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Hotworx heats up Jackson

Hotworx heats up Jackson

By Emma Dye, Staff Writer March 20, 2019

Hotworx, a virtually taught exercise center, is becoming the next new thing in the Jackson area. Jackson Prep senior, Nora Beth Hetzel says, “I like hotworx because it’s open 24 hours a day and has...

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Simple Burger

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Simple Burger

By Abbey Mangum, Staff Writer March 7, 2019

Simple burger is a relatively new locally owned restaurant in Flowood. Construction for the restaurant began in October 2017 and it later opened on January 18, 2018. It is a casual, quaint space that is...

Sushi from Little Tokyo. Photo by Ainsley OQuinn.

Sushi: Little Tokyo vs. Wasabi

By Allie Wise and Ainsley O'Quinn February 11, 2019

  Welcome back! For this issue we are going to be reviewing two sushi restaurants: Little Tokyo and Wasabi.  Little Tokyo in Ridgeland is a sushi and hibachi restaurant. This time we ordered...

Delicious smoothies and an açaí bowl from Kale Me Crazy.

Restaurant Review: Kale Me Crazy

By Eliza Mazzaferro, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

  Kale Me Crazy is a new and popular healthy food restaurant whose mission is to provide quick and nutritious options to people who are searching for a healthier lifestyle....

Photos by Bennett Carter.

Green Ghost Tacos: Quenching your Mexican cravings

By Bennett Carter, Staff Writer February 4, 2019

Craving Mexican?  With multiple locations in the Jackson area, Green Ghost is worth a visit.   Green Ghost Tacos is a traditional Mexican restaurant with two locations:  one on County Line Road...

Cultivation Food Hall opens in The District

Cultivation Food Hall opens in The District

By Ainsley O'Quinn, Online Managing Editor February 4, 2019

Food halls have become extremely popular throughout the United States in recent years, but most people still don’t know what a food hall is. A food hall is basically an upscale, fancy...

Food delivery apps are changing the game

Food delivery apps are changing the game

By Mary Virginia Baldwin May 17, 2018

Our world is evolving rapidly and technology is changing the way we live. This can be seen through the way we eat food nowadays. The old methods of going and picking up your food on your own is changing...

La Brioche: another one of Fondren’s perks

La Brioche: another one of Fondren’s perks

By Maclain Kennedy May 2, 2018

If you walk inside Fondren Corner, you’ll find La Brioche. Known for their pastries, they also serve impeccable coffee. This cute, friendly shop is definitely a place you’ll want to stop. Upon...

Brandon Amphitheater opens

Brandon Amphitheater opens

By Aubrey Scott Moak May 1, 2018

In the heart of Brandon, Mississippi, lies a brand new venue:  the Quarry. Fully equipped with a new nature trail, dog park, baseball facility, and amphitheatre, this 250 acres is sure to draw many...

Allie and Ainsleys Appetite: Trust the crust in a pizza showdown

Allie and Ainsley’s Appetite: Trust the crust in a pizza showdown

By Allie Wise and Ainlsey O'Quinn May 1, 2018

For this issue we will review two local pizza joints. We went to Sal and Mookie’s and Pizza Shack and realized we like pizza too much to decide which one we like best. Sal and Mookie’s was our first...

Allie and Ainsley’s Appetite: Basil’s vs. Beagle Bagel

Allie and Ainsley’s Appetite: Basil’s vs. Beagle Bagel

By Allie Wise and Ainsley O'Quinn February 16, 2018

  Welcome back! For our third matchup of restaurants, we are visiting two sandwich shops: Beagle Bagel and Basil’s. Beagle Bagel is a staple restaurant in Jackson. Everyone knows and loves...

When allowances just don’t cut it

When allowances just don’t cut it

By Mary Patton Murphy February 16, 2018

“Work work work work work…” Many high schoolers are familiar with it. In addition to juggling  family matters, school work, church activities, and other events, a large percentage of high schoolers...

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