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JACKSONIAN Eric Knapp

astor Eric Knapp says that on Mother’s Day in 2001, God finally made it clear to him what his vocation would be. Originally from Bentonia in Yazoo County, Knapp moved to Jackson when he was in eighth grade. After graduating from Provine High School, he went on to Jackson State University, where he studied political science in the hopes of going to law school. “While at Jackson State, I started working from inside the school and just fell in love with education,” Knapp says. He went back and took education classes from 1979 to 1984, got his teaching license and received a master’s degree in education from Belhaven University in 1993. After college, Knapp worked for Jackson Public Schools, mostly alternating between teaching fourth and fifth grade and serving as an interim principal. He spent most of his 30 years in education at Smith Elementary School. Serving the community in a different way, Knapp helped direct the choir before becoming pastor at Greater Clark Street Baptist Church, which helped him become acquainted with the members of the congregation. “After they were in search for a pastor, they knew I was in ministry, so some of the members contacted me and asked me to send my resume, and it kind of went from there,” Knapp says.

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Knapp has won two Mississippi Gospel Music Awards: Pastor of the Year in 2013 and “Sangin’” Pastor of the Year in 2014. Knapp also does community service. For example, he is on the steering committee of the Center of Excellence in Minority Health and Health Disparities/Institute of Epidemiology Men’s Health Conference, which is held at Jackson State University. Every year, the Center of Excellence in Minority Health and Health Disparities has three conferences: one in summer, spring and fall. The conferences focus on helping males who are unable to take major steps to benefit their own health. “A lot of things that are happening and are continuing to happen in our neighborhood are because many people’s health is failing, so with these conferences, we enlighten those individuals,” Knapp says about the center’s involvement in Jackson. Knapp lives in Clinton with his wife, Jeri, and remains a member and choir director at New Galilean Missionary Baptist Church. He has been married to Jeri, who he refers to as his “good thing,” for 22 years and has two children, Erica, 30, and Jeric, 21, and one grandchild, Jaida, 9. Greater Clark Street Baptist Church is located on North Gallatin Street and is the second oldest African American Baptist church in Jackson, behind Mount Helm Baptist Church. —Shelby Scott Harris

cover photo illustration by Kristin Brenemen

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13 Feeling the Pain

Recent cuts to the City of Jackson budget take a toll on the lives of former employees.

22 Gumbo Goodness

Marilyn Kithuka had a talent for making gumbo, so she decided to bring it to the people.

26 First Steps and Big Strides

“(The best approach) is originality, trying to give people something that’s purely you and that they can listen to and be like, ‘Wow, this is different.’” —Seth Power, “Seth Power: First Steps and Big Strides”

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by Donna Ladd, Editor-in-Chief

The Right to Be Politically Incorrect

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hen I first heard that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick had kneeled during the National Anthem before a preseason game, I shrugged a bit. As a football fan who too often thinks in football terms and metaphors, I even thought to myself that he was probably doing it to get attention since he had fallen off as the team’s lead quarterback. Then, though, I realized that I needed to check my privilege. My response was clearly a kneejerk response much as the ones that I hate like the sigh-invoking “All lives matter!” refrain from so many white folks when anything about the “Black Lives Matter” movement comes up. Mind you, it wasn’t that I was against his action—I’m for freedom of unpopular expression and I’m loudly on record against society’s acceptance of over-policing—I just didn’t immediately see that kneeling would do any good. But his defiance quickly grew on me. The dawning realization that Kaepernick’s action was a big deal came through the negative. As I saw all the anger that mostly white people were hurling at him for simply taking a knee to make a point, I could see how much his protest really mattered. Watching the supposedly anti-politically correct crowd freaking out over someone taking an action that is the ultimately politically incorrect thing in the U.S.—opting out of patriotic symbolism—reminded me that Kaepernick’s action is an ultimate act of Americanism. It is non-violent protest, and it is over something very important—yes, black lives mattering just as much as mine—and it is his right. Besides, the thought that anyone steps out in a way that will bring a hail of hate down him is a way to grab attention

is absurd, and I know it in my own small way as a progressive newspaper woman in Mississippi now for 14 years publishing new voices. Being willing to confront unpopular views takes a thick skin, and there is no end to how people will try to insult and hurt you personally as a result. You should only do it if you mean it.

Of course, Kaepernick’s cause is mighty.

Of course, Kaepernick’s cause is mighty. I’ve long obsessed over the issue of over-policing, back to the days in the 1980s when New York City police bloodied protesters around Tompkins Square Park blocks from my apartment because they tried to block the city from evicting homeless people from public parks. I’m talking people sitting on their stoops being beaten with billy clubs. That was a vicious response to public protest on behalf of people too powerless to speak for themselves. I soon started paying close attention to police brutality, including the types of over-policing that most people barely noticed. You know, a mentally ill guy swings a stick at a cop, as one did in Colorado Springs after I helped start a paper there, and police shoot him dead in self-defense.

Or, off-duty cops shoot at the driver of a moving car for supposedly trying to hit them outside a bar where they were doing freelance security work. (A police expert I know said, “They should try getting out of the way,” and then pointed out that a dead driver was more likely to hit them as well as pedestrians.) Or, then, the death of Amadou Diallo in a hail of bullets and the police-precinct stick-assault of Abner Louima who had angered very bad police officers. And so many others that drew little attention to the iPhone came along, capturing the abuse in progress, such as the chokehold of Eric Garner in New York or the dead body of Mike Brown lying for hours in the street in Ferguson, Mo., unnecessary no matter how justified the cop claims he was. Now, we have Terence Crutcher in Tulsa, Okla. Yes, white people have been, and often are, victims of violent over-policing. No, black people aren’t the only victims. But here’s the thing: Black and brown people have always been over-victimized by law enforcement, and the system and our historically white-run society have been much more likely then to look the other way, or blame the victim as many people did to 12year-old Tamir Rice who was playing with a toy gun when police shot him. The cops who shot Diallo for reaching for his wallet were acquitted, and one of them was just named a Sergeant of the Year in New York City. Yes, the killing of Diallo was horrendous and unnecessary, but so was their acquittal and the fact that the cops got to carry guns on the force again, and at least one was promoted and then got a policing award. Not to mention, the defense argued that the Diallo shooters had just done what the depart-

ment expected and trained them to do. Protesters like Kaepernick are responding to these entrenched societal views that justify thinking that a 12-year-old black kid is more of a threat than a similar white kid (recent research has proved this implicit bias). The quarterback has never said that “Only Black Lives Matter”; in fact, the idea that white lives still matter more to many is what he and others are protesting. The irony is that supporting the demands for police to train out implicit bias and ensure de-escalation techniques will make everyone safer, so it’s amazing that the movement so offends anyone. But it sadly does. Also noteworthy in Kaepernick’s protest—which other athletes and coaches, of various races, around the country are following—is that it is exactly the kind of speech that our First Amendment protects. It’s kind of weird to think that we would need an amendment to ensure the protection of speech the majority loves; the whole point of the Bill of Rights is to protect one person’s individual rights. It not about the majority, and it can’t be. It is, actually, exactly about the right to be politically incorrect, regardless of whose set of politics you offend. Free-speech rights are not one-way, either; we have the right to talk back and even try to drown someone out if we want. One’s speech rights are not violated when someone else tells them they are wrong; thus, it’s Donald Trump’s right to be a bigot; and it’s our right to call him out for it. Kaepernick, whether you agree with his methods or not, is exercising the ultimate American right when he kneels: the right to say that this work-in-progress needs to get a little bit better. I salute him, and others following him, for that message.

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Sierra Mannie

Tim Summers Jr.

Imani Khayyam

Amber Helsel

Tyler Edwards

Morgan Carol Gallon

Zilpha Young

Kimberly Griffin

Education Reporting Fellow Sierra Mannie’s opinions of the Ancient Greeks can’t be trusted nearly as much as her opinions of Beyoncé. She wrote about funding cuts to after-school programs.

City Reporter Tim Summers Jr. enjoys loud live music, teaching his cat to fetch, long citycouncil meetings and FOIA requests. Send him story ideas at tim@jacksonfreepress.com. He wrote about probation services in Hinds County.

Staff Photographer Imani Khayyam is an art lover and a native of Jackson. He loves to be behind the camera and capture the true essence of his subjects. He took photos for the issue—now in living color on every page!

Assistant Editor Amber Helsel is a foodie-in-training and an artist, and her favorite pastime is people watching. Her patronus charm is a cat. Email her story ideas at amber@jacksonfreepress.com. She coordinated the cover package.

New Events Editor Tyler loves film, TV and all things pop culture. He’s a Jackson native and will gladly debate the social politics of comic books. Send him listings at events@ jacksonfreepress.com. He contributed to the cover package.

Former Editorial Intern Morgan Carol Gallon finds pure joy in listening to Johnnyswim and reading novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. They help her to communicate the floating colors in her mind on paper. She wrote about Gumbo Girl.

Zilpha Young is an ad designer by day and a painter, illustrator, seamstress and freelance designer by night. Check out her design portfolio at zilpha creates.com. She designed ads for the issue.

Advertising Director Kimberly Griffin is a fitness buff and foodie who loves chocolate and her mama. She’s also Michelle Obama’s super secret BFF, which explains the Secret Service detail.


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“If we were able to just collect 10 percent of what we are owed, you wouldn’t have to do furloughs or any of the other stuff.”

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— Ward 4 Councilman De’Keither Stamps on the City budget

Wednesday, Sept. 14 Attorney Carlos Moore files notice that he will appeal a federal judge’s decision that dismissed his lawsuit challenging the Confederate battle emblem on the state flag.

Friday, Sept. 16 New pilot research from Dr. D’Andra Orey and his team at Jackson State University shows that Confederate imagery can have an adverse affect on a person’s physiology. … After five years as the chief promoter of the “birther” conspiracy, Donald Trump publicly admits that President Barack Obama was born in the United States. Saturday, Sept. 17 A Somali man dressed as a private security guard enters the Crossroads Center mall in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and injures 9 people with a kitchen knife before being shot dead by an offduty police officer.

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Sunday, Sept. 18 The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announces the winners of the annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Monday, Sept. 19 A University of New Hampshire analysis of Census Bureau data shows that Mississippi was the only state where the number of children in poverty increased in 2015, while child poverty rates are declining nationally or remaining constant in other states. Tuesday, September 20 Donald Trump Jr. likens Syrian refugees to a bowl of poisoned Skittles, an analogy white supremacist groups have been using on the Internet for years. Get breaking news at jfpdaily.com.

by Sierra Mannie

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he inside of SR1 (Scientific Research) a nonprofit afterschool program serving local K-12 students, looks like a scene from the future. The walls are Orbit City sky blue and Spotify green. Technology for every purpose occupies each corner, from barndoor light panels for future photographers to compound microscopes for burgeoning scientists. A 5-foot-tall functioning robot leads a phalanx of smaller, award-winning robots—all built by students—stacked high on wire shelves behind it. At the meeting table on a Tuesday afternoon, staff discuss the ideal future for SR1. The topic is menu expansion of its already-long buffet of opportunities for students it serves. In addition to project-based learning, SR1 kids travel statewide and compete in robotics tournaments and visit college campuses. They perform well on state-testing assessments across all subject areas, not just math. Even their parents get help from SR1on how to advocate for them as students. SR1’s intersectional, interdisciplinary focus on giving long-term evidencebased services to those they help—emphasizing the role of girls and people of color in STEM fields, and personal development, among other things—has

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Thursday, Sept. 15 The Walnut Grove Correctional Facility in Leake County closes after years of allegations of sexual abuse, illicit drugs and physical abuse of inmates by correctional officers. … The Virginia Supreme Court rejects Republican lawmakers’ latest challenge to Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s efforts to restore voting rights to thousands of felons who have completed their sentences.

State Stiffs After-school Programs

Tamu Green, leader of scientific research at SR1, says you cannot put a price on the value of after-school education.

seen 100 percent of its students graduate high school and attend college to study in a variety of fields. But state-level blunders are tempering SR1 Tech’s future, like dozens of other after-school programs in Mississippi, by mishandling federal 21st Century Community Learning Center funds. The money is supposed to flow from federal Title IV funds, which help supplement the cost of after-school pro-

grams serving students mostly of color in low-income, under-performing schools. And for many, that pipeline is gone. A ‘Huge Blow’ The Mississippi Department of Education fired three employees in August for over-committing 21st Century CLC money to new programs this year more CLCC see page 9

Great Things About Jackson: The Other List by JFP Staff

No floods (so far). Jackson hasn’t flown the state flag in years. We’re the most progressive city in a conservative state. Our roads haven’t collapsed—yet. We have two distilleries and a brewery in the metro area. Almost no badgers. Our statue of Andrew Jackson isn’t overly prominent.

