Jxn’s Drinking Laws
The occasional drink is always appreciated. However, the driving under-the-influence and alcohol-vending laws in Mississippi are strict and not to be taken lightly.
My Daily Karaoke
When it comes to karaoke, DJ Matt Collette knows best. Here's his advice on what to do and not to do to keep the DJ and audience happy.
Mosaic Masterpieces
One way to decide if an activity is worth your time is if it challenges you in unexpected ways and leaves you wanting more.
Jackson Sports: Sweetness and More
My assignment: Tell you what a prospective sports fan needs to know about Jackson. My response: Gladly.
What the Hell is a Hill Run?
If you have driven up or down Old Canton Road between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, you have probably encountered an ever-increasing group of people running to the top of the hill, doing some type of plyometric exercise and running back down to do it all over again.
Get Biking
One of the best ways to meet people in the Jackson area is by getting involved with the biking community. Here are several bike-related opportunities available around town.
Who Loves JX?
Through the T-shirt design company Studio Chane and local clothing store Swell-O-Phonic, Ron Chane has provided Jackson with snarky tees for two and a half decades now.
Jackson Thrifting
If you feel like digging for that jewel in the rough or just want to browse, these thrifty places have tons of selection for clothes.
Pure Bliss
SpaBeca not only caters to the individual, but to wedding parties, couples and mother-daughter duos. It also offers special packages, coupons, gift certificates and deals.
Best Local Lunch
From November until the end of January every year, Jackson residents and businesses campaign, vote and then wait for the results of the annual Best of Jackson competition. The contest is so popular that we’re now doing mini-polls throughout the year from Best Redhead to Best Local Lunch places, which we announce below. Keep an eye on bestofjackson.com and the print edition for a new ballot in November, as well as fun monthly polls. To the best!
On Social Media: Unique Dishes
What is your favorite unique dish at a Jackson restaurant? We’re looking for specific things you can’t find anywhere else—such as the seaside cakes at High Noon Café.
Farmers Markets and Produce
Brenda's sells Smith County home-grown produce such as peas, okra and squash. It's open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays until November.
Goodbye to the BCS
College football fans only have to wait one more year for the playoff they have screamed for to arrive. This will be the final year of the much-maligned Bowl Championship Series.
The Slate
Sitting here wondering if the Oakland Raiders are as bad as they looked Friday night, or if the New Orleans Saints are going to be as good as they looked? Week one against Atlanta should provide an answer.
Tallhart Offers Something Different
As the first full-length and second studio record from Florida's Tallhart since it signed to Equal Vision Records, "We Are the Same" comes with substantial concerns.
Water Liars’ ‘Different, Bigger Sound’
Water Liars is not wasting any time. The Water Valley-based group, made up of Justin Kinkel-Schuster on guitar and vocals, and Andrew Bryant on drums and vocals, has only been around since 2011 but has been highly prolific in that short time.