Pearl Membership Directory 2016

Pearl Welcome to the city of

mississippi

Newcomer Guide & Membership Directory

2016 a publication of the

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From the

Director

The Pearl Chamber of Commerce is very proud of the city of Pearl and we take every

opportunity we get to promote our wonderful city. Our hometown atmosphere is centered on family, church, school and sports. We proudly fly our flags and respect our veterans as well as all those serving in the greatest military in the world. Our devoted volunteers and civic groups are among the hardest working and most loyal people in the South—always striving to make a difference in the lives of others.

The business climate in the city of Pearl is booming with all of the smaller locally owned

businesses serving as the backbone of our vibrant community. Pearl is also blessed to have a wonderful collection of large national chains and many well known locally owned retailers.

The chamber is a wealth of information on all of the many events, activities and business-

related issues in the city. We invite you to stop by and let us tell you all of the many reasons that the city of Pearl is a great place to shop, own a business, live, and play!

Sincerely,

Executive Director Pearl Chamber of Commerce

Staff members Brande Lewis & Jerry Hester

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From the

President

On behalf of the Pearl Chamber of Commerce, I would like to welcome you to the city of

Pearl! Pearl is a very warm and inviting community that makes you feel like you’re at home.

Whether it’s just to visit or you are moving in as a new neighbor, you’ll find friendly people in our businesses, schools and churches that will go out of their way to help you.

Pearl is home to one of the best public and private schools in the state and is also home to

Hinds Community College. As a vibrant part of the metro area, we offer many venues for dining, sports and entertainment.

We invite you to join the Chamber and find out how we can help you to get involved and get

to know people. We host business networking events, seminars, workshops and many other activities that you are invited to attend. Our commitment to the success of every business in Pearl is one of the most important things that we do. You are our priority and we look forward to helping you become an integral part of our great city. For more information about the Chamber, please visit www.pearlms.org.

I sincerely appreciate your interest in our Chamber and the City of Pearl.

Y’all come and see us real soon!

2016-2017 President

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Board

of directors L-R Seated

L-R Standing

Emily Fisher, Renasant Bank

Ron Bingham, Camp Pioneer

Melissa Wade, Southern Society Real Estate

Dr. Ray Morgigno, Pearl Public School District

Tommie Hill, Retired Educator

Phil Sanderson, Fads & Frames

Debby Jones, Bank of Yazoo

Ron Morgan, Acu Tax

Cindy Williams, Community Bank

Andy Eaton, Andy Eaton Insurance Agency

Tammy Armstrong, T&D Furniture

Gene Newman, Mississippi Bonding Company Terry Rast, Alphagraphics Steve DeSalvo, Mississippi Braves Scott Baldwin, Scotts Miracle Gro Rick Lacey, Spring Lake Venue Dunaway Rooks, Revell Hardware & Outdoor Dr. Norman Session, Hinds Community College

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Officials Pearl is home to a catalog of interesting citizens. The city is especially proud of those who help make governing laws on the local, state, and national level.

Gregg Harper is currently serving his 4th term in the U.S. House of Representatives after having been elected to Congress in 2008. His home is in Pearl with his wife Sidney and their two children, Livingston and Maggie. Prior to his service in Congress, Congressman Harper practiced law for 27 years and served as the prosecuting attorney for the cities of Brandon and Richland. Both he and Sidney are graduates of Mississippi College. In Congressman Harper’s work as a representative, he is committed to advocating conservative values in the challenges facing America.

Senator Dean Kirby is another elected Republican official from Pearl representing District 30 since 1992. He is a member of nine committees and is the sponsor of 640 bills.

His professional experience includes owning Dean Kirby Insurance Agency since 1979. Kirby and his wife, Jean, have three children.

Representative Ray Rogers is also a native of Pearl and his alma mater, Pearl High School, named their stadium, after him.

He owns an advertising company and is a former justice of the peace. Rogers was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1983 and has served District 61 since 1984.

He is married to Shirley Greer and has three children. At 84 years of age, Rogers continues to serve his constituents and be a strong voice for our citizens.

Thanks to these three honorable officials, Pearl has a strong voice in the government realm.

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Schools Pearl Public School District

On July 1, 1976, Pearl Public School District was established as a separate, municipal public school district in the state. The official colors

Central Office

of the district are blue and gold, and the mascot is Pete the Pirate.

3375 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7921 pearl.k12.ms.us

PPSD employs 576 individuals. Of the professionally licensed employees, 48% hold advanced degrees, and 52 educators have earned national board certification. The district has been honored over the years to have had three Milken National Educator Award recipients, a Mississippi

Superintendent

Third Congressional District Teacher of the Year, a Mississippi Third

Dr. Raymond Morgigno 601-932-7916

Congressional District Parent of the Year, a Mississippi Assistant Principal of the Year, and two Mississippi Association of Coaches Athletic Directors

Board of Directors Sondra Odom, President James Morris, Secretary Arthur Jernigan, Board Attorney Andy Eaton Dr. Brad Hayes Jill Havard

Enrollment 4232

of the Year.

The district is currently considered among the top performing districts in the state with a “B” accountability rating and is widely recognized for having top-ranked athletic, fine arts, and extra-curricular programs.

A factor that has contributed significantly to the success of the school district is the symbiotic relationship it has with the community. Pearl citizens have long viewed the schools as the lifeline of the community.

From serving as mentors and school adopters to belonging to numerous auxiliary groups, parents and other community members exhibit Pirate Pride.

Students and staff annually participate in a number of community service projects including the Mississippi Food Network Food for Families Competition, Tackle A Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, and the Mississippi Blood Services Blood Drive, just to name a few.

In 2007, the district embarked upon a strategic planning process that resulted in the development of the district’s mission statement. The mission of Pearl Public School District is to prepare each student to become a lifelong learner, achieve individual goals, and positively impact a global society.

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Schools Schools Pearl Early Childhood Education Center

Pearl Lower Elementary 160 Mary Ann Drive • Pearl, MS 39208 • 601.932.7976

475 Parkway Drive • Pearl, MS 39208 • 601.933.2461

Grades Four Year Old Pre-Kindergarten Director Janice Dukes Enrollment 80 The four-year old pre-kindergarten program was

Grades Kindergarten and First Grade Principal Canda Jackson Assistant Principals

Dr. Tim Cook and Jenny Morehead

Enrollment 685

established in August of 2015 through the district’s federal

Special Programs/Events

funding.

• First Grade Singers Honor Choir

Special Programs

• Parents as Partners: meetings to teach strategies and

Campus Gardening: seasonal gardening projects with

activities that can be used at home to support student

community partner the Spring Lake Garden Club

academic growth

Storytime: a monthly event with the Pearl Public Library in

• Pirate Literacy Volunteers: Community volunteers who

which students participate in a variety of activities centered

spend one or more hours each week assisting students

around a children’s book

improve their literacy/reading skills

Lending Library: a collection of educational materials for students in pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade that are available for a PPSD faculty member to check out and send home for parents to use as a resource to help their child with specific math and literacy skills

School Adopter Buckley Security Systems

Special Recognitions and Awards • HighScope Educational Foundation Ready School (2011) • PPSD School of the Year (2013-2014) • Ranked 16th in reading on the Mississippi K-3 Assessment System, with the 3rd largest growth of all kindergarten students in the state (2014-2015)

School Adopter Scott’s Miracle-Gro

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Pearl Northside Elementary

Pearl Upper Elementary

3600 Harle Street • Pearl, MS 39208 • 601.932.7971

180 Mary Ann Drive • Pearl, MS 39208 • 601.932.7981

Grades Second and Third Grades Principal Nikki Graham Assistant Principal Stacy Farrar Enrollment 740

Grades Fourth and Fifth Grades Principal Gavin Gill Assistant Principal Kim Scutch Enrollment 610

Special Programs/Events

Special Programs/Events

• 3rd Grade Singers

• 5th Grade Honor Choir, Robotics Club, Student Council,

• Parent Academy: meetings to teach strategies and

National Junior Beta Club

activities that can be used at home to support student

• Read-a-Latte: Reading challenge for students to spend

academic growth

150 minutes reading over the Christmas break

• Math & Science Night: evening when students and

• Growth Incentive Celebrations: special times such as “pie

parents participate in a variety of hands-on math and

the principal” and a “glow party” to reward students with

science activities to reinforce course content and engage

fun activities for having achieved significant academic gains

parents in the learning process

Special Recognitions and Awards: • United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award (1986) • HighScope Educational Foundation Ready School (2010) • Star School Achievement Level (2012-2013) • PREPS Value-Added Award for outstanding gains in student achievement (2013)

School Adopter Mississippi Braves

Special Recognitions and Awards • PPSD School of the Year (2011-2012, 2014-2015) • Preps Value Added Award for outstanding gains in student achievement (2007) • Level 5 Achievement Rating (2007-2008) • Blue Cross Blue Shield Project Fit Grant Recipient (2010-2011)