You can throw a rock in any direction and hit a college. Just about hot enough for popsicles all year. Most of our restaurants double as music venues. Our local supermarkets are actually local. It’s a great place to own a tire and alignment shop Six months out of the year you can save big-time by cutting your sauna membership


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TALK | state

Preppin’ for November: ‘Y’all Vote’ by Arielle Dreher Imani Khayyam

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ith the presidential that occurs on voting day,” Doty election drawing near, said at a press conference. “I know Mississippians who I usually field a lot of calls on votare registered to vote ing day, when people call and say, can change their addresses up until ‘Where’s my precinct? They don’t the day before the election due to have me on the list.” new rules the Mississippi Legisla ture passed last session. Who’s Registered? Before, when Mississippians Approximately 2.26 million moved, changing their addresses of Mississippi’s 2.99 million peocould require multiple phone calls ple are eligible to vote, U.S. Cenand trips to the circuit clerk’s office. sus Bureau data show. There are Mississippians can now change ad1,843,154 active registered voters dresses online, which is important with the SOS, or about 82 percent because addresses determine poll of those eligible. He and Gov. Phil locations and specific races for votBryant said it was their goal to regers. If someone plans to change ister the other 20 percent of Mistheir address after Oct. 8, they will sissippians in the coming weeks. still need to contact their circuit “We’re looking for that other clerk but should be able to vote by 20 percent that may have the good Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced a new part of the SOS website that affidavit ballot in their new ward. sense to move to Mississippi,” will enable Mississippians to register a change of address online, find their polling place Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said. “We want them and find the necessary voter registration forms. Hosemann launched a new page to register to vote.” Sept. 14 called “Y’all Vote” on his Bryant declared September office’s website. It is an information hub for voters and confusion. Sen. Sally Doty, R-Brookhaven, a lawmaker “National Voter Registration Month” in the state and a place to print out forms to register or get a voter ID. who worked on the bill, said the new tool will make said the new Y’all Vote site should make it easier for House Bill 809 allows voters to change address up voting more convenient for Mississippians. first-time voters to navigate the process, with its polluntil the day before the election, eliminating poll-book “I think this will really help with some frustration ing-place locator and voter ID guidelines.

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without taking into account programs approved for the prior school year. This year, when they realized the accounting problem they had created, they used Title I money to make up the difference creating a $19-million deficit. Programs that qualify for the fiveyear CCLC grants receive up to 100 percent of the funds for which they apply. MDE decreases the amount of funds by 20 percent throughout the third through fifth years of the grant’s lifespan. In a Sept. 16 press release, MDE announced it would give only $5.6 million of $14.6 million awarded this year to programs in their fourth or fifth years of receiving the grant. MDE will not award money this year to programs that received the funds for the first time in 2014-15 and 2015-16, saying that they were awarded “in error.”

Tamu Green, lead scientific researcher at SR1, says his organization has always prioritized frugality, but that the $250,000 loss, which among other services helped provide transportation to participants, was a “huge blow” for SR1. “The biggest thing that really hurts is that everyone is looking for answers in education,” he said. “We don’t have them all, but our model is proven. Now we have to make cuts, but it’s not like we’re cutting out anything that’s not working.” Statewide, other organizations were similarly unlucky, like the Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Delta. CEO David Dallas told the Jackson Free Press that the Delta Boys and Girls Club has eight clubs serving more than 2,000 students between Tunica and Yazoo counties. “We’ll probably lose about $200,000 over the next 12 months,” Dallas said. The total budget for eight clubs from Tunica County to Yazoo County is about a million dollars. “We are a pretty

lean organization. … A hit like this really hurts us.” After-school Gains A 2007 study from The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning showed that after-school programs using evidence-based approaches to caring for children saw better outcomes for them. Kids’ academic, personal and social skills increased, and they felt better about themselves in general. Additionally, the Promising Afterschool Programs Study, concluded in 2007, found that disadvantaged students who regularly participate in high-quality after-school programs usually see significant gains in test scores and work habits, as well as a corresponding decrease in behavioral issues in school. Afterschool programs do more than just help increase academic success: They may prevent juvenile crime. ] The Afterschool Alliance, a nationwide group dedicated to increasing affordable after-school options for

K-12 students, reports that most juvenile crime occurs between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.—when 25 percent of children, and 17 percent of Mississippi’s children, are generally unsupervised while their parents are at work. Dallas says he as CEO wants to focus even more efforts on gaining local and community investments rather than rely on the state and the federal governments. “We’ve done well (doing that so far),” Dallas said. “These kids are in their communities. We want them to invest.” “It’s a pretty small investment,” Dallas added. “It costs about $800 a kid. Not very expensive when you consider how kids could wind up in gangs and juvenile systems instead.” Sierra Mannie is the education reporting fellow for the Jackson Free Press and The Hechinger Report. Email her at sierra@jacksonfreepress.com.


TALK | state

1. “Mayor: City Closing Grove Park Golf Course,� verbatim statement 2. “Walnut Grove Prison is Officially Closed� by Arielle Dreher 3. “UPDATE: Despite Mayor’s Protests, Council Cuts Yarber’s Office Budget, Travel� by Tim Summers Jr. 4. Banking on Justice: Climbin Out of Poverty in the Mississippi Delta� by James Trimarco 5. “Where Did the City Tax Revenue Go?� by Tim Summers Jr.

Of the eligible voters, U.S. Census data show that 60 percent are white, 35 percent are black, and 2.6 percent are Hispanic. Mississippi voters have lower average educational attainment and median household income than U.S. voters. In recent presidential election years, Mississippi voters posted the highest voter turnout numbers in the state in 2008, when Barack Obama first ran for office, 1.289 million Mississippians voted, or 68 percent of registered voters. About 1.285 million Mississippians voted in the last presidential election. It was the second-highest turnout ever in the state.

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1. Magnolia Classic AKC All-breed Dog Show, Sept. 17 2. Farish Street Heritage Festival, Sept. 17 3. Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival, Sept. 17 4. Birthday Bash Block Party & Shrimp Boil, Sept. 17 5. Mississippi State Fair, Oct. 5-16 Find more events at jfpevents.com.

program began. In 2015, 99.7 percent of voters remembered to bring IDs to the polls. In the past session, Hosemann tried to get a comprehensive election-reform bill through the Legislature, but its campaign-finance reform measures tripped it up. House Bill 809, allowing online address changes, and another bill amending election crimes made it through. Hosemann said important changes are still needed, however, like itemizing credit-card expenditures in campaign finance reports. “I want disclosure for credit cards instead of just saying, ‘I paid a credit card bill. I want what’s underneath that,’� he said. Mississippi has some of the toughest and perhaps most skewed voter disenfranchisement laws on the books. Committing certain crimes in Mississippi ban a person from voting in the state, while other crimes do not. Hosemann said the Legislature ought to take another look at which crimes should disenfranchise people from voting and which ones should not, even though he says it is unlikely in 2017. Crimes such as murder and statutory rape are considered disenfranchising under state law, but so are timber larceny and receiving stolen property. The deadline to register to vote is October 8. Information about polling locations, voter ID requirements and forms to register to vote are available at sos.ms.gov/vote. Read more about voter ID in Mississippi at jfp.ms/voterID. Email state reporter Arielle Dreher at arielle@ jacksonfreepress.com.

Mississippi voters posted the state’s highest voter turnout numbers in 2008

Downside of Voter ID While voter turnout has seen record highs in recent years, Mississippi’s voter ID law adds another step for those looking to register. When Mississippians head to the polls Nov. 8, they must have a form of ID with them, such as a driver’s license, a government issued ID, a student ID or military ID. Anyone without one of those IDs can register for a Mississippi Voter ID Card. Hosemann, who led the campaign for voter ID in Mississippi in 2011, continued to sell the voter ID requirement last week, saying it encourages more people to vote. “Every other state got sued but us,� he said. “What we found was, with all due respect, we didn’t disenfranchise anybody. What we did was enfranchise people—people who had never had an ID and may have been discouraged from voting in Mississippi—but no longer.� Hosemann said his office has issued about 5,000 voter ID cards since the

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Fostering Children on a Faith-based Fast Track by Arielle Dreher

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Fast Track to Foster Parenting Becoming a foster parent can take anywhere from six months to a year, but the “Rescue 100” initiative has shortened that process significantly. The goal is that families who successfully complete the training can get certified in just a few months. The State is partnering with the faithbased nonprofit 200 Million Flowers to help facilitate orientations and trainings in the metro area. Craig and Rachel Robertson, the Ridgeland-based adoption agency’s founders, said that prospective foster families need to attend orientation before they can go to the training weekend. “We’re trying to get the word out for folks who might be led to or be interested in being foster parents,” Craig Robertson told the Jackson Free Press. “This is a way to get all of the training that’s required—27 hours—in one weekend, which is extraordinary.” In order for prospective foster parents to get to the “Rescue 100” training weekend, Oct. 21-23 at Mississippi College, they must attend an hour-long faith-based orientation, then complete their initial application, and online CPR and blood-borne pathogen trainings. Orientations are scheduled in Madison, Hinds, Rankin and Warren counties the week before the training weekend, and Craig Robertson said anyone who fits the state’s requirements to become foster par10 ents is welcome to attend.

In order to become a foster parent in Mississippi, a person must be a legal Mississippi resident, pass a criminal background check, be at least 21 years old, have no more than four children already living in their home and be financially self-supporting. State law allows both married couples and single people to become foster parents. Janice Sandefur, the executive director of the Mississippi chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, says the con-

“200 Million Flowers is a faith-based organization; we operate in the church and in the Christian community, but the State follows the law,” Robertson told the Jackson Free Press. “So obviously others are invited to attend, but they should know that this is going to be presented from a faith-based perspective.” Sandefur said that local churches and nonprofits and other organizations are excellent recruitment tools to help find proCourtesy Michelle Davison

hildren in the State of Mississippi’s custody have few options when the new Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services remove them from their homes. The Jackson metro area and a few surrounding counties together have 272 foster homes—but 1,099 kids who need a place to go. Almost half those foster kids live in Hinds County. The situation in Jackson reflects a statewide need for more Mississippians to become certified foster families. There are 5,601 kids in the state’s custody and only 1,885 foster homes in the state. Gov. Phil Bryant and David Chandler, the new MDCPS executive director, are turning to local churches for help. MDCPS is working with churches and nonprofits to launch “Rescue 100” in Central Mississippi. The initiative will expedite the foster-care training timeline for prospective parents, and the goal is to train 100 new foster families to serve the central Mississippi area.

Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Dawn Beam (left) called Rachel and Craig Robertson (center) and asked 200 Million Flowers to join the “Rescue 100” initiative. Jamie Walley (right), the director of church relations at 200 Million Flowers will facilitate the orientation sessions in October.

tent of the training is more important than how long the training takes. While the one weekend training seems fast, she said that it still offers benefits. “(When) the family is immersed in the information along with other families, there’s the opportunity for dialogue and sharing and questions, and if you have experienced foster families as a part of the training, which many organizations do, then you also get insight into what it’s going to be like when you’re on the other side and you’re licensed,” she said. Traditional foster-care training can get long, and sometimes the initial enthusiasm families have can wane, Sandefur said, adding that keeping people engaged is critical. Under normal circumstances, interested foster parents would apply to the MDCPS directly. To receive the expedited training through the “Rescue 100” initiative, however, families must attend an orientation developed and presented from a faith-based perspective.

spective foster families and get the information out there. “I don’t believe it’s because of any particular belief system,” she told the Jackson Free Press. “I believe that when you’re looking for foster families, you’re looking for groups or individuals who are willing to let you come and share the information.” Sandefur said she supports the “Rescue 100” idea and hopes it is successful. She said the need for foster homes is not unique to Mississippi—states everywhere struggle to find adequate and enough care for children in their custody. Mississippi’s foster-care system has started to change in the past year due to the Olivia Y consent decree, based on a 2004 lawsuit brought against the State for its poor treatment of children in its care. Sandefur said the qualifications of those facilitating and conducting the training is critical to ensure that the prospective foster families are adequately prepared. She said follow-up is important, allowing pro-

spective foster parents to ask questions. “I do think that it’s very critical ... that the workers are qualified that are out there doing the recruitment, doing the presentations, doing the home studies, following up, that’s very, very important, and not just relying on one mindset or one set of values,” Sandefur said. MDCPS is partnering with Mississippi Children’s Home Services, Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth, and the Mississippi Community Education Center to host the training. ‘Nothing Worthwhile is Easy’ If a prospective foster family makes it through the training weekend, the state begin background checks and pre-screening, Robertson said. Everyone over the age of 14 living in the prospective foster family’s home must get a background check, and then a home study by a licensed social worker will determine whether or not the family is prepared to take in a child. Once a family is certified, they will still decide whether to take a child into their home when social workers call them. The Robertsons stressed that fostering is not for everyone. Foster placements can last a few days or weeks—or drag on for years—depending on the child’s situation. The State is legally required to try and reunite the child with immediate family or other relatives before looking to third-party adoptions. In the past year, MDCPS data show that 1,774 children exited the foster care system to reunification. About 66 percent of those kids left the State’s care within a year of entering it. Craig Robertson said fostering is more than just parenting. “This is not for everybody—you’re opening up your home and your family to visits by social workers, (possibly) visits with the child’s biological family, so there’s a lot more to it then just having a child in your home,” he said in the interview. He also said that despite the challenges, “nothing worthwhile is easy,” adding that 200 Million Flowers has existed since 2012. Robertson said that while the fostercare system has seen positive steps, there is still a long way to go. If you’re interested in attending a “Rescue 100” orientation or becoming a foster parent, visit 200millionflowers.org/ rescue100. Email state reporter Arielle Dreher at arielle@jacksonfreepress.com.


