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Hit the Bricks set for tomorrow
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Make plans to spend the evening in downtown Vicksburg for Hit the Bricks. The event is set for Thursday, October 29, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to shop local, enjoy extended business hours, mingle with friends, and grab a bite at your favorite downtown eateries.
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GALLERY – The International Museum of Muslim Cultures hosted its “Building a Beloved Future Dinner” at the IMMC Atrium at the Arts Center of Mississippi in Jackson
On Oct. 24th, The International Museum of Muslim Cultures hosted its “Building a Beloved Future Dinner” at the IMMC Atrium at the Arts Center of Mississippi in Jackson. The invitation only Friends of IMMC gathering brought together museum supporters, national Muslim leaders and community partners for an evening centered on reflection, connection and vision for the museum’s next 25 years. The event also featured special guest Imam Izak-El M. Pasha, visionary and lead developer for the Harlem Community Revitalization at Masjid Malcolm Shabazz in Harlem, New York. The gathering marked another chapter in IMMC’s ongoing work to educate, engage and build relationships around dignity, faith, understanding, belonging and shared humanity. The Jackson Advocate was among businesses, organizations and individuals recognized for its support of IMMC. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)
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Vicksburg’s Powell to take the stage in Bobby Rush musical
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native Quinton Powell to take the stage in a Bobby Rush musical. Powell is pursuing a career in musical theatre and is set to perform in “Slippin’ Through the Cracks: The Bobby Rush Musical”. The production is a New Stage Theatre’s debuting world premier in Jackson, Miss.
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The Goodins to play at SCHC this Friday
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Get ready to hear The Goodins this Friday at the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation, as part of the annual “Classics in the Courtyard”. The program offers a variety of entertainment through different genres of classic music each Friday in the Fall. Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music and lunch on Fridays from 12 noon until 1 p.m.
kicks96news.com
Kicks Picks Week 9 Winner is… Sammy Kemp of Carthage!
A winner has been named for week 9 of Kicks Picks and that person is… Sammy Kemp of Carthage!. Congratulations Mr. Kemp, you are the winner of our weekly Friday Night Food Spot Prize, a $15 gift card to Sonic!. You, too, could be a winner. Just be sure...
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GALLERY – The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Board of Commissioners unanimously authorized the next phase of plans for a new passenger terminal at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On Oct. 26th, The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Board of Commissioners unanimously authorized the next phase of plans for a new passenger terminal at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). During its meeting, the board authorized JMAA to negotiate a predevelopment agreement with the Jackson Forward development team, led by CAG Holdings, Yates Construction and Gensler. The proposed project includes plans for a new concourse, at least six additional gates and updated terminal facilities. The initiative would use a design build finance approach that incorporates private investment alongside other potential funding sources. Construction could begin by the end of 2028. The project remains in the planning and negotiation stages and the final design, scope and configuration have not been determined. The effort is part of a broader push to modernize Mississippi’s busiest commercial airport and improve the passenger experience while supporting economic development in the Jackson region. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)
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A Mississippi Summer Camp Museum Closed in 2012, and Its Collection Rebuilt Itself on Howard Avenue
For 26 years, the story of Jewish life in the American South lived at a children's summer camp in Utica, Mississippi, where almost no one outside the camp could see it. That was the original Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, which opened at URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp in 1986 and served mostly campers […]
theclintoncourier.net
Hinds to close Eagle Ridge Golf Course
On October 8, Hinds Community College President Dr. Stephen Vacik announced that the Eagle Ridge Golf Course on Hinds’ Raymond campus will be closed at the end of this year. In a letter announcing the decision, Vacik said the course has long been a part of college and community life.
WLBT
50th Annual Chimneyville Arts Festival takes place November 12-14
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Elizabeth Montambault, President of the Craftmen’s Guild of Mississippi, and Beth Holland with the Waller Craft Center visited Today at 11 with information about the 50th annual Chimneyville Arts Festival. The festival will take place Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14, with a preview party happening Thursday evening, November 12. For tickets or more information, visit www.mscrafts.org/chimneyville.
breezynews.com
Authors of ‘Unique Eats and Eateries of Mississippi’ Heading to Vaiden for November Book Signing
Mississippi authors Dori Lowe and Brandi Perry will visit Vaiden next month for a special book signing highlighting their newly released local interest book, Unique Eats and Eateries of Mississippi. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Prissy Hen, located at...
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Jackson State women’s golf heads to The Judson in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG — Jackson State’s women’s golf team returns to competition Monday, Oct. 26, at The Judson, a two-day tournament hosted by Southern Miss at Hattiesburg Country Club, according to Jackson State Athletics. The tournament opens with 36 holes Monday and concludes with 18 holes Tuesday. The field...
vicksburgnews.com
Vicksburg native Ernest Young shares life lessons and coaching journey in new book ‘Take a Walk in My Shoes’
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native and longtime coach Ernest P. Young Sr. has turned decades of life experiences into a book titled “Take a Walk in My Shoes,” sharing a journey filled with heartbreak, perseverance, faith and success. Now 73 years old, Young has spent much...
takingthekids.com
This Mississippi Bookstore Fills Its Shelves With African History Books, Striking Art, And Bold Fashions
Plain brick and a modest storefront rarely promise much, so walking in here felt like opening an ordinary door and finding a whole continent behind it. This small shop in Mississippi stacks African history books beside bright paintings, handmade goods, and clothing in colors that seem to hum. For families,...