School Adopter Kiwanis Club of Pearl

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Schools Schools

Pearl High School 500 Pirate Cove • Pearl, MS 39208 • 601.932.7931

Grades Ninth through Twelfth Grades Principal Chris Chism Assistant Principals

Pearl Junior High School 200 Mary Ann Drive • Pearl, MS 39208 • 601.932.7952

Grades Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grades Principal Dr. Jessica Broome Assistant Principals

Carrie Cullum, Tim Jackson, and Chris Lee

Enrollment 955 Extracurricular Programs /Academic Organizations • Academics: Student Council, Technology Student Association, Robotics Club, National Junior Beta Club, National Junior Honor Society, Math Counts, Junior Historians, Nature Club • Athletics (7th-8th): Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Softball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball • Fine arts: Band, Choir, Creative Projects, Junior International Thespian Society

Special Recognitions and Awards • PREPS Value Added Award for outstanding gains in student achievement (2011, 2012, 2013) • Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education Artist-in-Residency Grant (2015)

John Craven, Dale Shepherd, and Dr. Tracy Yates

Athletic Director Richard Smithhart Assistant Athletic Director John Perry Enrollment 1,165 Educational & Extracurricular Programs •

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Academics: Student Council, DECA, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Varsity Quiz Bowl, Super Scholars, Broadcasting Club, Foreign Language Club, Future Educators of America, National Junior Historical Society, The Pirate Speaks Newspaper Staff, The Pirate Yearbook Staff, Naval JROTC Athletics (9th-12th): Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Powerlifting, Softball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball Fine arts: Band, Choir, International Thespian Society, National Art Honor Society Civic/Community: FCCLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, Pirate Connectors

Special Recognitions and Awards: • •

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Largest Junior ROTC unit in the state State championship awards (Marching Band, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Powerlifting, Soccer, Track & Field) United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award (1991) Highest academic achievement rating (5, Star, A) since the inception of the state’s school-based accountability rating system

School Adopter Trustmark Bank School Adopter Bank of Yazoo

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Park Place Christian Academy

Park Place Christian Academy (PPCA) is a ministry of Park Place Baptist Church that strives to provide a distinctively Christian, academically rigorous education for students in grades K3-12. PPCA, established in 2000, and with a current enrollment of approximately 600 students, uses Godly guidance and Christian personnel to cultivate a biblical worldview into the hearts and minds of our students. PPCA is accredited by the SACS/ AdvancED and at the highest level by the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools.

Park Place Christian Academy’s mission is to partner with parents to provide their children a Christ-centered education founded on the Bible which fosters spiritual development and instills the vision and practice of Christian excellence in academics, character, and service to others.

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Government City Hall

Mayor

Buildings and Grounds

Parks & Recreation

601-932-2262 www.cityofpearl.com

Mayor Brad Rogers

Calvin Breland

Calvin Breland

2420 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-3500 Fax 601-932-3568

601-932-3541

601-932-3541

City Clerk

Center City Complex

JoAnn Ladner

850 Center City Drive Pearl, MS 39208

Alderman-At-Large John McHenry 601-624-5932

Alderman - District 1 Terry Ishee

Police Department

601-939-4589

Police Chief Tim Sarrett

Alderman - District 2 Michael Sartor 601-939-7945

2561 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7000

Alderman - District 3 Becky Tullos

Fire Department Fire Chief Carl Kibby

709 McKay Circle Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-3518

Community Development Jamie Oliver 601-932-3530

Alderman - District 4 Casey Foy 601-317-3876

3603 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7240

Old Whitfield Road Pearl, MS 39208

Henry F. Shepherd Field 2420 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208

Landfill

601-624-4589

Central Fire Station

Jenkins Park

201 Compactor Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-9222

Pearl Youth Basketball Gymnasium 2420 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208

Bright Park Alderman - District 5 Todd Jenkins 601-932-0427

Alderman - District 6 Gavin Gill 601-573-0224

Station 2 201 S. Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7405

Station 3 718 Old Whitfield Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0791

Station 4 5100 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208

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3705 Flynn Drive Pearl, MS 39208

Center City Walking Trail 600 Center City Drive Pearl, MS 39208 - next to the PYA Baseball Park

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Hinds

Community College

Rankin Campus The Rankin Campus of Hinds Community

The Rankin Campus also operates the

The Muse Center is used heavily by the

College is located in Pearl, Mississippi and

Career and Technical Building on Greenfield

community, business and governmental

enrolls about 3,500 students each fall. The

Road where the associate degree nursing

groups, and for events ranging from high

campus is a popular choice for students

and practical nursing, electrical, welding

school graduations to large professional

opting for a more affordable higher

and plumbing programs are offered.

conferences.

education, a wide variety of programs, and

The Clyde Muse Center, which fronts

The majority of students enrolled at the

a location close to home. The Rankin Campus

I-20 near the airport exit, is also a part of

Rankin Campus are in academic programs

also draws adults returning to school, either

the campus. It is a large, multi-purpose

and intend to transfer to a four-year

to work on a degree or to gain new skills

facility that houses a 3,500 seat auditorium,

university. The campus recently began an

for better career opportunities. Day,

meeting and training rooms and additional

honors program as well as an academic

evening, and online classes are offered.

classroom space. The Film and Media

enrichment program that will benefit

Located on Highway 80, the Rankin

Technology program that prepares

students as they transition to senior

Campus is adjacent Pearl High School.

students for work in the film industry is

colleges and seek scholarships.

Nearly 1,000 high school students from

located at the Muse Center and is the

The Rankin Campus is the second

Pearl and Rankin County Schools take

only program of its kind in the state.

largest campus in the Hinds Community

advantage of dual enrollment/credit courses to get a jump start on a college degree. The Pearl-Rankin Career-Technical Center is located on the Rankin Campus site where both districts send their students for career and technical training programs.

The campus also has a Gateway to College program designed for students who are at-risk for dropping out or who are recent dropouts. Students selected for the program finish their high school credits for graduation while taking college classes an intensive support environment.

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College District, which is the fourth largest

• Short courses, seminars, workshops

institution of higher learning in Mississippi.

and industrial start-up training that meet

Since 1917, Hinds Community College has

educational, business, industrial and

provided quality educational programs

service needs

that are convenient and affordable as

• High school general education and

well as a wide variety of public service

career services through a cooperative

activities, cultural events and recreational

agreement with high schools within Hinds’

opportunities for its community.

five counties

Hinds serves about 30,000 students

• Adult Basic Education instruction and

annually in academic, career/technical,

testing for the GED high school equivalency

workforce, secondary and adult programs.

certificate and short-term skills training at

The college offers two-year Associate of

college and community sites for adult

Arts degrees for students who complete

learners without a high school diploma.

academic coursework designed for transfer

MI-BEST, Mississippi Integrated Basic

to senior colleges and universities and

Education and Skills Training, allows

two-year Associate in Applied Science

students to train for a job skill while

degrees for students who complete

enrolled in adult education classes

technical or applied science programs.

preparing for the GED. The accelerated

The college also offers certificates for

program targets in-demand jobs and also

Mississippi. Those who live in one of these

one-year career and technical programs.

offers employer-recognized credentials.

areas are no more than 30 miles from one

Hinds has diverse educational programs

Partnerships with Delta State University,

of these college sites:

and services including:

the University of Southern Mississippi,

• Jackson Campus-Academic/

• More than 170 academic (college

Mississippi University for Women, Jackson

Technical Center

transfer) programs that parallel the first

State University and the University of

• Jackson Campus-Nursing/

two years of four-year college studies

Mississippi Medical Center give Hinds

Allied Health Center

• More than 80 career-technical program

students expanded opportunities to

• Rankin Campus

options to prepare students for employment

continue their academic careers.

• Raymond Campus

• Continuing education programs that

Hinds CC has six locations that serve

• Utica Campus

enhance the quality of life

the five counties of Claiborne, Copiah,

• Vicksburg-Warren Campus

Hinds, Rankin and Warren in west central

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3086 Hwy. 80, Ste. E Pearl, MS 39208

(601) 939-3494

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Businesses Accounting - CPA Firms Summers, Green & Leroux, LLP 401 Cross Park Drive Suite C Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-1669

Windham & Lacey CPA 2708 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-8676

Apartments CH Properties 102 Metroplex Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6141

Crosswinds Apartments 440 Cross Park Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-4001

2511 Old Brandon Road Suite C Pearl, MS 39208 601-506-6727

McNinch Law Firm, pllc 1030 Lake Village Circle Suite A Brandon, MS 39047 601-519-4692

Sanford & Adams, Attorneys at Law

Jay’s Garage, Inc.

