia Bene, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-362-2900

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When Jeff Good and business partner Dan Blumenthal celebrated BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar’s 21st New Year’s Eve celebration, Good reflected on the people they’ve employed through the years. Their portfolio includes Jackson favorites such as Mangia Bene Catering, Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint, Broad Street Baking Company and BRAVO! He recounts receiving a note from an “alumnus” of Sal & Mookie’s and how, as a result, he’s opening a tapas bar in Brooklyn, N.Y. Knowing he can have that kind of influence—through not only providing a paycheck, but also mentorship—is satisfying work for Good. That work also leads Good to jump in and get involved as an active citizen leader and visionary. “If you’re waiting for someone else to address an issue, you may wait a long time,” he says. “I realize I should be giving (back), not just taking.” “I think when the least of us have an opportunity for self-fulfillment, we (as a community) have arrived,” Good says. —Julie Skipper

Best Barista Finalists Zach Lovett (Sneaky Beans, 2914 N. State St., 601-487-6349, sneakybeans.com) / Tony Peacock (Cups Espresso Café, 210 E. Capitol St., #110, 601-352-0514, cupsespressocafe. com) / Cody Cox (Cups Espresso Café, 2757 Old Canton Road, 601-362-7422, cupsespressocafe.com) / Amanda Ivers (Cups Espresso Café, 210 E. Capitol St., #110, 601-3520514, cupsespressocafe.com)

The Bulldog, 6111 Ridgewood Road, 601-978-3502, bulldog-jackson.draftfreak.com

Ashley Lewis’ bartending skills go beyond her beauty and sex appeal. “She’s also very funny, witty and has a great personality,” says The Bulldog General Manager Valerie Alexander. In addition to bartending, Lewis, who has been at The Bulldog for almost three years, is a full-time mom, manages Majestic Burger in Ridgeland during the day and still manages to keep all her customers happy. She says her favorite part of bartending is getting to meet new people and make friends. She especially enjoys the exchanging of witticisms with some of her regulars. “And the girl knows how to wear her glitter eye shadow,” Alexander says. —Arcadia Smith

Best Visionary Finalists Tony Yarber / Arden Barnett / Melvin Priester Jr. / Ron Chane

Best Bartender; Sexiest Bartender: Brad Regan Julep Restaurant and Bar, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601-362-1411 TRIP BURNS

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Sexiest Male Bartender Finalists Blake McDonald (The Bulldog, 6111 Ridgewood Road, 601-978-3502, bulldog-jackson. draftfreak.com) / Cameron Lowery (Mellow Mushroom, 275 Dogwood Blvd., Flowood, 601992-7499, mellowmushroom.com) / Jimmy Quinn (La Finestra, 120 N. Congress St., 601345-8735, eatlafinestra.com) / Shawn Beer (The Bulldog, 6111 Ridgewood Road, 601-9783502, bulldog-jackson.draftfreak.com)

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Sexiest Female Bartender: Ashley Lewis

Best Urban Warrior Finalists Ron Chane / Arden Barnett / Pam Greer / Brad Franklin

Best Bartender Finalists Ashley Lewis (The Bulldog, 6111 Ridgewood Road, 601-978-3502, bulldog-jackson.draftfreak. com) / Robert Arender (The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs, 655 Duling Ave., 769-257-3517) Jimmy Quinn (La Finestra, 120 N. Congress St., 601-345-8735, eatlafinestra.com) / Jamie Moss (Fenian’s Pub, 901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055, fenianspub.happytables.com)

Sneaky Beans, 2914 N. State St., 601-487-6349, sneakybeans.com

Caitlin McNally has held a top spot in the Best Barista lineup for years now. Two years ago, she won top rights, and this year, McNally latte’d and espresso’d past the competition once again to take first. Whether she’s serving up breakfasts on Saturday mornings or fueling college students cramming for finals into the evening, McNally is an integral part of Sneaky Beans and the Fondren community. She is also a staunch supporter of living local, whether that means restaurants, events or music. —Kathleen M. Mitchell

Best Local Business Owner Finalists Chris Paige (Custom Cuts & Styles, 2445 Terry Road, 601-321-9292) / Mario Tolliver (Pro Accurate Tax Service, 407 Briarwood Drive, Suite B4, 601-209-7124) / Stephanie Barnes (LaCru Salon, 5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 600, Flowood, 601-992-7980) / Phillip Rollins (Offbeat, 151 Wesley Ave., offbeatjxn.com)

Apparently, Julep bartender Brad Regan is as complicated as the drinks he makes. At first glance, you see the tattoos and rock-star hair and make an assessment: He’s sexy! But a few drinks and conversations in, and it’s clear that this guy has skills, and not just with mixed drinks. He has the ability to make regulars and newcomers feel like there’s no other bartender for them. With a mouth-watering martini list, it’s no surprise that Jacksonians have voted Regan the city’s best bartender for several years running. For eight years of Julep’s 11-year run, Regan has been a mainstay of the restaurant’s atmosphere. At a time when bars have become a culture of their own, and mixologists are rock stars in their own right, it’s refreshing to see a bartender take such pride in his work, and be personable enough to keep customers coming back again and again. —Shameka Hayes

Best Barista: Caitlin McNally

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Sexiest Female Bartender Finalists Courtney Boykin (Ole Tavern on George Street, 416 George St., 601-960-2700) / Laura Webb (Mellow Mushroom, 275 Dogwood Blvd., Flowood, 601-992-7499, mellowmushroom.com) / Dixie Krauss (Underground 119, 119 S. President St., 601-352-2322, underground119.com) Nicole Rogers (Fenian’s Pub, 901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055)

Best Dressed: Amanda Powell A newer Best of Jackson category, Best Dressed honors a true sense of style. Whether dressed down for activities with her daughter, Sawyer, or dressed up for a special occasion, Amanda Powell exudes Jackson chic. “I just do my own thing,” she says. “I never really think about it.” Powell is a regular at stores like Material Girls, MiGi’s and Libby Story. Her go-to outfit combines a cardigan, blazer, leather leggings and booties. Powell’s fashion sense extends beyond clothes. As a stylist at Plush Salon in Sola Salon Studios (151 E. Metro Parkway, Flowood, 601-720-5320), Powell also rocks flawless, shampoo-commercial hair and the makeup skills of a cosmetic artist. Her favorite quote comes from “Sex and the City” character Carrie Bradshaw: “I like my money where I can see it: hanging in my closet.” —Kathleen M. Mitchell Best Dressed Finalists Michele McGee / Nikki Henry / Michael Armstrong / Jimmy Wilson

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The Nail Bar, 4800 Interstate 55 N., Suite 20, 769-2162152

Beauty is a family business for Whitney Davis. Her father, Lyle Kleppelid, has been in the field of cosmetology for 45 years. When Davis graduated from Ridgeland High School in 2006, she enrolled at the Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics, Nails & Cosmetology in Clinton. By age 18, she was already working as a professional esthetician. She worked at the Blackledge Face Center for six years before joining The Nail Bar last July. “When I say facial, (you) probably think about wiping a bunch of goo on your face, lying there with cucumbers on your eyes, and 20 minutes later, you’re done,” she says. Clients are often shocked that Davis spends an hour with them, learning about their face regimen and solving some of skincare’s most puzzling riddles. —Micah Smith

Best Chef: Derek Emerson

Walker’s Drive-In, 3016 N. State St., 601-982-2633, walkersdrivein.com; Local 463 Urban Kitchen, 121 Colony Crossing, Suite A, Madison, 601-707-7684, local463. com; CAET Wine Bar, 3100 N. State St., Suite 102, 601-321-9169 Andrew Dunaway

Chef Derek Emerson recognizes that his success—at Walker’s Drive-In, Local 463 Urban Kitchen and the recently opened CAET Wine Bar—is a result of his supportive team. “Our biggest philosophy is trying to surround ourselves with good people and putting out a good product,” Emerson says. While helming the kitchen of his three restaurants, Emerson has not only built a loyal crowd of patrons, but also earned critical accolades, including four nominations from the James Beard Foundation in the Best Chef: South category. He remains excited about the dining scene in Jackson, noting that eating out and spending time with family is “a southern way of life.” For Jacksonians, so is Emerson’s food. —Julie Skipper

Best Facialist Finalists Rachel Bearden (Aqua The Day Spa, 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 8001, 601-8989123) / Sarah Jackson (The Face and Body Spa, 2550 Flowood Drive, Flowood, 601-9391444) / Anne Geddie (Complexion, 622 Duling Ave., Suite 201, 601-316-2325) / Deborah Ballou (Blackledge Face Center, 1659 Lelia Drive, 601-981-3033, blackledgefacecenter.com)

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The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen, 1200 N. State St., Suite 100, 601-398-4562, themanshipjackson.com

As an Eagle Scout, while most other campers packed Lunchables, Alex Eaton cooked over the open fire. That interest led him to Johnson and Wales School of Culinary Arts, where he graduated in 2009. After stints in New Orleans, Eaton returned home to serve as Table 100’s chef de cuisine. He met Steven O’Neill, and the two decided to create their restaurant: The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen. Eaton’s food is “polished casual,” where “you can get takeout on a weeknight, then come back on the weekend for a night out,” he says. While Eaton says there’s plenty of competition in Jackson’s restaurant scene, he’s up for the challenge. —Julie Skipper

Ritz Salon, 574 Highway 51 N., Suite H, Ridgeland, 601-856-4330

In the span of a year, Nikki Henry rocketed from a third-place finish last year to winning the Best Hair Stylist category. After studying cosmetology at Mississippi Institute of Cosmetology, Byram native Henry has been making Mississippi heads more beautiful at Ritz Salon since 2012. Henry’s regular clients praise her knowledge, skills and style. She shares many of her clients’ new looks on social media. Whether giving her clients a version of her own enviable ombre hair or trying a totally different style— from choppy layered bobs to bold, saturated color—Henry’s ability and range is clear. “Without my clients, I don’t get to do what I love everyday,” she says. “What I love doing is making people feel beautiful.” —Kathleen M. Mitchell Best Hair Stylist Tiffany Jacobs (Studio J Salon at Sola Salon Studios, 151 East Metro Parkway, Suite 25, Flowood, 601-212-9130) / Paul Prine (Smoak Salon, 622 Duling Ave., Suite 206, 601-982-5313) / Olivia Herring Barrett (LIV studio at Sola Salon Studios, 151 East Metro Parkway, Suite 203, Flowood, 601-303-0083, solasalonstudios.com) / Griff Howard (Studio G Salon at Sola Salon Studios, 151 East Metro Parkway, Suite 203, Flowood, solastudios.com)

Best Professor: Jeffrey Jackson

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Best Visual Artist: Wyatt Waters Wyatt Waters Gallery, 307 601-925-8115, wyattwaters.com

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Is it prophetic for someone named Waters to become famous for watercolors? It definitely was for Wyatt Waters, who recalls his first experiences painting at two and a half years old. “I was excited that I could make a motion with the brush and something would happen,” he says. When the painter isn’t at the Wyatt Waters Gallery, he can usually be found in the metro area, painting his muses in soft lines and vivid colors. Even when he creates a watercolor piece “en plein air,” Waters says he is largely ignored because people often mistake him for being homeless. He appreciates the rare occasion when a curious passerby stops to compliment his work. —LaTonya Miller

Best Visual Artist (Living) Finalists Josh Hailey (joshhaileystudio.com) / Tony Davenport (tonydavenportimages.com) / Scott Allen (A+ Signs and Creative, 4147 Northview Drive, Suite A, 601-355-9595, aplusigns.com) Adrienne Domnick (adriennedomnick.com)

Jackson has no shortage of higher-learning institutes, which means more skilled professors than you can shake a ruler at. For Jacksonians, Mississippi College School of Law professor Jeffrey Jackson represents the best when it comes to the city’s educators. The Pennsylvania native got his bachelor’s degree in religion from Haverford College in Haverford, Pa., in 1978, and he received his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1983. Jackson began teaching at the Mississippi College School of Law in 1987 and for the most part, has been there ever since. The accomplished professor has received many awards, including the Award for Teaching Excellence at MC, and he has authored and edited 15 volumes on Mississippi law. Jackson’s passion is law—and teaching his students. “I’ve learned a heck of a lot more from my students than I could ever teach them,” he says. —Amber Helsel Best Professor Finalists Garrad Lee (Hinds Community College) / James Bowley (Millsaps College) / George Bey (Millsaps College) / Noel Didla (Jackson State University)

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Best New Chef Finalists Alex Hammack (Broad Street Baking Company, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-3622900) / Jessica Furches (The Islander Seafood and Oyster House, 1220 E. Northside Drive, Suite 100, 601-366-5441) / Louis LaRose (Lou’s Full Serv, 904B E. Fortification St., 601-4876359) / Grant Hutcheson (The Pig & Pint, 3139 N. State St., 601-326-6070)

Best Hair Stylist: Nikki Henry

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Best Chef Finalists Alex Eaton (The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen, 1200 N. State St., Suite 100, 601-398-4562, themanshipjackson.com) / Jesse Houston (Saltine Oyster Bar, 622 Duling Ave., Suite 201, 601982-2899) / Tom Ramsey (La Finestra, 120 N. Congress St., 601-345-8735) / Nick Wallace (The Palette Café by Viking, Mississippi Museum of Art, 380 S. Lamar St., 601-960-1515)

Best New Chef: Alex Eaton

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Best Facialist: Whitney Davis

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PEOPLE Best Massage Therapist: Courtney Mansell

Best TV Personality: Maggie Wade

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Best Rising Entrepreneur: Steven O’Neill

The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen, 1200 N. State St., Suite 100, 601-398-4562, themanshipjackson.com

Jackson native Steven O’Neill is all about community. As managing partner of The Manship, he manages the bar and the restaurant’s service. “You get out what you put in,” he says. “The community is why I’m even nominated, so I always make sure to give back to the community.”\ O’Neill urges young entrepreneurs to not become complacent and try to look to the future. When he isn’t creating blueprints for future endeavors, O’Neill enjoys being with his wife, Wendi, spending time outdoors and working on the restaurant. “The Manship is my work, my hobby; it’s my everything,” he says. —Maya Miller Best Rising Entrepreneur Finalists Tyler Raborn (Raborn Media, 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5203, Ridgeland, 601-624-3494) / Phillip Rollins (Offbeat, 151 Wesley Ave.) / Anthony Reppond (VIP Fitness, 119 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 660, Madison, 601-717-2429; 1139 Old Fannin Road, Brandon, 601-624-5757) / Mario Tolliver (Pro Accurate Tax Service, 407 Briarwood Drive, Suite B4, 601-209-7124)

Best Massage Therapist Finalists Martha Howell (Baptist Healthplex, 717 Manship St., 601-968-1766) / Jermaine Sims (Massage Envy Spa, 149 Market St., Flowood, 601-709-3689) / Karl Bombich (Warehouse Gym & Massage, 4435 Mangum Drive, Flowood, 601-345-8621) / Matthew Haynes (Blue Skyz Still Waters, 4460 Highway 80 W., 601-383-4747)

Best Fitness Trainer: Brittany Horton (The Club)

The Club on Lake Harbour, 511 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601-605-9886; The Club at Olde Madison Plaza, 953 Highway 51, Madison, 601-856-2248; The Club at the Township, 340 Township Ave., Ridgeland, 601-856-0668; theclubms.com

Even before Brittany Horton became the personal training manager for The Club franchise, dancing and working out were her favorite pastimes. While attending the University of Mississippi, Horton joined the The Rebelettes. “They asked me to lead the team workouts because I was so into it,” she says. After eight years, Horton’s passion for fitness still garners attention from her Jackson trainees. —LaTonya Miller Best Fitness Trainer Finalists Terry Sullivan (liverightnowonline.com) / Anthony Reppond (VIP Fitness, 119 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 660, Madison, 601-717-2429; 1139 Old Fannin Road, Brandon, 601-624-5757) / Cam Woodall (Baptist Healthplex, 717 Manship St., 601-968-1766) / Curt McAfee (Kut Fit)

Best Public Figure: Barbie Bassett Best Server/Waitperson: Laura Webb

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For Laura Webb, caring for the customer is key to being the best server. Webb has worked for Mellow Mushroom for five years and was promoted to key hourly manager a little over a year ago. Choosing Mellow Mushroom as a place to work wasn’t a difficult decision for her. She felt that it was a welcoming place and wanted to be a part of the team. Webb also enjoys watching “Law and Order: SVU” and drawing. —Maya Miller

Best Server/Waitperson Finalists Ryne Morrow (Fenian’s Pub, 901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055) / Michael Laborde (Babalu Tacos & Tapas, 622 Duling Ave., 601-366-5757) / Cathy Ambrose (Fenian’s Pub, 901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055) / Janis Boersma (Local 463 Urban Kitchen, 121 Colony Crossing Way, Suite A, Madison, 601-707-7684; CAET Wine Bar, 3100 N. State St., Suite 102, 601-321-9169)

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WLBT meteorologist Barbie Bassett has an obvious talent for drawing people in. It’s her hidden talents that may surprise you. While she is best known for forecasting sunny skies, Bassett is also an opera singer, pianist, author, public speaker and ventriloquist. Bassett says she wishes she could use her ventriloquism with adults more often. Thus far, her books have focused on spiritual growth, but her speeches cover a range of topics, including goal setting, motivation, anti-bullying and spiritual growth. Bassett finds the most satisfaction in her anonymous mission projects and in donating her hair to make high-quality, free wigs for women who have lost their hair from cancer treatment. Great Lengths, a program that partners WLBT, St. Dominic’s and the American Cancer Society, hosts its next Central Mississippi hair-cutting event on Monday, March 2. —LaTonya Miller Public Figure Finalists Jeff Good / Phil Bryant / Tony Yarber / Melvin Priester, Jr.

