It's Back to School time!
Welcome our new Board Member
Jim Wilkirson
Jim is a native of Jackson and a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He is the past executive director of the Fondren Renaissance Foundation.

Jim is married to the former Audrey Hunter and together they have three children; Clarke, a rising senior at Alabama, Hunter, a recent graduate of Jackson Academy and Fran, a rising 10th grader at JA. They attend Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church. 

Jim Wilkirson is the newly named Chief Advancement Officer for Jackson Academy overseeing fundraising and alumni affairs as well as marketing, communications, parent led groups and special events. Very active within our community, he is extremely versed in city and local government maintaining a mentorship role with a number of our local area nonprofits. 
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Community Improvement 
Community Improvement ensures the health and safety of City of Jackson residents through elimination of overgrown properties, accumulation of junk, debris, abandoned vehicles and dilapidated and burned structures. 

If you see a property in a condition similar to the one below, please call the City of Jackson Community Improvement office at (601) 960-1054. Make sure you are able to provide a street address. 

For more information visit the City Improvement website page here . 
Meadowbrook Bridge Update
Voting to accept the bid of Hemphill Construction Company to repair the Meadowbrook Bridge is on the City Council agenda for Tuesday, August 5th. Be on the lookout for upcoming construction. 

Thank you all for your patience!
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Highland Village
Join Highland Village every fourth Tuesday at 5:30pm for a Hip Hop styled Bend & Brew featuring Tempestt! 

All fitness levels are welcome and be sure to stay till the end for a post workout Happy Hour drink. See more details here .

Be sure to follow Highland Village on social media to keep up with their latest news! They always have fun stuff going on!
District at Eastover
Yappy Hour - Join the "pawty" at Cultivation Food Hall on Saturday, August 10th for a YAPPY HOUR featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka and benefitting Rescue Revolution of Mississippi. See more details here .

Annelle Primos & Associates - This great interior designer has now moved to the District. You can find them at: 120 District Boulevard East, Suite D100, Jackson, Mississippi.

Sophomore Spanish Club - The latest restaurant in the District will open this month. Ray-Scott Miller and chef de cuisine Jesse Houston have teamed up again to open Sophomore Spanish Club - Spanish food with a '90s flare. The duo first teamed up to create Fine & Dandy. Stay updated by following their Facebook page here .
Canton Mart Square
Geraldine and Esma's Kitchen - The owners of Crazy Cat Eat Up have done it again! Now open in Canton Mart Square, Geraldine and Esma's Kitchen prepares homemade meals to take home for your family supper. With dishes like meatloaf, tomato pie, butter beans, buttermilk pie, and mac & cheese, their menu changes daily so be sure to check their Facebook page for today's delight here .

All Hands Create - Former Jackson Academy teacher Avery Truitt has recently opened All Hands Create - a new art studio offering classes for children and adults. With painting, drawing, charcoal, mixed media and sculpture, all age and skill levels are welcome. Check out their website to sign up for a workshop, class, camp or party. See details here .

Renovated parking lot - Not sure where to park? No problem! We have a freshly paved and striped parking lot waiting for you. Pull on in and shop til you drop!
LeFleur Museum District
The LeFleur Museum District (LMD) is having their great STEM-themed festival, Mississippi Science Fest (MSF) on Saturday, September 21st.

All four museums will host a day dedicated to promoting STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and increasing science literacy.

See more details here .
FLASH DASH
PS: The pictures from Flash Dash are up on Facebook. Go check them out here .
Thanks again to the District at Eastover for hosting the event!
Thank you to our 2019 sponsors
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