Small Engine Specialists

3 Country Place Pearl, MS 39208 601-420-2211

5909 Old Brandon Road Suite 3 Pearl, MS 39208 769-208-8669

Auto Repair, Maintenance & Parts

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center

Thomas Tire and Service

Auto Trim Designs

4625 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7798

3117 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6512

Mid-State Auto Parts

Automotive Sales

850 Highway 475 South Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-2131

Cannon Nissan of Jackson

2610 B Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-8746

Grand at Pearl

Car Care Clinic

200 Colony Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-3660

135 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-8877

Attorneys

Firestone Complete Auto Care

Dabbs Law Firm PC

2914 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-326-2358

209 Park Place Cove Suite A Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-2400

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James A. Bobo, Attorney

Gleason Tire 321 Crosspark Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3336

Reeder’s Automotive 615 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7190

5003 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7565

905 I-20 South Frontage Road Jackson, MS 39204 601-360-7490

Fowler Buick GMC

Richland Wrecker Service & Auto Repair

5801 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-354-5200

2651 Highway 468 Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-0003

Gray-Daniels Auto Family 201 Octavia Drive Brandon, MS 39042 601-206-5915

J & J Auto Brokers

1st Franklin Financial

Community Bank

Trustmark

5005 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-1030

3823 Highway 80 East Suite #800 & #900 Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-1800

2441 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7979

4295 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-7620

Members Exchange

World Finance

101 Metroplex Boulevard Pearl, MS 39208 601-923-4328

315 Crossgates Boulevard Suite I Brandon, MS 39042 601-825-2434

J.D. Byrider Sales 2521 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7151

Larry’s Auto Sales 1692 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7111

Mid-South Auction 1657 Old Whitfield Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-956-2700

Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers 1705-A Old Whitfield Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-957-1010

Account Services Group PA 689 Towne Center Boulevard Suite A Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-981-3663

All American Check Cashing 2860 Highway 80 Suite A Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-1910

BancorpSouth 2301 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-8400

Bank of Yazoo Payless Auto Sales 100 Business Center Parkway Pearl, MS 39208 769-243-8035

5650 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-7472

BankFirst Bakery That Special Touch 2769 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-5223

Banks, Loans & Financial Planning First Heritage Credit 3047 Highway 80 East Suite B Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-1200

201 BankFirst Drive Flowood, MS 39232 601-992-8510

BankPlus 406 Riverwind Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-4195

Cash Depot of Mississippi 136 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-7739

Cash Today 464 Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-9396

Mississippi Telco Federal Credit Union 409 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-2085

Pearl Municipal Credit Union 2420 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-3534

Pioneer Credit

Billboard Advertisement Busby Companies 1734 Wansley Road Laurel, MS 39441 601-428-4014

Lamar Advertising 405 Country Place Parkway Pearl, MS 39208 601-948-3443

3202 Service Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-2988

Blood Donation

PriorityOne Bank

115 Tree Street Flowood, MS 39232 601-981-3232

3480 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-5566

Mississippi Blood Services

Bonding Company Regions 3006 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-7109

Renasant Bank 3101 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7411

Republic Finance 3405 Old Brandon Road Suite A Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-4332

Mississippi Bonding Company 2531 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-948-4088

Call Service Protel 1048 Centre Pointe Boulevard Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0990

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Businesses Car Wash

Commercial

Metro PCS

Contractors Millwork

DeValle Detail Services

Ingersoll Rand

1697 Highway 80 East Flowood, MS 39232 601-668-8843

163 Concourse Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-6575

466 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-983-8758

110 Jet Port Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-8326

Mobile Zone

Copeland & Johns

200 Bass Pro Drive #532 Pearl, MS 39208 601-618-7378

4830 South Drive Jackson, MS 39209 601-922-0024

TEC

Hercules Concrete Pumping Service

Carpet & Floor Cleaning

Commercial Laundry

Rainbow International

Laundry South Systems & Repair

615 Pearl Park Plaza Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-0244

Catering Fresh Cut Catering and Floral 108 Cypress Cove Flowood, MS 39288 601-939-4518

Sherry Smith Catering 100 South 5th Avenue Decatur, MS 39327 601-613-8773

Chiropractic Fowler Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. 5230 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-1070

Rhodes Chiropractic Clinic 2815 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7712

Cleaning Services Advanced Steam Extraction 3165 Virginia Street Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-2001

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2215 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-420-9414

700 South West Street Jackson, MS 39201 601-326-4888

Commercial Trucking

We Text People

Routeback Transportation

P.O. Box 5882 Brandon, MS 39047 601-829-0662

2211 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-2575

Communications C-Spire 1018 Highland Colony Parkway Suite 340 Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-974-7608

Cricket Wireless 3141 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 769-572-7619

Computer

Computer Sales & Service

5611 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6634

U.S.NEXT 6360 I-55 North Jackson, MS 39211 601-956-4770

Acme Brick Company

5008 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-3955

194 Business Park Drive Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-948-2222

Counseling

404 Riverwind Drive Suite C Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0116

JSI Communications

RJ Young Company

100 Camelia Trail Brandon, MS 39047 601-750-5498

Construction

309 Airport Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-665-3249

Copier Lease & Service

Ateva Sales

Extreme Wireless

Jackson Communications

420 Airport Road South Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3015

301 Priester Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-714-2966

Associated Builders & Contractors 5165 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-944-0421

Crossroads Counseling Clinic

Crafts Doodledaisy Designs 578 Oak Ridge Way Pearl, MS 39208 601-497-3263

Cycle Services & Repairs Cycle Service Plus 2607 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-5077

Jackson Motor Sports 3843 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-1145

Dance

Pearl River Dental, pllc

Electricians

Event Venues

Cross-Tied Ministries School of Dance

209 Riverwind East Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-6161

Total Electric

Clyde Muse Center

157 Fairmont Plaza Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7877

515 Country Place Parkway Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-1860

Employment Agency

Cotton Market

TempStaff

2644 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-906-5499

2761 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-573-1090

Day Care Son Seekers After School & Summer Camp 5002 Highway 80 Pearl, MS 39208 601-487-6236

Sunshine Learning Center 5635 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0854

R. Mark Owens Family Dentistry 642 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-2377

Sherry R. Gwin D.M.D. 181 Doctors Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7687

The Pediatric Dental Studio & Smile Design

962 North Street Jackson, MS 39202 601-353-4200

Employment Services Mississippi State Employment Agency

201 Riverwind East Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-965-9549

212 St. Paul Street Pearl, MS 39208 601-321-5455

Deer Processing

Developers

Engineering

P & A Deer Processing

Spectrum Capital

Neel-Schaffer

812 Clearmont Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-321-9568

781 Larson Street Jackson, MS 39202 601-351-2038

Deer Stands

Drug Testing

TMG Enterprises

Medscreens, Inc.

125 South Congress Street Suite 1100 Jackson, MS 39201 601-948-3178

3825 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3030

Dentists

Mobile Drug Screen

Engraving

Dr. G. Dodd Brister Jr.

101 Swallow Drive Brandon, MS 39047 601-812-8546

Mid South Engravers Plus

3007 Greenfield Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-4477

Hayes Family Dentistry 3823 Highway 80 East Suite 400 Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-9300

Dry Cleaning Martin’s Cleaners 3518 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-5800

4 Country Place Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-750-5498

Fitness Center/Gym Focus Fit 5709 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-591-7488

Snap Fitness of Pearl 200 Riverwind Drive Suite 102 Pearl, MS 39208 769-233-8249

Pickering Firm 2001 Airport Road Suite 201 Flowood, MS 39232 601-956-3663

870 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3839

Spring Lake Event Venue

200 River Wind Drive Suite 105 Pearl, MS 39208 601-398-3261

Event Planning

Quick As A Wink

Something Borrowed Wedding Decor

3476 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-6732

4 Country Place Pearl, MS 39208 601-398-8364

Flea Market Trade Days at Jones Center 3064 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-4131

Florists Bouquets of Pearl 436 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-0029

Chapman’s Florist 5647 Highway 80 East Suite 6 Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-0391

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Businesses Food & Beverage Distribution

Furniture Sales & Showrooms

Glass Supplier

Guns, Ammo & Supplies

Glass LLC

America’s Gun Pros

Community Coffee

Colortyme

108 Distribution Drive Richland, MS 39218 601-936-4553

2532 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-1181

164-A Concourse Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-2702

608 Eldorado Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-540-4676

Safelite AutoGlass

Cowart’s Arms & Ammo

1039 Centre Pointe Boulevard Pearl, MS 39208 800-800-2727

2605 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-1700

T & L Glass Company

Discount Gun Safe

2914 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7544

2636 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-8233

Golf & Utility Vehicles

Rankin Shooter Supply

Ben Nelson Golf & Utility Vehicles

5905 Old Brandon Road Suite 14 Pearl, MS 39208 601-398-2182

The Chicken Outlet 1080 River Oaks Drive Suite A-100 Flowood, MS 39232 601-732-3008

