Fondren Fro-Yo opened February 3, 2016 in the Woodland Hills Shopping Center in Fondren, thanks to Anthony Ritter, owner of Glo Design Studio located in the same center. His love for the neighborhood, and the desire to keep it current and fun, led Anthony along with with local thinkers, to come up with a frozen yogurt […]

New Stage Theatre is located in the historic and vibrant Belhaven community of Jackson, Mississippi and provides professional theatre of the highest quality for the people of Mississippi and the Southeast. New Stage produces five plays each year in its subscription series, in addition to a Holiday show, an annual SchoolFest matinee, and a kids-only summer camp show that […]

Founded in May 1961, the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) was established by local and state civil rights leaders to create solidarity among all civil rights organizations functioning in the state of Mississippi during the 1960s. Making voter registration and education a top priority for the Mississippi movement, COFO was instrumental in organizing the 1963 […]

A 40,000 square foot museum, the Mississippi Children’s Museum houses five galleries of educational, interactive exhibits and enriching weekly programs that focus on literacy; health and nutrition; the cultural arts; science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); and Mississippi heritage.

COALESCE is a coworking space located in the central business district of Jackson, Mississippi, with a focus on design aesthetics, a sense of place, and an open workplace for remote workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, social innovators, project teams, and other small businesses.

Big John’s is a community staple known for it’s Big John’s smoked sausage sandwiches, also known as smokes. The restaurant has been serving the community for more than 40 years. Both the smoked sausage and pig ear sandwiches packs a flavorful punch with steamed bun, quick cabbage slaw and tasty mustard create just the right combo!