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‘Super-wide Discretion’ It is already public knowledge that Smith and Green have knocked heads in recent months in cases related to defendants Christopher Butler and Darnell Turner, both men Smith claims are innocent and need justice. Green filed a Feb. 24 letter with the Mississippi Bar about what she called “odd and improper” actions by Smith, including a note he slid under her door asking her to call his mother and a press conference accusing her of dismissing cases. Hinds County Judge Melvin Priester Jr. and Circuit Judge Jeff Weill also wrote letters to the Bar describing Smith’s erratic behavior toward them. Adam Kilgore, general counsel of the Mississippi Bar, filed formal charges in the Mississippi Supreme Court against Smith after receiving the judges’ individual complaints. In his response to the judge’s complaints against Smith, Smith’s attorney, Jim Waide of Tupelo, included Green’s July 20, 2015, order setting a conditional medical bond and a copy of the jail management sheet for a Quwanderuis Allen, who was accused of murder and aggravated assault. Green’s order placed Allen under house arrest, stating that he was “chronically and/or seriously ill,” not a danger to himself or others, “should be released for intensive supervision under monitoring of Probation Services Company of Hinds County, Mississippi,” and must follow doctor’s orders and take prescribed medication. 12 Allen, whose attorney apparently

was Sanford Knott according to the order, is not a relevant party to the case, so far, but Waide’s response explains the peculiar inclusion of the document. “Smith had ample factual basis for believing Judge Green was issuing unlawful orders in criminal cases,” Waide wrote in his motion, pointing to the two documents. “These are documents evidencing Judge Green’s releasing criminal defendants under the supervision of a private company.” The sealed documents apparently

Waide told the Jackson Free Press. Ron Welch, a local attorney and prison-rights specialist, said the law gives judges a large amount of discretion in determining the conditions of a bond but wondered at the need for a monitoring service when someone is released on their personal recognizance. “There can be conditions, but usually it is just a bond,” Welch said. “What could be said is maybe this is a little more onerous version of out-on-your-own recognizance, that somebody is going to Tim Summers Jr.

week after Special Judge Larry Roberts ordered files unsealed in the wide-ranging charges against Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith for allegedly improperly trying to help a defendant, the files were still not in public view as at press time. But the Sept. 12 hearing to unseal the case documents offered a glimpse of Smith’s potential allegation of “misconduct by public officials.” During that hearing, and in the Mississippi Bar complaint against Smith for improper conduct and contact with Hinds County judges, defendants and attorneys, evidence emerged that the DA is allegedly targeting Circuit Court Judge Tomie Green, specifically as relates to a local probation-services company.

The Hinds County Probation Services Company, pictured here, appears in some court filings in the case against Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith. He is alleging potential “misconduct by public officials.”

include alleged testimony from FBI Agent Robert Culpepper, Waide explained during a Sept. 9 interview. Waide said the transcript from the hearing with Culpepper will show that the FBI agent is investigating Smith for dropping indictments against certain defendants. The hearing transcript will show, Waide said, that Smith responded by asking the FBI agent about the county’s practice of releasing pretrial defendants on their own recognizance and then assigning them to report to the Hinds County Probation Company. “And also (Smith) got into questioning, as best as he can remember, Agent Culpepper about why the FBI is not investigating the Hinds County Probation Company and what authority there is for Judge Green to be sending people to the Hinds County Probation Company,”

look after you after you are out.” “The judges have super-wide discretion,” Welch said, emphasizing that conditions can be on a case-by-case basis. During the Sept. 12 hearing, Roberts officially unsealed the file that supposedly contained the transcript, but it was not there at the time. Waide said then he would request that the court reporter produce a copy of the transcript, but it was not available by press time. ‘He Has Some Animus’ Pieter Teeuwissen, the attorney for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors and Jackson’s former city attorney, said Hinds County Probation Company’s relationship with the judicial system existed before he took on his present role. “[The probation company] entered into an agreement with Hinds County

in 2004, and my understanding is that the purpose of that agreement was to decrease the jail population and allow for alternatives to incarceration for pre-trial detainees,” Teeuwissen said. “That’s certainly a valuable and necessary service.” Teeuwissen said he is currently getting up to speed on the relationship, as it has been brought up recently. “Like you, this has recently come to my attention, and I am trying to sort through it myself and get a better understanding,” Teeuwissen said in an interview. “When I became board attorney, we found and have found in the ensuing three years various arrangements, contracts, services, et cetera, provided by various professionals or vendors that weren’t necessarily well-documented in the board minutes.” Robert Johnson, a former chief of the Jackson Police Department, is the owner and manager of the Probation Services Company of Mississippi, LLC, of which the Hinds County Probation Company is a part. The Hinds County Probation Company issues ankle bracelets for criminals out on parole on judge’s instructions, although each bracelet issued can cost the county $50 to $225 a month, depending on the type of surveillance. The presiding judge sets the terms, Johnson explained. “Judge Green, as well as the other judges, … have also referred other clients to us, or ordered—let’s put it that way. The court has the ability to order an offender to any terms of release that they want to do,” Johnson said. “Part of what has been included here in this jurisdiction is that some people have been ordered for electronic monitoring or i.e. house arrest.” “I don’t know what Smith’s issue is. Certainly it is not anything that is unique to Hinds County that we provide this service,” Johnson said. “He has never asked or sat down and asked what the program is all about. I don’t know what his issue is if he had one.” Johnson said the contract, a copy of which he said could be obtained through the county, contained a reference to a Mississippi attorney general’s opinion from Jan. 31, 1990, advising the Hinds County Board of Supervisors that a county of municipality “may contract with a private corporation to provide the necessary equipment and moni-


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atricia Phillips bought a white 2014 Mazda 6 last November because she felt confident in her steady paycheck and supervisor position at an early-childhood care center with the City of Jackson. “Because, you know, I had income,” Phillips said. “I didn’t know that suddenly I wouldn’t. There’s no assurance that I will be able to keep my car.”

available to assist us, because now we are going to have to have bills to pay.” Overall, the City is set to save a total $300,000 from the budget reorganization, but to Phillips, the sole earner in her household, it was an end to her sense of financial security.

“My administration presented a balanced budget that did not include closing a golf course or cutting additional staff at the course,” Yarber said, referring to the closure of Grove Park Golf Course. “Those suggestions came from the City Council. I’m hopeful the council will reconsider.” Ward 2 Councilman Melvin Priester Jr. and other council members supported the department cuts to prevent the loss of Americorps, a national civil-service program that brings in young people from around the country for civic-improvement projects that cost the City $177,190. Before the council approved the $150,000 in reductions to the mayor’s office and other departments on Sept. 13, the city’s proposed budget would have defunded the program entirely. Other programs facing reductions include the Russell C. Davis Planetarium, the Jackson Zoo and the early-childhood care centers. The City is merging the Virden Early Childhood Development Center with the other two, larger centers. Priester said in a Sept. 14 phone interview that he and other council members would work to find partners, even in the private sector, to help fill the gap in these services.

accept the proposed city budget from the administration last Tuesday, with some caveats, including additional cuts to the mayor’s office, the chief administrator’s office and the city attorney’s office. All of those, including a $100,000 cut to the Parks and Recreation Department, have consequences, as Mayor Tony Yarber reiterated in a press release Wednesday.

Uncollected Money One solution to the budget problems is to get more aggressive about pursuing money owed through citations. Ward 4 Councilman De’Keither Stamps pushed this point during the council’s Sept. 13 meeting. “Right now we are owed about $39 million in fines, fees and all of that,” Stamps said. “If we were able to just col-

toring services” to create a “home confinement program.” “The only thing I can figure out is that he has some animus with some of the judges over there in the circuit court and the county court, and I suspect that it all stems from that. [That] is the only way that I can figure out that we would be involved in any of these matters,” Johnson said. When asked if Smith could be al-

leging any kind of conflict of interest between his company and Judge Green, Johnson said she and his wife, Doris, have an extended familial relationship, which he described as cousins several times removed, and said that he did not feel that it was relevant to the discussion of his company’s business relationship with the county. Johnson moved to Jackson from Michigan when be became police chief here; his wife is from Jackson, attending

Jim Hill High School and Jackson State University. “I am quite frankly offended by any hint of any some impropriety or some type of intimate relationship between either me or an employee and Judge Green,” Johnson told the Jackson Free Press this week. “When you are in trouble you look for a bigger scapegoat, well, I am not it,” Judge Tomie Green said of Smith’s allega-

tions. “I am just not sure why Mr. Smith is focused on the court, but I can tell you that generally we have had very serious cases with paraplegics charged with crimes, we have had people with cancer charged with crimes, and the authority of the court, we set bonds for them with conditions because the bond is not for the crime, it is to make sure that they appear at trial.” 13

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Now, like all her other expenditures, the car burdens her with a cost she is not prepared to bear. One of the 28 employees laid off in the last couple of weeks, Phillips discussed her situation during a Sept. 14 phone interview and remains uncertain about her future. “I was a paycheck-to-paycheck person definitely,” Phillips said. “They could have told us of other resources that were

lect 10 percent of what we are owed, you wouldn’t have to do furloughs or any of the other stuff.” The City’s Director of Innovation and Performance Justin Bruce released data showing that from 2013 to 2016 Jackson issued $50,778,407 worth of citations, including tickets for speeding or parking violations, and only collected $11,400,000 so far. The City, over the last three years, left around $39,377,479 worth of citation fees uncollected. “How do we get folks to pay? On one end, we talk about collecting fines and fees, and on the other end we have to be consistent when it comes to our enterprise fund,” Yarber said, mentioning the City’s continuing problem with issuing correct water bills. “And, again, I do know that we have the Siemens issue, but we are talking about $39 million. That did not just happen with Siemens, we have not been collecting for a long time,” Yarber said, pushing for a consistent collection policy across the city. Stamps then spoke directly to City employees. “And that’s why I want the city employees to hear this and understand that … everything you are championing for, we are championing for,” Stamps said. “But the City employees are responsible for these operations.” “If there is no bigger motivator to get your friends to do their job and keep your other friends from getting fired and furloughed, the ball is in your court,” Stamps said. “But we can only make decisions on the numbers that are produced by the work force. And it is putting us in a tough spot.” Email city reporter Tim Summers Jr. at tim@jacksonfreepress.com.


A Stranger in a Foreign Land

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y heart skipped a beat and then pounded so hard that I thought it was coming out of my chest. What had the pretty little French store clerk said? My worst nightmare! It had started easily enough. The first question was whether I had my store-loyalty card, which I promptly handed to her, and then she asked if I wanted a bag, and I said no. I even got it when she said the cost was 19 euros and 20 cents, without looking at the register. But when I handed her the 20-euro bill, she said something I didn’t get. I paused and could feel the people behind me in line staring, edging closer, and pictured them getting angry as I held up the line. The tension was palpable. “Dad,” my 13-year-old said, “she wants to know if you have 20 cents so she doesn’t have to make change.” As we left the store, I realized that I had become one of those immigrant parents—the ones who can’t speak the language and often depend on their children to interpret the world. We see them in the United States all the time, and I have often been exasperated by their inability to function. They are slow to follow instructions or to understand how to work the self-serve checkout line at the grocery store. No sympathy from me, and I was always projecting from my stance and visage the attitude that if they have come to live in the U.S., they should learn English and adapt to our culture. Why should we have to accommodate them and their lack of effort at acclimatization? But here I am starting my third year in France and still unable to hold more than just the simplest conversation (in the present tense only). And not for lack of trying. The university holds special classes for foreign researchers to learn French, and I have taken other courses and studied on my own and with a private tutor, and yet, here I am. I am a white, upper-middle-class, well-educated male who has enjoyed the opportunities his status afforded him. I’m used to occupying a room as the alpha male and being someone to deal with. But now I walk into a room and have no idea what is going on. Is the coffee free? Do I kiss or shake hands or hug? Is it bonjour or bonsoir, and when does it become bonsoir and not bonjour? It is not in my nature to have to rely upon the kindness of strangers, but when you are not in control, and you know nothing, you have to do just that. I was lamenting my lack of progress in learning the language to a French friend that I know. She is the smartest woman I have ever met and speaks French, German, Alsatian (a local dialect) and, of course, excellent English. She told me that she had felt the exact same way for the several years she lived in Vietnam. No matter how hard she tried, with all the resources available, she could not learn Vietnamese. “It opens your eyes to the plight of immigrants,” she remarked. This made me wonder what it must be like being a Hispanic immigrant in the U.S. Many of them work long hours at minimum-wage jobs, trying to feed their families here and send some money back to the homeland. How would you ever learn English? How could you? In “A Christmas Carol,” Marley’s ghost tells Scrooge, “It is required of every man, that the spirit within him should walk abroad among his fellow men, and travel far and wide; and if that spirit goes not forth in life, it is condemned to do so after death.” I’d better get started. R.H. Coupe, a longtime resident of Mississippi, is currently living and working in Strasbourg, France, with his reluctant wife and youngest child.

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Help Kids with Action and Planning, Not Ego

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t’s a tough time for children in Jackson, and in Mississippi overall. Truthfully, at least when it comes to poor children, the state has never been especially kind or helpful to them. Right now, the news is about as bad as it has been, though. Recent U.S. Census Bureau data show that Mississippi is bucking the trend of poverty falling around the country—in fact, our child poverty has gone up. A full one-third of our kids exist beneath the poverty line. That means that they do not have the same access to secure housing, opportunities, healthy food, transportation, quality education and safe neighborhoods that wealthier families and communities enjoy. They cannot afford the same afterschool and summer arts and sports programs that their wellto-do counterparts can. They cannot escape dangerous neighborhoods where cycles of hopelessness and bad policing strategies make them more likely to become criminals at some point themselves. The deck is stacked against them. Now, though, programs that can help them clear hurdles and actually find bootstraps to pull up on are in trouble—through mismanagement, the greed of elected officials who value tax cuts for the rich over opportunities for the poor, and the lack of attention to detail and strategy that could help the Mississippians who need it the most. The State of Mississippi mismanaged federal money that has results in massive cuts to afterschool

programs that help young people overcome circumstances and keep them busy in the most crimeprone time of day for minors. That means that proven programs such as Operation Shoestring are in trouble—hurting kids and causing job loss and income loss for the good people running them. Due to the misuse of federal funds, adolescent opportunity programs have closed or are now scrambling to find the funding to continue. AOPs and after-school programs are critical, not just to keep kids in school and out of the juvenile-justice system but also to encourage the next generation of Mississippians to chase their dreams, get an education, find jobs and build the future of the state. Here in Jackson, we just learned that the Greater Jackson Arts Council’s city money was cut without notice. If you’ve ever seen the number of children wandering in and out of the arts center, you know how vital that organization is to our youth. As the city scrambles to cut its budget in the 11th hour, we’re left wondering what the city administration has done with its time rather than prioritizing the lives of our most vulnerable. We want to see both state and city officials get their acts together on behalf of children, to stop political posturing and napkin-doodling, and to start looking ahead, seeking out grants and evidencebased practices, finding ways to help kids toward greatness and away from crime. Enough ego games; it’s time for action.