US Foods 3939 Underwood Drive Flowood, MS 39232 769-777-6500

Formal Wear Sassy Classy Curvy Bridal Outlet 2415 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-421-8644

Southern Glitz Formal Wear 136 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-720-2626

D. Noblin 312 Airport Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-7910

Mattress Firm 105 Airport Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-7501

Miskelly Furniture 101 Airport Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6288

Pearl Mattress 3119 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9715

T & D Furniture 249 North Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-5492

Funeral & Mortuary

Upton - Neal Interiors

Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

322 Airport Road South Pearl, MS 39208 601-981-1010

3780 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6110

Mississippi Mortuary Service 150 Concourse Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-5997

Garbage Collection Republic Services 1035 Old Brandon Road Flowood, MS 39232 601-420-8241

Waste Management 1450 Country Club Drive Jackson, MS 39209 601-790-6117

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401 Country Place Plaza Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-7117

Hair Replacement

Golf Courses

Apollo International

Patrick Farms

220 St. Paul Street Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-7760

300 Clubhouse Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-0304

Hair Salon

Pearl Municipal Golf Course

Barber Boyz Beauty Salon

1001 Center City Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-812-7172

3086 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-6963

Grocery

Diva Salon & Spa

Kroger

121 George Wallace Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-504-3469

201 George Wallace Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-2325

Save-A-Lot 3111 Highway 80 East Suite D Pearl, MS 39208 601-953-3070

Guys & Gals Hair & Nail Salon 3201 Greenfield Road Suite B Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-1500

Miracles Hair Design 100 Business Center Parkway Suite F Pearl, MS 39208 601-373-9444

Snippers Hair & Nails 5230 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-825-2332

Wildfire Hair Salon 3216 Service Drive Suite B Pearl, MS 39208 769-447-5128

Health / Wellness Eclipse Nutrition 3206 Service Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-291-6337

GNC 200 Bass Pro Drive #534 Pearl, MS 39208 601-850-6301

Heavy Equipment Rental BlueLine Rental 1019 Center Pointe Boulevard Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-9995

Home Repair, Improvement & Supplies

Custom Creations

Morton Building

1st Choice Plumbing

102 Excell Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-7779

708 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-6177

155 Fairmont Plaza Pearl, MS 39208 601-954-4599

Heating and Cooling Contractors

Pure Air Consultants

America’s Best Roofing 1003 Pearson Road Suite B Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9991

American Supply Company 2110 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-4532

Byrd & Cook Paint Decorating Center 2110 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3060

C & H Hardware and Flooring 115 Fairmont Plaza Pearl, MS 39208 601-260-5519

Capitol Countertops 129 Paul Truitt Lane Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-2008

Deep South Equipment Company

Carr’s Acoustics

340 Airport Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9655

2509 Old Brandon Road Suite D Pearl, MS 39208 601-420-2424

Ditch Witch 105 Priester Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6037

Climate Masters 2620 Highway 468 Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9090

3607 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0738

Hermetic Rush Services 38 Old Highway 49 South Flowood, MS 39232 601-932-7874

Home Theater Solutions 125 Fairmont Plaza Pearl, MS 39208 601-622-9208

Jefcoat Fence Co. 4080 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-8141

McCoy Industries

403 Childre Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7420

Revell Ace Hardware 2509 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-2861

Rushing Construction 696 Pearl Park Plaza Pearl, MS 39208 601-420-0070

Sherwin-Williams 2223 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-2310

Southern Floor Covering

835 Black Oak Circle Pearl, MS 39208 769-208-8592

5010 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-2622

Metal Builders Supply

Sutherland Lumber

632 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-0202

717 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9450

Minton Floorcovering

The Home Depot

501 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-540-3764

200 Orleans Way Brandon, MS 39042 601-825-1427

Mississippi Roofing Supply

Wade’s Moving Boxes

205 Priester Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9128

693 Country Place Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-502-7149

Complete Exteriors 4725 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-326-2755

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Businesses Hotels - Motels

Hilton Garden Inn

Carolyn Moulder

Theressia McAlpin

Baymont Inn & Suites

438 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-1174

509 Spring Lake Drive Pearl, MS 39208

3309 Marguerite Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-2372

434 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-6030

Best Western Airport 257 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-2060

Candlewood Suites 632 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-3442

Comfort Inn 1226 Phillips Lane Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-4141

Country Inn & Suites 3051 White Boulevard Pearl, MS 39208 601-420-2244

Courtyard Marriott 415 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-914-4888

Days Inn Pearl 235 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-6009

Econo Lodge 232 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-4226

Fairfield Inn 407 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-3434

Holiday Inn - Trustmark Park 110 Bass Pro Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-5238

Holiday Inn Express 100 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-7005

La Quinta Inn & Suites 501 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-0065

Quality Inn & Suites 360 Gilchrist Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-4025

Ramada Airport 341 Airport Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-1122

Sleep Inn & Suites 333 Airport Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-896-9638

Super 8 Motel 111 Airport Road Court Pearl, MS 39208 601-781-1860

Individual Betty Twiner 527 Spring Lake Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-9604

Hampton Inn

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1234 Phillips Lane Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7676

Bob & Mary Libby Payne 3617 Wilcox Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3194

Darlene Slater 125 Fairview Circle Pearl, MS 39208 601-813-3381

Tommie Hill

Irl Dean Rhodes

Industrial

159 Dogwood Place Flowood, MS 39232 601-992-0317

Capitol City Label

Jack Tullos 637 Bruin Avenue Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0766

Jalane Hall 810 Longwood Place Pearl, MS 39208 601-940-3017

2011 Beechwood Boulevard Pearl, MS 39208

46 Valley Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-420-2375

Precision Spine 2050 Executive Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-420-4244

Reed Food Technology

Joan Blanks

3151 Greenfield Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-4001

504 Spring Lake Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6134

S & H Steel Corporation

Mitch Childre 127 Loyd Street Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0014

Pauline Corban 3680 Wilcox Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9067

Sharron Stephens 629 Lakeland East Drive Suite G Flowood, MS 39232 601-825-1138

Steve and Brenda Vernamonti 2037 Oak Ridge Drive Pearl, MS 39208

2110 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-953-3070

Scotts Miracle-Gro 550 Gulf Line Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-718-3884

Steel Specialties of Mississippi 111 Midco Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-2690

Trilogy Communications 2910 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-4461

Packaging Corp of America

Direct General Insurance

Crown Jewelers of Mississippi

Pafford Emergency Medical Services

100 Willie Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-5111

2914 Highway 80 East Suite B Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-9060

5647 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-1108

210 St. Paul Street Pearl, MS 39208 601-640-1000

Laundromat

Pearl Family Clinic

Pearl Coin

187 Doctors Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-8921

Industrial Engineering LEC 108 Excell Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-8535

Insurance Aflac - Josh Cline 4 Country Place Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-2300

Alfa Insurance Rachel Crane Agency 115-C Westside Cove Pearl, MS 39208 601-992-5558

Alfa Insurance The Greg Jones Agency 3086 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3494

Allstate - The Hinton Agency 2509-C Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-4865

Andy Eaton Insurance 3170 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0102

Dean Kirby Insurance 110 Airport Road Suite E Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-5968

Edd Rogers Insurance 2511 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-4260

Farm Bureau - Shane Fletcher 109 Barnett Drive Pearl, MS 39208 769-524-3262

Jason Quin Agency 100 North Bierdeman Road Suite A Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-2424

Lichlyter & Associates P.A. 3271 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-983-2501

Moore-Page Insurance Agency 2711 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-8511

3150 Service Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-500-2208

Leadership Training Morgan Outdoors 66 Glenway Place Brandon, MS 39042 601-572-6670

Marketing / Printing Tags & More 414 Roberts Street Pearl, MS 39208 601-321-9328

Medical / Hospitals 342 Gilchrist Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0700

Merit Health Rankin 350 Crossgates Boulevard Brandon, MS 39042 601-825-2811

P.O. Box 321382 Flowood, MS 39232 601-946-9973

Merit Health Medical Group

Crossgates Jewelers 401 Crosspark Drive Suite A Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9313

969 Lakeland Drive Jackson, MS 39216 601-200-6985

Medical Supplies Jackson Medical Supply 125 Paul Truitt Lane Pearl, MS 39208 601-376-0855

R and R Enterprises 116 Jetport Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-3777

MEA Medical Clinic

Woodmen Life Insurance

Jewelers

St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

346 Crossgates Boulevard Suite 202 Brandon, MS 39042 601-824-2236

Mississippi State Hospital 3550 Highway 468 West Whitfield, MS 39193 601-351-8000

Nail Salon Diamond Nails and Spa 136 South Pearson Road Suite I Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-0644

Newspaper Clarion-Ledger 201 South Congress Street Jackson, MS 39201 601-961-2844

Mississippi Business Journal 5120 Galaxie Drive Jackson, MS 39206 601-364-1041

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Businesses Rankin County News