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Best TV Personality Finalists Megan West (WAPT, wapt.com) / Bert Case (WAPT, wapt.com) / Walt Grayson (WLBT, msnewsnow.com) / Howard Ballou (WLBT, msnewsnow.com)

Count yourself lucky—and relaxed—if you’re privileged enough to be on massage therapist Courtney Mansell’s table. The recent transplant to the Belhaven area from Gluckstadt, Mansell (LMT 829) says she is at a point in her 10-year career where she is able to handpick her clientele. Now she only takes house calls and takes referrals from existing clients. “Word of mouth is really good for me,” she says. “I don’t have to work with people I don’t know.” When she’s not massaging clients, Mansell loves hanging with friends, cooking and eating out. —LaTonya Miller

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Many Jacksonians equate watching the nightly news with one name: Maggie Wade. A broadcast journalist at WLBT since her senior year of college, Wade has a storied career behind her, as well as an Emmy nomination and more than 500 awards, locally and nationally. Most recently, Wade received the 2014 Woman of the Year Award from the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women. Other than her daily journalism work, the Crystal Springs native is passionate about several charitable causes—most notably Wednesday’s Child, which produces a segment featuring children hoping to move from foster care to permanent homes. Nearly 7,000 children have been adopted into families thanks to the features, and the United States Congress recognized Wade in 2011 as an Angel in Adoption for her work with Wednesday’s Child. —Kathleen Mitchell

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COMMUNITY & CULTURE Best Arts Organization: Mississippi Museum of Art

Best Nonprofit Organization: Stewpot Community Services

380 S. Lamar St., 601-960-1515, msmuseumart.org

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The Mississippi Museum of Art has long represented our state’s artistic history with a collection that features works from many renowned Mississippi artists, such as Birney Imes and quilt artist Gwendolyn A. Magee, and newcomers like Ginger Williams-Cook. The organization began as the Mississippi Art Association in 1911. When the museum’s first official location, which now houses the Arts Center of Mississippi, opened in 1978, the Art Association became the Mississippi Museum of Arts. In 2007, it completed renovations on a new permanent location in the former Arts Pavilion, and then in 2011, the Art Garden opened on the grounds. —Tommy Burton

Serve hot meals to more than 150 people a day, 365 days a year. Deliver more than 50 meals to shut-ins in the area five days a week. Provide clothing to more than 100 individuals for interviews and work. Organize food drives to help stock the pantries for approximately 1,000 people a month. The list goes on. An organization could devote itself to any one of these duties, but Stewpot chooses to do it all. Its motto, “Faith meeting needs in our community,” informs its place in Jackson. Its commitment to community causes the organization to approach poverty as a multidimensional problem. Food remains a central concern, but by offering programs for shelter, clothing, counseling and children’s services, Stewpot works to provide for the needs of our community. —Zachary Oren Smith

Best Arts Organization Finalists New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St., 601-948-3531, newstagetheatre.com); Ardenland (2906 N. State St., 601-292-7121, ardenland.net); Mississippi Arts Commission (501 N. West St., Suite 701B, 601-359-6030); Ballet Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St., Suite 106, 601-960-1560, balletms.com)

Best Nonprofit Organization Finalists Community Animal Rescue & Adoption (960 N. Flag Chapel Road, 601-922-7575, carams. org) / Front Porch Dance (frontporchdance.org) / Cheshire Abbey (601-624-2783, cheshire abbey@gmail.com) / Good Samaritan Center/N.U.T.S. (114 Millsaps Ave., 601-355-7458; 3011 N. State St., 601-366-9633; goodsamaritancenter.org)

Best Radio Station; Best Radio Personality or Team: Nate and Murphy/Y101

Community Garden/Nature Attraction: Mississippi Museum of Natural Science 2148 Riverside Dr., 601-576-6000, museum.mdwfp.com

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Few spots in Jackson can highlight the state’s heritage, environment, wildlife and parks as well as the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Scientist and conservationist Fannye Cook founded the museum in 1932 as part sanctuary of knowledge and part outdoor oasis. It offers learning facilities, educational resources and a reference library, as well as 2.5 miles of natural trails and a 73,000 square-foot complex. Permanent exhibits include a Pearl River Aquarium, areas focused on extinct and endangered species and an Alligator Snapping Turtle, while traveling exhibits often spotlight other animal species or emerging environmental concerns. Outdoors, the museum and grounds really shine, with garden plots, wetland ponds, creeks, ravines and swamps. The scenes provide a way to reconnect with Mississippi’s natural beauty without stepping foot out of the city. —Kathleen M. Mitchell Best Community Garden/Nature Attraction Finalists Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St., 601-960-1515, msmuseumart.org) / The Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St., 601-352-2580) / Mynelle Gardens (4736 Clinton Blvd., 601-960-1894) / Clinton Community Nature Center (617 Dunton Road, Clinton, 601-926-1104, clintonnaturecenter.org)

Best Radio Station Finalists WMSI (Miss 103) / WMPN (91.3 FM) / WJMI (99 Jams) / WSTZ (Z106.7) Best Radio Personality Finalists Scott Steele and Traci Lee (Miss 103, WMSI) / Rick Adams and Kim Allen (Miss 103, WMSI) / DJ Jonasty (99 Jams, WJMI) / Kim Wade (103.9 FM, WYAB)

Best Local Live Theater Group: New Stage Theatre

Best Stage Play: “A Christmas Carol”

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1100 Carlisle St., 601-948-3531, newstagetheatre.com

“Local theater” is a phrase sometimes accompanied by groans because so few do it well. Thankfully, Jackson has many exceptions, none more exceptional than New Stage Theatre, which debuted in 1965. In its 49th season, New Stage’s staff, which includes Artistic Director Francine Reynolds and Education Director Chris Roebuck, still offers plenty of diverse productions. Audiences can find a small-cast comedy, such as “Mrs. Mannerly,” or a large-scale adventure, such as “Peter Pan,” from the same group. “I think personally it’s very powerful to be in a room with other people to hear things and see things,” Reynolds says. —Micah Smith

If you’re curious about what’s current in pop music, WYOY, also known as Y101.7 FM, is your crash course. The station has been one of Jackson’s top choices for radio hits and hilarious programming since its debut in 1996. Whether you praise Hozier’s “Take Me to Church” or Taylor Swift is more your speed, the station offers a level of variety that’s rarely found in pop radio. And for many Jacksonians with a day job, Nate West and Tim Murphy are their wake-up call. They’ve co-hosted the Morning Showgram since 2009, though West has been with The Radio People company since 1995. While many stations use only syndicated programming, being part of the community goes a long way. “… Being local is a big part of it—knowing what the Greater Jackson area is talking about, and making sure we’re talking about it, too.”—Micah Smith

Best Local Live Theater Group Finalists Fondren Theatre Workshop (fondrentheatreworkshop.com) / Black Rose Theatre (103 Black St., Brandon, 601-825-1293) / Actors’ Playhouse (121 Paul Truitt Lane, Pearl, actorsplayhouse.net) / “Mentee” movie cast and crew

Christmas may be a month behind us, but one tradition always makes the season bright—even a year later. New Stage Theatre hasn’t performed Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, “A Christmas Carol,” since December 2013, yet Jackson’s theater-attending public has named the production the best stage play for the second year running. Those who are versed in Dickens’ original telling might notice a few changes in the proceedings. Richard Hellesen adapted this version, with music by David DeBerry. “A Christmas Carol” hasn’t changed much in the many years that it has delighted Jackson audiences. At its core, it’s still a one-part creepy, three-parts heartwarming story about the tight-fisted Ebenezer Scrooge learning the spirit of the season. And if that doesn’t make you excited for next Christmas, then, “Bah, humbug.” —Micah Smith Best Stage Play Finalists “Hairspray,” New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St., 601-948-3531, newstagetheatre.com) “Shrek the Musical,” New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St., 601-948-3531, newstagetheatre. com) / “Miss Evers’ Boys” by the Speech Communication and Theater Department at Jackson State University (1400 J.R. Lynch St., 601-979-2426) / “As You Like It” by the Millsaps College Theater Department (1701 N. State St., 601-974-1000)

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Best Art Gallery: Fondren Art Gallery 3030 N. State St., 601-981-9222, fondrenartgallery.com

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Since owner Chad White founded Capitol Body Shop in 1963, it has grown into one of the most trusted repair garages in the state and beyond. Now under the ownership of White’s son, Doug, Capitol Body is one of the most advanced body shops in the United States. Besides taking a look under the hood, Capitol Body can also up the visual appeal of customer’s vehicle, employing the latest refinishing products and techniques from Spies Hecker Worldwide of Cologne, Germany. Each of the company’s four brick-and-mortar locations— Jackson, Ridgeland, Byram and Flowood—offers the same number of services and same quality of car care, with many technicians that have been with the company for more than 25 years. Capitol Body Shop also offers a mobile application that helps customers find their cars, call tow trucks, read up on car news, get coupons and earn rewards. —Kathleen M. Mitchell

Best Mechanic Finalists Barnett’s Body Shop (Multiple locations, barnettsbodyshop.com) / Upton Tire Pros (Multiple locations, uptontirepros.com) / Putnam’s Automotive Service (4879 N. State St., 601-366-1886) / Freeman’s Auto Repair (847 S. State St., 601-353-0557)

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2939 Old Canton Road, 601-826-0707

Whether you’re looking for a tight fade or a close shave, Fondren Barber Shop is a great place for men to get their headsuits right. Combining vintage and modern vibes with clean, neutral colors and rich textures of leather and cowskin, the shop is as aesthetically pleasing as your haircut is bound to be. Eddie Outlaw and Justin McPherson, the stylist couple behind William Wallace Salon, opened Fondren Barber Shop October 2013 to fill a hole they saw in the market. The barber shop offers haircuts, facials, straight-razor shaves, and waxing. Prices generally range from $20 to $45, and indulgent touches such as hot towels make every visit an experience Tom Haverford of “Parks and Recreation” would wholeheartedly approve of—treat yo self! —Kathleen Mitchell

Best Barber Shop Finalists Maurice’s Barber and Style (398 Highway 51, Suite 60, Ridgeland, 601-856-2856) / ACEY Custom Hair Designs (3015 N. State St., 601-362-0326) / Custom Cuts & Styles (2445 Terry Road, 601-321-9292) / Little Dave’s Barber Shop (3013 John R. Lynch St., 601-354-1010)

Best Salon: Smoak Salon

622 Duling Ave., Suite 206, 601-982-5313

When Suzanne Moak opened Smoak Salon in 2009 in Duling Hall, she wanted a rock ‘n’ roll attitude to match the cutting-edge haircuts its clients walk out with. A sophisticated décor palette of white and black with a few gray touches provides a neutral foundation for the colorful personalities who work there, including stylists Paul Prine and Mallory Sabins. Ask for Syd Curry if you want a haircut from the man who has been responsible for some of the most famous heads in Syd Curry the world, including Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey and Cindy Crawford. Smoak Salon offers a full range of hair-cutting, dying, styling, and extension installment for women and men, along with nail care and other cosmetic services. Smoak Salon has also been involved with the Jackson’s burgeoning movie scene, having worked with the crews of locally filmed projects such as “The Help and “Get on Up.” —Kathleen M. Mitchell Best Salon Finalists Trim Salon (419 E. Mitchell Ave., 601-982-5575) / Ritz Salon (574 Highway 51 N., Suite H, Ridgeland, 601-856-4330) / Salon 11 (118 W. Jackson St., Suite 2A, Ridgeland, 601-898-1193) / LaCru Salon (5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 600, Flowood, 601-992-7980)

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Best Art Gallery Finalists Brown’s Fine Art (630 Fondren Place, 601-982-4844, brownsfineart.com) / Fischer Galleries (736 S. President St., 4th floor, 601-291-9115, fischergalleries.com) / Gallery 1 (Jackson State University, 1100 John R. Lynch St., Suite 4, 601-960-9250, jsums.edu/gallery1arts) / Southern Breeze Gallery (500 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601-607-4147, southernbreeze.net)

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Best Auto Shop: Capitol Body Shop

Fondren Art Gallery is the home of eclectic art and good vibes. “We’re a very fun, relaxed place. We don’t have a lot of rules,” Manager Cindy Smith says, “Art should make you happy, not stressed.” If her sentiments are true, there is a casual vibe to the space at the corner of State Street and plenty of creativity to marvel over. The vast portfolio of owner and artist Richard McKey fills most of the gallery, but you can also find the work of other local artists on display. The gallery also offers custom framing, which manager and freelance landscape artist Smith designs, and framers John Johnston and Matt Gillentine make her designs come to life. Other services include commercial installations, art restoration and classes on Monday evenings, to name a few. —Kendra Wright

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Best Annual Event Finalists Mistletoe Marketplace (November, mistletoemarketplace.com) / Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights (August, greaterbelhaven.com) / Celtic Fest (September, celticfestms.org) / Jacktoberfest (October, jacktoberfest.com)

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Kermit the Frog once said that it’s not easy being green. In Jackson, though, it’s easier than you think during the Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade. It began in the early ’80s when the Mississippi Development Authority’s current tourism division director, Malcolm White, got a permit from the city, grabbed some friends and walked up Capitol Street dressed like characters from Tennessee Williams’ plays. Know for its Mardi Gras feel and St. Patrick’s Day aesthetic, Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade is now one of Jackson’s biggest celebrations, offering events such as Hal’s Marching MALfunction, a 5K run, a children’s festival, a pet parade and numerous after-parties around town. This year’s festival, which is on Saturday, March 21, also features music from Trombone Shorty and Dumpstaphunk. The 2014 theme was “Drink Local, Think Global,” and this year’s theme, “Bringing Home the GRAMMYphone,” celebrates the music of Mississippi and the first-ever GRAMMY Museum satellite location, which is scheduled to open at Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss., on Sept. 26. —Amber Helsel

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URBAN LIVING Best Boutique: Material Girls

Best Bridal/Formal Wear: The Bridal Path

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When Whitney Foster (then Whitney Giordano) opened a boutique while wrapping up her degree at the University of Southern Mississippi, she couldn’t have predicted that a decade later, her mini empire would become synonymous with trendy clothes and jewelry in Mississippi. Material Girls now has four locations (Flowood, Ridgeland, Oxford and Hattiesburg) and does considerable business online at shopmaterialgirls.com. Foster and her staff have also proved adept at leveraging social media to making real-world sales—fans often reserve items right from Facebook, Instagram and other social channels. Material Girls offers clothing, shoes, jewelry, bags and other accessories, all in the latest design and color trends. Each fall, it’s the place to shop for the latest tailgating outfits, whether you cheer for the Rebels, Bulldogs, the JSU Tigers or the Golden Eagles. —Kathleen Mitchell

4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 104, 601-982-8267, bridalpathinc.com

Best Boutique Finalists Treehouse Boutique (3000 N. State St., 601-982-3433) / Fondren’s Fashion House (310 Mitchell Ave., 601-362-9090, fondrensfashionhouse.com) / Pink Bombshell (270 Dogwood Blvd., 601-919-1366, 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5007, Ridgeland, 601-853-0775) Soma Wilai/Swell-o-Phonic (2906 N. State St., Suite 103, 601-366-9955, chane.com)

The ladies at The Bridal Path help women prepare for one of the biggest days of their lives. Excited groups of gals fill every inch of the boutique space. Bright-eyed brides-to-be search the racks, try on the gowns, then gasp, giggle and grin with the support of their entourage. But the fun doesn’t stop at the bride. The Bridal Path also supplies Bridal consultant Luanne Mashburn bridesmaid dresses, garments for mothers at The Bridal Path of the bride and a host of accessories. Business has picked up since Dec. 26 as wedding season begins in May, but orders can take six months for delivery, so, it’s crunch time. With a helpful and knowledgeable staff, plus more than 40 years in the business, this has become a prime destination for the newly engaged.—Kendra Wright

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182 Promenade Blvd., Flowood, 601-992-4593; 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 7005, Ridgeland, 601-605-1605; 289 Commerce Park Drive, Suite B, Ridgeland, 601-707-7465; shopmaterialgirls.com

Best Bridal/Formal Wear Finalists Lace Bridal Boutique (109 Grants Ferry Road, Brandon, 601-665-4860, lace bridalboutique.com) / Bella Bridesmaids (118 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, 601-898-0303, bellabridesmaids.com) / Tuxes Too (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 203, 601-981-0106, tuxes too.com) / Woo Couture (4750 Old Canton Road, 601-45-3262, woocouture.com)

Best Caterer: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral

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Mobile food comes in many formats, from pizza delivery to Chinese takeout, but food trucks were last year’s breakout stars. Jacksonians are ready to vote for their favorite rolling eatery. The concept evolved from the chuck wagon, which rancher Charles Goodnight invented in 1866 as a way to cook meals on long cattle drives. In recent years, food trucks became a prominent player in the American culinary scene because many experienced cooks found themselves without jobs during the recession. Food trucks are more affordable than regular restaurants, and they’re portable, which means that the cooks can bring food straight to the masses. Now, Jacksonians can enjoy food trucks such as LurnyD’s Grille, 2 for 7 Kitchen, and one of the area’s newest food trucks, Hog Heaven of Mississippi. To keep up with food-truck news in Jackson and in the state, find Mississippi Food Truck Association on Facebook. —Amber Helsel Best Category We Left Off Finalists Teacher / Nail Salon / Best Make-Up Artist / Martial Arts Studio

Best Dance Studio: Ballet Magnificat!

