Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

.....Charlotte Smith Real Estate and Fondren Renaissance Foundation are honoring UMMC and Children's of Mississippi at this month's Fondren Live as they kick off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 

....."We are proud to have the state's only hospital for children right here in Fondren," said Melissa Hutchison, Fondren resident, former FRF Board member and realtor with Charlotte Smith Real Estate. 

.....At Children's of Mississippi, more than 150 pediatricians and pediatric specialists in more than 30 medical specialties work together to determine the best treatment for each child who visits Children's.

.....A press conference is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday on the patio off Duling Avenue during Fondren Live.

.....Participating restaurants and retailers will feature ways support Children's and celebrate their work here in Fondren.

.....Pictured above, from left, Thad Irby, Broker with Charlotte Smith Real Estate, Hutchison, Dr. Anderson Collier, and Beverly Holloway, realtor with Charlotte Smith Real Estate. Dr Collier is director of Mississippi's only cancer and blood disorder center designed just for children.

Arrest made, investigation continues

.....An arrest was made Sunday for the burglaries of two Fondren businesses on Mitchell Ave and North State Street last week. The suspect is being investigated for other crimes in and around Fondren.

.....Capital Police officers Sgt. John Hulsebosch, Officer James King and Investigator Darian Smith made the arrest with the assistance of Fondren Security Chief Cory Whitlock.

.....The suspect is known to reside under the bridge at Lakeland and I-55.

.....Video evidence was crucial to making the arrest, notes Chief Whitlock who encourages Fondren business to install cameras if they haven't already and register them with Fondren Security. Fondren Security will share with Capitol Police and JPD when necessary.

Fondren Night with the M-Braves

.....A limited number of free tickets are still available for Fondren Night at the Mississippi Braves on Sunday,  September 4 .

.....The game with the Tennessee Smokies starts at 6:05 p.m. with Fondren restauranteur Robert St. John throwing out the first pitch.

......Request Tickets (add Mississippi Braves in the subject line)

Demolition equals progress!

.....An estimated 60-day demolition of the old McRae's structure on Meadowbrook will pave the way to a new residential project, Prado Lofts.

New restaurant coming to Fondren

.....Renovations are underway for a new restaurant, Ramen Bar, to open on Duling Avenue by the end of the year.

Here's the line-up for Thurs. evening

Fondren Corner

601 Studios

Warren & Jamie Shannon Ertle (20's Jazz)

Category VI Jazz Combo from the MS Army National Guard

Alley Patio on Duling

Special entertainment by UMMC staff

(bring your dance shoes!)

Campbell's Bakery

60th Birthday Party (free cake!)

The Bean

Heffner and Spencer Thomas

Green Ghost

DJ Henry (and $5 margaritas)

Highball Station

TB Ledford and the Accumulators

Fondren Guitars

Delta (Cold beer and Food Truck)

Duling Hall Patio

Opera Mississippi

Duing Avenue

FXN Flea

Fondren Live will continue through the end of the year with Live Music in the Business District: October 6, November 3 and December 1.

Happy Birthday to Campbell's Bakery

.....The new owners of Campbell's Bakery are throwing themselves a 60th Birthday Party on Thursday to celebrate 60 years in business.

.....According to co-owner Mary Sanders Ferris, Fondren Live attendees are invited to drop by from 5 - 8 p.m. for a free slice of birthday cake.

.....In addition, for the month of September, the bakery will be offering an additional 6 teacakes with your first dozen as part of the 60th year celebration.

Fondren Live at Highball Station

.....TB Ledford and the Accumulators will be the featured band at Highball Station on Thursday,  playing a variety of Southern song styles including country blues, bluegrass, and jug band music.

Symphony at Sunset

Sponsor Tables Available

.....We are now taking reservations for sponsor tables at this year's Symphony at Sunset on Thursday, October 13 at The Cedars.

.....This special event is presented by BankPlus.

.....Sponsor tables enjoy access to the Magnolia Lounge, a boxed dinner, two parking passes and a special post performance treat.

.....Reserve your table for 8 now -  limited availability.

.....The free performance in open to the public for seating on the grounds - bring your chairs and blankets. Parking open for general admittance at 5:30 p.m.

Reserve a Sponsor Table Now

Help us identify Fondren veterans

.....This year's Fondren holiday parade will fall on Veteran's Day, November 11, and we would like to honor our Fondren veterans during the parade, either as part of the parade or in a special review area.

.....Please help us identify Fondren veterans. A veteran is anyone who has served a minimum of 24 months of active duty or anyone who has become disabled during any period of active duty service.

Honor a Fondren Veteran

Brent's Drugs rates best for breakfast

.....Trip Advisor has rated Fondren's Brents Drugs as the #1 choice for breakfast in the Jackson area, based on 197 reviews. It got extra points for atmosphere! Brent's is located 655 Duling Avenue.

Documenting Fondren's history

.....An initiative by the Fondren Business Improvement District (BID) intends to preserve the history of Fondren and its people and structures.

.....Led by Ron Aldridge and Erica Speed, the effort will begin by identifying people who would like to contribute their time and/or historical knowledge of Fondren's history, it's people and businesses, past and present.

.....If you would like to help in any way with this project, please let us know by clicking on the below link.

YES, I would like to help!

Fondren BID sets Annual Meeting date

.....The Fondren Business Improvement District will holds its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 14 at The Capri Theater. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.

.....Board Members will be elected at the meeting.  All property owners are encouraged to attend. The meeting is open to the public.

Neighbors Night Out on Chickasaw

Thanks to Shanda Townsend for coordinating and hosting!