Restaurant Brings Approximately 120 Jobs to Community Donates $25,000 to Address Food Insecurity  The Chick-fil-A PlayTM  App is your home for free games and activities designed to create more time with your favorite people Kathy Smith is the newly elected mayor of Flowood marking the first time in over 30 years that the city has welcomed a new mayor Smith, a 16-year alderwoman, defeated her Republican opponent Greg Wilcox, a former Rankin County board of supervisors member, in the city's municipal election on Tuesday Smith secured 1,195 votes (71%) against Wilcox's 488 votes (29%) Smith will succeed Incumbent Mayor Gary Rhoads who announced in November 2024 that he would not seek re-election after serving nearly 36 years in the role After winning, Smith expressed her gratitude via a Facebook post at 12:20 a.m writing: "I am incredibly humbled and grateful for the support during this mayor’s race The Smith for Mayor team is full of hardworking people who pitch in and do what it takes to get the job done and I could have never done it without them The Clarion Ledger reached out to Smith for a comment on Wednesday but did not hear back before this publication There were also two aldermen races on the primary election ballot in Flowood: Alderman at Large and Ward 2 Alderman Nearly 30 gangs exist in Jackson: How do young people get caught in cycle of violence, crime? Who won the Alderman at Large race in Flowood?Republican A Seth Robbins beat his opponent Republican Tony Perkins in the race for Alderman at Large in Flowood Robbins secured 1,167 votes (72%) against Perkins' 459 votes (28%) "Thankful for all the support!" Robbins wrote on Facebook at 11:05 p.m The unofficial results also showed how many votes were cast in each ward for this race: Perkins received 73 votes.Ward 2: Robbins received 268 votes Perkins received 130 votes.Ward 3: Robbins received 460 votes Perkins received 153 votes.Ward 4: Robbins received 269 votes Perkins received 103 votes.Incumbent Alderman at Large Donald H Flynt was absent from the list of candidates Republican Kimberly Buford faced off against Republican Robert A Buford secured 301 votes (73%) against Shearer's 112 votes (27%) Incumbent Ward 2 Alderwoman Kathy Smith was absent from the list of candidates Municipal primary elections for 2025 are starting April 1 hosting contested mayoral races in Rankin County cities such as Flowood The in-person absentee voting deadline is March 29 The primary election is April 1 with polling places open from 7 a.m Here is a list of the candidates for races in Flowood: See important election dates: When is the 2025 municipal election? See key dates A pair of Republican candidates in the race for mayor of Flowood are looking to succeed Incumbent Mayor Gary Rhoads after his retirement Rhoads announced in November 2024 that he would not seek reelection after serving 36 years in the role Rhoads said he looked forward to spending more quality time with his wife Lydia their two children and four active grandchildren "It’s time to slow down and enjoy life with my family," he said is vying for the position as the mayor of Flowood against Republican Greg Wilcox a former Rankin County board of supervisor There are two other contested races in the Flowood: Alderman at Large and Ward 2 Alderman Republican Tony Perkins is facing off against Republican A Republican Kimberly Buford is facing off against Republican Robert A If you do not know your polling location, you can check using the "My Election Day" tab on the Secretary of State's website Flowood's long-awaited pickleball complex is nearly ready to open and it is being billed by local officials as the largest pickleball complex in Mississippi The 18 courts bring the fastest-growing sport in the U.S the new $3 million facility is set to enhance the area’s recreational offerings The project also includes a playground with restrooms and a new parking lot Flowood will partner with Southern Pickleball to host the Flowood Inaugural “Big Dill” Tournament on March 29 “We thought it was important to bring in the experts to run a successful first tournament,” said Kathy Smith alderman of Ward 2 that is home to the park “Their expertise will set the tone for future events and we couldn’t be more excited to showcase the facility.” The courts will be free and open to the public on a first-come Amazon makes moves: AWS VP: Madison expansion already underway, commits to more MS projects in the future Ready to eat? 12 new restaurants, including one big one, approved to open in Jackson, MS area. See list “This is just the first phase of a multi-year plan to expand Liberty Park and further establish Flowood as a hub for sports and family activities,” Smith said "With Liberty Park already home to soccer and baseball adding pickleball further enhances our ability to meet the needs of our growing community We are proud to offer this world-class facility to our residents and to create a space where families and athletes can come together." Flowood had already jumped on the pickleball wagon last year having converted tennis courts at Winner's Circle Park into four pickleball courts Those will be turned back into full-time tennis courts when all is said and done for a total of 18 Pickleball courts at Liberty Park and five tennis courts at Winner's Circle Park Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads said he wants to expand family-friendly activities “Pickleball is the fastest growing sport and all ages can play," Rhoads previously told the Clarion Ledger "We want to meet that demand and supply as many courts as possible We want more people to experience all of the great amenities Flowood has to offer and this new Pickleball complex will be for every member of the family to enjoy.” Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger He can be reached at rreily@gannett.com or 601-573-2952 Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads has turned his city from a sleepy bedroom community town into an economic development engine in Rankin County Rhoads is now ready to hand off the baton to the next leader Rhoads announced Tuesday that he will retire and not seek re-election he was also the town's chief of police from 1981 to 1989 The next mayoral election will be in November of 2025 There has been no one that has announced they will run and the mayor's offices said they have heard of no one that could potentially step into Rhoads shoes Rhoads has led Flowood through a remarkable era of growth and development the city has consistently maintained one of the lowest millage rates in the region and has successfully completed transformative projects These efforts have not only bolstered the city's infrastructure but also created a vibrant community central to Flowood's identity Rhoads and the city celebrated the groundbreaking of a mix-used area that is part of an estimated $500 million mixed residential and commercial development called Waterpointe This part, known as the Heights at Waterpointe is a "traditional neighborhood development," or TND the "town within a town" would stretch 800,000 square feet in commercial space alone with 240 luxury units It will also have a 250-car parking garage that will be the first parking garage in Rankin County The entire development in the city of just under 11,000 people is billed as a destination for shopping, dining, entertainment and events in a walkable district with a downtown feel it is expected to have a total 560 family homes the population of Flowood has grown from around 2,000 to nearly 11,000 “I’ve been fortunate to serve such wonderful citizens,” Rhoads said in a statement Flowood Development: Luxury apartments part of $500 million development in this Metro city New hotel: What's going on next to Holiday Inn Express in Flowood? In a statement Rhoads recognized the role played by boards of aldermen which he said have been instrumental in driving the city’s progress and success with the support of his Aldermen Rhoads said he looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife Lydia “It’s time to slow down and enjoy life with my family,” he said Ross Reily can be reached by email at rreily@gannett.com or 601-573-2952 Flowood city officials and developers gathered along Lakeland Drive Wednesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the latest edition to the Jackson-area dining scene The newest Chick-Fil-A will be the second one for Flowood and it will be next to GI Associates at 2520 Lakeland Dr and it will be built on top of where Ruby Tuesday's stood for nearly 20 years Ruby Tuesday's was torn down in the last two years According to Scott Lawhorne of Chick-Fil-A corporate the goal for opening is late March of 2025 "That's if everything goes perfectly and weather doesn't stall everything." Lawhorne also said he expects the traffic flow to make this Chick-Fil-A easy to get through as there will be a double line that can hold up to 85 cars at one time He also said he expects groundwork to begin Monday and new asphalt on the property in as few as two weeks Chick-Fil-As around the metro area are some of the most popular fast-food restaurants and they are filled to capacity from the moment they open until the time they close who is also the owner of the Downtown Jackson location in the Regions Building for the last seven years "This is an awesome opportunity," said Hodges a 35 year old who has been with Chick-Fil-A for 13 years "The City of Flowood has been amazing to deal with There could not be a better group of people to work with." Hodges also said the new CFA will be a new concept for the Jackson area with only one other concept like in in Mississippi There will be a fully dedicated lane in the drive-through where guests can pick up orders placed on the Chick-Fil-A app and I think I customers will really enjoy it," he said The CFA corporate office said the new store will be a jobs driver for the area "We are excited by the prospect of joining this neighborhood where each locally owned and operated restaurant creates 80 – 120 jobs," Chick-Fil-A told the clarion Ledger in a statement "We hope to have the opportunity to serve new guests delicious food in an environment of genuine hospitality." the Chick-Fil-A down the road in Flowood's Dogwood Festival closed for major renovations to make room for the onslaught of customers that come every day Changing locations: Popular Belhaven shop has changed locations. Here's where you can find it On a wing and a prayer: New Jackson restaurant takes flight. Get the details There are 43 Chick-Fil-A's across Mississippi The newest one in Flowood will be the 14th in the metro area the economic development director for Flowood said he believes the new store will help drive even more development with surrounding commercial real estate "We already are in talks with people who could come in and be neighbors," Lang said specifically of the empty adjacent building that was a fast-casual seafood restaurant until it closed last year "We feel like there are a lot of good things coming for this area." It's part of a bevy of development going on in the city of just under 11,000 people in Rankin County Now, just across from Holiday Inn Express and at the intersection of Flowood Drive and Daughdrill Station, dirt has been turned for a new 93-room Fairfield Inn. Not far down Lakeland, Mississippi's third Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburger recently opened and construction has recently begun on a major Pickleball development that could be the largest in the state The Jackson area's newest Chick-Fil-A will open this week The newest Chick-Fil-A is the second one for Flowood and it is next to GI Associates at 2520 Lakeland Dr A new building was built, and it is on top of where the Flowood Ruby Tuesday's stood for nearly 20 years promised in the fall of 2024 that the goal for opening was late March 2025 Chick-fil-A Treetops will be open for dine-in The new restaurant brings approximately 110 jobs to the community Chick-Fil-As near the Jackson metro area are some of the most popular fast-food restaurants The owner of this franchise is Ian Hodges, who also was the owner of the Downtown Jackson location in the Regions Building New restaurants: 13 new restaurants, including unique coffee shop, approved for Jackson, MS, area. 