COURTESY BALLET MAGNIFICAT

5406 Interstate 55 N., 601-977-1001, balletmagnificat.com

In Jackson’s dance-rich arts environment, Ballet Magnificat! is distinctive in that it is the “world’s premier full-time professional Christian ballet company committed to presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ through dance,” according to the company’s website. The name indicates the company’s religious mis-

Since 1990, Wendy Putt and the Fresh Cut Catering and Floral crew have made sought to make every wedding and special event in the metro area different from the last. Fresh Cut’s full-service catering and floral arrangements are some of the finest event options in Jackson. Putt also The South Warehouse, a wedding and event venue that provides her team a space to take care of every detail, right down to the flower petals on each two-foot-tall centerpiece. Besides her 25 years of floral experience, Putt has also catered for about 15 years. When not bringing food and joy to brides-to-be, Fresh Cut serves a number of charity events in Jackson. —Maya Miller

Best Caterer Finalists Mangia Bene Catering (Broad Street Baking Company, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-362-2900, bestjacksoncatering.com) / Babalu Tacos & Tapas (622 Duling Ave., 601-3665757, babalutacos.com) / King Edward Hotel (235 W. Capitol St., 601-353-5464, kingedwardhoteljackson.com) / The Islander Seafood and Oyster House (1220 E. Northside Drive, Suite 100, 601-366-5441)

sion—magnificat is Latin for “to magnify him.” Ballet Magnificat! opened in 1986 and started its School of the Arts three years later. Today, around 300 students are enrolled. The professional touring companies that train at Ballet Magnificat! (called Alpha Company and Omega Company) have performed locally, nationally and across the globe, including in such far-flung locales as Slovakia, Macedonia, Cayman Islands, Korea and many other countries. In the summer, Ballet Magnificat! offers intensive workshops for students

as well as teachers. —Kathleen Mitchell Best Dance Studio Finalists Mississippi Metropolitan Dance Academy (110 Homestead Drive, Madison, 601-853-4508, msmetro ballet.com) / Ballet Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St., Suite 106, 601-9601560, balletms.com) / Lindsey Claire Dance Company (4149 S. Siwell Road, 601-398-3786, lcdanceco.com) / Salsa Mississippi (605 Duling Ave., 601213-6355, salsamississippi.com)

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Best Category We Left Off: Food Trucks

COURTESY FRESH CUT CATERING

108 Cypress Cove, Flowood, 601-939-4518, freshcutcateringandfloral.com

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URBAN LIVING Best Day Spa: Aqua The Day Spa Parkway,

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Best Fitness Center/Gym: The Club

601-898-9123,

Best Day Spa Finalists The Sanctuary Body Spa of St. Dominic’s (340 Township Ave., Suite 200, Ridgeland, 601790-2222, thesanctuarybodyspa.com) / Drench Day Spa (118 W. Jackson St., Suite 2-B, Ridgeland, 601-707-5656, drenchdayspa.com) / Body Anew Medical Spa (113 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, 601-605-0452, bodyanewmedicalspa.com) / SpaBeca (357 Town Center Blvd., Suite 101, Ridgeland, 601-977-8401, spabeca.net)

Whether you prefer weightlifting solo, taking cardio classes in a group or swimming laps with a buddy, The Club has you covered. Each location is equipped with comfortable workout rooms and upto-date exercise equipment, as well as tanning beds, swimming pools, Les Mills’ signature exercise classes with certified instructors and lounges for kids and teens. However, no two Club locations are identical. For instance, St. Dominic’s offers on-site sports massages and the Sanctuary body spa, and the Township has 10 tennis courts. Most amenities are free for members. The Club’s diverse aquatic facilities set it apart from many other fitness centers in the Jackson area. From the Township location’s three pools to the St. Dominic’s wellness and recovery pool, The Club is one of Jackson’s best options for aquatic and exercise enthusiasts alike. —Kathleen M. Mitchell

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Aqua the Day Spa has commanded the title of Best Day Spa for more than a decade. Although it took home the award to multiple locations in the past, these days Aqua has set its roots down at the Renaissance at Colony Park. The relatively new location is a serene oasis, with high ceilings, beautiful chandeliers and a calming neutral palette. Aqua can treat you from tip to toe (or, perhaps more accurately, from scalp to toenail) with a range of services from massage to skin care and waxing to manicures and pedicures. Eschewing unnecessary chemicals, many of Aqua’s treatments feature natural ingredients such as aloe, bamboo, mango, eucalyptus, coconut, ginseng and more. —Kathleen M. Mitchell

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Best Fitness Center/Gym Finalists Baptist Healthplex (717 Manship St., 601-968-1766; 102 Clinton Parkway, Clinton, 601925-7900) / Courthouse Racquet & Fitness (Multiple locations) / VIP Fitness (119 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 660, Madison, 601-717-2429; 1139 Old Fannin Road, Brandon, 601-6245757) / Fitness Lady (331 Sunnybrook Road, Ridgeland, 601-856-0535)

Best Florist: Greenbrook Flowers 705 N. State St., 601-957-1951, greenbrookflowers.com

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Best Kids’ Event: Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration

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Best Florist Finalists Mostly Martha’s Florist (353 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601-956-1474, mostlymarthasflorist. com) / Whitley’s Flowers (740 Lakeland Drive, 601-362-8844, whitleyflowers.net) / A Daisy A Day (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 194, 601-982-4438, adaisyadayjackson.com) / Green Oak Garden Center (5009 Old Canton Road, 601-956-5017; 1067 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite E, Ridgeland, 601-707-9440; greenoakflorist.com)

March, Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Blvd., 601-981-5469, mississippichildrensmuseum.com

The Mississippi Children’s Museum is a world of wonder any day of the year, delighting kids of all ages with its giant Scrabble board, tyke-sized Mississippi landmarks, dance studio and much more. Focusing on literacy, health and nutrition, cultural arts, Mis-

sissippi Heritage and S.T.E.M. subjects, all the exhibits at the museum offer hands-on learning experiences. Each year, literacy (and silliness) takes the spotlight during the annual Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration.

627 E. Silas Brown St., 601-939-4518

“Warehouse” and “wedding” aren’t the most commonly coupled terms, but when it comes to tying the knot in Jackson, a warehouse is exactly where you should be. When Fresh Cut Catering and Floral owner Wendy Putt opened The South Warehouse in 2011, she transformed the 100-year-old building into one of Jackson’s most popular wedding destinations. “It’s a very unique venue—a very cool building with brick walls that can easily be transformed to suit the needs of the wedding party,” says The South’s office manager, Jeanette O’Reilly. “(Putt) brings the place to life. She’s definitely a visionary. Her food and flowers are what turns the ordinary into something extraordinary. She makes every wedding remarkable with her work.” The South’s flexible space is the perfect canvas for any future bride-to-be with big ideas for her special day. —Shameka Hayes Best Place to Get Married Finalists The Cedars (4145 Old Canton Road, 601-366-5552) / King Edward Hotel (235 W. Capitol St., 601-353-5464, kingedwardhoteljackson.com) / Fairview Inn (734 Fairview St., 601-9483429, fairviewinn.com) / Mississippi Museum of Art/Art Garden (380 S. Lamar St., 601-9601515, msmuseumart.org)

Last year, events for the celebration included ooey gooey oobleck experiments, green eggs and ham cooking demonstrations, story time featuring Suess classics, Cat in the Hat yoga sessions, a Lorax mustache competition, Wocket-in-my-Pocket scavenger hunt and “more fling-flang fun.” Characters from some of Dr. Suess’ most famous books were on hand “We look forward to this day every year. It is a great time to celebrate one of the most famous children’s book authors and celebrate literacy,” says MCM

President and CEO Susan Garrard on the museum’s website. “Events, like Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration, provide children with an opportunity to experience literacy come to life off the pages of a book.” —Kathleen Mitchell Best Kids’ Event Finalists Fondren After 5 (First Thursday of every month, fondren.org) / KidFest (April, kidfestridgeland.com) / Sal & Mookie’s Annual Street Carnival (March, salandmookies.com) / Wellsfest (September, wellschurch.org)

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Greenbrook Flowers has been one of Jackson’s leading florist shops since it opened in 1917, passed down through the generations to current owner Janet Jacobs. Greenbrook specializes in full-service floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, holiday gift baskets and the occasional pick-me-up. Luckily for the forgetful, the store also offers same-day delivery. Store manager and Jacobs family member Gwen Colella says one of the benefits of working at Greenbrook is seeing people smile. One of her favorite events to make arrangements for is the Bacchus Ball, held every Mardi Gras. “I love doing arrangements that are special,” she says. “It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s very gratifying.” —Maya Miller

Best Place to Get Married: The South Warehouse

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URBAN LIVING Best Wine/Liquor Store: Fondren Cellars

Best Locally Owned Business: Studio Chane

633 Duling Ave., 769-216-2323

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Best Wine/Liquor Store Finalists Kats Wine & Spirits (901 E. Fortification St., 601-354-9181, katswine.com) / Briarwood Wine and Spirits (4949 Old Canton Road, 601-956-5108, briarwoodwineandspirits.com) / Corkscrew Fine Wine and Spirits (4800 Interstate 55 N., # 32B, 601-981-1333) / McDade’s Wine and Spirits (1220 E. Northside Drive, Suite 320, 601-366-5676, mcdadeswineandspirits. com)

Best Men’s Clothing: The Rogue

4450 Interstate 55 N., 601-362-6383, therogue.com

While The Rogue has been in Jackson for more than 42 years, you won’t find any outmoded menswear lying around. Like the dapper gentleman that classes up the store’s logo, The Rogue is all about style. Owners Luke and Alison Abney designed the store to answer to every modern man’s fashion must-haves, whether he’s hitting the golf course or the books. The Rogue’s massive collection of formalwear, sportswear and casual options includes some of the best-selling brands today, such as Southern Tide, Joe’s Jeans, Robert Graham and Peter Millar. But even with its sizeable stock, The Rogue’s staff members, many of whom have worked at the store for over a decade, are always quick to find the fit and style you’re searching for. Loathe it or love it, clothes shopping gets a lot easier when you can knock out all your needs at once. Editor’s Note: Due to editorial error, we identified another store as the winner of this category in the print edition. We apologize for the error, and will also print a correction in next week’s issue.

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Best Place to Buy Antiques: The Flowood Flea Market

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Best Men’s Clothing Finalists The Landing (111 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 250, Ridgeland, 601-707-7505) / Kinkade’s Fine Clothing (120 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, 601-898-0513, kinkadesfc.com) / Great Scott (4400 Old Canton Road, Suite 100, 601-984-3500, greatscott.net) / Swell-o-Phonic (2906 N. State St., Suite 103, 601-366-9955, chane.com)

1325 Flowood Drive, Flowood, 601-953-5914

If you want one of the largest selections of antiques in the area—and also quite a few contemporary items—look no further than The Flea Market in Flowood. Housed in a 36,000-foot warehouse, you can probably find everything you ever wanted at The Flea Market. It

combines new and old, handmade and vintage, with vendors selling everything from crocheted hats and scarves to antique furniture to comic books.

Ron Chane, arguably one of the best-known businessmen in Jackson, began in 1988 with $150 and 24 T-shirts. His brand has now grown into four different operations: Swell-O-Phonic (T-shirt, shoe, fixed-wheel bike and skateboard boutique), Soma Wilai Boutique (his “femme” boutique), Slavebird (the men’s boutique) and Studio Chane (Chane’s T-shirt lab). The boutiques, which are all housed in Fondren Corner, open out onto North State Street. Inside, the walls are lined with skateboard decks and some shoe brands you probably won’t find anywhere else in Jackson. In the back, some of Chane’s more infamous T-shirt (and coffee mug) prints sport local inside jokes such as “Jackson Doesn’t Suck Anymore,” “Pearl is for lovers,” and “It’s OK to make fun of Madison.” Locals and buisnesses can work with Studio Chane to design and print shirts for fundraisers, trips or just for the hell of it. The eclectic services reflect a niche brand looking to push boundaries and encourage a local identity. —Zachary Oren Smith

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It doesn’t hurt that Fondren Cellars shares a name with one of Jackson’s hippest districts, but the location isn’t the only thing that has made the store one of the best places to buy quality wine and spirits in Jackson. Owners Joseph Johnson and Scott Overby opened shop in July 2011 with the goal of offering an extensive selection of wines, specialty liquors and bourbons. Store manager Ben Anderson, who has worked at Fondren Cellars for about three years, specializes in premium wine selections. He says his passion for wine makes Fondren Cellars a fun place to work. He enjoys helping customers select the perfect drink for a great night, whether it’s an intimate party or a grand wedding. “I love the Fondren neighborhood,” he says. “We have great customers and great ownership, and everything about it—I just love it.” —Maya Miller

2906 N. State St., Suite 103, 601-366-9955, chane.com

Best Locally Owned Business Finalists Maurice’s Barber and Style (398 Highway 51, Suite 60, Ridgeland, 601-856-2856) / Offbeat (151 Wesley Ave.) / VIP Fitness (119 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 660, Madison, 601-7172429; 1139 Old Fannin Road, Brandon, 601-624-5757) / The Nail Bar (4800 Interstate 55 N., Suite 20, 769-216-2152)

Best Museum: Mississippi Children’s Museum 2145 Museum Blvd., 601-981-5469, mississippichildrensmuseum.com

If you have children or are even just related to a child, chances are, you’ve gone to the Mississippi Children’s Museum in the last couple of years. And whether you want to admit it or not, you probably enjoyed it just as much as your child. The museum, which was established in 2010, offers exhibits that are informational and fun, and focus on areas such as creativity, health, reading and the world around us. Some of the recent exhibits include the “Gastro Climber,” a jungle gym that mimics the human digestive system (smells included), a giant Scrabble board with cushy letters, and an underground area that allows children to explore the ground beneath their feet. Last year, the museum added the Literacy Garden to promote reading. The museum even caters to adults, hosting events such as “Ignite the Night” in February. If you’re looking for a fun and educational experience for you and your child, and maybe even a fun outing just for you, look no further than the museum Jacksonians named the best museum in the city: the Mississippi Children’s Museum. —Amber Helsel Best Museum Finalists Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Dr., 601-576-6000) / Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St., 601-960-1515) / Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum (1150 Lakeland Drive, 601-432-4500) / Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (1152 Lakeland Drive, 601-982-8264)

You can even find N.U.T.S toward the back. In another part of the building, the 15,000-foot Salvage Market offers unique items, including neon signs and repurposed furniture. Between them, the flea and salvage markets offer everything your vintage heart could desire, whether you’re collecting coins for your collection or just looking to repurpose some furniture. The one downside, though, is that open only on the weekends. Visit the markets on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5

p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. You can also visit The Salvage Market from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays. —Amber Helsel Best Place to Buy Antiques Finalists Old House Depot (639 Monroe St., 601592-6200) / Antique Mall of the South (367 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601-853-4000) / Repeat Street (242 Highway 51 N., Ridgeland, 601-605-9393) / Interiors Market (659 Duling Ave., 601-981-6020)

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Best Local Place to Buy Books: Lemuria Books 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202, 601-366-7619, lemuriabooks.com

Best Place to Buy Children’s Toys/ Clothing: Olde Tyme Commissary 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 174, 601-366-1849

Best Women’s Shoes: The Shoe Bar @ Pieces

135 Market Street, Flowood, now closed

Women can go to a lot of effort to find the right pair of shoes. They have to consider many aspects, including style, comfort and price. A good shoe store helps women in this process, and that’s why Jacksonians named Shoe Bar @ Pieces as the best place to find women’s shoes in 2014. Through many transitions to different locations, from its early days

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Best Place to Buy Children’s Toys/Clothing Finalists Lemon Meringue (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1007, Ridgeland, 601-8532611) / Popfizz Boutique (1481 Canton Mart Road, 601-977-1000) / Helen’s Young Ages (4750 Interstate 55 N., 601-362-0317) / Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Museum Blvd., 601-981-5469)

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Walking through the threshold of Olde Tyme Commissary is like walking into a land of memories for adults, and with an array of bikes and scooters hanging from the ceiling—a proverbial dreamland for children. The toy store offers an endless variety of toys with a minimum of electronic ones. From 18-inch dollhouses, looming crafts kits and life-sized animals, there is something in this emporium to peak most every child’s interest and spark creativity. Olde Tyme is a toy store that encourages hands-on play in children, and the art department shows just that. You’ll find items such as personalized artwork, locally handcrafted and painted children’s furniture and the shop’s personalized Easter egg keepsakes. Last summer, they stopped selling a full line of clothing and now only carry clothing for special occasions such as christenings. —Arcadia Smith

Best Local Place to Buy Books Finalists The Book Rack (1491 Canton Mart Square, Suite 6, 601-956-5086; 584 Springridge Road, Suite C, Clinton, 601-924-9020) / Offbeat (151 Wesley Ave.) / The Book Shelf (637 Highway 51, Suite AA, Ridgeland, 601-853-9225) / N.U.T.S. (114 Millsaps Ave., 601-355-7458; 3011 N. State St.)