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I’m a Mississippian by Choice—Twice

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ait, you were out of Jackson … and you came back?” The man’s face was incredulous. He couldn’t understand why someone would leave Jackson, Miss., and then consciously return. But then again, I had spent the last 15 minutes hearing him rant against our capital city. It was 2014, and I had just moved back to Jackson after being gone for four years. Many people in and out of the city were having a hard time grasping the concept: Why in the world would a midwesterner relocate to Jackson, Miss.— and choose to do it twice? The answer for me is simple—the people. I originally moved to Jackson in 2008. WAPT brought me in on a recruiting trip that was two days of intense interviews. The thing that stood out for me was a potluck lunch. This wasn’t your usual potluck. This was a monthly luncheon that the managers threw for the employees. The managers would cook and serve the food for the entire station. And during lunch, people had conversations with each other, inquiring about how this family member or that family member was doing. They knew each other better than just their job titles. It sealed the deal for me. Jackson is the place where I bought my first house, and immediately after moving in, I met my neighbors. But these neighbors didn’t just wave at you while getting in and out of their cars or send the occasional Christmas card. One brought me food during moving day because they knew I wouldn’t have my kitchen up and running. My neighbor Wally kept an eye on the place and alerted me if something didn’t look right. Another neighbor, Margaret, taught me about the plants in my yard and shared starters from her garden. She also shared stories from her childhood in England over numerous cups of tea. During a Jackson 2000 meeting, where I knew no one, I found one empty seat and asked: “Would you mind if I sat here?” The answer from my soon-to-be friend Lydia: “Well, I wish you would.” (Best answer to a question—ever!) I moved away in 2010 for a promotion, but there was always something missing. Oh sure, I lived in awesome cities with really nice paved streets, water you could

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Creativity is abundant in Jackson, and we aren’t just talking about the art scene. Some Jacksonians have stepped up to provide spaces for artists and business people alike. Midtown has business incubators The Hatch (126 Keener Ave.), which is home to Mississippi Cold Drip Coffee & Tea Co., and The Hangar (140 Wesley Ave.), which is home to businesses such as the Reclaimed Miles (formerly known as Storied Salvage) and creatives such as fashion designer Kamilah Grim. The Mill (3002 N. Mill St.) in Fondren is home to creatives such as Darrell Trouth, who owns Hard Knocks Revolution, and sports-media production company The Bash Brothers. North Midtown Arts Center is home to creatives such as photographer Charles Washington and claymation artist Azod Abedikichi. The Wonder Lab in Fondren is home to Justin Ransburg, Michaela Fisk and other artists who like to share resources and have a place to work outside the home. In downtown Jackson, Coalesce (109 N. State St.) is home to business such as The Podastery and Sadie Allen’s Apps, and it also hosts 1 Million Cups and other community events. Technology and business co-working space Mantle Co.working (422 Duling Ave.), which is above Duling Hall, is the newest space. If you haven’t seen the inside yet, you probably should soon. It’s old-school-house cool. —Amber Helsel

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Jackson T he Jackson Free Press has officially been in business for 14 years this week. Yay, us! A lot has changed for the JFP since the early days in a one-bedroom apartment on Fortification Street, and much has changed in Jackson since our first issue celebrating the “Rise of the Creative Class” here. Here are 14 of the best things that have happened in Jackson. We can’t include everything we’ve seen spring up over the years; add yours at jfp.ms/14thbirthday.

People look at art during one of the Mississippi Museum of Art’s Third Thursday events. AN ARTS DISTRICT, DOWNTOWN

Years ago, the downtown arts scene wasn’t what it is today. But like downtown itself, the art scene is growing. For one thing, the Mississippi Museum of Art, which was in the Arts Center of Mississippi building back then, Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.), Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.) and the Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.) are now clustered together in one big artistic explosion. Almost every street in downtown Jackson has some type of public art, from statues to sculpture to painted traffic boxes, which keep multiplying. And even though the arts center is experiencing city-budget shortfalls, like many programs in the city, it is still a great place to host an event. Thalia Mara was renovated a couple of years ago, adding more seating and pulling in performances from musicians such as Band of Horses, Broadway acts and more, between the every-four-year USA International Ballet Competition (the next one is in 2018) that Jackson is lucky to host. Downtown even just got financing for the Capitol Art Lofts, which will have 31 affordable apartments for artists and creatives in the 200 block of Capitol Street, across from the King Edward Hotel. —Amber Helsel


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Liquid Light Cafe is Jackson’s only vegan raw-food restaurant.

Fondren Corner

Foodies Unite!

A lot has changed in Fondren over the years, and the JFP had a front-row seat for much of it during the near-decade in our former location, the Fondren Point building (2727 Old Canton Road) building. Wier Boerner Allin Architecture purchased the building in November 2015 and held a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 18 for the firm’s future location. With a fancy new BancorpSouth building going up next door, and needed parking improvements, that part of Fondren is catching up fast to the snazzy developments on the other end of it. Fondren Corner (2906 N. State St.), a building on the corner of North State Street and Fondren Place that housed the old Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks building back when we were writing our business plan, has served as a combination retail and living space since 2003. The building houses Rooster’s and Basil’s, in addition to businesses such as La Brioche and Swell-O-Phonic. Nearby, two hotels are going in; we’re especially excited to see architect-turned-developer Roy Decker’s The Fondren, which is being built behind and preserving the retro look of the old Kolb’s Cleaners. And over near UMMC, The Meridian apartments are in the process of opening their doors, providing more cool places to live right here in Jackson. —Dustin Cardon

Jackson’s food scene is getting more stellar by the year. Of course, that’s no secret to those who live in the Jackson metro area and benefit from the wide range of cuisines offered in so many different local spots, including Vietnamese, Indian, Thai, Mexican, Italian, Greek, barbecue, seafood and yes, soul food by the barrel. From biscuits and fried chicken at Two Sisters’ Kitchen (707 N. Congress St.) or rib-tips and oxtails at Bully’s famous restaurant (3118 Livingston Road), Jackson has as much soul as the next southern city. If you’re into a restaurant’s aesthetic, Fondren has got you covered with the animated Babalu Tacos & Tapas (622 Duling Ave.) dining room or the hip interior of the CAET Wine Bar (3100 N. State St., Suite 102). For authentic Vietnamese hot pots or pho, head to Saigon off of Lakeland Drive, and if you’re looking for good Thai, Thai Tasty (5050 Parkway Drive, Suite 7) off Old Canton Road deserves your attention. If you want to try something a little different, go to rawfood restaurant Liquid Light Cafe (224 E. Capitol St.). But these are just a few favorites: go to jfp.ms/menus and jfp.ms/ food for much more foodie news. —Arielle Dreher

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The District at Eastover adds more ways to play, live and work in Jackson.

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Fondren on Steroids

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These days, Midtown is a vibrant art mecca.

Midtown Rising

Construction on the complex of shops, lofts and office space continues at The District at Eastover (1250 Eastover Drive) development project this fall; the most recent addition to developer Ted Duckworth’s vision is the Residence Inn by Marriot, a 95-suite hotel. It joins the One Eastover Center, new home to the Baker Donelson law firm, Ross and Yerger insurance, and Cosmich Simmons & Brown law firm, a five-floor, 115,000 square-feet office space and accompanying 400-space parking garage, a press release on its website states. In the next several months, developers will add residential loft space, commercial retail areas and even a promised new movie theater to the District, located off Interstate 55 near the Meadowbrook Exit. We applaud new development and office space so close to downtown and in the open space along the interstate. This is a smart way to keep tax base in the city, and encouraging to see firms relocate within the city limits. —Tim Summers Jr.

After a spike in the arts scene there in the late 1980s, Midtown went into decline, but these days, it’s rising again as a smallbut-vibrant art mecca. Organizations in the area are also focusing on advancing the quality of education through avenues such as locally run Midtown Public (301 Adelle St.) and neighborhood redevelopment through low-income housing. The neighborhood even has a master plan for its future, which includes reducing the number of through streets (we all know there’s a bunch). Find the master plan at midtownpartners.org. An increasing number of local businesses are located in the area, like Mississippi Cold Drip Coffee & Tea Co., Pearl River Glass Studio (142 Millsaps Ave.) and Offbeat (151 Wesley Ave.). The last Friday of each month, businesses and people in Jackson gather for Final Friday, adding another fun night to monthly festivals such as Fondren’s First Thursday and Third Thursday at the Mississippi Museum of Art. —Amber Helsel more GREATEST, see page 20

Lola Williamson Bebe Wolfe Dilbagh Singh Hamilton Walters Dr. Buddy Fish Igor Iwanek Sanjay Tiwary Workshops 12-4 pm Indian veg. food after Municipal Art Gallery 839 North State Street, Jackson MS details & tickets ThinkArtMusic.com 601.790.7817

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Over 30 Years of Hospitality and BBQ Clothes to Accentuate Any Woman’s Beauty on Lake Harbor and Old Canton, in the shopping center with Pillow Donuts and Images Salon.

over 20 years, pride themselves on great food and even better hospitality. “We want people to enjoy the experience,” Ginger says with her signature smile as she waves to a longtime customer. “You can have the best food in the world, but if people aren’t welcome they won’t come back.”

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hen Ginger Watkins bought the Hickory Pit in 1981, she didn’t know much about cooking barbeque. The Delta native and former special-education teacher moved back to Mississippi from Alabama with her family and couldn’t find a job in her field. “I didn’t know how to cook. My mamma and daddy didn’t cook. They owned a motel and a grocery store and were too busy to cook,” Ginger says. After teaching herself the basics she set to work tweaking the recipes at the Hickory Pit, creating a sweet sauce and added a dry rub. The rest, as they say, is history. She along with general manager Raul Sierra, who’s been at the restaurant

Shayna’s warm personality is the perfect touch for such a custom boutique. She caters to all women, sizes small to 3X. “My shoppers range from college age to hip grandmothers,” Holmes said. The clothing usually falls in the $30 to $50 price range.

The Hickory Pit offers a full barbeque menu that includes ribs, chicken, pork, and beef with all the fixin’s. Their desserts are homemade—the star attraction being their popular Hershey Pie. They also offer sack lunches that include sandwiches, a side and a dessert. “Those are great for office lunches. We work with a lot of pharmaceutical and medical reps in the area.”

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The Hickory Pit is open MondaySaturday, 10am-9pm. And they can cater for five or 500; just give them a call!

“Once the inventory took over the house it was time,” says Holmes.

1491 Canton Mart Rd. Jackson, Mississippi 601.956.7079 hickorypitms.com

“Now some of my customers pick up their purchases at the store instead of having them shipped,” Shayna Holmes said. The boutique is facing the Kroger grocery store parking lot

Sports Pub Offers Unique Options

hayna Russum Holmes’ love for fashion has afforded her the opportunity to help women use clothes to accentuate their beauty. Holmes’s business started online at the fashion site, www.shaynasboutique. com , but grew quickly.

In March 2016, Shayna and husband Jonathon Holmes opened Shayna’s Boutique in Ridgeland. Jonathon Holmes used his carpentry skills to build displays for her to fit the merchandise in the 900 square foot boutique.

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“I thought the concept was perfect for the Jackson area,” says Carrie. CaddyShanks offers an array of interactive activities including a golf simulator, ping pong, shuffleboard, multiple game consoles, and virtual reality headsets. The upscale pub has over 90 craft and domestic beers and light wines. Sports fans can enjoy their favorite teams on one of 25 televisions that feature all major sports packages.

Football season features bucket and pitcher specials. Trivia happens every Thursday from 7pm-9pm and patrons can enjoy all you can drink house wines for $15 on Wednesday Winesday. Grab your friends and stop by today.

115 Laurel Park Cove #107 Flowood, MS 39232 601-405-3062 www.caddyshanks.com

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707 Beau Pre’ Dr. Ste. A Ridgeland, MS 39157 769-300-2519 www. shaynasboutique.com

How does threading work? At Browbar, a threading expert takes a thin cotton thread and twists it into a double strand, which then is swept across the skin. With rhythmic movement, the unwanted hairs are secured in the thread and lifted from the follicle.

Their food service is also unique. “We don’t have a kitchen. We partner with local restaurants. If he wants pizza and she wants sushi - no problem. You can order from multiple restaurants, we’ll get it for you, and put it all on one ticket.” Happy Hour is Monday through Friday until 7pm and includes $2 domestics, $3 select imports, $4 drafts, and $5 flights. Late night happy hour is 9pm to midnight on Monday and Tuesday.

“I want my buyers to proudly share that their outfit, accessories, or shoes came from Shayna’s Boutique.”

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CaddyShanks puts the F-U-N in function. Whether it is a networking event, birthday party or alumni meetup, the private media room or golf simulator make a perfect backdrop for your event.

arrie Darwin, owner/ operator of CaddyShanks Interactive Sports Pub in Flowood, knew she wanted to own a business once she completed her MBA at Millsaps College. After researching several concepts, the Corinth native decided to become the first franchisee of the Orlando-based chain.