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Get details Hodges also said the new Chick-Fil-A is a new concept for the Jackson area with only one other concept like it in Mississippi where each locally owned and operated restaurant creates 80 – 120 jobs," Chick-Fil-A told the Clarion Ledger in a statement the Chick-Fil-A down the road in Flowood's Dogwood Festival closed for major renovations to make room for the onslaught of customers who come every day There are 43 Chick-Fil-A's throughout Mississippi Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger Preparing for the future of economic development is something the City of Flowood has been very good at in the last decade started off with planning and fundamental details but necessary-for-the-future projects was just completed Flowood has completed The Liberty Road Detention Basin to make more land available for economic development The project for the city of nearly 11,000 has been in the works in various forms since the early 2000s This project is similar to why Gov. Tate Reeves recently appropriated more than $110 million toward economic development upgrades to make sites more shovel ready so communities can recruit projects for the future While the Flowood money came from the federal government and not state government "Flowood prepares for the future by not only looking at where future infrastructure could be but also how to improve and upgrade the current infrastructure in place," Daniel Lang director of economic development at City of Flowood told the Clarion Ledger "The people who have already chosen Flowood as their home are equally as important as Flowood’s growth We value them and want to continue to serve them." Many of the improvements in the immediate drainage area of the basin were constructed before Flowood had ordinances requiring detention to slow stormwater down helping to prevent any potential downstream flooding issues Big projects in MS: Two new hotels for nearly $50 million on way in MS. 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See when to get the fried baloney sandwich just across from Holiday Inn Express and at the intersection of Flowood Drive and Daughdrill Station dirt is being turned for a new development The 14th hotel for the Rankin County town of slightly fewer than 11,000 people will be built there Plans for a new Fairfield Inn are in the process and ground breaking has already commenced The Fairfield Inn is expected to have 93 rooms and be completed by the fall of 2025 The construction is the latest in a flurry of development for the city Just a couple of miles east of the new Fairfield Inn, Mississippi's third Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburger opened just a couple of months ago which has a Flowood location on East Metro Parkway It developed the Fairfield brand in the late 1980s to compete with other mid-cost opportunities in the market The first Fairfield was built in Atlanta in 1987 The brand now has more than 1,200 locations worldwide Lang said none of the current projects could have been completed without projects similar to the detention pond years ago (This story has been updated to remove inaccurate information.) Municipal elections for 2025 are right around the corner deadline to file paperwork in order to run has passed Several cities in Rankin County have contested races for mayor and aldermen Primary elections are on April 1, and general election day is on June 3 Read on to find out who has filed to run in Brandon Executive committees in different cities will certify the candidates sometime this week RepublicanIncumbent Alderman at Large Donald H Incumbent Ward 4 Alderman Seth Robbins is running for Alderman at Large Who is running for Jackson Mayor? City Hall drama at the 11th hour: Lumumba announces his decision on running for mayor is running against two challengers: Kevin Kimery Incumbent Richland Mayor Clay Burns will run against challenger Garsheo "Gus" Black Burns was elected mayor during a special election on March 5 filling the vacancy left when former Mayor Pat Sullivan retired several months prior Burns won a runoff vote against Scot Mancil who is running for Alderman at Large in the upcoming election Black is currently serving as an Alderman at Large All aldermen running are also running as independents The following are all candidates who have filed to run for Alderman at Large as Richland does not have aldermen by wards: With Black running for mayor, all five of Richland's current Aldermen at Large are listed as candidates for the upcoming general election Contact Mary Boyte at mboyte@jackson.gannett.com As the old adage goes: When one door closes That was the case for one of Mississippi’s favorite fast food restaurants Just under three months after closing its downtown Jackson location Chick-fil-A has opened a new franchise in the metro area The wildly popular chain welcomed customers to its latest spot in Flowood this week Located along Lakeland Drive and Treetops Blvd just past the Pearl River and right next to the GI Associates the Magnolia State’s newest Chick-fil-A is now serving up its mouthwatering chicken The new location is open every Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m Copyright 2025 SuperTalk Mississippi Media Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly SuperTalk Mississippi Media is Mississippi’s leader in news SuperTalk Mississippi Media covers every inch of the state Officials with the Flowood Police Department said a shooting left an officer hospitalized and a suspect dead Sunday afternoon on Lakeland Drive According to a news release from the Flowood Police Department, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle around 4 p.m Sunday on Lakeland Drive at Treetops Boulevard an officer approached the vehicle when one of the vehicle's passengers exited the car and fled on foot the individual produced a firearm and fired at officers Officials later identified the suspect as Jaylon Robinson What happened at Anti-Trump protest? 