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2021 Metro Restaurant Debuts
Since January, the metro has welcomed new restaurants presenting foodstuffs from varying culinary backgrounds.
Jackson Cash & Carry, Doe's Eat Place and Baptist Health Merger
Greg Price, who owns grocery store Jackson Cash & Carry with his brother, Chester Price, recently partnered with Hope Credit Union and Hope Enterprise Corporation to move the business from 1204 W. Capitol St. to 3520 Terry Road.
BRAVO! Remodeling, Jesse Houston at Fine & Dandy, Two Sister's Closes and Rankin on the Move
Jesse Houston, a well-known Jackson chef who helped the late Craig Noone open Parlor Market and most recently served as the executive chef at Saltine Oyster Bar, will now serve as culinary director and acting executive chef of Fine & Dandy.
Downtown on Display, Bio-Med, Small Biz Awards, Top STEM Majors
The second annual Downtown on Display will take place in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 1, coinciding with the fourth annual Town Creek Arts Festival.
Jacori Daniels
Jacori Daniels, president of the Jackson State University Student Government Association, came into his position in April 2020 and found himself immediately faced with challenges on campus from the COVID-19 pandemic.
It's the Weekend!
On Sunday, Salsa Mississippi's Dance for Mountain Child is from 5-10 p.m. at Duling Hall.
Pam Confer
The Canton Chamber of Commerce Main Street Association named Pam Confer, a Jackson resident who has been on the chamber board since 2015, as its new president in December 2017.
Brittany Noble-Jones
Brittany Noble-Jones made her debut as WJTV's new morning show anchor Monday, Aug. 10, joining "News Channel 12 This Morning" co-anchor Andrew Harrison.
Renovations and Other Efforts to Build a Better Jackson
Despite the setbacks that this year's pandemic has wrought, the Jackson metro continues to persevere and move forward, making progress all the while. Renovations and Other Efforts to Build a Better Jackson
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the annual arts festival FIGMENT Jackson is at noon on Wilson Street in the Midtown Arts District.
Fireworks and Festivities
Celebrate the Fourth of July this year with local businesses such as Campbell's Bakery, Nandy’s Candy and more.
Marek Dlouhy
Marek Dlouhy and his wife, Shelagh, opened DCZ Designs: "Nature's Jewelry" eight years ago.
Edward Watson
Mississippi Business Journal recently named Edward Watson, general counsel at Jackson State University, as one of the top 40 attorneys in the state as part of its 2018 Leaders in the Law awards.
New JSU Theater Director, USM Entrepreneur of the Year and Jackson Chamber Teacher Awards
Jackson State University named alumnus Prince Duren as director of the school's theater department this week.
Shermel Carthan
Shermel Carthan describes himself as a modern-day Renaissance man. He has singing, dancing, modeling, rapping, acting and more in his repertoire.
Halloween Event Roundup
"Spooky season" is around the corner. Check out our listings for great things to do and eat around Jackson this Halloween.
WestJXN Porchfest Sunday on Robinson Road
Kimberly Hilliard, executive director of community engagement at Jackson State University, is partnering with Hope Enterprise Corporation and residents of west Jackson to host WestJXN Porchfest on Sunday, Oct. 28.
Flourishing in Spite of a Flood
With every issue of BOOM Jackson, we like to reflect on the progress and developments that have occurred over the last quarter. From renovations to flooding, these last three months have seen a lot.
Russell C. Davis Planetarium Remodel, 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards and Dumbo's on Duling
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Deputy Director of Cultural Services David Lewis and Russell C. Davis Planetarium manager Mike Williams announced updates on the progress of the planned restoration of the planetarium on Thursday, June 25.
Hunter Evans
Hunter Evans, who has worked as chef de cuisine at Lou’s Full-Serv in Jackson since 2015, plans to open his own restaurant, Elvie’s, by winter 2019.