Best Place to Book a Party or Shower: Fairview Inn

734 Fairview St., 601-948-3429, fairviewinn.com

Everyone loves a party, and when it comes to providing a party space that’s both accommodating and aesthetically pleasing, Fairview Inn has proven time and time again that it’s one of Jackson’s best event venues. The Belhaven bed-andbreakfast-style luxury hotel, which opened in February 2001, is a renovated Colonial Revival mansion, built in 1908. While the building’s lavish, historic looks are an obvious plus, Fairview Inn also has plenty of modern features and space options for parties of eight or 800, including intimate choices such as Rose’s Room or the Carriage Room and the spacious Garden Room or patio. If food and drinks are in your agenda, Fairview Inn’s on-site restaurant, 1908 Provisions, can cater for any size group, and the Library Lounge serves specialty cocktails, wines and beers. For those with a love of modern southern style and old-fashioned decadence, Fairview Inn offers the best of both worlds. —Shameka Hayes Best Place to Book a Part or Shower Finalists Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave., 601-292-7121, dulinghall.com) / King Edward Hotel (235 W. Capitol St., 601-353-5464, kingedwardhoteljackson.com) / The South Warehouse (627 E. Silas Brown St., 601-939-4518) / The Cedars (4145 Old Canton Road, 601-366-5552)

as Designer’s Shoe Palace on Lakeland Drive to its days on Mitchell Avenue as The Shoe Bar @ Pieces to its move to Market Street in Flowood, the store has been a staple in the Jackson area for about 21 years. Sadly, on Dec. 27, 2014, it finally closed its doors. When it was open, Shoe Bar sold brands such as Jeffrey Campbell and Joie, and also sold clothes and jewelry. Many Jacksonians enjoyed the selection and atmosphere and will miss The Shoe Bar @ Pieces for years to come. But if you’re in desperate need

of a cute pair of shoes, don’t worry. You can still go to Best Women’s Shoes finalists Arco Avenue in Ridgeland, Maison Weiss at Highland Village and Soma Wilai in Fondren Corner. —Amber Helsel Best Women’s Shoes Finalists Arco Avenue (1107 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, 601-724-4627, arcoavenue.com) / Maison Weiss (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 109, 601-981-4621, maisonweiss.com) / Soma Wilai (2906 N. State St., Suite 103, 601-366-9955, chane.com)

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Best Reason to Live in Jackson Finalists Fondren (fondren.org) / Great food / Cost of living / Belhaven (greaterbelhaven.com)

Books. Books on shelves. Books in glass cases. Even books on the floor. Along with all of this, adorning the walls of Lemuria Books are signed photos of some of America’s greatest writers. Of course the southern literary royalty such as Eudora Welty and William Faulkner are covered, but Lemuria also shows off signed editions of big-name contemporary writers such as Kiese Laymon and Jim Harrison. In a world where Amazon’s efficiency dominates the market, Hannah Hester, a manager and blogger at Lemuria, says the bookstore offers something completely different. Along with personal recommendations, the store also works to bring touring authors to read and discuss their work. In the past year they brought in Mississippi names such as Marshall Ramsey, Greg Iles and Katy Simpson Smith. The well-established bookstore has maintained a place in the hearts of Jackson’s literary types by being the community’s place for their next great read. —Zachary Oren Smith

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For almost two years, I’ve had the privilege of working at a place that allows me to explore Jackson and all it has to offer. I love the mix of old and new architecture, the many different restaurants and local shops, but mostly, I love the people I’ve met over the last couple of years. Jackson has a mix of all types of people with different skin colors and jobs and walks of life. Some are artists, such as Josh Hailey, whom I had the pleasure of meeting this past year, or Tony Davenport and Ginger Williams-Cook. Some are restaurateurs, such as Tom Ramsey, Nick Wallace or Enrika Williams. Some are businessmen, such as Jeff Good, who has made a virtual empire here in the Jackson area. And some are just really cool people trying to make a difference in their community and the rest of the world. —Amber Helsel

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Best Place to Wear Sequins: Mistletoe Marketplace Preview Gala

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The Junior League of Jackson’s Mistletoe Marketplace Preview Gala has a 35-year history as one of the city’s hottest events when the weather gets cold. “The preview party is always a fun kickoff for the holiday shopping season,” says Elaina Jackson, the Junior League’s vice president of communications. With 2014’s theme, “Making Spirits Bright,” gala attendees had an excuse to get gussied up, glittered and sequined to match the party’s sparkling decorations. While that’s all in good fun, Jackson emphasizes the worthy causes that the event supports. Every year, Mistletoe Marketplace brings in more than $1 million towards “health, early literacy, and social and emotional wellness,” she says. “Although it’s a fun and exciting event and people love to wear their sequins, it’s an event that really is making a huge impact in the metro Jackson area.” —LaTonya Miller

Best Garden Supply/Nursery: Lakeland Yard and Garden Center 4210 Lakeland Drive, 601-255-7262

In the case of Lakeland Yard and Garden Center, bigger really is better. The store is one of the largest retail nurseries in Mississippi, and has used every inch of its acreage to encourage building beautiful gardens since 1980. “We’ve grown quite a bit over the years. We’re right at about 20 acres here,” General Manager Steve Zischke says. The store has continually expanded to increase the size of its nursery, greenhouses and wholesale operation. “We’ve had a good run.” Always happy to offer gardening tips, the staff at Lakeland Yard and Garden is educated in outdoor specialties such as horticulture, landscaping, agriculture and agronomy. The nursery also encourages further education, helping its employees through nurseryman certification programs. Whether you’re a green thumb or a greenhorn, Lakeland Yard and Garden has something to offer. —Kathleen M. Mitchell

Best Place to Wear Sequins Finalists Hal & Mal’s New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31, halandmals.com) / Bottoms Up (3911 Northview Drive, 601-981-2188, now closed) / Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St., 601-960-1535, jacksonms.gov) / Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St., 601-960-2321, jacksonconventioncomplex.com)

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Best Garden Supply/Nursery Finalists Green Oak Garden Center (5009 Old Canton Road, 601-956-5017; 1067 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite E, Ridgeland, 601-707-9440; greenoakflorist.com) / Callaway’s Yard and Garden (839 S. Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, 601-957-1731, callawaysonline.com) / Martinson’s Garden Works (650 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601-856-3078, martinsonsms.com) / Hutto’s Home & Garden Center (1320 Ellis Ave., 601-973-2277)

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When you enter Apple Annie’s Gift Shop, you’re greeted by the inviting scents of candles and room fragrances from brands such as the Tyler Candle Company. In the shop, you won’t see the same thing twice no matter how long you stay there. From unique jewelry pieces, monogrammed items, picnic baskets, lunch bags, little girls’ accessories and more, there’s no wonder why customers both in and out of state head to Apple Annie’s when looking for unique and special gifts. You can even find a gift for that special guy who loves to grill. The shop has items such as Captain Rodney’s Glaze, Hot Pepper Raspberry Preserves and Hoovers Sauce Meat Marinade. To top it off, you can have your treasures gift wrapped at no extra charge. —Arcadia Smith Best Place to Buy Unique Gifts Finalists Offbeat (151 Wesley Ave., offbeatjxn.com) / Swell-o-Phonic (2906 N. State St., Suite 103, 601-366-9955, chane.com) / Persnickety (2078 Main St., Madison, 601-853-9595, persnicketyshops.com) / Fair Trade Green (2807 Old Canton Road, 601-987-0002, rainbowcoop.org)

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Best Tattoo/Piercing Parlor: Electric Dagger Tattoo

2906 N. State St., Suite B-6, 601-982-9437, electricdagger.com

Getting a tattoo can be like scheduling a major surgery. Not only does it require a certain degree of investment and mental commitment, but it’s also important to trust the artist who is doing the work. With Electric Dagger Tattoo in Fondren, your ink is in good hands. The staff of Electric Dagger has almost 35 years of combined experience. Owner Jason Thomas opened the tattoo parlor in October 2013 and quickly established it as one of the best shops in the area whether a customer has a design in mind or is looking for an artist-created piece. “It’s important to look around and find a place you get a good vibe from,” he says about finding the perfect shop. While Electric Dagger doesn’t offer piercings, its creative crew can whip up just about anything in the ink-drawn spectrum. —Tommy Burton Best Tattoo/Piercing Parlor Finalists Twiztid Images (557 Highway 49 S., Richland, 601-664-0000, twiztidimagestattoo.com) Squench’s Tattoos, Ltd. (3780 Interstate 55 S., 601-372-2800, squenchstattoos.com) / House of Pain Tattoos & Piercing (22 Holiday Rambler Lane, Suite 300, Byram, 601-321-9040) Eternal Body Art (3611 Interstate 55 S., 601-346-5963, eternalbodyart.net)

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When most people think of a music festival, the image is of an annual event that lasts for several days. Jackson doesn’t have a multi-day music festival, but we have something better: Fondren After 5. Held on the first Thursday of every month, the street party-style event brings out the best in local bands, throwing in the occasional touring act for good measure. Take a stroll through the historic Jackson neighborhood during the event, and you’re likely to hear everything from acoustic-based singer-songwriter pop to heavy metal. There’s usually something for everyone. Fondren After 5 is not only an excellent place for up-and-coming local bands to showcase their talents, but it’s a perfect place for networking and shopping. Local shops and organizations get to show off their wares after hours in a family-friendly environment. —Tommy Burton

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Best Music Festival Finalists Jackson Rhythm and Blues Festival (August, jacksonrhythmandbluesfestival.com) / Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights (August, greaterbelhaven.com) / Jacktoberfest (October, jacktoberfest.com) / CelticFest (September, celticfestms.org)

Best Tailor: Custom Tailoring by Al Al Guevara can see a garment on anybody and instantly know what alterations, if any, it needs to fit well and look good. It’s a family trade that he shares with his siblings, aunts, uncles, mother and paternal grandmother. “I have it in my blood, and I do it because I love it,” he says. Guevara set out on his own 15 years ago, offering alterations, tailoring and custom garment design, his true passion. After leasing a space in Renaissance for about four years, Guevara recently made the move to taking appointments from home, but he is currently searching for a new storefront. He could talk tailoring and designing all day long and enjoys sharing his gift with those aspiring to work in his field. As good as he is, Guevara is always looking to improve and keeps up with current equipment and techniques. —LaTonya Miller Best Tailor Finalists Michael Armstrong (Tom James Company, 1775 Lelia Drive, Suite D, 601-713-2034, tomjames.com) / Finishing Touch Alterations (4551 Office Park Drive, 601-3625288) / Nana’s Alternations and Tailoring (975 North St., Suite 107, 601-969-3189)

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URBAN LIVING Best Tourist Attraction: Fondren

Best Thrift/Consignment Store: Repeat Street

When I was 16, if you asked me where downtown Jackson was, I probably couldn’t tell you. But I could tell you exactly where Fondren was. It was my favorite place to go when I was younger, and it still is to this day. I remember going to Swell-o-Phonic when it was in Fondren Public’s former location and listening to music there. I remember walking down State Street to the Fondren Beverage Emporium, back before the building housed the Fondren Art Gallery. And I remember being captivated at the idea of Sneaky Beans serving coffee and beer. Nothing says Jackson to me more than the funky vibe of the district. It’s got everything you’d want in a neighborhood—shopping, dining, places to walk—while also being an artistic haven that’s home to many Jackson creatives. That energy breathes life into the rest of the city, so that all of Jackson becomes the place it is. —Amber Helsel

Whether you’re looking for pieces for a costume, furniture for your house or even just some everyday wear, chances are, you can find pretty much anything you’re looking for at Repeat Street in Ridgeland. Repeat Street originated eight years ago in a small 700-square-foot store and moved to its current location in June 2012, which allows for storage and showcase space at 17,000 square feet. It now holds the title for being the largest consignment store in Mississippi. Even a nomination is “something to take note of” and “a huge compliment,” says store manager Parker Wilkinson. Visit Repeat Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Consignment hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. —Mike McDonald

Best Tourist Attraction Finalists Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Museum Blvd., 601-981-5469, mississippichildrens museum.com) / Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Dr., 601-576-6000, museum.mdwfp.com) / Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum (1150 Lakeland Drive, 601-432-4500) / Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St., 601-960-1515, msmuseumart.org)

Best Thrift/Consignment Store Finalists The Orange Peel (422 Mitchell Ave., 601-364-9977) / N.U.T.S. (114 Millsaps Ave., 601-3557458; 3011 N. State St.; goodsamaritancenter.org) / Silly Billy’s Consignment Shop (534 E. Mitchell Ave., 601-672-6693) / Fondren Muse (3413 N. State St., 601-345-1155) / N.U.T.S. (114 Millsaps Ave., 601-355-7458; 3011 N. State St.; goodsamaritancenter.org)

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It has been in business for more than 50 years. The clinic offers radiology, pain management, ultrasound and dentistry services, to name a few. This is, of course, North State Animal and Bird Hospital, the 2015 recipient of the Best of Jackson: Veterinary Clinic category. Office Manager Elizabeth Watkins says that the clinic has been successful for so long due to treating customers like family and knowing most pets by name. Upon learning of the clinic’s nomination for a Best of Jackson award, Watkins says it validates what they’re doing. The clinic’s operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 6 pm. —Mike McDonald

Best Veterinary Clinic Finalists Gluckstadt Animal Hospital (1070 Gluckstadt Road, Madison, 601-856-2002, gluckstadtanimalhospital.com) / Brandon Animal Hospital (205 Woodgate Drive S., Brandon, 601-825-9077) / Hometown Veterinary Clinic (1010 Highway 471, Brandon, 601-825-1697) / All Creatures Animal Care Center (262 New Mannsdale Road, Madison, 601-856-5333, allcreaturesanimalcarecenter.com)

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Best Yoga Studio: Butterfly Yoga 3025 N. State St., 601-594-2313, butterflyyoga.net

Since Butterfly Yoga opened in 2002, the studio’s reason for being in business hasn’t simply been to teach yoga to the masses, but rather, to identify the reason someone wishes to practice and to use yoga as a tool to improve well-being. The studio offers a variety of classes for every level of skill, from beginner to experienced yogi, including yoga basics, levels one and two, restorative, workday and CrossFit yoga classes. “We provide a service that people are needing right now in society: people connecting to one another and getting in touch with oneself,” owner Scotta Brady, who is trained in Anusura yoga, says. “We’ve been around for a while and consider ourselves very fortunate. When I started, I only had one yoga class enrollee. All in all, it’s nice to get recognition from your peers and customers.” —Mike McDonald Best Yoga Studio Finalists Joyflow Yoga (7048 Old Canton Road, Suite 2F, Ridgeland, 601-613-4317, joyflowyoga.com) StudiOm Yoga (665 Duling Ave., 601-209-6325, studiomyogaofms.com) / Tara Yoga (200 Park Circle, Suite 4, Flowood, 601-720-2337, tara-yoga.net)

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FOOD & DRINK Best Mexican or Latin Food; Best Outdoor Dining; Best Happy Hour; Best Place for Cocktails; Most Innovative Menu; Best Margaritas; Best Place for a First Date: Babalu Tacos & Tapas 622 Duling Ave., 601-366-5757, babalutacos.com

Best Outdoor Dining Finalists Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601-982-2633, walkersdrivein.com) / The Pig & Pint (3139 N. State St., 601-326-6070, pigandpint.com) / Keifer’s (120 N. Congress St., 601-353-4975; 705 Poplar Blvd., 601-355-6825, keifers.net) / Burgers & Blues (960 N. State St., 601-709-5171; 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601-899-0038; burgersblues.com) Most Innovative Menu Finalists The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen (1200 N. State St., Suite 100, 601-398-4562, themanshipjackson.com) / Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601-360-0090, parlormarket.com) / Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Ave., Suite 201, 601-982-2899, saltinerestaurant.com) / La Finestra (120 N. Congress St., 601-3458735, eatlafinestra.com)

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“I haven’t even ordered, yet, and I’m impressed” was the thought that ran through my mind as I sat in Babalu Tacos & Tapas waiting for my cold glass of lemonade. After a friend’s urging, I decided to try Babalu and was pleased with what I found. The restaurant offers fresh dishes and innovative recipes, such as the modern spin on the BLT, a spice-seared yellowfin tuna “BLC,” complete with bacon, marinated cucumbers, arugula and a wasabi aioli, all served on a sourdough bun, and the grilled lamb sliders with mintcilantro chimichurri and a red onion marmalade on yeast rolls. Babalu is famous for making its guacamole tableside, slicing fresh avocados and mixing it, all while making light conversation and adding life to your meal. During happy hour, Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Babalu has $1 off draft beers, $2 tacos, $4 sangria (made fresh at the bar), and $5 house wine and well drinks. All cocktails contain fresh ingredients, such as pomegranate and agave nectar in the signature Baba-Rita. The restaurant has a $2 taco special on Tuesday, $5 margaritas on Monday and daily features. Babalu has an outside dining area, fitted with soft, strung lights and a heater, so intimate evenings go by without a hitch. The staff is well-versed on the menu, so you won’t spend the majority of your time deciding on what to order. Babalu has options for nearly every eater, including vegetarian dishes and something light if all you need is a quick bite. Though its flagship restaurant is based in Jackson, Babalu has extended its Latin-influenced cuisine to Memphis and, most recently, Birmingham. —Maya Miller

601-665-4632) / Sombra Mexican Kitchen (140 Township Ave., Suite 100, Ridgeland, 601-7077950, sombramexicankitchen.com)

Best New Restaurant; Best Place for Ribs; Best Barbecue: The Pig & Pint

Best Place for Cocktails Finalists Library Lounge at Fairview Inn (734 Fairview St., 601-9483429, fairviewinn.com) / CAET Wine Bar (3100 N. State St., Suite 102, 601-321-9169, caetwinebar.com) / The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs (655 Duling Ave., 769-257-3517, apothecaryjackson.com) / Julep Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601-362-1411) Best Margaritas Finalists Jaco’s Tacos (318 S. State St., 601-961-7001; 7049 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601-898-3242; jacostacos.net) / Sombra Mexican Kitchen (140 Township Ave., Suite 100, Ridgeland, 601-707-7950, sombramexicankitchen. com) / La Cazuela (1401 E. Fortification St., 601-353-3014) / Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (1625 E. County Line Road, Suite 120, 601-957-7672) Best Place for a First Date Finalists Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601-982-2633, walkersdrivein.com)\ / King Edward Grill (235 W. Capitol St., 601-353-5464, kingedwardhoteljackson.com) / Cups Espresso Café (Multiple locations; cupsespressocafe.com) / Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Ave., Suite 201, 601-982-2899, saltinerestaurant.com)

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Best Mexican/Latin Finalists Café Olé (2752 N. State St., 769-524-3627) / La Cazuela (1401 E. Fortification St., 601-3533014) / Papitos Mexican Restaurant and Grill (111 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 1200, Madison, 601-605-0275; 173 Promenade Blvd., Flowood, 601-919-0448; 6376 Ridgewood Court Drive,

Best Happy Hour Finalists Capitol Grill (5050 Interstate 55 N., Suite F, 601-899-8845, capitolgrillofjackson.com) / Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055, fenianspub.happytables.com) / Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Ave., Suite 201, 601-982-2899, saltinerestaurant.com) / Time Out Sports Cafe (6270 Old Canton Road, 601-978-1839, timeoutcafe.com)

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3139 N. State St., 601-326-6070, pigandpint.com

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If you haven’t experienced The Pig & Pint, yet, you should soon. The restaurant, which opened in March 2014, doesn’t just serve just the standards such as pulled pork or smoked chicken (though they do have that option in the form of the ’cue plate or a barbecue sandwich). The Pig & Pint also has specials such as the porkbelly corn dogs served with a seasonal beer mustard and smoked tomato-ginger jam and my personal favorite, the barbecue nachos, which come with either pulled pork or smoked chicken, and have smokehouse beans, pickled onions, a Lucky Town Brewing Company pico de gallo and a special barbecue sauce. If you’re feeling extra special, though, try the restaurant’s Pepsi-glazed baby-back rib, which comes in half or full and are served with bread and a choice of

two sides, including smoked tomato cole slaw, potato salad and house pork rinds. And if you like a beer with your barbecue—and who doesn’t?—the restaurant has a wide assortment of craft beers. The Pig & Pint sets itself apart by taking barbecue and turning it on its head. —Amber Helsel

