.....A coalition of Fondren nonprofits and religious groups are tackling blight in our community, block by block.
.....As part of that effort, volunteers are available to help neighbors with tasks that make Fondren a "clean, habitable, sanitary and safe" community.
.....Tasks include lawn maintenance, drains cleared, or removal of debris or inoperable vehicles.
......If you know of neighbors or parcels that need assistance, contact help@fondren.org
Fondren BID Security prompts arrests
.....Fondren Security Chief Cory Whitlock was key in the arrests of three subjects on Friday on Lakeland Drive.
.....As he was patrolling the business district, Whitlock noticed suspects fitting the description of those recently tied to auto burglaries in the area.
.....He notified UMMC police who secured the area, then called JPD.
.....The suspects were arrested upon discovery of narcotics and weapons.
FRF Releases Annual Report
.....The Fondren Renaissance Foundation has published a review of its 2021 activities. To view a copy of the 20-page report, access the QR Code to the left. To request a printed version, email rebecca@fondren.org
Sweet Potato Queens in Fondren
.....Several hundred Sweet Potato Queens are scheduled to shop, eat and drink in Fondren on the afternoon of March 25 prior to the St. Paddy's Day Parade the next day, according to Jill Conner Brown, THE Sweet Potato Queen.
What is Bubble Tea?
And why you need to know
.....Bubble Tea is Fondren's newest drink addition. It's a tea based beverage with chewy, flavorful pearls added. And, it's coming to Fondren Village, thanks to Ezra Brown and the new Soule' Coffee.
.....Soule Coffee is schedule to open in March in the space formerly occupied by Blithe and Vine (next to Fondren Fine Papers and Gifts). In addition to Bubble Tea, Soule Coffee will also offer coffee drinks, smoothies and cakes.
New work at Brown's Fine Art
Through March 14th, Brown's Fine Art & Framing will feature new consignment works. Works by Marie Hull, Mildred Wolfe, Eudora Welty, Shearwater Pottery and other regional and Mississippi artists will be on display. Above: Brent's Drugs, 19 x 15, pastel by Alan Flattmann.
Marathon runners return to Fondren
.....On February 19, more than 1,000 runners made their way through Fondren as participants in the Mississippi Blues Marathon. And, Fondren welcomed them with music and cheering!
Attention: Renaissance Society Members
....If you haven't received your 2022 yard sign, please contact Rebecca (rebecca@fondren.org or 916-812-5678)
Mark the date, plan to join us
.....Fondren will join with Keep Jackson Beautiful for a Community Clean Up Day on April 23. Watch for details and start recruiting your neighbors for a community-wide Spring Cleaning.
PraCon hosts town hall meeting
.....PraCon Global Investment Group will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday, March 16, 6 p.m. to discuss plans for the redevelopment of the old McRae's site on Meadowbrook Road.
.....The company has requested the property be rezoned to allow upscale multifamily dwellings. The City of Jackson Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on the rezone request on March 23, 1:30 p.m. at 200 S. President Street.
....."We believe this economic development project will be the anchor needed to spur the redevelopment in North Fondren that will have a positive social impact in the neighborhood," said Gabriel Prado, CEO and President of PraCon Global Investment Group.
Keeping Fondren Fabulous!
.....FRF accepts contributions of all sizes! Help us Keep Fondren Fabulous with a tax deductible contribution today!
.....Thank you to these individuals for supporting Fondren.
The Research Club
Beau Wilson
Neighbor-hood Watch Signs
Become a partner with JPD in solving neighborhood crimes!
Virtual Neighborhood Watch signs are now available to deter people from entering your property to commit a crime. For a donation of $10, FRF will deliver a yard sign to your property. You can relocate the sign, once it is received.
.....Whether you have a sign or not, you can upload video and photos from your home security camera directly to JPD's Precinct 4 with this link:Send video to JPD.
.....The sign is just a deterrent to those who may be trespassing, informing them that their images may be sent to Precinct 4 and used as evidence.