Shayna’s boutique also features mostly Mississippi made jewelry artisans. The boutique hours are 10am to 7pm on Fridays and 10am to 5pm on Saturdays. Holmes mission is to offer affordable and stylish clothing that is fit for any occasion.

Compared to waxing, threading is 100% natural, hair doesn’t grow back as fast and the skin is usually less irritated. Threading can target individual hairs and hair just above the skin can be targeted.

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isters Kirti Naran and Rina Patel have been working together for over a decade. The pair’s latest venture is the Brow Bar by Incense which specializes in threading — a hair removal technique using cotton thread. What is eyebrow threading? Eyebrow threading is a hair-removal technique. the best alternative to waxing and tweezing, especially for sensitive skin. Unlike waxing, threading does not remove a layer of skin, which can leave the skin on your face susceptible to sun damage. By far the least invasive method of facial hair removal, this method creates a graceful brow with clean, well-defined edges that frame the eye.

A simple eyebrow threading can take just 5-7 minutes. The upper lip takes about 2 minutes; a full face thread takes about 15-20 minutes. Sound interesting? Head to the Brow Bar or call them for more information.

115 Laurel Park Cove #103, Flowood, MS 39232 601-933-0074 browbarflowood.com @browbarbyincense


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------------------- FOOD/DRINK/GIFTS ------------------Beckham Jewelry

4800 N Hwy 55 #35, Jackson, (601)665-4642 With over 20 years experience Beckham Jewelry, manufactures, repairs and services all types of jewelry. Many repairs can be done the same day! They also offer full-service watch and clock repair.

Fondren Cellars

633 Duling Ave, Jackson, (769)216-2323 Quality wines and spirits in a relaxed environment. Voted Best Wine and Liquor store by Jackson Free Press readers.

Nandy’s Candy

Maywood Mart, 1220 E Northside Dr #380, Jackson, (601)362-9553 Small batch confections do more than satisfy a sweet tooth, they foster fond traditions and strong relationships. Plus, enjoy sno-balls, gifts for any occasion and more!

McDade’s Wine

Maywood Mart, 1220 E Northside Dr #320, Jackson, (601)366-5676 McDade’s Wine and Spirits offers Northeast Jackson’s largest showroom of fine wine and spirits. Visit to learn about the latest offerings and get professional tips from the friendly staff!

Playtime Entertainment

1009 Hampstead Blvd, Clinton, (601)926-1511 Clinton’s newest high energy video gaming and sports grille destination.

-------------------- TOURISM/ARTS ----------------------Mississippi Museum of Art

380 South Lamar St. Jackson, (601) 960-1515 MMA strives to be a fountainhead attracting people from all walks to discuss the issues and glories of the past and present, while continuing to inspire progress in the future.

Ardenland

2906 North State St. Suite 207, Jackson, (601) 292-7121 Jackson’s premiere music promoter with concerts around the Metro including at Duling Hall in Fondren. www.ardenland.net

Natural Science Museum

2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, (601) 576-6000 Stop by the museum and enjoy their 300-acre natural landscape, an open-air amphitheater, along with 2.5 miles of nature trails. Inside, meet over 200 living species in the 100,000 gallon aquarium network.

Mississippi Children's Museum

2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, (601) 981-5469 The Mississippi Children’s Museum provides unparalleled experiences that ignite a thirst for discovery, knowledge and learning in all children through hands-on and engaging exhibits and programs focusing on literacy, the arts, science, health and nutrition.

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Saturday, November 12 •• 2:30pm 2:30pm Saturday, November 12PARKING MEET AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM LOT • 2:30pm Saturday, November 12 MEET AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM PARKING LOT &Ĺ?ŜĚ ƚŚĞ žŽĆ?Ćš Ĺ?ƚĞžĆ? Ä‚ůŽŜĹ? ƚŚĞ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ ƚŚĂƚ ÄŽĆš Ä‚ Ä?ĂƚĞĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒÇ‡ Íś ĨƾnjnjLJ͕ Ä?ƾžĆ‰Ç‡Í• Ć?žŽŽĆšĹšÍ• MEET AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM PARKING LOT • &Ĺ?ŜĚ ƚŚĞ žŽĆ?Ćš Ĺ?ƚĞžĆ? Ä‚ůŽŜĹ? ƚŚĞ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ ƚŚĂƚ ÄŽĆš Ä‚ Ä?ĂƚĞĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒÇ‡ Íś ĨƾnjnjLJ͕ Ä?ƾžĆ‰Ç‡Í• Ć?žŽŽĆšĹšÍ• 2:30pm Saturday, November 12 Ć?Ĺ˝ĹŒÍ• Ć?Ć&#x;Ä?ŏLJ͕ Ć?Ć‹ĆľĹ?Ć?ŚLJ͕ ĆŒĆľÄ?LJ ĆŒÄžÄšÍ• ĆŒŽƾŜĚ͕ ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?ƾůÄ‚ĆŒÍ• ͘͘͘͘ dĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž Ć‰ĆŒĹ?njĞĆ?ÍŠ &Ĺ?ŜĚ ƚŚĞ žŽĆ?Ćš Ĺ?ƚĞžĆ? Ä‚ůŽŜĹ? ƚŚĞ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ ƚŚĂƚ ÄŽĆš Ä‚ Ä?ĂƚĞĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒÇ‡ Íś ĨƾnjnjLJ͕ Ä?ƾžĆ‰Ç‡Í• Ć?žŽŽĆšĹšÍ• Ć?Ĺ˝ĹŒÍ• Ć?Ć&#x;Ä?ŏLJ͕ Ć?Ć‹ĆľĹ?Ć?ŚLJ͕ ĆŒĆľÄ?LJ ĆŒÄžÄšÍ• ĆŒŽƾŜĚ͕ ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?ƾůÄ‚ĆŒÍ• ͘͘͘͘ dĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž Ć‰ĆŒĹ?njĞĆ?ÍŠ • 2:30pm • PARKING MEET AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM Saturday, November 1 Saturday, November 12 LOT 2:30pm Saturday, October 8 • 2:30pm Saturday, November Ć?Ĺ˝ĹŒÍ• Ć?Ć&#x;Ä?ŏLJ͕ Ć?Ć‹ĆľĹ?Ć?ŚLJ͕ ĆŒĆľÄ?LJ ĆŒÄžÄšÍ• ĆŒŽƾŜĚ͕ ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?ƾůÄ‚ĆŒÍ• ͘͘͘͘ dĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž Ć‰ĆŒĹ?njĞĆ?ÍŠ • 2:30pm Saturday, October 812 &Ĺ?ŜĚ ƚŚĞ žŽĆ?Ćš Ĺ?ƚĞžĆ? Ä‚ůŽŜĹ? ƚŚĞ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ ƚŚĂƚ ÄŽĆš Ä‚ Ä?ĂƚĞĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒÇ‡ Íś ĨƾnjnjLJ͕ Ä?ƾžĆ‰Ç‡Í• Ć?žŽŽĆšĹšÍ• MEET AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEU AT NATURAL LOT MEET ATMEET NATURAL SCIENCE SCIENCE MUSEUMMUSEUM PARKINGPARKING LOT

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MEET AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM PARKING LOT Ć?Ĺ˝ĹŒÍ• Ć?Ć&#x;Ä?ŏLJ͕ Ć?Ć‹ĆľĹ?Ć?ŚLJ͕ ĆŒĆľÄ?LJ ĆŒÄžÄšÍ• ĆŒŽƾŜĚ͕ ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?ƾůÄ‚ĆŒÍ• ͘͘͘͘ dĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž Ć‰ĆŒĹ?njĞĆ?ÍŠ MEET AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM PARKING LOT &Ĺ?ŜĚ ƚŚĞ žŽĆ?Ćš Ĺ?ƚĞžĆ? Ä‚ůŽŜĹ? ƚŚĞ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ ƚŚĂƚ ÄŽĆš Ä‚ Ä?ĂƚĞĹ? &Ĺ?ŜĚ ƚŚĞ žŽĆ?Ćš Ĺ?ƚĞžĆ? Ä‚ůŽŜĹ? ƚŚĞ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ ƚŚĂƚ ÄŽĆš Ä‚ Ä?ĂƚĞĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒÇ‡ Íś ĨƾnjnjLJ͕ Ä?ƾžĆ‰Ç‡Í• Ć?žŽŽĆšĹšÍ• ŜŊŽÇ‡ Ä‚Ĺś Ä‚ĹŒÄžĆŒŜŽŽŜ ŽŜ ƚŚĞ ĆŒĹ?Ç€ÄžĆŒ ĂŜĚ ĹŻÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹś ĨĆŒŽž ĹšÄžĆŒĆ‰ÄžĆšŽůŽĹ?Ĺ?Ć?ƚ͕ &Ĺ?ŜĚ ƚŚĞ žŽĆ?Ćš Ĺ?ƚĞžĆ? Ä‚ůŽŜĹ? ƚŚĞ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ ƚŚĂƚ ÄŽĆš Ä‚ Ä?ĂƚĞĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒÇ‡ Íś ĨƾnjnjLJ͕ Ä?ƾžĆ‰Ç‡Í• Ć?žŽŽĆšĹšÍ• ŜŊŽÇ‡ Ä‚Ĺś Ä‚ĹŒÄžĆŒŜŽŽŜ ŽŜ ƚŚĞ ĆŒĹ?Ç€ÄžĆŒ ĂŜĚ ĹŻÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹś ĨĆŒŽž ĹšÄžĆŒĆ‰ÄžĆšŽůŽĹ?Ĺ?Ć?ƚ͕ Ć?Ĺ˝ĹŒÍ• Ć?Ć&#x;Ä?ŏLJ͕ Ć?Ć‹ĆľĹ?Ć?ŚLJ͕ ĆŒĆľÄ?LJ ĆŒÄžÄšÍ• ĆŒŽƾŜĚ͕ ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?ƾůÄ‚ Ć?Ĺ˝ĹŒÍ• Ć?Ć&#x;Ä?ŏLJ͕ Ć?Ć‹ĆľĹ?Ć?ŚLJ͕ ĆŒĆľÄ?LJ ĆŒÄžÄšÍ• ĆŒŽƾŜĚ͕ ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?ƾůÄ‚ĆŒÍ• ͘͘͘͘ dĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž Ć‰ĆŒĹ?njĞĆ?ÍŠ dŽž DÄ‚ŜŜ ĹšĹ˝Ç ĆšĹ˝ ƚĞůů ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽĨ ŽƾĆŒ Ç Ä‚ĆšÄžĆŒÇ Ä‚Ç‡Ć? Ć?Ĺ˝ĹŒÍ• Ć?Ć&#x;Ä?ŏLJ͕ Ć?Ć‹ĆľĹ?Ć?ŚLJ͕ ĆŒĆľÄ?LJ ĆŒÄžÄšÍ• ĆŒŽƾŜĚ͕ ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?ƾůÄ‚ĆŒÍ• ͘͘͘͘ dĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž Ć‰ĆŒĹ?njĞĆ?ÍŠ dŽž DÄ‚ŜŜ ĹšĹ˝Ç ĆšĹ˝ ƚĞůů ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽĨ ŽƾĆŒ Ç Ä‚ĆšÄžĆŒÇ Ä‚Ç‡Ć? ĆšĹšĆŒŽƾĹ?Ĺš ůŽŽŏĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚Ćš ƚŚĞ žƾĆ?Ć?ĞůĆ? Ä‚Ćš ƚŚĞ Ć?ĂŜĚ Ä?Ä‚ĆŒĆ?͘ ĆšĹšĆŒŽƾĹ?Ĺš ůŽŽŏĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚Ćš ƚŚĞ žƾĆ?Ć?ĞůĆ? Ä‚Ćš ƚŚĞ Ć?ĂŜĚ Ä?Ä‚ĆŒĆ?͘

Tuesday, November 22 •• 10am 10am Tuesday, November 22PARKING MEET AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM LOT • 10am Tuesday, November 22 MEET AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM PARKING LOT Special Event: Museum of Natural Science Turkey Tuesday MEET Event: AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM LOT • 10am Special Museum of Natural Science -PARKING Turkey Tuesday Tuesday, November 22 ŽŜƚĞĆ?Ćš ĨŽĆŒ Ç ĹšĹ˝ ĎŜĚĆ? ĂŜĚ Ĺ?ĚĞŜĆ&#x;ÄŽÄžĆ? ƚŚĞ žŽĆ?Ćš ůĞĂǀĞĆ? ŽŜ ƚŚĞ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ Ĺ?Ĺś Ä‚Ĺś ĹšŽƾĆŒÍ˜ • Special Event: Museum of Natural Science Turkey Tuesday 2:30pm Saturday, November 12 ŽŜƚĞĆ?Ćš ĨŽĆŒ Ç ĹšĹ˝ ĎŜĚĆ? ĂŜĚ Ĺ?ĚĞŜĆ&#x;ÄŽÄžĆ? ƚŚĞ žŽĆ?Ćš ůĞĂǀĞĆ? ŽŜ ƚŚĞ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ Ĺ?Ĺś Ä‚Ĺś ĹšŽƾĆŒÍ˜ dĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž Ć‰ĆŒĹ?njĞĆ?ÍŠ • 10am MEET Tuesday, AT NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM Tuesday, November ••2:30pm November 22LOT Saturday, November 12 10am Tuesday, November 22PARKING ŽŜƚĞĆ?Ćš ĨŽĆŒ Ç ĹšĹ˝ ĎŜĚĆ? ĂŜĚ Ĺ?ĚĞŜĆ&#x;ÄŽÄžĆ? ƚŚĞ žŽĆ?Ćš ůĞĂǀĞĆ? ŽŜ ƚŚĞ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ Ĺ?Ĺś Ä‚Ĺś ĹšŽƾĆŒÍ˜ dĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž Ć‰ĆŒĹ?njĞĆ?ÍŠ MEET Event: AT NATURAL MUSEUM LOT Special MuseumSCIENCE of Natural Science -PARKING Turkey Tuesday

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Fourteen years ago, Jackson wasn’t as colorful as it was today. William Goodman’s mural at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) wasn’t there. The art garden wasn’t there; it was a parking lot. Many of the murals in Fondren weren’t there. Some of the traffic boxes in downtown and south Jackson hadn’t yet become street art in their own right. The mural on the back of The Hatch in Midtown hadn’t been painted yet. Fast forward into the late 2010s, and art is everywhere on our streets and in our parks. Fondren has murals such as the one at Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St.) and the astronaut and cat mural on top of Montgomery Ace Hardware (2801 Old Canton Road). The parking garage at City Centre (220 S. Lamar St.) has a mural inside of it, and some artists were recently commissioned to paint more traffic boxes downtown. These days, downtown Art grows more contagious everyday in and south Jackson have Jackson. We like that. A lot. painted trafficsignal boxes. —Amber Helsel

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Offbeat is one of the many music venues in Jackson.