Best Place for Ribs Finalists Hickory Pit (1491 Canton Mart Road, 601-956-7079, hickorypitjxn.com) / Chimneyville Smokehouse (970 High St., 601-354-4665, chimneyville.com) / E&L Barbeque (1111 Bailey Ave., 601-355-5035) / King Edward Grill (235 W. Capitol St., 601-353-5464, kingedwardhoteljackson.com) Best New Restaurant Finalists Lou’s Full Serv (904B E. Fortification St., 601-487-6359) / Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Ave., Suite 201, 601-9822899, saltinerestaurant.com) / The Feathered Cow (4760 Interstate 55 N., 769-233-8366) / CAET Wine Bar (3100 N. State St., Suite 102, 601-321-9169, caetwinebar.com) Best Barbecue Finalists E&L Barbeque (1111 Bailey Ave., 601-355-5035) / Hickory Pit (1491 Canton Mart Road, 601-956-7079, hickorypitjxn.com) / Chimneyville Smokehouse (970 High St., 601-354-4665) / Smokehouse BBQ (2227 Highway 471, Brandon, 601-829-0520)

Best Place to Watch the Game: Best Burger: Burgers and Blues

960 N. State St., 601-709-5171; 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601-899-0038; burgersblues.com

Word of mouth won’t do them justice. Burgers & Blues is an experience. “It’s quality ingredients and our special recipe,” owner Steven Sahler says. In addition to fresh-ground beef that is delivered twice a week, Burgers & Blues’ burgers are hand-pattied and never frozen. The restaurant gets everything from buns to burger dressings daily. The staff makes you feel at home, and the walls are lined with TV screens that allow many to enjoy the games. With the restaurant’s wide selection of beer, you can have a nice draft to go along with it. And if you’re up for a little friendly competition yourself, you can try the “Whammy Challenge,” where you must eat the Whammy Burger that contains three one-pound patties, along with a milkshake and one pound of fries, in 30 minutes or less. If you complete the challenge (and even the great Adam Richman of “Man vs. Food” couldn’t), you get the burger for free, a T-shirt and a picture on the wall of fame. The last person to complete the challenge was championship eater Randy Santel in November 2014. —Arcadia Smith Best Place to Watch the Game Finalists Fondren Public (2765 Old Canton Road, 769-216-2589) / Capitol Grill (5050 Interstate 55 N., Suite F, 601-8998845, capitolgrillofjackson.com) / Mississippi Legends Grill (5352 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-919-1165) / The Alumni House (110 Bass Pro Drive, Pearl, 601-939-5238, alumnihousepearl.com) Best Local Burger Finalists The Feathered Cow (4760 Interstate 55 N., 769-233-8366) / Mugshots Grill & Bar (4245 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-932-4031, mugshotsgrillandbar.com) / Babalu Tacos & Tapas (622 Duling Ave., 601-366-5757, babalutacos.com) / Cool Al’s (4654 McWillie Drive, 601-713-3020)

Best Local Brunch: Julep Restaurant and Bar

4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601-362-1411

If a southern-fried brunch is what you want, Julep Restaurant and Bar has you covered. The brunch menu has everything you could ever want, including New Orleans beignets and the Julep quiche, made with smoked sausage and spinach or tomato basil with a side of a strawberry pecan salad. Other dishes includes southern favorites such as grits and grillades, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and a steak and eggs Benedict that comes with a Crystal hot-sauce hollandaise and potato hash. The double-wide breakfast has three eggs, a biscuit with sausage gravy, bacon, smoked gouda grits and potato hash, and the strawberry and chocolate chip pancakes come with bacon. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. —Ashley Sanders

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Best Local Brunch Finalist La Finestra (120 N. Congress St., 601-345-8735, eatlafinestra.com) / Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601-956-9562, charrestaurant.com) / Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601-420-4202, tableonehundred. com) / Hal & Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St., 601-948-0888, halandmals. com)

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622 Duling Ave., Suite 201, 601-982-2899, saltinerestaurant.com

Calling Chef Jesse Houston’s Saltine Oyster Bar your typical oyster bar completely ignores the macabre “Alice in Wonderland”-inspired carpenter and walrus murals, the Randall system custom beer infuser, the 30 craft beers on tap and, most importantly, the bivalves, which represent oysters from the Gulf of Mexico, east and west coasts and Canada. The restaurant has even gotten some from as far away as New Zealand. On its website, the restaurant says it focuses on “Southern cuisine highlighting fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables to share.” Along with Saltine’s tremendous selection of tap beer, it also offers 63 beers by the bottle that cover the standards such as lagers, pale ales, IPAs and stouts, but also entertain the lesstraveled beer styles such as Trappists and sours. Although it is clear that Saltine takes beer seriously, its cocktail list features nautically named drinks such as the Pieces of Eight, with passion fruit and St. Germain elderberry liqueur. Despite only opening in August 2014, Saltine’s pairing of fresh seafood with craft beverage is quickly turning the restaurant into a local favorite for bringing friends together or shaking the work week off. —Zachary Oren Smith

Best Asian Restaurant; Best Sushi/Japanese: Nagoya

6351 Interstate 55 N., Suite 131, 601-977-8881

Since 2009, Nagoya has received top honors in the Best of Jackson competition, and with its sushi and hibachi menu, one can see why. Nagoya’s vast menu includes items such as standard fare such as chicken teriyaki, pan-fried dumplings and a hibachi menu with items such as shrimp, steak and scallops, but it also has some dishes that scream “Jackson,” including the oyster tempura and BBQ squid. While everyone knows it as an affordable Japanese restaurant, people also know Nagoya for its great sushi, both cooked and raw. Nagoya offers fresh seafood and a variety of sushi, including a la carte items such as tuna, yellowtail, salmon roe and smelt roe, plus rolls including California, Alaska, Miami, tuna, soft shell crab and rainbow. Nagoya also offers catering, takeout and a full bar. —Ashley Sanders Best Asian Restaurant Finalists

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Best Seafood; Best New Bar: Saltine

Best New Bar Finalists One Block East (642 Tombigbee St., 601-944-0203, oneblockeast.com) / CAET Wine Bar (3100 N. State St., Suite 102, 601-321-9169, caetwinebar.com) / The Hideaway (5100 Interstate 55 N., 769-2088283, hideawayms.com)

Mr. Chen’s Restaurant (5465 Interstate 55 N., 601-978-1865) / Fusion Japanese & Thai Cuisine (1002 Treetops Blvd., Flowood, 601-664-7588) / Thai Tasty (5050 Parkway Drive, 601-540-2534) / Sakura Bana (4800 Interstate 55 N., 601-982-3035, sakurabanajackson.com)

Best Seafood Finalists Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601-982-2633, walkersdrivein.com) / The Islander Seafood and Oyster House (1220 E. Northside Drive, Suite 100, 601-366-5441) / Sal and Phil’s (6600 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601-957-1188) / Mayflower Café (123 W. Capitol St., 601-355-4122, mayflowercafems.com)

Best Sushi/Japanese Finalists Edo Japanese Restaurant (5834 Ridgewood Road, 601-899-8518) / Little Tokyo (876 Avery Blvd., Ridgeland, 601-991-3800) / Sakura Bana (4800 Interstate 55 N., 601-982-3035, sakurabanajackson.com) / Crazy Ninja Rock-N-Roll Sushi & Hibachi (2560 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-420-4058, crazyninjarestaurant.com)

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515 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601-898-3600; 2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-936-3398; primoscafe.com

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Primos Café has been a Jackson staple for years and has won Best of Jackson awards for many of those years. This year, it wins Best Local Breakfast and Best Place for Dessert. During breakfast, Primos serves dishes such as the early-bird platter, which is two eggs, a choice of sausage or bacon, grits or hash browns, and toast or a biscuit. Buttermilk pancakes are served with a choice of sausage or bacon. The scrambler platter has scrambled eggs with bacon or sausage, peppers, green onions, cheddar and hot-pepper cheese, with your choice of grits or hash browns, and toast or biscuit. The sides include cheese grits, cinnamon rolls, English muffins, fresh fruit, and granola with milk or yogurt. If its breakfast isn’t enough to make you want Primos, the café also offers desserts including cakes, cookies, pies and brownies. The made-from-scratch cakes include options such as caramel, Italian cream, chocolate, red velvet, strawberry, German chocolate and carrot. Cookie lovers can choose from chocolate chip, sugar, peanut butter, and butter cookies, and other dessert options include pecan pies, cupcakes and lemon squares. —Ashley Sanders

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Best Local Breakfast Finalists Broad Street Baking Company (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-362-2900, broadstbakery.com) / Brent’s Drugs (655 Duling Ave., 601-366-3427) / The Beagle Bagel Café (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 145, 769-251-1892; 898 Avery Blvd. N., Ridgeland, 601-956-1773; 100 Mannsdale Park Drive, Madison, 601-856-4377; thebeaglebagelcafe.com) / Heart & Soul Diner (900 Municipal Drive, Brandon, 601-825-9922) Best Place for Dessert Finalists Amerigo Italian Restaurant (6592 Old Canton Road, 601-977-0563, amerigo.net) / Char Restaurant (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601-956-9562, charrestaurant.com) / La Brioche (2906 N. State St., 601-988-2299, labriochems.com) / Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601-368-1919, salandmookies.com)

Best Gumbo: Que Sera Sera

2801 N. State St., 601-981-2520, queserams.com

More than 20 years ago, Que Sera Sera opened in an underdeveloped part of Fondren. Boo Noble, father of the current owner Perrin Noble, made his gumbo, an original recipe modified from the Duggan family of the Duggan Seafood Company. The Nobles make award-winning gumbo from scratch with a variety of seasonings and fresh ingredients, which include shrimp, crawfish, crab, oysters, andouille sausage, okra and celery—a combo that wins this award perennially. In addition to its gumbo, the Nobles take pride in offering an affordable menu and friendly customer service. After all these years, Que Sera Sera, which means “whatever will be will be,” remains a huge part of the community of Fondren offering locals the taste of New Orleans, and a huge outdoor café, without the travel. —Kelly Stone

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Best Local Breakfast; Best Place for Dessert: Primos Café

Best Gumbo Finalists Fat Tuesday’s (6923 Old Canton Road, Suite 105, 601-956-2971, fattuesdaysrestaurant.com) / Hal & Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St., 601-948-0888, halandmals.com) / Char Restaurant (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601-956-9562, charrestaurant.com) / Broad Street Baking Company (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601362-2900, broadstbakery.com)

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FOOD & DRINK Best Greek Restaurant; Best Mediterranean or Middle Eastern: Keifer’s

Best Kids Menu; Best Meal Under $10: Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint

Capital City mainstay Keifer’s has proved that its Greek and Mediterranean cuisine is still one of the best in Jackson nearly 35 years after opening its doors. Opened by Rick Olson and Paula Coe in 1980, Keifer’s since moved across the street from its original location, but the majority of its famous menu since day one remains. Specializing in gyros, homemade appetizers, and Greek and Mediterranean salads, Keifer’s has the distinction of bringing authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine to Jackson while adding southern flare. It makes for a casual yet memorable dining experience difficult to duplicate in Jackson. With a downtown location that opened in 1981, Keifer’s is ideal for people in the city who may just need a quick stop before a business meeting. With something even for the pickiest of eaters, the staff and management at Keifer’s continue to strive to meet the needs of the Belhaven and downtown areas with one of the best atmospheres for casual dining in Jackson. —Greg Pigott

It’s not easy to get real New York-style pizza without stepping foot on an airplane. But with more than 20 pizzas and ice-cream flavors to choose from, Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint in Fondren transports you there without the hassle of airfare. It’s even named for characters in Spike Lee’s New York-based film, “Do the Right Thing.” Some local favorites include the Riker’s Island, for those who love supreme pizza, the Meat Packing District for carnivores or the 4 Train for barbecue lovers. Overwhelmed by choices? Drop in for lunch and try pizza by the slice with a salad or soup for $5.50 or $8 to add a second slice. The restaurant offers three different slices, including a vegetarian option, each day. The family-friendly joint also has a wide selection for the youngsters, including fried or grilled chicken entrees, hamburgers, pasta, grilled cheese and, of course, pizza. Kids can customize their pizza to their liking, but the popular choices are cheese or pepperoni. For dessert, Sal & Mookie’s has an ice cream bar with a huge selection of ice cream including flavors such as vanilla, chocolate and cinnamon. —Nicole Sheriff

Best Local Pizza; Best Hangover Food: The Pizza Shack

925 E. Fortification St., 601-352-2001; 5046 Parkway Drive, 601-957-1975; thepizzashackjackson.com

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Best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Finalists Mediterranean Fish and Grill (6550 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601-956-0082) / Petra Café (currently relocating) / Aladdin Mediterranean Grill (730 Lakeland Drive, 601-3666033, aladdininjackson.com)

Since 2007, The Pizza Shack has made a name for itself in Jackson with its good food and friendly atmosphere. It has become a staple in the Colonial Mart Shopping Center and Belhaven areas. “We have a lot of new things up our sleeves in the coming months,” Mike Parker, who co-owns it with Ryan Patrick says. “Our Fortification location will be opening a deck, and we (finalized) a deal to open a new location in Byram.” With a long line of loyal customers, The Pizza Shack’s pizza, wings, subs, salads and deserts makes it a great choice for a family outing, work lunch or, of course, a quick stop after a rough night at the bar. The simple menu continues to grow with items that have made it popular for several years. Parker added that the best is yet to come. “We are always grateful to the people of Jackson for their continued business and are always coming up with new ideas and pizzas to keep the menu even more interesting,” he says. —Greg Pigott Best Local Pizza Finalists Soulshine Pizza Factory (1111 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1, Ridgeland, 601-856-8646; 5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 1100, Flowood, 601-919-2000) / Basil’s (2906 N. State St., Suite 104, 601-982-2100; 120 N. Congress St., Suite L1, 601-944-9888) / Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601-368-1919, salandmookies.com) Best Hangover Food Finalists Cherokee Inn (1410 Old Square Road, 601-362-6388, cherokeedriveinn.com) / Burgers & Blues (960 N. State St., 601-709-5171; 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601899-0038; burgersblues.com) / Brent’s Drugs (655 Duling Ave., 601-366-3427) / The Feathered Cow (4760 Interstate 55 N., 769-233-8366)

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Best Kids’ Menu Finalists The Islander Seafood and Oyster House (1220 E. Northside Drive, Suite 100, 601-3665441) / Brent’s Drugs (655 Duling Ave., 601-366-3427) / Primos Café (515 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601-898-3600; 2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-936-3398) / Broad Street Baking Company (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-362-2900) Best Meal Under $10 Finalists High Noon Café (2807 Old Canton Road, 601-366-1602) / Basil’s (2906 N. State St., Suite 104, 601-982-2100; 120 N. Congress St., Suite L1, 601-944-9888) / Café Olé (2752 N. State St., 769- 524-3627) / The Beagle Bagel Café (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 145, 769-2511892; 898 Avery Blvd. N., Ridgeland, 601-956-1773; 100 Mannsdale Park Drive, Madison, 601-856-4377)

Best Local Lunch Buffet; Best Soul Food: Mama Hamil’s Southern Cookin’ & BBQ 751 Highway 51, 601-856-4407, hamils.com

If you like turnip greens, fried chicken and other soul-food staples, Mama Hamil’s Southern Cookin’ & BBQ has you covered. The restaurant has grown significantly since opening its doors in 1977. Once located in a small cabin that seated about 60 lunch patrons per day, Mama Hamil’s now has multiple levels of seating and enough parking to accommodate more than 300 customers. Don’t let the new location fool you, though; this is casual, down-home cooking at its finest. For most people, Mama Hamil’s selling point is its expansive selection of southern favorite foods, including banana pudding, smoked chicken and the restaurant’s popular fried catfish, which is added to the dinner buffet on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. —Pamela Hosey Best Local Lunch Buffet Finalists Two Sisters’ Kitchen (707 N. Congress St., 601-353-1180) / Spice Avenue (4711 Interstate 55 N., 601-982-0890) / Ichiban Hibachi Grill and Sushi Japanese Steakhouse (153 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601-919-0097) / Thai House (1405 Old Square Road, 601-982-9991) / The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen (1200 N. State St., Suite 100, 601-398-4562, themanshipjackson.com) Best Soul Food Finalists Bully’s Restaurant (3118 Livingston Road, 601-362-0484) / Gloria’s Kitchen (2855 Bailey Ave., 601-362-0009) / Two Sisters’ Kitchen (707 N. Congress St., 601-353-1180)

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Best Greek Restaurant Finalists Krilakis (207 W. Jackson St., Suite D, Ridgeland, 601-790-9463) / Kristos Amerigreek Dining (971 Madison Ave., Madison, 601-605-2266) / Bill’s Greek Tavern (4760 McWillie Drive, 601-982-9295) / Vasilios Greek Cuisine (828 Highway 51, Madison, 601-853-0028)

565 Taylor St., 601-368-1919, salandmookies.com

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FOOD & DRINK Best Place for Healthy Food; Best Vegetarian Options: Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative, High Noon Café

Best Italian: Amerigo

6592 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601-977-0563, amerigo.net

Best Vegetarian Options Finalists La Finestra (120 N. Congress St., 601-345-8735, eatlafinestra.com) / The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen (1200 N. State St., Suite 100, 601-398-4562, themanshipjackson. com) / BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601-9828111, bravobuzz.com) / Aladdin Mediterranean Grill (730 Lakeland Drive, 601-3666033, aladdininjackson.com)

Best Italian Finalists BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601-9828111, bravobuzz.com) / La Finestra (120 N. Congress St., 601-345-8735, eatla finestra.com) / Cerami’s Italian Restaurant (5417 Lakeland Drive, Suite I, Flowood, 601919-2829, ceramis.net) / Fratesi’s Italian Cuisine (910 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601-956-2929)

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Best Place for Healthy Food Finalists Bruno’s Adobo (127 S. Roach St., 601-944-9501, now closed) / Broad Street Baking Company (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-362-2900, broadstbakery.com) / Aladdin Mediterranean Grill (730 Lakeland Drive, 601-366-6033, aladdininjackson.com)