Health Help Mississippi

207 East Government Street Brandon, MS 39042 601-825-8333

800 North President Street Jackson, MS 39202 601-354-3471

Non-Profit Organizations

Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County

Actors Playhouse Community Theatre

P.O. Box 1484 Brandon, MS 39043 601-953-9540

121 Paul Truitt Lane Pearl, MS 39208 601-896-1074

Better Business Bureau of MS 505 Avalon Way Suite B Brandon, MS 39047 601-398-1700

Keep Pearl Beautiful 539 Planters Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-842-1231

Kiwanis Club - PEARL P.O. Box 97642 Pearl, MS 39288 601-939-2030

Camp Pioneer 125 Camp Pioneer Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3659

Center for Pregnancy Choices-Rankin County 3627 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-713-2322

Chamber Plus 201 South President Street Jackson, MS 39225 601-948-7598

Dream, Inc. 310 Airport Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-9100

Gateway Rescue Mission Thrift Store 2850 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-1668

Goodwill Industries of MS

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104 East State Street Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-664-3443

Make-A-Wish Mississippi 576 Highland Colony Parkway Suite 120 Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-366-9474

March of Dimes 1991 Lakeland Drive Suite G Jackson, MS 39216 601-933-1071

Mississippi Children’s Advocacy Center 180 Country Place Parkway Pearl, MS 39208 601-371-2566

Mississippi Film Festival 1230 Raymond Road Jackson, MS 39204 601-665-7737

Rankin County Chamber of Commerce 101 Service Drive Brandon, MS 39042 601-825-2268

Springlake Garden Club 719 Spring Lake Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6774

Susan G. Komen for the Cure P. O. Box 16451 Jackson, MS 39236 601-932-3999

The Center for Violence Prevention P.O. Box 6279 Pearl, MS 39288 601-932-4198

The Little Light House-Central Mississippi 620 Briarwood Drive Jackson, MS 39208 601-956-6131

The National Partnership for Economic Development 460 Briarwood Drive #400 Jackson, MS 39206

Fads and Frames 5758 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-3663

Magnolia Roots Nursery & Marketplace 2425 Old Country Club Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-927-8863

Southern Sod Supply 706 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-2057

Nursing Homes Community Place 1129 Langley Avenue Jackson, MS 39204 601-355-0617

Wisteria Gardens 5420 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-988-6800

Oil & Gas Distributor Lard Oil Company of Mississippi 982 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-8922

The Salvation Army

Optical

3510 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-982-4881

Windham Optical

Nursery, Lawn & Garden

MS Burn Foundation

B. C. Landscape and Lawn Service

161 Pine Ridge Circle Brandon, MS 39047 601-540-2995

706 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0565

2630 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-1981

Eyeline Optical 3111 Highway 80 East Suite A Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3337

Mississippi EyeCare Associates 404 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-398-3000

Dan Windham Optical 2630 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 769-243-8195

Packaging Materials & Wholesale Delta Packaging and Supply 500 Gulf South Drive Flowood, MS 39232 601-354-8986

Pharmacy

Plumbing - Commercial

Amerigas Propane

Healthplus Pharmacy & Wellness

Whitt, Davis, McCaskill

1684 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-1171

238 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-914-4848

Photography Harriet Matthews Photography 3650 Wilcox Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-214-1888

Mickey Anderson Photography

Pawn Shops

236 Barrow Street Pearl, MS 39208 601-668-0906

Slays Pawn Shop

Physical Therapy

3698-C Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-7293

USA Pawn 126 North Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-1842

Payroll Service People Lease 689 Town Center Boulevard Suite B Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-987-3025

Pest Control Stutts Pest Control 2909 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-420-0035

Genesis Physical Therapy 314 Airport Road South Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-2044

Reliant Physical Therapy 3825 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3030

Pipe Supply Central Pipe Supply 101 Ware Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3322

Plumbing Preferred Plumbing Service 608 Eldorado Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7073

305 Babbin Wells Road Pearl, MS 39208 769-664-3009

Plumbing Supplies Hughes Supply 220 One Stop Place Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7888

Pools & Supplies Bob’s Pool Service 5014 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3388

Clear Water Pools & Spas 2415 Highway 468 Pearl, MS 39208 601-824-2949

Paradise Pools and Spas 227 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7665

Printing / Advertisement AAA Printing & Graphics 108 Jetport Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-3138

AlphaGraphics 115 MetroPlex Boulevard Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-9550

Propane Distributors Airgas USA 2104 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-8875

Publication / Advertisement Coffee News 187 Conley Road Brandon, MS 39043 601-824-5932

Hometown Rankin Magazine 26 Eastgate Drive Suite F Brandon, MS 39042 601-706-4059

Radio iHeartMedia 1375 Beasley Road Jackson, MS 39206 601-982-1062

Real Estate Albert Moore Realty 116 Patton Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-4511

McIntosh & Associates - Derek Havard 434 Katherine Drive Flowood, MS 39208 601-672-8147

Frank Yekaitis Real Estate 2141 Upper Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-4156

Hopper Properties - Kim Fortner 324 Lakebend Drive Brandon, MS 39042 601-624-1596

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Businesses Hopper Properties Marlys Myers 2945 Beaumont Cove Pearl, MS 39208 601-906-9601

Weichert Realtors, Martella Clark - Melissa Wade

Restaurants

Frisco Deli

3500 Dawn Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-5862

Back Yard Burger

1227 Phillips Lane Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-6301

Recycling Service Magnolia Data Solutions

201 North College Street Brandon, MS 39042 601-502-7149

160 Fairbanks Street Jackson, MS 39202 601-919-0062

Nell Wyatt Real Estate - Susan Newton

Rental Services

2913 Pine Ridge Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-260-8561

First Class Linen

The McCaughan Company Real Estate 3 Stonegate Drive Brandon, MS 39042 601-825-2698

181 Davis Johnson Drive Richland MS 39218 601-899-9206

120 U.S. 49 Jackson, MS 39209 601-879-3969

Deep South Elite Sports

124 Save-A-Lot Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9599

123 Legion Lake Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0880

Mississippi Braves 1 Braves Way Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-8788

The Bounce Palace 3528 Highway 80 Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-1116

Bill’s Produce 5311 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-9449

Reilly Equipment 490 Julienne Street Building E-1 Jackson, MS 39201 601-354-3025

Space Jump of Jackson 109 Priester Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-2341

Stagelite Sound 245 Hurdle Drive Pelahatchie, MS 39145 601-845-5349

U-Haul Marketing Company of MS 4494 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 800-222-7391

Great American Cookie 200 Bass Pro Drive #275 Pearl, MS 39208 769-230-4745

Half Shell Oyster House

103 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0100

115 Laurel Park Cove Suite 105 Flowood, MS 39232 769-257-7586

City Limits Cafe

Ichiban Buffet Pearl

2610 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208

433 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-706-2833

Gotta Go

Great Southern Events

Funtime Skateland Pearl

272 South Perkins Street Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-957-8858

Bumper’s Drive-in

Recreational

5500 Plaza Drive Suite A Flowood, MS 39232 601-988-2070

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The Pearl Pool

Country Fisherman Café 412 Roberts Street Pearl, MS 39208 601-983-2233

Cracker Barrel #274 410 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-9990

Dairy Queen 205 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 769-524-3250

Donut Factory 3040 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6380

Donut Planet 3086 Highway 80 East Suite H Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-2175

El Sombrero 5746 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-6764

Jose’s Mexican Restaurant 136 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-0303

KOBE Japanese Restaurant 136 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-201-4613

Little Willie’s BBQ 3015 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-992-6328

Logan’s Roadhouse 431 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-5174

Lone Star Steakhouse 442 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-1733

Los Parrilleros

Subway

Maurices

200 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-927-7145

3086 Highway 80 East Suite D Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-4803

200 Bass Pro Drive #475 Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9236

McAlisters Deli of Pearl

The Crawfish Barn

200 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-1918

3190-A Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-940-7536

200 Riverwind Drive Suite 106 Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-5082

Moms to Go

Uncle Buck’s Grill

Office Depot

3064 Highway 80 East Suite 10 Pearl, MS 39208 601-502-4677

100 Bass Pro Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-3600

5450 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-1716

Wendy’s

Outlets of Mississippi

310 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-420-5963

200 Bass Pro Drive Suite 125 Pearl, MS 39208 769-972-3000

Pita Pit

Yummy Japanese Express

Sam’s Club

200 Bass Pro Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3031

3039 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-5990

90 Bass Pro Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-4161

Pizza Hut

Retail

The Girlie Boutique

Moss Creek Fish House 413 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7424

3086 Highway 80 East Suite A Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3864

Ryan’s Family Steak House 436 Riverwind Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-4481

Simply Southern 712 Highway 80 East Flowood, MS 39232 601-939-3900

O! How Cute

A Touch of Mississippi 1926 Northwood Circle Jackson, MS 39213 601-366-9343

Wal-Mart AllyOops 5647 Highway 80 East Suite 7 Pearl, MS 39208 769-257-6231

Bass Pro Shop 100 Bass Pro Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-3700

