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Valentine's With Anjou

2/11/2021

R I D G E L A N D , M I S S I S S I P P I

Whether you’re planning last minute or have had to shift your V-day agenda, Anjou has you covered. The Ridgeland restaurant has a Valentine’s menu that has your and your dates name written all over it. From chef specials to an exceptional dinner for two menu, there’s no way you can go wrong. Be sure to call in today and tell them Inspiration sent you, and you’ll be able to place your to-go order just in time for the romantic holiday. You can view their Valentine's Day specials here and take a look at the dinner for two menu below. We encourage y’all to bundle up with your significant other and dig into some delicious french-inspired cuisine. Happy Valentine’s Day y’all!

Supreme Glamour from Greenville

2/9/2021

G R E E N V I L L E , M I S S I S S I P P I

Mary Wilson, an original member of the iconic Motown trio, the Supremes, passed away Monday, February 9th. While we mourn the loss of the trailblazing vocalist, we also want to celebrate her life and her triumphs.

Ms. Wilson was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on March 6th, 1944, and she began singing as a child. It wasn’t until her family moved to Detroit that she hit the music scene. In 1959, she was inducted as an official member of the girl group the Primettes which later became famously known as the Supremes. From 1962 to 1977, Mary Wilson was seen on stages, televisions, and arenas alongside Florence Ballard and Diana Ross singing hit after hit. In 1963 the Supremes released their breakout song “When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes.” Shortly after, they had five consecutive No. 1 singles, all of which are still adored today. You can’t tell us that when “Stop! In the Name of Love” or “Baby Love” come on, you don’t crank it.

When the Supremes disbanded in 1977, Mary Wilson stepped out as a solo artist and led a very successful career as such. She released several albums and singles, three books, and even competed on Dancing With the Stars. Mary left a tremendous legacy behind having inspired black girls and women across the country particularly in the 60’s. “You never saw anything like it in the 1960s — three women of color who were totally empowered, creative, imaginative,” Oprah Winfrey shared in “Diana Ross: A Biography” by J. Randy Taraborrelli. Because of her boldness in pursuit of her musical career, we were able to catch her influence on many musical acts that followed including Destiny’s Child. *plays “Say My Name” instantly

“We, the Supremes, can’t take all the credit,” Ms. Wilson told The Guardian in 2019. “The writers and producers at Motown gave us the music and sound that people loved. And then there was the glamour. My whole life is like a dream. I tell you — if I were not a Supreme, I would want to be a Supreme.”

Mary Wilson is survived by her daughter, Turkessa; her sons, Pedro Antonio Jr. and William; her sister, Kathryn; her brother, Roosevelt; 10 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

Rooting for Sarah Thomas

2/6/2021

P A S C A G O U L A , M I S S I S S I P P I

This year’s Super Bowl is kicking off in one more sleep, and if you didn’t know who to root for, we suggest Sarah Thomas. The Pascagoula native was the first full-time, female NFL referee, and now she’ll be the first woman to referee in Super Bowl history. Mississippi has been saying, “Go girl!” for some time now. In 2016 she was inducted into the Pascagoula Athletic Hall of Fame, and her success story decks the halls of alma mater Pascagoula High School. Sarah will be the Down Judge, so you’ll get to see her do her thing at one of the lines of scrimmage. Whether you’re pulling for the Cheifs or the Buccaneers, I think we will all be rooting for Sarah Thomas.

Celebrate Black History Month

2/3/2021

J A C K S O N , M I S S I S S I P P I

This week kicks off Black History month and we thought what better way to get involved and celebrate this portion of American history than a visit to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is the most recent extension of the Museum of Mississippi History, and it chronicles the stories of local civil rights movements that altered the state and nation. The Civil Rights Museum holds eight galleries complete with interactive displays that depict the struggle black Mississippians faced through decades of systemic oppression. But it’s not all struggle. As you progress through the year, the light of racial reconciliation is evident. Hope literally rings throughout the halls and corridors as “This Little Light of Mine” bellows from the very heart of the museum.
Ultimately, the museum pushes you to not only face our nation's dark history but also to take action to forge a brighter future. It’s definitely a sight to see, and right now weekend visits are free. Thanks to Nissian, weekend admission has been waved through the month of February, so get the whole family together for a visit in the coming weeks! The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is open Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm and Sundays from 1-5pm. For more information on the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum head to their website or give them a call at 601.576.6800.

Valentine's With Anjou

Supreme Glamour from Greenville

Rooting for Sarah Thomas

Celebrate Black History Month

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