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You might not know it from the number of soul-food and barbecue restaurants, but being a vegetarian in Jackson isn’t as difficult as it once was. At the same time, it takes more than a plate of leafy greens to please the palate of a discerning vegetarian. That’s where Rainbow Co-op and High Noon Café come in. High Noon has been a staple within Jackson’s vegetarian community since it opened in 1982, two years after its parent store opened. High Noon offers dairy-free, gluten-free and meat-free dishes without sacrificing taste. The menu includes a black bean and spinach burrito, a Portabella Caesar salad and the High Noon Burger, the restaurant’s signature beet burger, as well as daily specials. For masters of vegetarian cooking, Rainbow Co-op is definitely the place to go. Rainbow provides health-conscious Jacksonians with a place to shop, eat and socialize. From organic peanut butter and local and regional produce to Zum bath collections, Rainbow stocks its shelves to satisfy everyone. —Pamela Hosey

The Jackson area has a handful of Italian eateries to offer, but the comfortable atmosphere and varied menu of Amerigo in Ridgeland has led it to this award many years. The restaurant is best known for its traditional and modern takes on Italian cuisine, including made-from-scratch pastas, hand-tossed pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven, seafood entrees, griddle-pressed paninis and three-cheese tortellini, a staff and customer favorite. Amerigo delivers a causal dining experience, which is an adaptable eating option for any occasion. Its expansive wine list and creative cocktails make it an easy choice for a fun dinner with friends or a romantic date-night destination. Even if you plan on falling back on Italian food fundamentals, such as spaghetti and meatballs, Amerigo has you covered. —Kelly Stone

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2807 Old Canton Road, 601-366-1602, rainbowcoop.org

Best Local French Fries: Rooster’s 2906 N. State St., 601-982-2001, glennfoods.com

Best Local French Fries Finalists Burgers & Blues (960 N. State St., 601-709-5171; 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601-899-0038; burgersblues.com) / The Feathered Cow (4760 Interstate 55 N., 769-233-8366) / Cool Al’s (4654 McWillie Drive, 601-713-3020) / Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Ave., Suite 201, 601-982-2899, saltinerestaurant.com)

If you’ve lived around Jackson long enough, chances are you remember those weekend mornings when your mom or dad would go get donuts from Donut Palace. Most of its locations are in shopping centers, which make them all the more convenient to those who want something sweet (or savory) for breakfast. Donut Palace offers many donut selections, which include glazed, maple, chocolate, vanilla sprinkle and chocolate sprinkle donuts, and specialty donuts such as chocolate Bavarian, plain long-john pastries, lemon, Boston Creme, raspberry and chocolate creme jelly-filled donuts. And if you want something on the side of your donut, the shops offer drinks such as chocolate milk and orange juice. Though most locations are only opened in the mornings, Donut Palace is a place to get up early for. —Ashley Sanders Best Local Doughnuts Finalists Monroe’s Donuts and Bakery (6310 Medgar Evers Blvd., 601-981-3208; 255 East McDowell Road, 601-373-1185; 717 Rice Road, Suite A, Ridgeland, 601-856-2353; 125 S. Congress St.; monroesdonutsandbakery.com) / Pillow Donuts (1679 Old Fannin Road, Flowood, 601-992-6040; 707 Beau Pre Drive, Ridgeland, 601-790-9697) / Scurlock’s Donuts Shop & Eatery (125 S. Congress St., now closed)

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Just inside Fondren Corner, you’ll find Jackson staple Rooster’s and its popular fries. The restaurant’s fresh-cut curly fries come with just the right amount of salt and pepper. Customers often pair the side item with ketchup and house dipping sauces, which father-and-son owners, Tim and Nathan Glenn, developed, with their special comeback sauce being the most famous. Jacksonians clearly love the combination of the tang from the comeback sauce and the saltiness of the fries. Rooster’s southern-style menu includes homemade burgers, country-fried steaks, fried chicken and red beans and rice, which keeps tourists and locals coming back for more than just the comeback sauce and curly fries. —Kelly Stone

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FOOD & DRINK Best Restaurant: Walker’s Drive-In

Best Local Fried Chicken: Two Sisters’ Kitchen (707 N. Congress St., 601-353-1180)

When Chef Derek Emerson decided in 2001 to purchase Walker’s Drive-In—which has been open since 1948—it was because he wanted to ensure that the long-standing restaurant would be in good hands. Emerson has more than made good on his intentions to make Walker’s the best it can be. Using the best fresh and local and ingredients it can find, Walker’s is a hit in Jackson, especially its seafood menu, which Emerson says is one of the biggest draws. With pan-roasted Gulf grouper, pan-seared jumbo sea scallops, wood-grilled gulf shrimp, redfish Anna with lump crabmeat and more, diners certainly have plenty of excellent options. “My favorite (dish) is the veal and lobster Kathy, which is named after a customer who had it as her last meal before she passed away from cancer,” Emerson says. “She was one of the nicest people I ever met, so that dish has always been special to me.” —Dustin Cardon

Best Restaurant Finalists Babalu Tacos & Tapas (622 Duling Ave., 601-366-5757, babalutacos.com) / BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601-982-8111, bravobuzz.com) / The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen (1200 N. State St., Suite 100, 601-398-4562, themanshipjackson. com) / Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Ave., Suite 201, 601-982-2899, saltinerestaurant.com)

Best Place to Get Coffee: Cups Espresso Café TATE K NATIONS

Multiple locations; cupsespressocafe.com

Cups has a coffee—and a location—for every occasion. For example, the mediumroast Ethiopia Yirgacheffe imbued with surprising whispers of Brazil nut and lemon zest is somewhat akin to Cups’ Lakeland Drive location, an unexpectedly fun little hideaway nestled at The Quarter. By contrast, Cups’ Sumatra Mandheling of sun-lit hyacinth and dark chocolate boldness screams “Hey, look at me!” much in the same way that the Fondren store, a popular locale for college students and University of Mississippi Medical Center employees, is among the premier cafés in which to be seen in Jackson. The Regions Building lobby location is all business, like the classic albeit non-alcoholic White Russian, one of Cups’ signatures. There are 10 metro locations in all. — R.L. Nave Best Place to Get Coffee Finalists Seattle Drip (Multiple locations, seattledrip.com) / Mocha Mugs (Multiple locations, mochamugs.com) / Sneaky Beans (2914 N. State St., 601-487-6349, sneakybeans.com) / Broad Street Baking Company (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-362-2900, broadstbakery.com)

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111 Colony Crossing, Suite 130, Madison; 223 Ridge Way, Flowood; georgiablue.net

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Georgia Blue, which has two Jackson metro locations, has “a certain swagger,” as the Flowood location’s assistant manager and bartender John Hime describes it. The blue-plate lunch, specifically, draws the largest customer base, and it is what gives Georgia Blue its “Best of Jackson” status. On the blue-plate menu’s most popular days—Thursday and Sunday—the dishes are often first come, first served. Hime calls the fried chicken served on Tuesday and Thursday to-die-for. But the

Best Local Fried Chicken Finalists Mama Hamil’s Southern Cooking & BBQ (751 Highway 51, Madison, 601-856-4407; hamils.com) / Julep Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601-362-1411, juleprestaurant.com) / Rooster’s (2906 N. State St., 601-982-2001, glennfoods.com) / The Feathered Cow (4760 Interstate 55 N., 769-233-8366)

Best Sandwich Place: Room Service

4659 McWillie Drive, 601-362-4617, roomservicejackson.com; 1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 104, Ridgeland, 601-707-3600; roomservicenorth.com

With no dine-in options, take-out restaurant Room Service will have its drivers deliver one of Jackson’s best sandwiches directly to your door. Open on weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for pick-up and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for delivery, Room Service’s large-portion sammies and salads make the perfect lunch for the too-busy city dweller and office worker. Founded in 1986, Room Service has an extensive menu, with 35 sandwiches and 33 gourmet salads—with 23 dressing choices—all made fresh to order. While one UrbanSpoon commenter in 2011 equated the restaurant’s spirited founder and manager Hays Thompson to the Soup Nazi on “Seinfeld,” it’s clear that Jacksonians are willing to go to great lengths for a Room Service sammie. “There is absolutely not a better sandwich served in Jackson, so I will play his little game,” the commenter said. —Anna Wolfe Best Sandwich Place Finalists The Beagle Bagel Café (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 145 (Highland Village), 769-251-1892; 898 Avery Blvd. N., Ridgeland, 601-956-1773; 100 Mannsdale Park Drive, Madison, 601856-4377; thebeaglebagelcafe.com) / Basil’s (2906 N. State St., Suite 104, 601-982-2100; 120 N. Congress St., Suite L1, 601-944-9888) / Broad Street Baking Company (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-362-2900, broadstbakery.com) / Steve’s Deli (125 S. Congress St., Suite 103, 601-969-1119; 201 S. Lamar St., 601-714-5683; stevesdowntown.com)

with an entrée, three sides, a choice of a roll or cornbread and a drink and costs $10 before 4 p.m., $12 after. The drink is not included after 4 p.m. The restaurant also prides itself on the live music that plays Thursday through Saturday—a bit of southern rock to pair with southern cuisine. —Anna Wolfe

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Best Plate Lunch: Georgia Blue

For more than 20 years, Two Sisters’ Kitchen has been serving up some of the best fried chicken in the Jackson metro area. Inside the large Victorian-style house, which evokes memories of grandma’s house after church on Sundays, Two Sisters’ Kitchen completes the experience with an excellent lunch buffet and a warm, welcoming staff. A few of Jackson’s famous foodie visitors, such as Food & Wine Magazine and “Man v. Food Nation,” have praised the restaurant’s fried chicken. Try Two Sisters’ Kitchen’s version of this traditional southern dish, and you’ll see why Jacksonians agree on its greatness—and why it’s a perennial winner in this category. —Pamela Hosey

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3016 N. State St., 601-982-2633, walkersdrivein.com

early bird gets the worm on Sunday, which is the day Georgia Blue serves its prime rib. Each plate comes

Best Plate Lunch Finalists McDade’s Markets (Multiple locations; mcdadesmarkets. com) / Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601-9822633, walkersdrivein.com) / Primos Café (515 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601-898-3600; 2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-936-3398; primoscafe.com) / The Trace Grill (574 Highway 51, Suite F, Ridgeland, 601-8531014, thetracegrill.com)

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868 Centre St., Ridgeland, 601-965-9566, shapleysrestaurant.com

Shapley’s sectioned seating provides an intimate date spot or a place for families who aren’t dressed for fine dining. But the privacy isn’t the best thing about Shapley’s—it’s the consistent nature of their food preparation. Jacksonians have voted Shapley’s steaks as the best available in Jackson for two years running and has been recognized numerous times. Shapley’s, founded in 1985, has been using the same products and the same chefs for the last 25 years. “We’ve got a tremendous amount of tenure in our kitchen,” says Scott Koestler, owner and chef. Located in Ridgeland, Shapley’s might be fancy, but it’s not flashy. It has made its name through consistency and serving the finest foods possible. While Jacksonians might consider Shapley’s as fine dining, Koestler says customers should feel comfortable coming as they are—and eating a fine steak. —Anna Wolfe Best Steak Finalists Kathryn’s Steakhouse (6800 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601-956-2803, kathryns steaks.com) / Ely’s Restaurant & Bar (115 W. Jackson St., Suite 2E, Ridgeland, 601-6056359, elysrestaurant.com) / Tico’s Steak House (1536 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland, 601-956-1030, ticossteakhouse.com) / Char Restaurant (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601-956-9562, charrestaurant.com)

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Best Veggie Burger Finalists High Noon Café (2807 Old Canton Road, 601-366-1602, rainbowcoop.org) / Hal & Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St., 601-948-0888, halandmals.com) / Cool Al’s (4654 McWillie Drive, 601-713-3020) / Burgers & Blues (960 N. State St., 601-709-5171; 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601-899-0038; burgersblues.com)

Best Wine List/Selection: CAET Wine Bar

3100 N. State St., Suite 102, 601-321-9169, caetwinebar.com

Best Take Out Finalists Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601-368-1919) / Amerigo Italian Restaurant (6592 Old Canton Road, 601-977-0563) / Mr. Chen’s Restaurant (5465 Interstate 55 N., 601-978-1865) / Café Olé (2752 N. State St., 769- 524-3627)

Best Wine List/Selection Finalists BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601-982-8111, bravobuzz.com) / The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen (1200 N. State St., Suite 100, 601398-4562, themanshipjackson.com) / Char Restaurant (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601-956-9562, charrestaurant.com)

If you love fresh bread, desserts and coffee, Broad Street Baking Company is the place to go. Broad Street offers a variety of breads made from scratch, plus pastries, cookies, desserts, and complete meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its cakes are delectable, rich and are all priced at $38. A few of the many options are Oreo Crunch, caramel and king cake, available this year from Jan. 6 to Feb. 17. The bakery also has specialty king cakes for other holidays, including its Death by Candy king cake that

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On any given night at CAET, the Fondren wine bar from the owners of nearby Walker’s Drive-In, you might be seated next to power players jabbering about the burdens of public service. After a few minutes of that, you’ll be grateful for CAET’s 10-page wine list that starts with a good range of reds and whites available by the pour, including two- and four-ounce options for sampling. These pours start at $3.50 for two-ounce taste of a Spanish Albariño. CAET’s enthusiastic and knowledgeable servers can suggest an appropriate sweet or savory small plate to complement your selection or a good wine to go with your meal. In the event you can’t finish a full bottle from CAET’s expansive selection, servers are happy to cork it and seal it in a bag with a receipt for your enjoyment later. —R.L. Nave

4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-362-2900, broadstbakery.com

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The health-conscious eater need only make one stop for a delicious, meat-free meal: Majestic Burger. The winner of the Best Veggie Burger in Jackson prides itself on delicious options for vegetarians. What many don’t know is that Majestic Burger also offers a vegan burger. While both burgers contain mushroom, onion, red bell pepper, corn and black beans, the veggie burger also has milk and cheese, whereas the vegan burger is made with a wheat flour base. Although the restaurant also offers a great selection of salads and seafood, such as redfish and tilapia, it’s Majestic Burger’s signature sweet-sourdough bun—one of five bun options—that seems to keep the mouths of repeat customers watering. —Anna Wolfe

The name O.E.C. comes from the Japanese word oishii, which means “very delicious.” It’s a name that is appropriate for Jackson’s pick for the Best Takeout. Its dishes are individually prepared and made from fresh ingredients with low salt and sugar and no M.S.G. The menu at O.E.C. features appetizers such as crab, seaweed or squid salad, egg or crab egg rolls, kani cheese and edamame; a wide variety of sushi rolls including cucumber, avocado, crab, salmon, spicy tuna, eel, shrimp tempura and more; and Hibachi-cooked chicken, steak, shrimp, scallops, salmon or assorted vegetables, all available in combos and served with fried rice. With its many locations, O.E.C. is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and to make takeout easier, everything already comes in a to-go container. —Dustin Cardon

Best Bakery: Broad Street Baking Company

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1067 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, 601-707-0093, majesticburger.com

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Best Take Out: O.E.C. Japanese Express

Best Veggie Burger: Majestic Burger

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Best Steak: Shapley’s

comes out around Halloween. For dinner and lunch, try Broad Street’s sandwiches,

paninis, po-boys and wraps, including the portobello vegetarian sandwich, club sandwich, the contadino wrap. beef Panini, and the tomato and basil grilled cheese Panini. Sandwiches come with a choice of artisan bread such as focaccia, multigrain sourdough, New York rye and farmhouse white. —Ashley Sanders Best Bakery Finalists Campbell’s Bakery (3013 N. State St., 601-362-4628, campbellsbakery.ms) / La Brioche (2906 N. State St., 601-988-2299, labriochems.com) / The Beagle Bagel Café (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 145, 769-251-1892; 898 Avery Blvd. N., Ridgeland, 601-956-1773; 100 Mannsdale Park Drive, Madison, 601-8564377; thebeaglebagelcafe.com)

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MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE Best Bar; Best College Hangout; Best Local Beer Selection: Fondren Public 2765 Old Canton Road, 769-216-2589

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There’s much to appreciate about Jason Turner’s level of dedication, passion and sheer musical output, especially in the past year. Turner, 36, released his third fulllength album, “Like the Night,” in December. While Jacksonians can occasionally catch him performing with friends and fellow musicians, Turner is a tireless one-man band, skilled at weaving catchy melodies with striking guitar play. Whether listeners latch onto his pedal work or bluesy harmonica, Turner creates a masterful mix of authentic rock and singer-songwriter sound that is easy to enjoy and difficult to ignore. Booking several shows a week in the metro area while recording four releases in the past four years, including a live “Oxford Sounds” EP, Turner is one of the hardest-working musicians in Jackson, and his sound is current, accessible, and crafted with great care and skill. —Jake Sund Best Musician Finalists Hunter Gibson / Cody Cox (Furrows) / Shaun Patterson / JaVonta’ Young Best Singer Finalists Shaun Patterson /Kerry Thomas / Chad Wesley / Akami Graham Best Singer/Songwriter Finalists Tricky LT 45 / Zach Lovett (Young Valley) / Chad Perry / Cody Cox (Furrows)

Best Rock Artist Finalists Chad Wesley / The Empty Handed Painters / Dream Cult / Andrew Campbell (Splendid Chaos)

While Fondren Public has only been around since fall 2014, it’s quickly become one of Jackson’s most beloved hangouts. It boasts 24 taps and more than 40 bottle and can options, including local and regional brews, such as Crooked Letter, Lazy Magnolia and Lucky Town, along with a premium wine selection. When it comes to food, the bar strays from the basic “battered and deep-fried” fare, instead offering items such as a variety of sliders and a Cajun corndog with jalapeño beer batter. One of Fondren Public’s best features is its interior. The walls, tabletops and bar are covered with wood salvaged from an 1800s-era farmhouse. Church pews and other decorations from the renovation of First Presbyterian Church can also be found throughout. Fondren Public may be the new pub on the block, but it’s poised to be one of the best for years to come. —Shameka Hayes Best Bar Finalists Capitol Grill (5050 Interstate 55 N., Suite F, 601-899-8845) / Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055) / The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs (655 Dulng Ave., 769-257-3517) / Hal & Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St., 601-948-0888) Best College Student Hangout Finalists Cups Espresso Café, Fondren (2757 Old Canton Road, 601-362-7422) / Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055) / Sneaky Beans (2914 N. State St., 601-487-6349) / Ole Tavern on George Street (416 George St., 601-960-2700) Best Local Beer Selection Finalists The Pig & Pint (3139 N. State St., 601-326-6070) / Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Ave., Suite 201, 601-982-2899) / Burgers & Blues (960 N. State St., 601-709-5171; 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601-899-0038, burgersblues.com) / The Iron Horse Grill (320 W. Pearl St., 601-398-0151)