THE MUSIC SCENE

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Quite a few things are inextricably linked to Jackson, for better or for worse, but few are as pronounced as the culture of music the city has long cultivated since Farish Street’s heyday as a center of the blues- and soul-music industry in the state. The current music scene has something for everyone, whether you want rock ‘n’ roll, folk, country, hip-hop, alt-anything or, of course, the blues and soul that rivals any city in the country. Local musicians have an array of venues more than willing to host their talents, from venues such as Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.), Hal & Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St.), Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St.), Martin’s (214 S. State St.), Offbeat, The Hideaway (5100 Interstate 55 N.) and Big Sleepy’s (208 W. Capitol St.) to restaurants such as The Iron Horse Grill (320 W. Pearl St.). And speaking of Farish, the street has yet to see the full renaissance we’ve all long dreamed about, but F. Jones Corner (303 N. Farish St.) and Johnny T’s (538 N. Farish St.) are important venues that have found a footing there, bringing more life back to the street that was once the center of Jackson’s music world. We look forward to see what Farish becomes in the next 14 years. —Tyler Edwards

BACK TO LIFE DOWNTOWN

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Upon squeezing through the King Edward Hotel’s boarded-up entrance around 14 years ago, I found a dilapidated realm ready for my cautious exploration. Homeless people scurried into hiding as we curious ascended the darkened main stairwell, stopping on every floor, each of which had its own unique color and character, rooms drenched in sunlight through broken windows. It was the perfect place to take photos. The Iron But this was long before iPhones, Horse Grill and and analog cameras seemed appropriate Standard Life for capturing such compelling squalor— look different and the ghosts of a distant past, the heavthese days. ily rusted King Edward sign looking out over the city. Other landmarks such as the Standard Life and The Iron Horse Grill weren’t much better. The Standard Life—the best building in our skyline—was coming apart at the seams, and after two fires, the Iron Horse was a burnt-out shell of itself. In the past 14 years, all those buildings have come back to glorious life after important renovations that have singlehandedly helped downtown Jackson turn a corner. The past is new again. 20 —Stephen Roach

LOVING OUR HBCUS

It’s a bit hard to believe now, but when the Jackson Free Press launched 14 years ago, Jackson State University didn’t feel like the beautiful, open campus it is today. That has changed dramatically in the years since. The historically black university— and one with a rich history in Mississippi—has built itself into an impressive campus. Start with the multi-level student center (complete with its own Apple store) to impressive co-working spaces in the library outfitted by Barefield Workplace Solutions (251 W. South St.), an actual locally owned place to get cool office furniture and order your supplies. Across from the student center is One University Place (1100 J.R. Lynch St.), which houses businesses such as The Penguin (closed for renovations right now), Gallery1 and Royal Bleau Boutique, and also has 78 apartments. It took a bit to come to fruition, but we like what Jackson State has helped do with the Mississippi e-Center (1230 Raymond Road) in south Jackson. The mass communications department moved there, as did Edward St. Pe and WLEZ studios, setting up a collaborative media learning lab with JSU students. The building also has one of the best meeting rooms in the city in its executive conference center. The room is set up for two-way video and data conferencing and presentations and is perfectly set up for panel discussions. We also like what we see at the private and equally historic Tougaloo College (500 W. County Line Road) on the north edge of the city. In addition to its lovely grounds and historic Woodworth Chapel—the site of so many activities and community building since 1901—we also are impressed with the newer and sleeker Bennie G. Thompson Academic & Civil Rights Center, designed by Duvall Decker Architects and honoring one of the college’s more noteworthy graduates. —Donna Ladd


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West Jackson celebrated its culinary culture on Sept. 10 with a “Taste of West Jackson” competition, gathering together a host of restaurants that dot the area. But one business was missing. Koinonia Coffee House (136 S. Adams St,), a local spot known for its popular “Friday Forum” that spotlights local politicians, officials and other speakers, closed in August, but in its place, owner Lee Harper said during her announcement, will be a business that keeps the same community-centered feel. And the weekly must-visit forums The Jackson Zoo is working where big ideas are shared and hatched. on its master plan. In July, the city also celebrated the completion of one of its rehabbed houses as a part of the Gateway Housing Initiative, an effort that will see more homes renovated in the area of Claiborne Street, Ellis Avenue, and Holland, Houston, Jayne, Macy and Moss streets. These days, the Jackson Zoo, which is also facing budget issues, is working on fundraising and executing its master plan, just like west Jackson. For more information, visit westjxn.com. —Tim Summers Jr.

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When the JFP started in 2002, many businesses and people were headed for the city’s exits. A huge part of that flight was economic—with too many residents of the metro spending their money in big-box stores and proliferating shopping centers surrounding the city, costing the capital city in vital tax dollars. That’s still happening, of course, but now Jackson is pushing back. Hard. The area in north Jackson around Maywood Mart (1220 E. Northside Drive) and Highland Village (4500 Interstate 55 N.), the city’s first and historic upscale outdoor-shopping complex, is exploding with businesses. Yes, there are chains, but they’re the kind that can bring people into the interesting local businesses near them, rather than allowing customers to buy office supplies, underwear and cereal all in the same store to hurt locally owned businesses. Whole Foods, of course, was a boon for Jackson in many ways (even though its presence means doubling down on support of local grocers like Rainbow Co-op (2807 Old Canton Road) in Fondren and McDade’s locations (including across the street in Maywood Mart and other spots). Whole Foods draws locals back into Highland Village, who will then sample wonderful restaurants like BRAVO!, Char and Beagle Bagel, rather than driving to the suburbs to find a gourmet grocer and then sticking around to eat dinner. And across Northside Drive, Maywood is more active than ever with McDade’s flagship store and its fine liquor/wine store next door, the best local drugstore in town in Beemon’s, and lots of other local shops. A Petco is coming in—yes, a chain but better than driving to one in the burbs—and everyone’s favorite burrito chain, Moe’s Southwest Grill, is ready to open any time. This commerce inside Jackson is good for the city, and we’re thrilled to see it. Don’t forget to take care of your locally owned businesses first, though. They’re the heart and soul of what makes Jackson authentic, and they invest more locally. —Donna Ladd

Speaking of Coalesce, the business is also part of a recent influx of business in the historic Spengler’s Corner, which is the oldest commercial building in Jackson. In 1840, Joseph Spengler opened the Spengler Hotel on the corner of Capitol and State streets. The property stayed in his family for most of the next 100 years. These days, the hotel is gone, but in its place is a growth of local businesses. Eaves Law Firm (101 N. State St.) is located on the corner of Capitol and State. Other businesses in the growing block include Thimblepress (113 N. State St.) and Seabold Architectural Studio (111 N. State St.)—and watch for an exciting Spengler’s Corner is a historic new announcement this week. spot that is bringing new local Considering that you look out across business downtown. State Street at the Old Capitol Museum (100 S. State Street)—yes, the building where Mississippi seceded to join the Civil War—it’s hard to find a more historic strip in the state. It’s a nice face-off of the old and the new. —Amber Helsel

TEDXJACKSON

If you’re ever lacking in ideas or just want to discover new ones, TED Talks are a great way to find one. TED came to be in the ’80s as a platform to discuss topics ranging from relationships to art to mindfulness to smart design. Two years ago, Mississippi got its own version in the form of TEDxJackson, an independently organized event in the spirit of TED. The first year focused on the state’s creative economy, and last year’s focused on ideas that can help launch Mississippi into the future. Both featured great topics for Jackson and Mississippi, though only time will tell if some of those ideas will come to fruition. This year’s event is different: It’s TEDxJacksonWomen, and the theme is “It’s About Time.” The conference will focus on the demand for women’s time and attention, timesensitive issues that interest women and the urgency needed to bring about positive change. For more information, visit tedxjackson.com. —Amber Helsel

COMING SOON: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE SHAMEFUL

Mississippi’s history has often been somewhat elusive to residents of the state, often not faced or discussed, shameful as much of it was. Now, though, the state is finally owning its past enough to put it into two museums and open the doors to the good, the bad and the extremely ugly—the state’s history. The Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum will open in December 2017 next door to each other in the block between Jefferson and North streets, near the Old Capitol Museum and the civil war monument and the state archives. These museums, which curators promise will not pull any punches, are a major step for Mississippians and visitors alike to better understand the state and, thus, the nation. We can’t wait. Add your own to jfp.ms/14thbirthday.

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SEPT. 22 - Thursday Char - Tommie Vaughn 6 p.m. Fenian’s - Joe Carroll Fitzgerald’s - Sonny Brooks & Rick Moreira 7:30 p.m. Georgia Blue, Flowood - Jason Turner Georgia Blue, Madison - Dan Confait Hal & Mal’s - D’Lo Trio 7 p.m. free Iron Horse Grill - Patti Parks 6 p.m. Kathryn’s - Sid Thompson & DoubleShotz 6:30 p.m. Martin’s - Samantha Fish 10 p.m. Pelican Cove - Andy Tanas 6:30 p.m. Soulshine, Flowood - Jessie Howell 7 p.m. Shucker’s - Larry Brewer & Doug Hurd 7:30 p.m. Table 100 - Charles Scott 5 p.m.; Andy Henderson 6-9 p.m.

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Big Sleepy’s - Art Is Word Open Mic feat. Sean Mac & Tribe 3 7-10 p.m. $3 participant $5 spectator Center Stage - Maze feat. Frankie Beverly w/ Henry Rhodes & Stephanie Luckett 8 p.m. $12 admission $15 reserved Cerami’s - Linda Blackwell & James Bailey 6:30 p.m. Char - Ronnie Brown 6 p.m. Duling Hall - “MPB Amped & Wired” Live Taping feat. Future Thieves 8 p.m. $10 F. Jones Corner - Smoke Stack Lightnin’ midnight $10 Fenian’s - Risko Danza Fitzgerald’s - Hunter Gibson & Ronnie McGee 7:30 p.m. Georgia Blue, Flowood - Kevin Ace Robinson Georgia Blue, Madison - Shaun Patterson Hal & Mal’s - Deltaphonic 7 p.m.; Jamey Johnson 9 p.m. $35 advance $40 door Iron Horse Grill - Chris Gill 9 p.m. Kathryn’s - Acoustic Crossroads 7 p.m. Martin’s - And the Echo & Lisbon Deaths 10 p.m. McB’s - Phil & Trace 8 p.m. Ole Tavern - Kern Pratt

SEPT. 24 - Saturday Big Sleepy’s - Vagrants, Harbor & Void 7 p.m. F. Jones Corner - Bailey Brothers midnight $10 Fenian’s - Hotstop Georgia Blue, Flowood - May Day Georgia Blue, Madison - Brian Jones Hal & Mal’s - Stevie Cain 7 p.m.

Russell Welch The Hideaway - Burnham Road 9 p.m. Iron Horse Grill - Chuck Bryan Duo 9 p.m. Fowler Boyll Park - WellsFest feat. New Bourbon Street Jazz, Stevie Cain, Steve Chester, Russell Welch, Dexter Allen & more 10 a.m.-5 p.m. free Kathryn’s - Shadz of Grey 7 p.m. Martin’s - Earphunk & Atlas Road Crew 10 p.m. McB’s - Faze 4 8 p.m. Mississippi Coliseum - Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, DL Hughley, George Lopez & Charlie Murphy 8 p.m. $27.50-$63.75 Pelican Cove - Larry Brewer & Doug Hurd 2 p.m. Sid Thompson & DoubleShotz 7 p.m. Pop’s Saloon - Doctor Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster 9 p.m. Reed Pierce’s, Byram - Snazz 9 p.m. free Shucker’s - Travelin’ Jane (deck) 3:30 p.m. free; Spunk Monkees 8 p.m. $5; Jonathan Alexander (deck) 10 p.m. free Table 100 - Tommie Vaughn 6-9:30 p.m. Word of Life - Michael Jr. Comedy 5:30 p.m. free

9/22 - This Wild Life - House of Blues, New Orleans 9/23 - Clint Black -IP Casino, Resort & Spa, Biloxi 9/24 - Schoolboy Q - New Daisy Theatre, Memphis 9/27 - Lauryn Hill - The Orpheum, Memphis

SEPT. 25 - Sunday Char - Big Easy Three 11 a.m.; Tommie Vaughn 6 p.m. Fenian’s - Cooper Miles The Hideaway - Mike & Marty’s Jam Session Hilton Hotel, County Line - Abita Jackson Square Music & Food Fest feat. Funky Meters, Dr. John & the Nite Trippers, Southern Komfort & Mike Dillon Band 1 p.m. $15 advance $20 gate ardenland.net Kathryn’s - Stevie Cain 6 p.m. free Pelican Cove - Road Hogs Shucker’s - Greenfish (deck) 3:30 p.m. free Table 100 - Raphael Semmes Jazz Trio 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Charles Scott 6-9 p.m. Word of Life - Michael Jr. Comedy 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. free shows, 7 p.m. $20

SEPT. 26 - Monday Char - Tommie Vaughn 6 p.m. Duling Hall - Sarah Jarosz & Parker Millsap 7:30 p.m. $15 advance $20 door ardenland.net Hal & Mal’s - Central MS Blues Society (rest) 7 p.m. Kathryn’s - Stevie Cain 6:30 p.m. Pelican Cove - Jonathan Alexander 6:30 p.m. Table 100 - Andrew Pates 6-9 p.m.

