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Creative Fashions

Alcenia’s of Memphis

Calvin Stones Featured

A Little Something For Your Sweet Tooth!

Photo By: Will Sterling Photography

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Will Sterling Photography

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Sweet Stuff

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Calvin Stones Jewelry

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Creative Fashion Boutique

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President Obama and Michelle Obama

Sunday Worship

Genesis Variety Store 339 Meadowbrook Rd.

Next to CVS Pharmacy on Meadowbrook

Black Owned Business!

Will Sterling is a renown photographer who I recently had the opportunity to speak grew up in Jackson and who still lives and has with Will on his Facebook Page. I asked a studio in the metro Jackson area. him how he knew so many famous people.

He said: “It’s all about knowing the right One of my first recollections of Will Sterling people”. is when I saw one of his television commercials. I had heard of his name before but I One of his Facebook friends chimed in with really did not realize how phenomenal he a comment that said: was at the time. Then one day I say his tele“And he’s humble too I might Add.” vision commercial.

When I talked with him over the phone I The commercial was star studded with celebalso picked up on his humility. Although he rities that I had only seen in movies and hit realizes that it is uncommon to work with television shows. My first thought was “how very famous people, he is still very grounddid he get those stars in this television comed. mercial, isn’t he a local photographer?”.

Right then I knew that Will Sterling was well Will has photographed and has been photoconnected and a force to be reckoned with. graphed with well known celebs such as: Elise Neal, Kelly Rowland, and Ari Parker.

One of Will’s latest projects is Denim Magazine. Not long ago Will traveled to Memphis, Tennessee to shoot a cover of the magazine featuring Elise Neal on Beale Street. On another occasion Sterling did another photo cover for Denim featuring D. B. Woodside of the hit television show “Single Ladies”. The photo shoot took place right her in Jackson!

One of the main goals of Sterling Photography is to bring the same star quality and appeal to his local photography clients. You can check out some of his amazing work by visiting his website at: http://www.sterlingpics.net

By: T. Smith

Below: Will poses with Kelly Roland

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Right: Will and actress Nicole Ari Parker of TV show: Soul Food Above: a photo-shoot of Cynthia Bailey and Peter of “The Housewives of Atlanta” Below: Will and some of his friends.

Notably, Tracey Van Adams who

Below: One of the glam shots by Sterling Photography

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very thing that Celita creates seems to be even more beautiful than the one before it!”

I discovered Celita’s sweet sensations when I was adding new friends on Facebook. Before that time I hardly ever visited my Facebook page. Now, nearly everyday I check in too see what Celita’s new creations are for that day. It amazes me how soon she turns them out!

Whenever she posts something new she always gets positive feedback.

Most people say things like: “Wow, everything looks great!” or “You are so creative!”

On one occasion I was so wowed by one of her creative sweets that I had to ask her how does she come up with her creative designs. Celita says that “inspiration comes from everywhere”.

By: T. Smith

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CALVIN STONES Calvin Berry, a Lanier High School graduate, is the owner of Calvin Stones Manufacturing Jewelers & Gifts located at 2414 Terry Road in Jackson.

After graduating from high school, he moved to Chicago where he lived and worked in the jewelry business for 20 years. As a result, Mr. Berry has a lot of notoriety in the jewelry business.

He is known for his exceptional work in as far away as Detroit and Canada. In fact, Calvin says that many of his best customers will only entrust their jewelry to him for repairs or recreation of old jewelry pieces.

Prior to him owning the jewelry store he worked here when it was Holloway Jewelry Store. After Mr. Holloway retired, Berry took over and has been operating it for 7 years now.

Calvin has also been recognized for his generosity. Back in 2007, Natasha Norman, a JSU student, was murdered by her boyfriend who was convicted for the heinous crime.

In an effort to bring her killer to justice, Mr. Berry offered a reward in the form of a $4,000 One Carrot Diamond Cluster Ring that he custom designed in her honor with her name inside.