Original Band; Cover Band; Jazz Artist: Southern Komfort Brass Band Best Club DJ; Best Hip-Hop Artist: DJ Young Venom

Best Cover Band Finalists Jason Turner Band / Acoustic Crossroads / Diesel 255 / Shadz of Grey

Best Club DJ Finalists DJ T. Lewis / DJ Phingaprint / Spre Beats

Best Jazz Artist Finalists Barry Leach / Vibe Doctors Jazz Project / Pam Confer / Alvin Fielder

Best Hip-Hop Artist Finalists 5th Child / Tricky LT 45 / James Crow / Skipp Coon

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Best Original Band Finalists Acoustic Crossroads / Young Valley / Furrows / Dream Cult

Phillip “DJ Young Venom” Rollins has been rocking Jackson events for 10 years, ever since Ezra Brown invited him to deejay at poetry nights at Seven*Studioz. Taking his name from Venom, the archenemy of Marvel superhero Spider-Man, Rollins has performed in nearly every venue in the city, played the deejay booth at Jubilee Jam and opened for the Flaming Lips and Snoop Dogg. In May 2014, Rollins opened Offbeat (151 Wesley Ave., offbeatjxn.com), which serves as an incubator for Mississippi subcultures such as alternative-music lovers, comic-book readers, and toy and record collectors. “I opened the store to help build artistic movement in the community,” he says. It’s not unusual to find Rollins behind his turntable beside the checkout counter, mixing music on the spot. Rollins’ penchant for improvised live performance earns him plenty of fans and high praise in Jackson’s burgeoning hip-hop community. He’s currently working with fellow deejay Loki Antiphony on a beat tape, which will be released through Homework Town later this year. —Shameka Hayes

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For the second year in a row, Southern Komfort Brass Band has taken the titles of the best original, jazz and cover band in Jackson, solidifying the staying power of its brassy brand of grooving music with local fans. Since its debut in 2010, Southern Komfort has served as Jackson’s premiere high-energy act, delivering impressive original compositions coupled with undeniably funky renditions of contemporary pop and hip-hop staples. Every show feels like a genuine celebration built to bring in audiences and provide one of the best live music experiences in Jackson. The band had a banner year in 2014, with an appearance at the Chicago Blues Festival where the members showcased their crowd-favorite second-line style. It outright demands that audiences engage in the party with masterfully orchestrated New Orleans-inspired jazz. —Jake Sund

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Best Blues Artist: Bobby Rush bobbyrushbluesman.com

Most Jacksonians are quite familiar with the self-described “folk-funk” sounds that Homer, La., native Bobby Rush pioneered in the late 1960s with his song, “Chicken Heads,” which worked its way to No. 34 on the Billboard R&B chart. If Rush somehow managed to escape your playlist all these years, though, you should know that he’s just as relevant now as he was when he first pulled into Jackson in the ’80s. Rush received two Grammy Award nominations for best blues album, with his first nod in 2000 for “Hoochie Man” and a second for his most recent release, “Down in Louisiana,” in 2013. While plenty of Jackson artists are keeping the blues alive, it’s impossible not to acknowledge Rush’s impressive four-decade career, which is still picking up steam in the international blues community. Jackson blues lovers will have a chance to check out Rush in all his glory when he serves as grand marshal for Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade this year. —Jake Sund Best Blues Artist Finalists Jarekus Singleton / Jesse Robinson (jesseguitarrobinson.com) / Scott Albert Johnson (scottalbertjohnson.com) / Arthur Jones

Best Dive Bar: Cherokee Drive Inn

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Though dive bar might sounds derogatory to some, it’s the perfect term for your neighborhood hangout. It’s not as formal as some places, but when you walk in, you feel at home. This year, the Cherokee Inn earned that the title for Jacksonians. While it’s only been in its current location since 2003, Cherokee Inn has earned its way into the stomachs and hearts of many in Jackson with affordable drink options and great-tasting food. The restaurant has established itself as a venue and juke joint with some of the best plate lunches in town. Whether it’s the Monday chicken and dumplings or Thursday roast beef, Cherokee Inn offers home cooking, served with a side of pool tables, arcade games and plated in a much loved location. —Zachary Oren Smith Best Dive Bar Finalists Shucker’s on the Rez (116 Conestoga Road, Ridgeland, 601-853-0105, shuckersontherez. com) / Martin’s Restaurant & Lounge (214 S. State St., 601-354-9712, martinslounge.net) / Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055, fenianspub.happytables.com) / One Block East (642 Tombigbee St., 601-944-0203, oneblockeast.com) / Sam’s Lounge (5035 Interstate 55 N., 601-983-2526)

3911 Northview Drive, now closed

From drag artistry to upbeat Top 40 radio bangers, Bottoms Up was the true essence of southern LGBT life. Though it closed in December 2014, the club once provided a place for outcasts to dance and socialize with like-minded people. On Saturday nights, drag queens graced the stage, lip-syncing to songs from pop divas. You always knew you were in the right place if you heard the occasional “Yasssss” on the dance floor if someone dropped it like it was hot. Bottoms Up was a place where members of the LGBT community could fully express themselves without fear of judgment. While it’s closing is a major loss to Jackson, finalists Fenian’s Pub, JC’s Construction and Soul Wired Café are still there for those seeking a great place to hang out where they’re welcome as an LGBT person. —Zachary Orsborn Best LGBT Hangout Finalists Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055, fenianspub.happytables.com) / JC’s Construction (425 N. Mart Plaza, 601-362-3108) / Soul Wired Café (111 Millsaps Ave., 601-863-6378, soulwiredcafe.com)

Best Jukebox: Ole Tavern on George Street 416 George St., 601-960-2700

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Best Gospel Artist Finalists Chandra Wise / Dathan Thigpen / Benjamin Cone III & Worship / Alisa Patrick McDonald

Best LGBT Hangout: Bottoms Up

Since reopening in 2008, Ole Tavern on George Street has become one of the top places to knock back a few brews. Owners Jason and Shannon Cockrell attribute the welcoming quality to the building’s history, as well as the southern music that sets the tone for the bar. That doesn’t end with live bands on Fridays and Saturdays, though. Ole Tavern’s Internet jukebox allows visitors to pick from a vast number of classic and current songs, whether they’re craving country, rock, hip-hop or blues. You can order po-boys, seafood or pasta, sip on the bar’s signature drink, the Ole Tavern Mule, and dance to the latest and greatest hits. —Maya Miller Best Jukebox Finalists Last Call Sports Grill (1428 Old Square Road, 601-713-2700) / Sam’s Lounge (5035 Interstate 55 N., 601-983-2526) / One Block East (642 Tombigbee St., 601-944-0203, oneblock east.com) / JC’s Construction (425 N. Mart Plaza, 601-362-3108) / Sylvia’s Restaurant & Lounge (3060 Medgar Evers Blvd., 601-366-5809)

Best Karaoke DJ: Matt Collette Multiple Best of Jackson winner Matt Collette hasn’t changed much in his 10 years as the Capital City Karaoke King. He’s always the one to bring out the best in a crowd. “I really get a kick out of seeing people get out of their comfort zone,” Collette says. “It’s fun to watch.” With a song list of all genres that anyone can find a good groove with, Collette says that “even just coming and watching can introduce you to great music that you may really like. Even if you don’t listen to country or rap a lot, if you come out to karaoke and hear a song you like, you expand your musical tastes just by going out and enjoying yourself.” Join Matt Collette at Fenian’s Pub on Monday nights and at Kemistry Sports Bar and Hookah Lounge on Saturday nights for karaoke. He is also available for private parties. For more information, check him out on Facebook. —Greg Pigott

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Jacksonians may have voted Laurie Walker as the city’s best gospel singer, but that label isn’t the only way that she describes her music. “I am a gospel artist, although I usually go by the title ‘inspirational artist,’” she says. “I’m aware that many listeners I’m reaching out to or would like to inspire don’t listen to gospel.” Though she once performed around Jackson in neo-soul bands, Walker struck out on her own in 2005 when she felt a calling. She also became involved with the youth ministry at New Horizon Church International. “During that time, I learned what ministry is, what praise and worship (are), and I carry that in my music today,” she says. In November 2012, Walker released her debut EP, “Free in Him: Excerpts of Life.” Walker is currently working on her sophomore album, which she hopes to release in the fall of 2015. —Shameka Hayes

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Best Gospel Artist: Laurie Walker

Best Karaoke DJ Finalists DJ Stache / D-Day (Last Call Sports Grill, 1428 Old Square Road, 601-713-2700) / Casey Hardigree / Angela Pittman (Krazy Karaoke)

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When “rockin’ country” band South of 20 formed in Jackson in 2010, it had one aspiration, which hasn’t steered the band wrong, yet. “We all met when I was running a studio in Flowood out of a desire to just play solid country music for people, and that’s what we’ve been doing since,” guitarist Chris Sanders says. South of 20 tries to keep the crowd in mind when choosing sets for live performances. “We play a lot of Top 40 songs that people want to hear along with our original stuff,” Sanders says. The lineup has changed since the band’s formation, but each member has a wealth of musical experience. For instance, bassist Robbie Pigg took lessons at a music camp from legendary bassist Victor Wooten, and lead guitarist James Beau Edwards was a session player in Nashville. Whether the band is tearing up the stage at Jackson’s The Hideaway or bringing big crowds to Silverstar Hotel & Casino, South of 20 is sure to put on a show. —Jake Sund

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It’s been three years since show promoter Arden Barnett first started leasing Duling Hall, the stomping grounds of his entertainment company, Ardenland, from Mike Peters of Peters Development. The deal brought a surge of enthusiasm for live music into Jackson’s Fondren area that keeps audiences coming. Within the cozy music-and-special-events venue, which boasts one of the best sound systems in Jackson, Barnett and his team have not only provided a crucial space for local bands to promote their music, but also a worthwhile destination for national acts—including the Flaming Lips, Shovels & Rope, Lettuce and Justin Townes Earle—to bank on when their tours take them through the Deep South. “We’re in a place now where not only people, but the bands want to come back again and again, and that’s the important thing,” Barnett says. “You don’t just come see a show and never come back.” —Jake Sund Best Live Music Venue Finalist Underground 119 (119 S. President St., 601-352-2322, underground119.com) / Martin’s Restaurant & Lounge (214 S. State St., 601-354-9712, martinslounge.net) / The Iron Horse Grill (320 W. Pearl St., 601-398-0151, theironhorsegrill.com) / Hal & Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St., 601-948-0888, halandmals.com)

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As Jackson’s only authentic Irish pub, Fenian’s Pub celebrates its Celtic heritage and history in fantastic fashion. Established in November 1996, the restaurant and bar operates on the slogan, “We do not just serve food and drinks; we serve friends.” And nothing draws friends together like solid drink specials and live music. In addition to regular offerings from local musicians, Fenian’s hosts a normally star-studded open-mic night every Tuesday night. The pub’s laid-back atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for Jackson singer-songwriters to test new material on bargoers. While it isn’t the only place in Jackson serving up entertainment, drinks and fun with friends, Fenian’s Pub is certainly one of the most beloved. —Shameka Hayes Best Place to Drink Cheap Finalists Martin’s Restaurant & Lounge (214 S. State St., 601-354-9712) / Shucker’s on the Rez (116 Conestoga Road, Ridgeland, 601-853-0105) / Capitol Grill (5050 Interstate 55 N., Suite F, 601-899-8845) / One Block East (642 Tombigbee St., 601-944-0203) Best Open-Mic Night Finalists McB’s Bar & Grill (815 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601-956-8362) / Ole Tavern on George Street (416 George St., 601-960-2700) / Synergy Nights at Mediterranean Fish and Grill (6550 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601-956-0082

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There’s no need for guessing when it comes to Hal & Mal’s pub quiz. The restaurant holds the record for the longest running trivia night in Jackson, with more than 15 years of quirky questions. “Because it’s hosted by different people, our trivia isn’t repetitive,” says Assistant Manager Erin Bronson. “With most trivia nights being generic, our hosts put their personalities into it.” Hal & Mal’s asks hosts come up with their own head-scratchers from a wide range of genres, such as ’80s soft rock, American geography and superhero secret identities, to stump the pub quiz’s loyal leagues and regular players. You can stop for a nightcap and test your thinking cap, all in one. —Arcadia Smith

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Best Pub Quiz Finalists Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055, fenianspub.happytables.com) / The Pig & Pint (3139 N. State St., 601-326-6070, pigandpint.com) / Bonny Blair’s Irish Pub (1149 Old Fannin Road, Brandon, 769-251-0693)

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Best Place to Play Pool: The Green Room 444 Bounds St., 601-713-3444

The Green Room knows pool. While its specialty drinks, such as “liquid marijuana,” are a draw, Jackson’s premier billiards hall is best known for its tournaments and hunting-lodge décor. One side of the room is themed after the bar’s signature tablesport, and the other side is decorated with mounted

Best Place to Dance: Club Magoo’s 824 S. State St., 601-487-8710, now Club Mirage

While Club Magoo’s closed its doors after a final New Year’s Eve blowout, for the entirety of 2014, it was Jackson’s premier dance club. Magoo’s was a favorite among local college students looking for drink specials and a great dancing experience. The club’s pounding rhythms and pulsing lights provided enough energy for an instant party. Open Wednesday through Saturday, Club Magoo’s hosted several memorable events, such as Ladies Night, concerts, foam parties, and recently, Glow Time, billed as the ultimate glow-paint party. Meanwhile, top-notch deejays definitely kept patrons moving. Don’t be too sad about Club Magoo’s closing, though. The location reopened under new management as Club Mirage on Thursday, Jan. 15, and hopes to keep the spirit of Jackson’s Best Place to Dance. —Pamela Hosey

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Best Place to Dance Finalists Ole Tavern on George Street (416 George St., 601-960-2700) / Shucker’s on the Rez (116 Conestoga Road, Ridgeland, 601-853-0105, shuckersontherez.com) / Bottoms Up (3911 Northview Drive, 601-981-2188, now closed) / Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave., 601-292-7121, dulinghall.com)

Best R&B Artist: Jarekus Singleton From a University of Southern Mississippi basketball star to a master of blues guitar, Jarekus Singleton always seems to end up center stage. Even so, he doesn’t seem like the most obvious choice for Best R&B Artist. That is, until you listen to his music. Singleton’s memorable vocal melodies are textbook rhythm and blues. Songs such as “Gonna Let Go” and “Crime Scene” from his 2014 album, “Refuse to Lose,” showcase the best of his guitar chops, sure, but more than that, they put his smooth, soulful voice front and center. The Alligator Records artist’s ability to put each element to work in unexpected ways has made him a well-known commodity in Jackson’s music scene. “I’m constantly trying to improve my technique while developing a brand that fans can readily identify,” Singleton told the JFP in 2014. “… Songwriting comes easy when you have a story to tell.” —Micah Smith

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animal heads. The Green Room’s pool tables, which are covered in ocean-blue felt, are equally distinctive. For those who want to test their skills with a cue, tournaments are conducted for 22 weeks, with 16 teams competing for an eventual cash prize of $13,000. The Green Room isn’t all about competition, though. Manager Dwight Anderson says the bar creates a safe, fun environment for players to enjoy themselves.