SEPT. 27 - Tuesday Char - Tommie Vaughn 6 p.m. Fenian’s - Open Mic Fitzgerald’s - Larry Brewer & Doug Hurd 7:30 p.m. Kathryn’s - Dueling Pianos 6:30 p.m. free Offbeat - Open-Mic Comedy 8 p.m. free Pelican Cove - Stace & Cassie 6:30 p.m. Table 100 - Chalmers Davis 6-9 p.m.

Sept. 28 - Wednesday Char - Tommie Vaughn 6 p.m. Duling Hall - EmiSunshine & D’Lo Trio 7:30 p.m. $10-$15 Fitzgerald’s - Johnny Crocker 7:30 p.m. Hal & Mal’s - New Bourbon Street Jazz 6 p.m. Kathryn’s - Larry Brewer & Doug Hurd 6:30 p.m. free Pelican Cove - Ian Taylor 6:30 p.m. Shucker’s - Lovin Ledbetter 7:30 p.m. free Table 100 - Charles Scott 5-9 p.m. Thalia Mara Hall - Band of Horses & The Wild Feathers 8 p.m. $30.50-$42

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Brandon-based singer-songwriter Seth Power releases his debut EP, “Show Me,” on Friday, Oct. 14.

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rowing as a musician has been a rapid process for Seth Power. While many Jacksonians know him from performances at this year’s Jackson Rhythm and Blues Festival and the American Cancer Society’s Giving Hope a Home event, it wasn’t long ago that a music career was far from a priority for the Brandon-based singer-songwriter. Power began taking piano lessons at 8 years old and picked up the guitar two years later, alternating between teaching himself and taking lessons. By age 14, he was writing his own songs. Although he spent much of his free time on music, he says sports always came first. He played soccer, baseball and football at Brandon High School and even joined the Mississippi State University football team in 2011 before deciding against it. “It was a super-cool experience, but it was one of those eye-openers, like, ‘OK, this just isn’t what I’m supposed to be doing,’” Power says. “I looked around and said, ‘Well, I’m obviously not going to play in the NFL because I’m not physically there, so do I really want to spend four years—five years, actually, because I got redshirted—playing this game?’” Shortly after that, he and his friends were walking through the Cotton District in Starkville and heard singer-songwriter Sarah Ulmer playing. As they watched, the owner of the establishment noticed they were paying more attention than others and asked Power if he was a musician. Power said that he was, and the owner asked if he would perform there in a few weeks. “I had never played more than three or four songs in a row,” Power says. “He asked me, ‘Can you play for two hours?’ and in the moment, I was like, ‘Yeah, I can!’ But then after, I realized, ‘Wait, I don’t have two hours of stuff to play.’”

After learning enough cover material, he played the show and enjoyed it so much that he continued booking gigs to the point that music was his main source of income. After graduating from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2015, though, Power moved to Hattiesburg to work for a restaurant conglomerate. At the same time, he wanted to find a way to pursue music full time and began setting aside money to eventually make that jump. The opportunity came last fall when Power took part in the Jackson LIVE talent competition at the Jackson Convention Complex and won $5,000. “That, to me, was a sign,” he says. “I was like, ‘All right, I just got a nice chunk of change, I’ve been saving money at my job, and I think I’m going to do this and actually devote some serious time to it.’” After moving back to Brandon in early 2016, Power focused on writing and recording new material, resulting in his debut EP, “Show Me,” which is set for release Friday, Oct. 14. He tracked most of the EP himself and brought in Randy Everett of Terminal Recording Studio to handle mixing and mastering. In addition to better recording quality, Power says listeners can expect more vulnerable, personal songs on “Show Me.” While he put out six singles in the past two years, the strides he made on “This Ain’t a Love Song,” which he released in June, served as the basis for the EP—a first step in the right direction, he says. “Up to that point, I had been introducing myself musically the way that I would introduce myself to someone I don’t know,” he says. “... (The best approach) is originality, trying to give people something that’s purely you and that they can listen to and be like, ‘Wow, this is different.’” Seth Power’s “Show Me” is available Friday, Oct. 14, on most digital retailers.

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Char - Tommie Vaughn 6 p.m. Fitzgerald’s - Barry Leach 7:30 p.m. Hal & Mal’s - Eric Stracener 5:30-8:30 p.m. free Kathryn’s - Dylan Moss Band 6:30 p.m. Pelican Cove - Doug Hurd 6:30 p.m. Shucker’s - Acoustic Crossroads 7:30 p.m. free

Pelican Cove - The Axe-identals 7 p.m. Pop’s Saloon - Fade2Blue Reed Pierce’s, Byram - Snazz 9 p.m. free Shucker’s - Andrew Pates 5:30 p.m. free; Spunk Monkees 8 p.m. $5; Jonathan Alexander (deck) 10 p.m. free Soulshine, Flowood - Andy Tanas 7 p.m. Soulshine, Ridgeland - Ron Etheridge 8 p.m. Table 100 - Charles Scott 5 p.m.; Tommie Vaughn 6-9:30 p.m.

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Paint Night at The Apothecary features painting and cocktails.

Comedian Michael Jr. performs at Word of Life of Church.

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The “Tyrus” film screening is at 7 p.m. at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). The feature-length documentary tells the story of 105-year-old Chinese-American artist Tyrus Wong who overcame poverty and racism to work for Disney on the 1942 animated film “Bambi.” A Q&A with director Pamela Tom follows. Free; call 601-9741019; southarts.org.

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(Left to right) Disney animator Tyrus Wong is the subject of director Pamela Tom’s “Tyrus,” which screens Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Millsaps College.

THURSDAY 9/22

Zoo Party Unleashed is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Highland Village (4500 Interstate 55 N.). The theme is “The Roaring ’20s.” The annual adults-only fundraiser for the Jackson Zoo includes culinary samplings, cocktails, craft beer, wine, soft drinks, silent auction, animals, dancing and more. For ages 21 and up. $50 in advance, $60 day of event; call 601-352-2580; jacksonzoo.org.

SATURDAY 9/24

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WellsFest is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jamie Fowler Boyll Park (1398 Lakeland Drive). Includes a 5K race at 8 a.m., a pet parade at 9:30 a.m., live music stating at 10 a.m., children’s activities, arts and crafts vendors, concessions, a plant sale and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Center for Violence Prevention. Free; call 601-353-0658; wellschurch. by TYLER EDWARDS org. … The Voices of Mississippi Competition is from 9 a.m. to 5 jacksonfreepress.com p.m. at the Belhaven University Center for the Arts (835 RiverFax: 601-510-9019 side Drive). Contestants ages 18Daily updates at 35 sing opera or musical theatre for jfpevents.com a chance to perform at the Voices of Mississippi Concert on Oct. 10. Appointment required. $25 application fee; call 601-9602300; email voicesofmississippi@gmail.com; msopera.org.

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Grammy-nominated folk singer Sarah Jarosz performs Monday, Sept. 26, at Duling Hall.

FRIDAY 9/23

“Steel Magnolias” is at 7:30 p.m. at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.). Set in a Louisiana beauty shop in the 1980s, the Robert Harling play is about the struggles of five Louisiana women. Additional dates: Sept. 20-24, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 25, 2 p.m. $28, $22 seniors and students; call 601-948-3533; newstagetheatre.com.

SUNDAY 9/25

The Abita Jackson Square Music and Food Fest is at noon at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant (1005 E. County Line Road). The event is a celebration of New Orleans culture, food and music. Features live music from Funky Meters, Dr. John and the Nite Trippers and The Mike Dillon Band. $15-$20; call 957-1515; email info@dragosrestaurant.com; jacksonsquarefest.com. … The Cure Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Walk, Run and Ride is at 4 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). Check-in is at 3 p.m. Walkers, runners and cyclist welcome. Proceeds

benefit the Cure Sickle Cell Foundation. Registration required. $20, $10 team member (10 or more); call 601-8533402; email contact@curesicklecell.org; curesicklecell.org.

MONDAY 9/26

Sarah Jarosz and Parker Milsap perform at 7:30 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). Sarah Jarosz is a Grammy-nominated folk singer from Texas, and Parker Milsap is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Oklahoma. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $3 surcharge for patrons under 21; call 601-2927121; email arden@ardenland.net; ardenland.net.

TUESDAY 9/27

The “Lightningstruck” book signing is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 North, Suite 202). Author Ashley Mace Havrid speaks and signs books at a reception featuring wine and snacks. Free; call 601-366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com.

WEDNESDAY 9/28

Jobs for Jacksonians Career Fair is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Metrocenter Mall (3645 Highway 80 West). Free; call 601-960-0377; jacksonms.gov. … Band of Horses perform at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall (255 East Pascagoula St). The Wild Feathers also perform. The event is part of the BankPlus Concert Series. Doors open at 7 p.m. $30.5$42; call 601-292-7121 or 877-987-6487; ardenland.net.


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JFP-SPONSORED Events at Jamie Fowler Boyll Park (1398 Lakeland Drive) • WellsFest 5K Sept. 24, 8-10 a.m. Includes a run/walk and a one-mile fun run. Proceeds benefit the Center for Violence Prevention. Registration required. $10-$30; active.com. • WellsFest Sept. 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes a 5K race at 8 a.m., a pet parade at 9:30 a.m., live music starting at 10 a.m., children’s activities, arts and crafts vendors, concessions, a plant sale and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Center for Violence Prevention. Free admission; call 601353-0658; wellschurch.org.

COMMUNITY A Pretty Girl’s Day Out Sept. 24, 10 a.m. at Home Depot, North Jackson (6325 Interstate 55 N.). A girl’s day of home-improvement inspiration, presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Lunch is provided. Free; call 601-624-5208. Mindfulness Mississippi 2016 Sept. 24, noon4:30 p.m., at Municipal Art Gallery (839 N. State St.). The event features live music, meditation, food, workshops and guest speakers. $30 before Sept 21, $40 after.; call 601-960-1582. Voices of Mississippi Competition Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Belhaven University Center for the Arts (835 Riverside Drive). Contestants ages 18-35 sing opera or musical theatre for a chance to perform at the Voices of Mississippi Concert Oct. 10. Appointment required. $25 application fee; call 601-960-2300; email voicesofmississippi@gmail.com; msopera.org 2016 Jobs for Jacksonians Career Fair Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Metrocenter Mall (1000 Metrocenter Drive). Participants speak with key personnel from more than 100 businesses and collect information that may lead to future career opportunities. Includes on-site interviews. Free; call 601-960-0377; jacksonms.gov. History Is Lunch: Jeff Giambrone Sept. 28, noon, at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.) The MDAH historian discusses the film “The Crisis.” Free; call 601-576-6998.

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The Social Suite Sept. 28, 6 p.m., at ISH Grill and Bar (5105 Interstate 55 N. Frontage Road). On second and fourth Wednesdays. Enjoy drinks, an appetizer menu, cigars and networking at the biweekly event. Business groups and entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate. No cover until 9 p.m., then $5; call 769-257-2723; email event11eleven@gmail.com.

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KIDS Art is Word Sept. 23, 7-10 p.m., at Big Sleepy’s (208 W. Capitol St.). Inspire Jackson hosts the open mic for youth who are poets, musicians or performance artists. Includes music from DJ Spre. If you are performing with a music track, please provide a flash drive. $5 cover, $3 to perform; call 863-9516; email bigxsleepy@gmail. com; facebook.com/inspirejacktown. Lemuria Storytime Sept. 24, 10 a.m. at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202). The book is “The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring” by Gilbert Ford. $17.99 book; call 366-7619; lemuriabooks.com.

SPORTS & WELLNESS 2016 Cure Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Walk, Run and Ride Sept. 25, 4 p.m., at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). Check-in is at 3 p.m. Walkers, runners and cyclist welcome. Includes an honorary balloon release (submit names in advance). Proceeds benefit the Cure Sickle Cell Foundation. Registration required. $20, $10 team member (10 or more); call 601853-3402 or 601-918-0418; email contact@ curesicklecell.org; curesicklecell.org.