Sonic Drive-In 141 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-8001

200 Bass Pro Drive Suite 470 Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7422

Capital Menswear 3040 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-2323

5520 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-0281

Walgreens 3189 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-0641

Schools - Academic Institutions Hinds Community College Small Business Development 3805 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-1817

Hinds Community College 3805 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-5555

Mississippi College 200 Capitol Street Clinton, MS 39056 601-925-3000

Park Place Christian Academy 201 Park Place Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6229

Pearl Public School 3375 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7921

Millcreek Cross Park Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-849-4221

Security Access Control Group 135 Fairmont Plaza Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9295

Security Services ADT Security Services 195 Country Place Parkway Suite A Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-1119

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Businesses Buckley Security Service 2710 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-5752

Storage

H & R Block

Upholstery

Pearl Mini Storage

456 Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9423

Dosha Upholstery

515 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3126

Vinson Guard Service 147 Fairmont Plaza Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9919

PODS 302 Priester Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-1870

Watchman Security Services

Storage Choice

427 Ruston Street Pearl, MS 39208 601-955-9952

177 Pruitt Lane Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-8382

Septic Tanks - Treatment Plants

StorageMax Crossgates

AquaKlear

100 Westside Cove Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-3636

876 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-936-7711

Sewing Doris C. Graham Specialty Sewing 3215 Brenda Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-9948

Shaved Ice Kona Ice of the Bayou 594 Turtle Lane Brandon, MS 39047 630-338-6029

Signs Signmark 228 South Pearson Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-6699

3208 Service Drive Suite B Pearl, MS 39208 601-372-6733

Telephone Sales & Service Gage Telephone 118 Patton Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-398-2392

Television Stations WDBD FOX 40

U Haul Storage of Pearl 2203 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-4770

715 South Jefferson Street Jackson, MS 39201 601-965-7545

Trailer Sales & Repair

Taekwondo - Karate

Alpha Trailer & Truck Specialties

The Way of Taekwondo

1670 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-9798

454 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-497-8212

Travel Agencies Tanning & Boutique The Beach Look 401 Cross Park Suite E Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-1451

Tax Preparation AcuTax

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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

406 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-201-0489

Cruise Planners 106 East Armistead Drive Brandon, MS 39042 601-591-7402

Travel Planners, LLC 252 Katherine Drive Flowood, MS 39232 601-714-1959

504 North Bierdeman Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-2637

Utilities Atmos Energy Corporation 4155 Industrial Drive Jackson, MS 39209 800-322-8667

Center Point Energy Entex 300 Executive Boulevard Byram, MS 39272 601-709-2506

Entergy 5741 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-368-5000

Gulf South Pipeline Co. 1020 North Foxhall Road Flowood, MS 39232 601-968-0302

Southern Pine Electric Power Association 3215 Louis Wilson Drive Brandon, MS 39042 601-824-7070

Willmut Gas 2650 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3275

Vape Shops

Welding

Spark Zone

Mason and Overstreet Welding and Machine

100 North Bierdeman Road Suite 5 Pearl, MS 39208 601-253-5617

720 M&O Drive Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-1794

Vapor World

Window Supply

3040 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-398-1797

Central Window Company

Vapor X-Press 3086 Highway 80 East Suite B Pearl, MS 39208 769-208-8936

Vet, Boarding & Grooming Crossgates Veterinary Clinic

430 Childre Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3509

Window Tinting Solar Control of Jackson 291 Highway 51 Suite E-4 Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-707-5596

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Windshield/Glass Repair

Mississippi Spay and Neuter

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100 Business Center Parkway Suite B Pearl, MS 39208 601-420-2438

Rankin Animal Clinic 1915 Old Brandon Road Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-3026

The Classy Canine 5560 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-933-0890

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Wynne’s Custom Coatings 2560 Highway 80 East Pearl, MS 39208 601-664-3474

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Fun Facts The walls of the Alumni Clock Tower beside Pearl

Pearl Day served as a springboard for singer

City Hall are constructed of bricks taken from the

LeAnn Rimes while growing up in Pearl.

old school building and inscribed with names of

all graduates of Pearl High School during the years

Prime beef cattle once grazed on lush pasture land

it was located at that site, 1949-1989.

where Trustmark Park now houses the Mississippi

Braves professional baseball team.

An oil well once occupied the land in Pearl where

Tinseltown Movie Theater now sits.

The front nine holes of the Pearl Municipal Golf

Course was once a private golf course named

Prior to being elected president, Ronald Reagan

Niknar, which is Rankin spelled backward.

spoke at an outdoor rally in McLaurin Mart parking

lot in Pearl.

The Pearson Community in Pearl was home to a

train depot and U.S. Post Office for many years.

Pearl High School graduate Richard Williams

coached the Mississippi State men’s basketball

Upon incorporation in 1973, Pearl immediately

team to the Final Four in 1996–the only Mississippi

became the largest city in Rankin County and

team to ever accomplish that feat.

the 14th largest in Mississippi.

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Fire Chief Carl Kibby

How long have you been with the Pearl Fire Department?

What are your favorite places to eat in Rankin County?

I have been with the Pearl Fire Department 27 years. I live in Pearl with my wife of 27 years, Tami Kibby.

Well, there are a ton of good restaurants in Rankin County, so that’s hard to say. However, I’m a big cook and I really love to make big meals in the kitchen and on the grill for folks. So I’d probably just say eating at home.

Tell us a little bit about your family.

I have two daughters, Jessica and Kaleigh, and one wonderful grandson, Kaidan. Let me be the first to tell you, there’s nothing like a grandbaby.

Did you always know you wanted to be a fireman?

If not, what drew you to the profession?

I always knew I wanted to be a fireman. As a matter of fact, my mother would tell me that every time a fire truck passed by, even as a toddler, I’d rush to the window to watch it. While I was a senior in high school in Indiana, I was in night school to become an EMT. Once I moved to Pearl, I enrolled in paramedic school.

I became a reserve fireman in 1988, and in May of 1990 I was hired full time.

Do you hold any special certifications?

Also, what is a goal you have for the Pearl Fire Department?

What’s a favorite childhood memory?

I had a really wonderful mother. She was so compassionate and caring, more than anyone I’ve seen. She instilled in my brother and me, at an early age, a genuine love for people. She always told me to never make a judgment but instead make a friendship. I have so many memories of her just going out of her way all the time to help people.

What’s the biggest mistake young people make today?

One of the biggest mistakes by today’s youth is making decisions on the fly. Young people need to research and think about everything they do before they do it. I don’t believe in YOLO (you only live once) because it’s important to think about your actions and the consequences they may have in the short-term and long-term. I don’t think social media helps either; I’m not a proponent of Facebook or anything of that sort. Once you say or do something, it’s hard to take it back.

So think about it before you do either.

Yes, I hold a lot of certifications. Actually, you name it and I probably have it. I am a SWAT medic, law enforcement certified, a certified rescue diver, and a hazards material technician, etc. My belief was always that I needed to lead by example.

I can’t ask my guys to get something I don’t have. Something I’m passionate about is EMS because 80% of calls we make in this city are medical emergencies. In 6 years, our fire department has graduated 11 paramedics. By next year, we expect to have 16-18 paramedics.

I always had the goal of having at least one fireman that graduated as a paramedic on each of our trucks to increase efficiency and better help our citizens.

What’s your favorite pastime?

What’s one of your favorite things about Rankin County?

If you love your job like we do, there’s stress for sure but it’s eased.

There’s not a day I come in that I hate my job. It’s never been like that. However, I would say that the biggest stress is balancing your family and your schedule with this type of job. I also think it’s important to learn early on to not take what you see home. For example, I had to learn to still let my kids be kids and do things despite the things I saw happen to kids in the field.

I really love the people. I’ve never lived in a place where people enjoy helping other people in their community as much as the folks in Rankin County do. I love living here. Plus, we have great school systems, great businesses, and great political representation.

It’s booming.

My favorite thing to do is to spend time with my family. I also like to be active in my church, Drakes United Methodist, and to go running and deer hunting.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

In 10 years I will be enjoying more quality time with family, a little time off, and more time outdoors. I just hope the good Lord grants me 10 more years.

What’s the most stressful part of your job?

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Police Chief Tim Sarrett

How long have you been with the Pearl police department?

Share some things that you enjoy in your spare time.

28 years

Golf, karaoke, watching sports, spending time with my grandson Parker and friends and family.

Why did you decide to become a policeman?

Tell us about your family.

Since I was a small child, I loved playing cops and robbers (I never wanted to be the robber). I truly believe it was a calling from God for me to be a policeman. My mother named me Timothy from the Bible.