“Our pool makes us special, but we pride ourselves on being multicultural, providing reliable security, maintaining a clean property, treating everyone like family and doing a good job overall,” he says. —Mike McDonald Best Place to Play Pool Finalists Cherokee Inn (1410 Old Square Road, 601-362-6388, cherokeedriveinn.com) / One Block East (642 Tombigbee St., 601-944-0203, oneblockeast.com) / Last Call Sports Grill (1428 Old Square Road, 601-713-2700) / Pop’s Saloon (2636 S. Gallatin St., 601-961-4747)

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PIZZA Sal & Mookie’s (565 Taylor St. 601-368-1919) Pizzas of all kinds plus pasta, eggplant Parmesan, fried ravioli & ice cream for the kids! Mellow Mushroom (275 Dogwood Blvd, Flowood, 601-992-7499) More than just great pizza and beer. Open Monday - Friday 11-10 and Saturday 11-11. ITALIAN La Finestra (120 N Congress St #3, Jackson, 601-345-8735) Chef Tom Ramsey’s downtown Jackson hot-spot offers authentic Italian cuisine in cozy, inviting environment. BRAVO! (4500 Interstate 55 N., Jackson, 601-982-8111) Award-winning wine list, Jackson’s see-and-be-seen casual/upscale dining. STEAK, SEAFOOD & FINE DINING The Islander Seafood and Oyster House (1220 E Northside Drive, Suite 100, 601-366-5441) Oyster bar, seafood, gumbo, po’boys, crawfish and plenty of Gulf Coast delights in a laid-back Buffet-style atmosphere. The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen (1200 North State St. #100 601-398-4562) Transforms the essence of Mediterranean food and southern classics. The Penguin (1100 John R Lynch Street, 769-251-5222) Fine dining at its best. Rocky’s (1046 Warrington Road, Vicksburg 601-634-0100) Enjoy choice steaks, fresh seafood, great salads, hearty sandwiches. Sal and Phil’s Seafood (6600 Old Canton Rd, Ridgeland 601-957-1188) Great Seafood, Poboys, Lunch Specials, Boiled Seafood, Full Bar, Happy Hour Specials Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Avenue 601-982-2899) Creative seafood classics. Named one of Jackson’s Best New Restaurants. MEDITERRANEAN/GREEK Aladdin Mediterranean Grill (730 Lakeland Drive 601-366-6033) Delicious authentic dishes including lamb dishes, hummus, falafel, kababs, shwarma. Vasilios Greek Cusine (828 Hwy 51, Madison 601-853-0028) Authentic greek cuisine since 1994, specializing in gyros, greek salads, baklava cheesecake & fresh daily seafood. BARBEQUE Chimneyville (970 High St, Jackson 601-354-4665 www.chimneyville.com) Family style barbeque restaurant and catering service in the heart of downtown Jackson. Hickory Pit Barbecue (1491 Canton Mart Rd. 601-956-7079) The “Best Butts in Town” features BBQ chicken, beef and pork along with burgers and po’boys. Pig and Pint (3139 N State St, Jackson, 601-326-6070) Serving up competition style barbecue along with one of the of best beer selections in metro. COFFEE HOUSES Cups Espresso Café (Multiple Locations, www.cupsespressocafe.com) Jackson’s local group of coffeehouses offer a wide variety of espresso drinks. Wi-fi. BARS, PUBS & BURGERS Bonny Blair’s (1149 Old Fannin Rd 769-251-0692) Traditional Irish pub food and live entertainment. Open 11am daily. Burgers and Blues (1060 E. County Line Rd. 601-899-0038) Best Burger of 2013, plus live music and entertainment! Cherokee Inn (960 Briarfield Rd. 601-362-6388) Jackson’s “Best Hole in the Wall,” has a great jukebox, great bar and a great burger. Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St. 601-948-0055) Classic Irish pub featuring a menu of traditional food, pub sandwiches & Irish beers on tap. Hal and Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St. 601-948-0888) Pub favorites meet Gulf Coast and Cajun specialties like red beans and rice, the Oyster Platter or daily specials. Legends Grill (5352 Lakeland Dr. 601-919-1165) Your neighborhood Sports Bar and Grill. Martin’s Restaurant and Lounge (214 South State Street 601-354-9712) Lunch specials, pub appetizers or order from the full menu of po-boys and entrees. Full bar, beer selection. Ole Tavern on George Street (416 George St. 601-960-2700) Pub food with a southern flair: beer-battered onion rings, chicken & sausage gumbo, salads, sandwiches. One Block East ( 642 Tombigbee St. 601-944-0203) Burger joint and dive bar located in downtown Jackson. Great music, tasty beverages and Bad Ass Burgers is what we do. Time Out (6270 Old Canton Road, 601-978-1839) Your neighborhood fun spot! Terrific lunch special and amazing Happy Hour! Underground 119 (119 South President St. 601-352-2322) Pan-seared crabcakes, shrimp and grits, filet mignon, vegetarian sliders. Live music. Opens 4 p.m., Wed-Sat Wing Stop (952 North State Street, 601-969-6400) Saucing and tossing in a choice of nine flavors, Wing Stop wings are made with care and served up piping hot. ASIAN AND INDIAN Fusion Japanese and Thai Cuisine (1002 Treetop Blvd, Flowood 601-664-7588) Specializing in fresh Japanese and Thai cuisine, an extensive menu features everything from curries to fresh sushi VEGETARIAN High Noon Café (2807 Old Canton Road in Rainbow Plaza 601-366-1513)Jackson’s own strict vegetarian (and very-vegan-friendly) restaurant adjacent to Rainbow Whole Foods.

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Jewish Cinema Mississippi begins at 7 p.m. at Malco Grandview Cinema (221 Grandview Blvd., Madison). Films include “Sukkot in Warsaw,” “The Dove Flyer,” “Under the Same Sun,” “Hill Start,” “Broken Branches” and “The Zigzag Kid.” Festival continues Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Jan. 24, 7 p.m., and Jan. 25, 2 p.m. View the schedule for details. Admission TBA; call 601-898-7819; jewishcinemams.com.

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Go Cap’ Go! An Evening with Andy Anderson and the Original Rolling Stones is 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). Mississippi’s most historic building comes alive with renowned rocker Andy Anderson and the Original Rolling Stones. Includes a reception featuring drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres. $40; call 601-576-6998; mdah.state.ms.us.

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Jackson Free Press’ annual Best of Jackson Party returns for another evening of entertainment celebrating the “City with Soul” Sunday, Jan. 25.

FRIDAY 1/23

“Gruesome Playground Injuries” begins at 7:30 p.m. at Warehouse Theatre (1000 Monroe St.). The romantic comedy is about the relationship between a daredevil and a masochist. The play is part of the Unframed Series at New Stage Theatre. Performances continue Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m., and Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. For mature audiences. $7 (cash or check); call 601-948-3533, ext. 222; newstagetheatre.com.

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The Best of Jackson Party is 6 p.m.-11 p.m. at the Landmark Center (175 E. Capitol St.). Save the date for the JFP’s annual celebration of all things Jackson. The theme is Brazilian Carnivale. The event includes food from over 30 restaurants, music by DJ Phingaprint, and a costume contest. Ages 21 and up. By invitation only. Must bring valid ID and invitation. Finalists can email party@jacksonfreepress.com to get on the list. Email natalie@jacksonfreepress.com for information. … Kevin Hart performs at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). Doors open at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. respectively. $56.50; call 800-745-3000.

MONDAY 1/26

Dixie National Livestock Show begins at 8 a.m. at the Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). The annual event features horse and bull-riding competitions, animal exhibits and concerts. Exhibits open on Jan. 24 and continue Mondays-Saturdays through Feb. 24. The rodeo is Feb. 1218, and performers include Montgomery Gentry, Ronnie Milsap, Jerrod Niemann, The Swon Brothers and David Nail. Show times vary. Free livestock shows, $15-$24 rodeo; call 601-961-4000 or 800-745-3000; dixienational.org.

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Jackson Audubon Society Chapter Meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at the Eudora Welty Library (300 N. State St.). JAS Board Member Dr. Dave King is the speaker. Open to the public. Free; call 601-832-6788; jacksonaudubonsociety.org. … Black Violin performs at 7:30 p.m. at Mississippi State University (Highway 12, Starkville) in Bettersworth Auditorium at Lee Hall. The duo offers a blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass music. $25, $20 seniors and MSU employees, $12 ages 3-12, children under 3 and MSU students with ID free; call 662-325-2930; lyceum.msstate.edu.

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Author Barry Gifford signs copies of “The UpDown” at 5 p.m. at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202). The novel is the eighth and final chapter of Gifford’s “Wild at Heart” series. A reading follows at 5:30 p.m. $23.95 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@ lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com.

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A Little Opera for Children Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m., Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m., at Belhaven University Center for the Arts (835 Riverside Drive). The show takes place in the concert hall. Details pending. Admission TBA; call 601-965-7026; belhaven.edu.

Downtown Jazz Jan. 22, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). Enjoy performances from local jazz and blues musicians. $5, free for members; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org.

Best of Jackson Party Jan. 25, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., at the Landmark Center (175 E. Capitol St.). Save the date for the JFP’s annual celebration of all things Jackson. The theme is Brazilian Carnivale. The event includes food from over 30 restaurants, music by DJ Phingaprint, and a themed costume contest. Ages 21 and up. By invitation only. Must bring valid ID and invitation. Finalists can email party@jacksonfreepress.com to get on the list. Write organizer natalie@jacksonfreepress.com for more information.

#/--5.)49 Hunger-Free Jackson Meeting Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m., at Millsaps College, Ford Academic Complex (1701 N. State St.). In room AC 215. The discussion topic is “SNAP Outreach in the Hospitality State.” RSVP by Jan. 16. Free; call 974-1000; email maddybecker@goodsamaritancenter.org. Events at William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.) • History Is Lunch Jan. 21, noon-1 p.m. Mary Carol Miller and Allan Hammons discuss their book series, “Greenwood: Mississippi Memories.” Book sales and signing to follow. Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.state.ms.us. • History Is Lunch Jan. 28, noon-1 p.m. Jennifer Baughn and Brenda Davis present “Revising History: The State Capitol Restoration.” Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.state.ms.us. Lil’ Miss Diva and Young Mr. Debonair Pageant Jan. 25, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.). The pageant is for youth ages 2-13, and categories include casual wear, beach wear, formal attire and talent. Awards given. $8-$10; call 601-291-5216. Winter Community Enrichment Series Begins Jan. 26, at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Classes fall into the categories of art, music, fitness, design, business and technology. Call to request a brochure of options and fees. Fees vary; call 601-974-1130; millsaps.edu/conted. Jackson Audubon Society Chapter Meeting Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m., at Eudora Welty Library (300 N. State St.). JAS Board Member Dr. Dave King is the speaker. Visitors and members welcome. Free; call 601-832-6788; jacksonaudubonsociety.org. City of Jackson Street and Shelter Point-inTime Count Mondays-Fridays through Jan. 23. The city seeks volunteers to help take a census of Jackson’s homeless population Jan. 26-28. Options include fieldwork and data entry. Free; call 601960-2178; email cfunches@city.jackson.ms.us. Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Mondays-Saturdays through Feb. 24, at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). The annual event features riding competitions, concerts and more. The rodeo is Feb. 12-18, and performers include Montgomery Gentry, Ronnie Milsap, Jerrod Niemann, The Swon Brothers and David Nail. Free livestock shows, $15-$24 rodeo; call 601-9614000 or 800-745-3000; dixienational.org. 1 Million Cups Jackson Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. through June 24, at The Hatch (126 Keener Ave.). The purpose of the weekly program to engage, educate and connect local entrepreneurs. Free; jackson.sites.1millioncups.com.

Storytelling Festival Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Highland Drive). The Mississippi Arts Commission hosts the event featuring storyteller Terrence Roberts and the Puppet Arts Theatre. $10, children under 12 months and museum members free; call 601981-5469; mississippichildrensmuseum.com.

&//$ $2).+ Southern Brewers Club Craft Beer Tasting Jan. 21, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Jan. 22, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino (875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi). At Eight75 Jan. 21 and the Red Brick Room Jan. 22. Sample craft beers from Goose Island Beer Company and Crooked Letter Brewery, and enjoy live entertainment. Anderson and Brennen performs Jan. 21. The dinner is Jan. 22. Free admission Jan. 21, $30 Jan. 22 ($25 with M Life card); call 888-566-7469; beaurivage.com. Tom Ramsey’s “The Taste” Viewing Party Jan. 22, 7 p.m., at Hal & Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St.). 10 percent of the proceeds from food and drink sales benefits UMMC’s pediatric programs, including Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize Jan. 22. Food for sale, $10 raffle; call 601-9841492; email kramsey@umc.edu; tomramsey.com.

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Events at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.) • Fred Eaglesmith Jan. 23, 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. $15 advance, $20 door, $3 surcharge for patrons under 21; call 601-292-7999; email arden@ardenland.net; ardenland.net. • Lera Lynn Jan. 25, 7 p.m. The singer-songwriter performs. Adults must accompany children. $8 advance, $10 door, $3 surcharge for patrons under 21; call 601-292-7999; email arden@ ardenland.net; ardenland.net.

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#2%!4)6% #,!33%3 Introduction to Hand-Weaving Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). Kathy Perito is the instructor. Registration required. $100 (includes materials); call 601-856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org. Shut Up and Write! Saturdays, 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m., at the Jackson Free Press (Capital Towers, 125 S. Congress St., Suite 1324). Register now for a new “Writing to Change Your World” creative non-fiction series taught by Donna Ladd and Ronni Mott. The six-week series will demystify the writing process for students of any level and teach you to write sparkling true stories, essays and book chapters with weekly feedback. Class series is $350 including workbook and snacks. Gift certificates are available and credit cards accepted. Seating limited. Classes meet Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 21, 28, March 21, 28. Call 601-362-6121, ext. 15; email class@writingtochange.com.

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Impermanence Exhibition Opening Jan. 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., at Jackson State University (1400 John R. Lynch St.). See Kathryn Jill Johnson’s artwork in the Johnson Hall Gallery through March 5. Artist Talk at 2 p.m. in room 166/266 of the Dollye M.E. Robinson. Reception in the gallery from 4-6 p.m. Free; call 601-979-0879; email laneysa.v.harris@jsums.edu; jsums.edu.

Blue Line Shakespeare Festival Jan. 23, 7 p.m., Jan. 24, 7 p.m., Jan. 25, 11 a.m., at Mississippi University for Women (1100 College St., Columbus). In Cromwell Communication Center. The event includes a production of “Twelfth Night” and a Shakespearethemed improv show. $10 at the door; call 662-329-4750; email bluelineshakespeare@ gmail.com; muw.edu. “Martha” Jan. 25, 5 p.m., at Northminster Baptist Church (3955 Ridgewood Road). Fish Tale Group Theatre presents John Mawell’s play based on the biblical story of sisters Mary and Martha. Free; call 982-4703; fishtalegroup.org.

"% 4(% #(!.'% Civic Engagement Day Jan. 21, 10 a.m., at Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (612 N. State St., Suite B). Includes an orientation, lunch, a walk to the Mississippi State Capitol, conference and meeting with legislators. Free; call 601-9685182, ext. 2, or 228-386-5164; yourmira.org. Check jfpevents.com for updates and more listings, or to add your own events online. You can also email event details to events@jacksonfreepress.com to be added to the calendar. The deadline is noon the Wednesday prior to the week of publication.

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Great news for Mississippi State fans this week: Quarterback Dak Prescott has decided to return next season. Good choice for his NFL development. THURSDAY, JAN 22 College basketball (8-10 p.m., SECN): Ole Miss Lady Rebels host nationally ranked Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs in what should be an excellent game.

Jon Wiener, host of ESPN Radio’s “Home Cookin’” (105.9 FM The Zone), got his job in radio after Fox 40 merged with WLBT.

How did “Home Cookin’” come about, and what led to you getting the show?

I was at Fox 40 for two years when the merger happened, and getting laid off freed me up to do more radio. (Wiener filled in for Bo Bounds on “Out of Bounds” at times while at Fox 40). When I was filling in for the morning show, an opening happened to come open in the afternoon. … I got pulled aside and told they were looking for a local guy and were wondering if I would be interested in doing an afternoon show. In April of 2013, I got offered, and on August 1st of that year, we started the show.

more importantly, Mississippi. I grew up here. I love Mississippi. I am obsessed with the history we have here from Marcus Dupree to Archie Manning. The opportunity for me (is) to not only share but celebrate Mississippi’s sports and how much it means and how passionate we are about it—how rich and how the fabric of sports is built into our state. Another big part of our show, one thing we have been able to capitalize on, is I believe people want to hear from players and coaches. Not writers and other pundits. People want to hear from people playing the game or involved in the game. Now the flip side: They are not always good interviews. Sometimes you get a player or a coach and you get cliches. I pride myself on being able to get real substantial interviews. What were some of the changes from year one to year two in the show?

We evolved and evolve each show, but we are working for a routine for each show. That is a big part of radio: having routine listeners (you) know are coming for each show. Some of the big changes are changes to the games. (The) special segments from last year are none of the ones we are doing this year. (On) Fridays last year, we were live each week at a high-school football game, like a college game. Second year, you realize that is a lot to orchestrate. We have become more streamlined in our second year. How do you handle social media with the show?

What is the show’s format and structure?

The show’s format is all about Mississippi sports. That is the key. That is why we call it “Home Cookin’.” It is all about Mississippi sports talk. Anything Mississippi sports almost exclusively. That means obviously State and Ole Miss, but it also means high-school football and the SWAC schools. It means the JUCOs, college baseball, high school and college basketball. It means when we look professionally at NBA, NFL or MLB, we look to talk about Mississippi guys like Monta Ellis (NBA), Eli Manning (NFL) or Buck Showalter (MLB) because what excited me to do the show—what my passion is—my drive is sports but,

Twitter is where we live. That is a good question and a difficult one, and I’m still working it out. Twitter is kind of a lose-lose. If you don’t respond, you’re not engaging or you’re being arrogant. If you do respond, you have to be careful of to whom and what you respond to. I’ve learned not to engage in criticisms. You learn to have a thick skin. But I also love to have conversations on Twitter. You just have to be careful. Listen to Jon Wiener and “Home Cookin’” on ESPN the Zone, 105.9 FM, Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. for Mississippi sports and Saints football. Wiener writes and produces the show, and it is well worth a listen.

SATURDAY, JAN 24 College basketball (2-4 p.m., Fox SportsSouth): Mississippi State looks to pick up an SEC road win against the Georgia Bulldogs. … College basketball (5-7 p.m., SECN): Ole Miss looks to get a big conference win at home against the Florida Gators. SUNDAY, JAN 25 NFL (7-10 p.m., ESPN): If you’re not at the 2015 Best of Jackson party, you can watch the second to last football game of the season, the 2015 Pro Bowl. MONDAY, JAN 26 College basketball (8-10 p.m., SECN): The nationally ranked Mississippi Lady Bulldogs hit the road to take on the Auburn Lady Tigers. TUESDAY, JAN 27 NHL (6:30-9 p.m., NBCSN): Your weekly hockey fix features the best team in the east the Tampa Bay Lightning against the second worst team in the east the Carolina Hurricanes. WEDNESDAY, JAN 28 College basketball (8-10 p.m., SECN): This Slate started with the ladies of the hard court and ends with the men as the Ole Miss Rebels host the Mississippi State Bulldogs. As Prescott returns for MSU, Ole Miss counters with Chad “Machine Gun” Kelly at quarterback. Next football season is going to be so much fun. Follow Bryan Flynn at jfpsports.com, @jfpsports and at facebook.com/jfpsports.

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eeting with Jon Wiener, the host of “Home Cookin’” on ESPN Radio (105.9 FM The Zone), you quickly realize two things. He is excited and passionate about Mississippi sports and about his show as it enters its second year on the air. Wiener, 28, grew up in Jackson and is a proud product of Jackson Public Schools. He graduated from Murrah High School and attended Trinity University in San Antonio, where he received a bachelor’s degree in English in 2010. While at Trinity, Wiener played baseball, but it was at Syracuse University in New York where he received his master’s degree in broadcast and digital journalism. He returned to Jackson in August 2011 for a job with Fox 40 when the station lost a football anchor. After Fox 40 merged with WLBT, Wiener was laid off. That led to his opportunity in radio.

FRIDAY, JAN 23 NBA (7-9:30 p.m., ESPN): The Chicago Bulls look to move up in the Eastern conference playoff against the Dallas Mavericks who want to move up in the Western conference playoff race.

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