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Michael Jr.’s “Bringin’ the Funny” Tour Sept. 24, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m., at Word of Life Church (5401 Lakeland Drive, Flowood). Michael Jr. performs. $20 Sunday evening, all other shows free; thelife.cc. The Comedy Get Down Sept. 24, 8 p.m., at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). Comedians include George Lopez, Charlie Murphy, Eddie Griffin, Cedric the Entertainer and D.L. Hughley. $47.80-$87.80; call 601-3530603; comedygetdown.net.

the best in sports over the next seven days by Bryan Flynn

Former MSU quarterback Dak Prescott has been impressive in his first two NFL starts. On Sunday, Sept. 18, Prescott got his first NFL win with a 27-23 victory over Washington. Thursday, Sept. 22

NFL (7:25-11 p.m., CBS): Plenty of players with Mississippi ties will be on the field as the Houston Texans visit the New England Patriots. Friday, Sept. 23

High-school football (7-10 p.m., WLOO): If you’re not already at a high-school game, watch the Petal Panthers take on the Pearl Pirates. Saturday, Sept. 24

College football (11 a.m.-3 p.m., ESPN): Watch another tough game for the UM Rebels as they look to bounce back with a win against the undefeated Georgia Bulldogs. … College football (2:30-6 p.m., ESPN3): MSU travels to the University of Massachusetts in a game the Bulldogs must win to keep bowl hopes alive. Sunday, Sept. 25

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., NBC): Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys hit primetime as they host the Chicago Bears.

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): The New Orleans Saints are still looking for their first win as they come up against their archrival, the Atlanta Falcons, in a home game. Tuesday, Sept. 27

MLB (6-9 p.m., ESPN2): Check up on the MLB playoff race as ESPN begins to highlight teams in contention for the postseason. Wednesday, Sept. 28

WNBA (7-11 p.m., ESPN2): The WNBA continues its march to crown a champion, with a doubleheader of semifinals-playoff action. Prescott’s win also saw him break a 32-year-old NFL record for most pass attempts without an interception in a rookie’s first two games. His 75 attempts broke Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon’s record of 72 attempts. Follow Bryan Flynn at jfpsports.com, @jfpsports and at facebook.com/jfpsports.

CONCERTS & FESTIVALS

“TYRUS” Film Screening Sept. 21, 7 p.m., at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). The documentary tells the story of 105-year-old artist Tyrus Wong who overcame poverty and racism to work for Disney on the 1942 animated film “Bambi.” Free; call 601-974-1019; southarts.org.

Youth Explosion Benefit Concert Sept. 24, 4-6 p.m. at Greater Mt. Calvary M.B. Church (1400 Robinson St.). Vision of Hope Ministries hosts the Youth Explosion Benefit Concert. Free; call 769-972-8845.

Community Dance Concert Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., at Belhaven University Center for the Arts (835 Riverside Drive). Members of Belhaven University faculty, students and alumni join with other dance artists to offer an evening of dance. $10, $5 seniors and students; call 965-1400.

LITERARY& SIGNINGS Events at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 North, Suite 202) • “The Perfect Pass” Sept. 22, 5 p.m. S.C. Gwynne signs books. Reading at 5:30 p.m. Belhaven University football coach Hal Mumme is the special guest. $27 book; call 366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. • “Ten Restaurants That Changed America” Sept. 24, 1 p.m. Paul Freedman signs books. $35 book; call 366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com.

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STAGE & SCREEN

“Steel Magnolias” Sept. 21-24, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 25, 2 p.m. at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.). The Robert Harling play is about the struggles of five women. $28, $22 seniors and students; call 948-3533; newstagetheatre.com.

Band of Horses Sept. 28, 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). The rock band from Charleston performs. The Wild Feathers also perform. The event is part of the BankPlus Concert Series. Doors open at 7 p.m. $30.5-$42; call 292-7121; ardenland.net.

Abita Jackson Square Music and Food Fest Sept. 25, noon at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant (1005 E. County Line Road). The event is a celebration of New Orleans culture, food and music. Funky Meters, Dr. John and the Nite Trippers, the Southern Komfort Brass Band and The Mike Dillon Band perform. $15-$20; call 957-1515; jacksonsquarefest.com. EmiSunshine Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). The 12-year old singer-songwriter performs. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $3 surcharge for under 21; ardenland.net.

CREATIVE CLASSES Yes, You Can! Sept. 24, 2-4 p.m. at High Noon Cafe (2807 Old Canton Road). Workshop on preserving food, kitchen tips, and lessons from food service professionals. Free; call 366-1602. Paint Nite at The Apothecary Sept. 24, 1-3 p.m. at The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs (655 Duling Ave.). Paint Nite hosts the event featuring painting and cocktails. Early arrival suggested. For ages 21 and up. $45 (use coupon code JFPLove for $20 off); call 601-366-3427; paintnite.com. Blacksmithing Class Sept. 27, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). Lyle Wynn is the instructor. For ages 18 and up. Maximum of five students. Registration required. $55; call 601-856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org.

EXHIBIT OPENING Events at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) • The Women of Modernism Sept. 27, 6:307:45 p.m. Lisa Messinger of the Metropolitan Museum of Art gives a discussion and guided tour of the women artists’ work in When Modern Was Contemporary. $20, $8 members; call 960-1515; msmuseumart.org. • Harlem Renaissance at the Mississippi Museum of Art Sept. 22, 5-11 p.m. Includes lectures, panel discussions, art making, entertainment and a juried exhibition. ($12, $10 seniors, free for members and students with ID); call 960-1515; msmuseumart.org.

BE THE CHANGE Second Annual Anti-Bullying Luncheon Sept. 24, noon-4 p.m. at Poindexter Park (200 Poindexter St.) The Z.B.L.O. Foundation hosts the event that includes free food, a health fair, music, a school supply giveaway, a special guest speaker and more. Free; call 601-832-2164. 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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48 Her feast day is Jan. 21 50 Internet routing digits (hidden in WASN’T) 51 Cold dish made with diced tomatoes, mint, and lemon juice 53 Crooked course segment 54 Part of a squirrel’s 45-Down 55 Enclosure for a major wrestling match 59 Frank Zappa’s “___ Yerbouti” 60 TV relative from Bel-Air 61 Garden plant that thrives in shade 62 Game where players catch ... ah, whatever, I’m not interested

40 Duo with the 2003 hit “All the Things She Said” 41 Office building abbr. 43 Dolphins Hall of Famer Larry 44 Place for “Holidays,” according to a 2011 P.J. O’Rourke title 45 Tuck away 46 ___ cheese 47 Reeded instruments 49 “(I Can’t ___) Satisfaction” 52 “Blimey!” blurter

56 Palindromic 1998 Busta Rhymes album 57 “Solaris” author Stanislaw ___ 58 “___ Sharkey” (Don Rickles sitcom of the ’70s) ©2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@ jonesincrosswords.com)

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September 30, 1 p.m. Millsaps Forum: Southern Religion During the Great Depression—Alison Greene

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Drivers Needed Local company is looking for drivers to transport railroad crews up to a 200 mile radius from Jackson. Must live within 20 miles of Jackson, be 21 years or older, valid driver’s license and a pre-employment drug screen is required. A company vehicle is provided, paid training, and benefits. Compensation is $8.50 per hour. Apply online at www.renzenberger.com. Print and Digital Marketing Representative We’re looking to add a special new member to the JFP/BOOM Jackson sales team. You should have sales or customer service (retail, restaurant) experience, along with a drive to build your career while helping local businesses get ahead in the Jackson Metro. You must be personable, outgoing, persistent, and willing to learn. Commission-driven position with a paid training period and access to benefits; potential $3,000-$5,000/mo and beyond! Write todd@jacksonfreepress.com with cover letter and resume.

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99 temporary farm-workers needed for field farm labor hand- harvesting sweet potatoes in the vicinity of Belzoni and Vardaman MS, for Rodrigo Gutierrez- Tapia, dba 5 G Harvesting LLC. work will be beginning on or about 09/24/2016 and ending on or about 11/11/2016. this job offer is for a hand harvester and requires 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed above. the minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $10.69 per hour or piece rate may be offered depending on the crop activity. workers must commit to work the entire contract period. workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Here’s my translation of a passage from the ancient Gospel of Thomas, an agnostic text about the teachings of Jesus: “If you do not awaken and develop the potential talents that lie within you, they will damage you. If you do awaken and develop the potential talents that lie within you, they will heal you.” Whether you actually awaken and develop those talents or not depends on two things: your ability to identify them clearly and your determination to bring them to life with the graceful force of your willpower. I call this to your attention, Libra, because the coming months will be a highly favorable time to expedite the ripening of your talents. And it all starts NOW.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

You can’t completely eliminate unhelpful influences and trivial saboteurs and debilitating distractions from your life. But you’re entering a phase of your astrological cycle when you have more power than usual to diminish their effects. To get started in this gritty yet lofty endeavor, try this: Decrease your connection with anything that tends to demean your spirit, shrink your lust for life, limit your freedom, ignore your soul, compromise your integrity, dishonor your reverence, inhibit your self-expressiveness or alienate you from what you love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Work too much and push yourself too hard, Sagittarius. Eat corn chips for breakfast, ice cream for lunch and French fries for dinner—every day, if possible. And please please please get no more than four hours’ sleep per night. If you have any extra time, do arduous favors for friends and intensify your workout routine. JUST KIDDING! Don’t you dare heed any of that ridiculous advice. In fact, I suggest you do just the opposite. Dream up brilliant excuses not to work too much or push too hard. Treat yourself to the finest meals and best sleep ever. Take your mastery of the art of relaxation to new heights. Right now, the most effective way to serve your long-term dreams is by having as much fun, joy and release as possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

I propose that you and I make a deal. Here’s how it would work: For the next three weeks, I will say three prayers for you every day. I will ask God, Fate and Life to send you more of the recognition and appreciation you deserve. I will coax and convince them to give you rich experiences of being seen for who you really are. Now here’s what I ask of you in return: You will rigorously resolve to act on your core beliefs, express your noblest desires and say only what you truly mean. You will be alert for those times when you start to stray from the path with heart, and you will immediately get yourself back on that path. You will be yourself three times stronger and clearer than you have ever been before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

If you loosen yourself up by drinking an alcoholic beverage, don’t drive a forklift or ride a unicycle. If you have a hunch that your luck at gambling is peaking, don’t buy lottery tickets or play the slot machines. If you’re drawn to explore the frontiers of intimacy, be armed with the ancient Latin maxim, Primum non nocere, or “First, do no harm.” And if you really do believe it would be fun to play with fire, bring a fire extinguisher with you. In presenting this cautionary advice, I’m not saying that you should never push the limits or bend the rules. But I want to be sure that as you dare to experiment, you remain savvy and ethical and responsible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

I invite you to explore the healing power of sex. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to do so. You are also likely to generate good fortune for yourself if you try to fix any aspect of your erotic life that feels wounded or awkward. For best results, suspend all your theories about the way physical intimacy should work in your life. Adopting a beginner’s mind could lead you to subtly spectacular breakthroughs. (P.S.: You don’t necessarily need a partner to take full advantage of this big opening.)

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

Even if you are a wild-eyed adventure-seeker with extremist views and melodramatic yearnings, you’ll benefit from taking a moderate approach to life in the coming weeks. In fact, you’re most likely to attract the help and inspira-

tion you need if you adopt the strategy used by Goldilocks in the fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”: neither excessive nor underdone, neither extravagant nor restrained, neither bawdy, loud and in-your-face nor demure, quiet, and passive—but rather just right.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

Some of my readers love me but also hate me. They are drawn to my horoscopes in the hope that I will help relieve them of their habitual pain, but then get mad at me when I do just that. In retrospect, they feel lost without the familiar companionship of their habitual pain. It had been a centerpiece of their identity, a source of stability, and when it’s gone, they don’t know who they are any more. Are you like these people, Taurus? If so, you might want to avoid my horoscopes for a while. I will be engaged in a subtle crusade to dissolve your angst and agitation. And it all starts now with this magic spell: Your wound is a blessing. Discover why.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

In my dream last night, bad guys wearing white hats constrained you in a canvas straitjacket, then further wrapped you up with a heavy steel chain secured by three padlocks. They drove you to a weedy field behind an abandoned warehouse and left you there in the pitch dark. But you were indomitable. By dawn, you had miraculously wriggled your way out of your confinement. Then you walked back home, free and undaunted. Here’s my interpretation of the dream: You now have special skills as an escape artist. No cage can hold you. No riddle can stump you. No tangle can confuse you. (P.S.: For best results, trust yourself even more than you usually do.)

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

The next four weeks will be a favorable time to come all the way home. Here are nine prompts for how to accomplish that: 1. Nourish your roots. 2. Strengthen your foundations. 3. Meditate about where you truly belong. 4. Upgrade the way you attend to your self-care. 5. Honor your living traditions. 6. Make a pilgrimage to the land where your ancestors lived. 7. Deepen your intimacy with the earth. 8. Be ingenious about expressing your tenderness. 9. Reinvigorate your commitment to the influences that nurture and support you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

What tools will work best for the tasks you’ll be invited to perform in the coming weeks? A sledgehammer or tweezers? Pruning shears or a sewing machine? A monkey wrench or a screwdriver? Here’s my guess: Always have your entire toolbox on hand. You may need to change tools in mid-task—or even use several tools for the same task. I can envision at least one situation that would benefit from you alternating between a sledgehammer and tweezers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

I’m confident that I will never again need to moonlight as a janitor or dishwasher in order to pay my bills. My gig as a horoscope columnist provides me with enough money to eat well, so it’s no longer necessary to shoplift bread or scavenge for dented cans of beets in grocery store dumpsters. What accounts for my growing financial luck? I mean, besides the fact that I have been steadily improving my skills as an oracle and writer? I suspect it may in part have to do with my determination to cultivate generosity. As I’ve become better at expressing compassion and bestowing blessings, money has flowed to me in greater abundance. Would this strategy work for you? The coming weeks and months will be a good time to experiment.

Homework: Name the one thing you could change about yourself that would improve your love life. Testify at Freewillastrology.com.


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