The bible verse, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” This verse has always stuck with me over the years, that God had a plan for me, which leads me to this bible verse: “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment?

What is the toughest thing you have experienced as a policeman?

Multiple things have left their mark on me through the years. Shootouts, the Pearl High School shooting, the death of my training officer Andy Matthews and of course the death of Mike Walters. All of these have been hard and have taken a toll on me physically and mentally.

The worst, only because I had to do it so much (hundreds of times), has been having to tell someone that their loved one, especially their child, will not be coming home. I have been an accident reconstructionist since 1991 and it still affects me even today. Certain dates, circumstances and families affect me hard.

My wife Sandy and I have been married for 27 years. It’s tough being married to a police officer. I think the hardest part is living with a man that has the mindset of trying to save the world. T.J. and Jordan, are our son and daughter-in-law, and Parker is our grandson. We have a daughter, Jessica, and a son Sam, the youngest and future Marine.

God has truly blessed me with great kids. I am so proud of each and every one of them. They have been an instrumental part of my life.

I learn from them every day.

Becoming chief. What an honor it is to lead the best police department.

Who is someone you admire and why?

Ray Rogers. It would be hard to find a more compassionate, loyal, trustworthy and honest man than him. He knew my daddy and I can honestly say there is no one that has ever lived or breathed being a Pearl Pirate more than Ray. He represents the best of what Pearl, Mississippi is all about. When I grow up, I pray I am half the man he’s been to this city.

What is your favorite holiday and why?

Christmas and Easter are tied. They are by far the most important days of the year.

What do you enjoy most about your typical day as a policeman?

What is your favorite childhood memory?

Communicating and helping people. I love seeing the look on people’s face when they feel like they have nowhere else to turn and I can help. Some days just a point in the right direction means the world to people.

What is the biggest mistakes young people make today?

What are three things on your bucket list?

I am a simple man. My bucket list has been complete since I made chief. I would like to see all of my children graduate high school, get married and live happy and productive lives.

Being a kid in Pearl–playing sports, riding bikes, having great friends to play and interact with. Running track was my favorite.

Having the freedom to make choices, but not understanding the consequences of their choices.

If you could give one piece of advice to a young person, what would it be?

Live your life daily in a way that would leave a lasting positive effect on your last name. Leave a positive mark on this world that would carry on from generation to generation.

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Public Library

The Pearl Public Library, a branch of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System (CMRLS), is located in downtown Pearl, a skip away from the Riverwind Shopping District–the city’s resort status

And on a recent cool and breezy night,

extra step to embrace community spirit.

area–and offers a vast range of services.

that’s exactly what happened. Family,

In February, during Library Lovers’ Month,

Often described as having an understated

friends, and other visiting patrons poured

patrons are treated to free cookies and/or

elegance not found in most libraries, the

into the beautifully decorated Pearl Library

donuts and coffee donated by area

library recently celebrated 10 years in its

to hear the Pearl Lower Elementary School’s

businesses. National Youth Art Month in

stylish, multimillion dollar facility located at

First Grade Singers Choir belt out favorite

March is always kicked off with a massive

2416 Old Brandon Road.

Christmas carols. People visited with Santa

reception for the public. National Library

Huge, spiral-globed lights hang from

and were able to partake of the generous

Week brings a host of programming for all.

the ceiling and wooden columns line the

Friends of the Library’s donation of cookies

And what would the library be without its

center of the library for a spacious and

and hot chocolate. This is only one of the

Summer Reading Programs for children,

comfortable environment. Beautiful art

many times the Pearl Library goes the

teens and adults? Special authors’

hangs throughout the library.

“We are very proud of the Pearl Library,” said Mayor Brad Rogers. “As development continues in the Pearl downtown area, we believe that ultimately the library will be one of the main pieces to our downtown revitalization. The new library was such an upgrade to the old one. The library is now in a state-of-the-art building and has highspeed internet computers. It’s a great place for kids and adults to come, learn and to do research. It’s just a great gathering place for the community.”

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visits, book signings and various topical

in the children’s department, as well as

“The Pearl Public Library shares the

presentations are peppered throughout

two computers with preschool learning

service spotlight with all the 20 libraries in

the year. An endless offering of regular

software. Another service the library offers

Rankin, Scott, Simpson and Smith counties,”

programming, as well as other service,

is free wireless Internet.

said Mara Polk, CMRLS Director. “The

can always be found at the Pearl Library.

Need a large meeting room? Reservations,

Central Mississippi Regional Library System

Toddler Time, Preschool Story Time

via application, can be made for the

offers so many wonderful resources

and Pearl Peanuts are favorite Children’s

library’s meeting room that accommo-

besides print materials,” she said. “We

programs. There is also a monthly book

dates up to 150 and for the conference

offer free music downloads, foreign

club, an art program and craft program for

room (the Gallery) that holds 12 people.

language software, resumé building tools,

teens. Adult programs such as Simply Crafts,

Three study rooms that accommodate six

and eBooks. Not to mention each library

Chapter 1 Book Club, and computer classes

to eight people can be reserved primarily

offers unique programming for all ages

(sometimes held weekly) are held monthly.

on a first come, first serve basis.

and for all types of people to enjoy!”

With more than 50,000 items including books and an impressive large-print collection, DVDs, books in MP-3 and CD format, eBooks and video games, there is literally something for everyone. In the reference area alone, there are 35 internet-

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or can be reserved for training. Four internet-accessible computers are located

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Pearl

The Furniture Capital of Central Mississippi Susan Marquez

added more locations. Today, they fill over

carousel of which proceeds for rides go to

500,000 square feet of operating space,

various local charities. The 36,000 square

covering six stores across Central Mississippi

foot Roomstore by Miskelly is located on

and the business is still governed by the

Highway 80 East and specializes in

People from all parts of the state and

same core values: teamwork, integrity and

providing a quality product at a reasonable

beyond travel to Pearl, Mississippi when

honesty, customer satisfaction, quality

price without sacrificing style. Bargain

they are ready to purchase new furniture.

products and service, and being cost-

hunters enjoy sopping at Miskelly

The city has become a furniture mecca of

effective and competitive.

Clearance, a 13,500 square foot retail

sorts, with furniture options for all tastes

The flagship store on Airport Road in

space on Airport Road South that pulls

and price ranges.

Pearl is 110,000 square feet of impressive

discontinued product and manufacturer’s

The “big daddy” of furniture stores in the

space that features a café and a full-size

closeouts from all locations.

state is, without a doubt, Miskelly Furniture –a family-owned store that opened its doors 37 years ago and has been named the #1 Independent Furniture Retailer in the country by Home Furnishings Business, a national trade magazine.

Oscar and Chip Miskelly, later joined by their brother, Tommy, operated the then10,000 square foot location in Pearl. By following a set of strong core values that dictated service to customers and fairness to employees, the business flourished.

Eventually, they filled larger spaces and

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Furniture and mattresses in a variety

distinction of being the number one

of Pearl Shopping Center. After about

of price points are available at Miskelly

La-Z-Boy dealer in the state of Mississippi

five years, the couple built the present

from such companies as Tempurpedic,

and the number one Bassett dealer in

50,000 square foot location, with

Ashley, Flexsteel, Bernhardt and Serta.

the state. Since the beginning, Gray

24,000 square feet of that being

In addition, Miskelly features one-of-a-

was determined to provide excellent

showroom space.

kind products from Mexico and India for

products at affordable prices. Satisfaction

The store is now run by the Karnes’

shoppers looking for unique pieces.

guarantees extend beyond the normal

daughter, Tammy Armstrong. “My mom

With the belief that employees are

competitive store policies. The store

is retired except for overseeing the

the store’s best resource, 52% of the

provides customers with everything

advertising, and my dad is still very

employees have worked at the store

they’ll need to complete their homes,

active in the business. He runs it along

for five years or longer. And for Miskelly

shown in room settings with bedrooms,

with me and Jamie Nylander, our store

Furniture, giving back to the community

dining rooms, living rooms, entertainment

manager, and Brittney Williams, our

is a way of doing business, too. Each

centers, tables, accent furniture, lamps,

sales manager. We all live in Pearl and

year the store donates thousands of

rugs, wall art, accessories and more.

think it’s a great place to live, raise a

dollars to help people in central

“Pearl is the furniture capital for

family and run a business.”

Mississippi.

Central Mississippi,” said Gentry

T & D Furniture carries furniture in

D.Noblin is a family of stores with a

Prestwood, D. Noblin store manager.

different price ranges. “We have furniture

long history. Founded in 1978 by Danny

“Pearl is the place to go for all price

for people who are just starting out to

Noblin Gray when he was just 25 years

points for a hundred mile or more radius

furniture for people who want to upgrade

old, the store has grown over the years

around the city.”

what they already have,” said Armstrong.

to include eight locations in the Jackson

T & D Furniture, on the corner of

“We try to have something for everyone.

metro area, including Mattress Firm, the

Highway 80 and Pearson Road, is a

We have knowledgeable sales associates

largest seller of mattresses in America.

relative newcomer to the mix, although

and we pride ourselves on great

Gray owns the franchise rights to all of the

they’ve been in business for 26 years.

customer service.”