Calvin was featured in the Wall Street Journal. Only a few businesses were chosen to be honored on that occasion. Mr. Berry’s outstanding expertise and skill earned him the honor.

As it happened, the police were able to find the perpetrator of the murder through their own internal investigations. But Calvin felt a constant pain in his stomach because he felt the ring did not belong to him. So he got in touch with a family member of Ms. Norman so that he could turn the ring over to Natasha’s mother.

He was also featured in the magazine called: Jeweler Magazine which recognizes outstanding jewelers in the business.

When he was able to deliver the ring to Natasha’s mom Calvin said that the pain in his stomach was immediately released.

Only top notch jewelers receive these distinctions!

Her mother was overwhelmed with gratitude. She was also surprised that a complete stranger could be so kind.

Calvin Stones Manufacturing Jewelers & Gifts 2414 Terry Road 601-373-4224

Convenient store front parking and “in house” jewelry repairs sets Calvin Stones jewelry store apart.

Most jewelry stores send their repairs off to places like his to be repaired. You can save yourself weeks of waiting time by letting Calvin Stones do them in-house.

I asked Calvin when does a customer know if something is worth getting repaired. Calvin responded: “I always tell them the truth”

Today, Calvin has expanded his jewelry business to include men’s rings, silver gifts, jewelry boxes, handbags, clocks and much more!

His customers love the expansion!

Creative Fashions Boutique Jenifer Williams fulfilled a long time dream when she opened Creative Fashions boutique in the Jackson Square Shopping Center.

Williams says that when she opened her boutique in the South Jackson area she decided that she would keep her prices as reasonable as possible.

Jenifer says: “My prices tend to be lower than department stores which means my customers can save a lot of money without having to sacrifice on quality.

Creative Boutique has a wide selection of fashions such as Church Apparel, Business and Casual Clothes. The fashion jewelry sets start at $1.99 and handbags start at $19 and she makes special orders from her catalogs.

She has Lay-A-Way too!

Creative Fashions is located at 2460 Terry Road in the newly renovated Jackson Square Shopping Center.

Jenifer Says: “We are hoping that the newly remodeled shopping center will put South Jackson back on the map!

Phone: 601-346-1993 or 601-720-6661

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Alcenia’s A Jewel of Memphis If you are watching the Food Channel or the Travel Channel, Alcenia’s is known for its Salmon Croquettes, Chicken and you just might run across Alcenia’s of Memphis, Tenn. The Waffles, Cheese Grits, Fried Chicken, Fried Green Tomatoes restaurant was named after the mother of the owner of the with gravy, apple butter and her delectable deserts such as Bread Pudding and Lemon Pie. restaurant—Betty Joyce “B. J.” Chester-Tamayo.

The thing that stands out the most is B. J.’s ever so friendly personality. As soon as you enter the restaurant she well give a friendly “Hello, Welcome to Alcenia's” and a warm and friendly hug!

B. J. started the restaurant after the tragedy of loosing her son. She says that after loosing her son she could not go back to work. She decided to move from tragedy to carrying on her family’s tradition.

You can call them at: 901-523-0200. Tell them Terri sent you!

Duck’s Soul Food Restaurant 3307 33073333 Martin Luther King, Drive Duck’s was named after Donald McDuffy, Sr. who was the father of the previous owner— Ricky McDuffy. Now, as of March 2012, the restaurant is owned by Henry Pullum and his wife.

At Breakfast they serve: Chicken and Waffles, Sausage, Bacon, Grits and more.

5225 HWY 18

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On Freedom Corner!

They have Dailey Specials such as: Chitterlings, Spaghetti, Neck Bones, Tetrazzini with sides such as Candid Yams and Potato Salad.

Henry is featuring a special hamburger called the “Henry Burger” that will have grilled buns and fully loaded! Phone: 769-257-7489

601-922-9344

3 Rooms for ONLY $69.99

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