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Mobile Manna Tupelo

6/29/2021

T U P E L O , M I S S I S S I P P I

Y’all know we love to see people giving back and serving the community. We recently discovered a great outreach opportunity on wheels! Mobile Manna, developed by Randy Davis of Tupelo, is a food truck-style ministry that provides quality, upscale meals to those in need. The whole concept was birthed from Davis’s desire to give back to the community, and a nudge or two from God. “For the longest time I felt this call to do something,” Davis shared with the Daily Journal. “The feeling got stronger and stronger, and one morning I woke up, turned to my wife, and said, ‘I want to do a food truck. I don’t know how, but I know I want to do it.’ It was as clear as a picture.” Months later Mobile Manna was born and this moving ministry took shape.

They’ve since held three events and served 580 hot meals. They’ve served a variety of cuisines from brunch to barbeque! Mobile Manna has whipped up shrimp and grits, ribs, chicken and waffles, Philly cheesesteaks, and more. Needless to say, Davis and his team are filling stomachs all while showing the Love of God to each individual who serves and attends. “It’s exciting because we all need love, and we’re all going through stuff in life, whether it’s hunger and homelessness, or whether it’s someone who has the biggest house in town, but their relationships are in trouble,” Davis said. “We all need each other, and we all need Christ.”

If you’d like to help support Mobile Manna or partner with them for their next event, be sure to check them out on facebook or send an email to [email protected].

Mistletoe 2021 Theme Reveal

6/24/2021

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

The Junior League of Jackson will host the 41st annual Mistletoe Marketplace, and we have been on pins and needles waiting for this year’s theme to be released! Each year the Junior League of Jackson takes over the Mississippi Trade Mart and decks each hall from top to bottom in winter glamour and holiday cheer, all while raising money to support their mission, which includes serving over thirty community projects in the Jackson metro area.

There are hundreds of vendors carrying unique gifts and one of a kind finds like art, gourmet food products, jewelry, accessories, children’s gear, holiday decor and so much more! Yes, that’s right shopping with a cause! You can get your holiday shopping done all while making an impact in our great state. How did the shopping event of the year become what it is today? And what is this year’s theme? Take a walk down Mistletoe memory lane with the Junior League of Jackson as they share the history of this iconic event and reveal the theme for Mistletoe Marketplace 2021.

Are you as excited as we are?! Do yourself a favor and mark your calendars for November 3-6, 2021. And if you’re still not sure what to expect then check out this article on 7 things you should know about Mistletoe. We’ll see you this fall ready to shop, laugh, and serve our community in an oh so fun way!

50 Years of Brown Bottling Group

6/22/2021

B R A N D O N , M I S S I S S I P P I

This year marks 50 years of Brown Bottling Group and they’re going BIG with their celebrations starting with a massive giveaway we know you’ll want to enter. But before we get to that, we’d like to take a look at the history of this locally owned franchise distributor. Brown Bottling Group all started in 1947 with Kenneth Brown, a World War II veteran and route salesman for Coke of Chicago. His business started humbly with just one package, and has since grown to be Mississippi’s preferred refreshment provider for more than 1 million consumers. In 1980, Ken’s son Bill joined the team and continued his father’s legacy.

Over the years Brown Bottling Group has expanded into multiple Mississippi counties, broadened services provided, and even opened state of the art facilities that have allowed them to service the greater Mississippi area with efficiency and excellence. There are over 400 people employed under the BBG banner. The organization seeks to not only treat their team like family but also give back to our great state. Each facility has adopted green techniques to help protect the environment, and Brown Bottling funds numerous charitable projects that seek to give back and better the community.

Don’t you just love a local company that cares for its people and state?!

Brown Bottling would love to invite you to celebrate 50 years of outstanding business by entering their Mega Giveaway. One lucky winner will win a pair of tickets to every single show at the Brandon Amphitheater for the remaining season. All you have to do to enter is head to their Instagram. HUGE giveaway, we know! Don’t wait to enter, and we’ll keep our fingers crossed that one of y’all wins (and maybe you’ll take us to a concert with you).

WonderBox Grand Opening

6/15/2021

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

The Mississippi Children’s Museum has a brand new space opening this friday! Join them Friday, June 18th for the grand opening for WonderBox. What is WonderBox? It is a state-of-the-art gallery and makerspace specifically designed with children of all ages in mind. When visiting WonderBox kids will be able to explore the world of craftsmithing and making. The gallery is complete with hands-on experiences that include 3D printing, robotics, engineering, crafting, circuitry and so much more! When you and your littles visit, you won’t be able to miss the full-sized LightBrite and engaging display cases. You’ll also get to walk through and learn of the innovators and creators who hail from our great state. It’s educational, interactive, memorable, and above all, FUN! You get head to the Mississippi Children’s Museum's website today for more information on the WonderBox grand opening.

JIMWeekend 2021

6/3/2021

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

If you love to support local, and we know y’all do, then Jackson Indie Music Weekend is the perfect festival for you! “What is JIMWeekend,” you ask. It’s a four day event that celebrates Central Mississippi’s budding independent musicians by allowing them to do what they do best. And this weekend is packed with some amazing performers. JIMWeekend will be featuring 20 new artists, and they’ve expanded to four different stages this year including venues like the Ecoshed and Fondren Park.

Photos by Mugen Photography

Your ticket grants you access to each act throughout the weekend. The JIM team has vetted artists with diverse musical backgrounds, so you’re sure to hear a new sound that you’ll want to add to your favorite playlist. Everything kicks off Thursday, June 3rd and rolls through Sunday, June 6th. Vendors will be onsite at each location and you are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, and your favorite snacks. To purchase your ticket and find out more about Jackson Indie Music Week head to their website.

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