Mattress Firm stores in the Jackson area.

Founded in 1990 by Tom and Diannia

So next time you’re in the market for

The main store is the 46,000 square

Karnes (thus the T and the D of T & D

furniture, head on over to Pearl. There’s

foot showroom and warehouse located

Furniture) the store had its humble

definitely something for everyone here.

on Airport Road in Pearl and has the

beginnings as a small store in the Heart

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Patrick Farms Patrick Farms is a semi-private club located just minutes off the interstate and about 10 minutes from the airport. The public is welcome! Our 18-hole, par 72 course has spacious, well-manicured fairways that can year-round. We have active leagues for men, RULESbe&enjoyed ETIQUETTE ladies and couples. Membership has many privileges

S.G.A. Rules govern play along with the following local rules:

including prime tee times, club tournaments, and social

throughout the year.

Observe cart path rules atevents all times.

Designed

by Randy Yardages on sprinkler heads are measured to theWatkins and open since 1999, center of the greens. our course offers an enjoyable game to men and Please repair ball marks women and rakegolfers bunkers. of all ages and levels of ability. The Proper attire required, soft spikes only.

200-acre course is always in excellent condition with Allow faster players to play when applicable.

419through Bermuda fairways and Tifdwarf greens.

No outside food or beverage allowed.

Patrick Farms also features a 5,000 square foot Each golfer assumes all risks and danger incidental to clubhouse that consists of a grill, professional golf shop, the game of golf and is personally liable for all damage to members’ and lobby meeting room. property or injury to persons whichlounge, result from golfer’sand actions.

Farms and/or Golf Club is all about enjoying the Out of Bounds is defined byPatrick White stakes lines and inside edge of all exteriorgame and interior roads. of golf to its fullest–at an outstanding value.

Lateral Water Hazards areYou marked by itRed stakes and/or will find is one of the mostlines. affordable amenities Water Hazards are marked

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So come visit us at Patrick Farms Golf Club–your number one option for Jackson, Mississippi public golf!

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Pearl

Senior Center The motto of the Pearl Senior Center is “Be active, be involved and remember 55 is just the beginning.”

They have a recreation program for all senior adults aged 55 and older. Each month, newsletters are available to inform seniors and their families of special events. The weekly schedule includes, Men’s Morning Coffee on Monday’s, two levels of exercise classes three times a week, a crochet class, ballroom and line dancing, dominoes, Mexican train, seasonal arts and crafts, bridge club and Thursday afternoon game day, movies, Bible study, Pokeno, monthly birthday bingo and luncheons. Monthly luncheons include a variety of presentations ranging from entertainment to educational–but always fun.

Daytrips are also planned throughout the year.

They have included trips in and around the Jackson area to local attractions and theater trips to Memphis and New Orleans.

The Pearl Senior Center is located at 110 Valentour Rd. For more information call the office at 601-863-3229.

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Events The city of Pearl is host to many fun and exciting events throughout the year. The Pearl Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet is in February of each year and is held at the Clyde Muse Center on the beautiful campus of Hinds Community College in Pearl.

The catered banquet is a much anticipated event throughout the area with local business people, civic and charitable organizations, and city, county and state officials attending. Special entertainment or a guest speaker is always a part of the program as well as the passing of the gavel from the outgoing president to the incoming president.

The awards that are presented are the President’s Distinguished Service Award, the Large Business of the Year Award, Small Business of the Year Award, Pillar of the Community Award, and Ambassador of the Year Award. In addition, the Pearl Public School District reveals their new award recipients for the upcoming year at the banquet: Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Parent of the Year.

The Mississippi Street Road Association Antique Car Show is held in March of each year. The 2016 event is scheduled for March 18th and 19th. Spectators and participants alike, from all around the state, turn out in large numbers for this awesome car show that shows vehicles from 1949 and older. The car show is held in the parking lot of Trustmark Park.

April is an exciting time of the year in Pearl because that’s when the Mississippi Braves baseball team opens the season at Trustmark Park. The Mississippi Braves, who moved to Pearl in 2005, is the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The M-Braves play 70 home games

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from early April through Labor Day. Since the inaugural season, over 100 former Mississippi Braves players have gone on to play in the big leagues.

From giveaways to fireworks and much more, the Braves offer affordable family entertainment all summer. Aside from regular game tickets, the Braves offer luxury suite rentals, picnics, birthday parties and more. Trustmark Park also hosts various college and high school games along with other events throughout the year.

The M-Braves opening day is set for Thursday, April 7, 2016, against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Trustmark Park. The M-Braves are also set to host the 2016 Southern League All-Star Game presented by Trustmark on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

April 22nd is Earth Day and the Pearl Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual recycling and document shredding event. Bring all of your old computers, TVs and other electronics for disposal as well as your documents, files and other confidential information that you would like to have shredded. April is also a time for spring clean-up in the city of Pearl. Residents can have the city grounds employees come by and pick up their old washers, dryers and other items that they would normally have to haul away. For more information call the chamber at 601-939-3338.

May 6th is the date for the 2016 Pearl Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. A huge buffet breakfast always precedes the program.

The Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is the official kick-off for the annual Pearl Day Festival that is held every year at Trustmark Park.

A large carnival with lots of fun rides, games and all of your favorite food vendors will delight everyone both young and old.

Arts and crafts vendors from all over the area

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sell everything from homemade jelly and salsa to jewelry and handmade duck calls. Live entertainment is on the stage with local artists and dancers performing all day; then at night, a nationally known artist will hit the big stage inside Trustmark Park for a free concert followed by a huge fireworks show.

Speaking of fireworks, there is no other place that you want to be on July 4th than at Trustmark Park for a Mississippi Braves baseball game, followed by the largest fireworks show in Central Mississippi!

August is the month for our very popular Girls’ Night Out Fashion Show. The fun begins with a walk on the red carpet to the photo area where complimentary photos are taken. When the ladies reach their seat, a “swag bag” awaits them that is filled with all kinds of fun gifts such as jewelry, lip gloss, makeup mirror and great discount coupons. The buffet lines are filled with an incredible array of delicious food, desserts and drinks. With five retailers participating, 75 models will be strutting their stuff in all of the latest fashions. The fashion merchandising department, including faculty and students at Hinds Community College, choreograph the entire production. This event counts as twenty percent of the student’s grade for the semester.

Each merchant emcees their segment and awesome door prizes are given away in between retailers. It is truly the best Girls’ Night Out event anywhere around!

September means one thing in the city of Pearl— high school football. The Pearl Pirates and the Park Place Christian Academy Crusaders leave it all out on the field as they play their hearts out for their school and their many loyal fans.

The Pearl Chamber of Commerce holds their annual two flight golf tournament in October of every year at the Pearl Municipal Golf Course. It is a lot of fun and all the golfers receive a door prize for participating.

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Halloween is also is a fun time. The Pearl Police Wives Auxiliary hosts a Trunk or Treat event that is free for all of the kiddos and includes inflatable jumpers, hot dogs and other fun activities. For location information contact the chamber office at 601-939-3338.

The Holiday Inn Trustmark Park and the Alumni House Sports Grill host a Halloween themed business after hours every year that is a fun time for adults to get together and eat, drink and help raise money for Make-A-Wish.

The first Saturday in December is always the date for Jingle Bell Market, the largest event held in the city of Pearl. The festival is held in the parking lot of Trustmark Park in Pearl. This fun filled day will include over 150 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, live entertainment all day, inflatables for the kids, and pictures with Santa for kids and pets. We also feature a large car show and always have a book signing by a very well-known author. We have over ten thousand people in attendance every year and that number is growing by leaps and bounds. Jingle Bell Market is a one-day festival and there is no charge for admission. The Pearl Christmas Parade is also held on the first Saturday in December.

The parade route runs down Hwy. 80 and ends at Jingle Bell Market.

The Pearl Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House is held in December every year. It is a festive catered event for both chamber members and city and county officials.

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Lacy LaBorde, Barry Street, Emily Fisher

Tiffany Shannon, Chris Hildebrand

Brande Lewis, Jerry Hester, Kathy Deer

Marlys Meyers, Brittney Williams

Josh Windham, Tom Windham, Emily Lacey, Ben Windham

Tommie Hill, Rhonda Stewart, Kenny Stewart

Jared & Sheila Morrison

Mayor Brad Rogers, Sheriff Bryan Bailey, Earl Dean Rhodes, Steve Gaines

Carl & Deborah Boutwell

Joeie & Emily Tate, Nikki & Cedric Graham, Brenda Myers

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