'Stop the coup': Protesters oppose Trump policies at Presidents Day rally at MS capitol Mississippi Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Bailey Martin said the victim received fatal injuries Robinson was transported by ambulance to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment Martin said the officer who was shot in the stomach is expected to recover The other officers involved "did not receive any serious physical injuries." The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation. Upon completing the investigation, agents will share their findings with the state's Attorney General’s Office. The expansion and construction continues in Flowood The 14th hotel for the Rankin County town of just less than 11,000 people will be built there Just down Flowood Drive, the City of Flowood has broken ground on a project on Liberty Road that developers said will be the largest outdoor Pickleball facility in Mississippi. is set for 18 new lighted pickleball courts a playground with restrooms and a new parking lot Just a couple of miles east of the new Fairfield Inn, Mississippi's third Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburger is slated to open in the metro area very soon Giesen Management Associates Management of Colorado has said it expects to open the new fast-casual restaurant in September Flowood development: Luxury apartments part of $500 million development in this Metro city What's happening here? Why is there a building being torn down next to Blue Cross Blue Shield on Lakeland Drive? Much of the plan for Flowood as a city is centered around tourism as it has been intentional to make improvements to youth soccer and baseball facilities that will draw visitors to Flowood from Mississippi and around the Southeast director of economic development at City of Flowood said he expects to be able to announce even more hotel developments in the city in the coming months There's another Chick-Fil-A on the horizon for the Jackson metro area and construction is expected to begin very soon There is still decision making going on as to the layout of the property in order to bring cars through in a double line for which Chick-Fil-A has become known Chick-Fil-As around the metro area are some of the most popular fast food restaurants According to officials with knowledge of the plan the hope is that construction can get started and be completed by the end of 2025 or possibly early 2026 Chick-fil-A is happy to share that we are actively pursuing a new location in Flowood," Chick-Fil-A told the clarion Ledger in a statement :We are excited by the prospect of joining this neighborhood where each locally owned and operated restaurant creates 80 – 120 jobs We hope to have the opportunity to serve new guests delicious food in an environment of genuine hospitality." What's this? What's going on next to Holiday Inn Express in Flowood? The newest one in Flowood will be the 15th in the metro area Flowood Mary Gary Rhodes is excited for the announcement “We are thrilled to have a second Chick Fil A within our city limits," he said "The location at Treetops Boulevard and Lakeland Drive will appeal to families and visitors alike This Chick Fil A will continue to enhance development for the surrounding properties We believe in the Christian values Chick Fil A upholds and will continue to build on our longstanding partnership to make Flowood the best it can be based on these Biblical principles.” Now, just across from Holiday Inn Express and at the intersection of Flowood Drive and Daughdrill Station, dirt has been turned for a new 93-room Fairfield Inn. Not far down Lakeland, Mississippi's third Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburger is slated to open in the metro area very soon as well as a major Pickleball development that could be the largest in the state An investigation is underway after a fatal officer-involved shooting in Flowood According to a press release from the Flowood Police Department the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Saturday at 3:49 p.m one of the passengers got out and fled on foot striking one of the officers in the stomach striking the suspect,” the press release noted Medical personnel made it to the scene quickly and the suspect was transported to the nearby University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson The officer who was shot was also transported to a local hospital and is now in stable condition Names of those involved have not been released at this time The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case Mississippi.Ridgeland Police Department had been conducting an active missing persons investigation on Mr Rosa since he was last seen alive on November 23 the remains were sent to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for preliminary examination forensic specialists transferred the remains to Othram DNA Lab in The Woodlands Advanced DNA testing and forensic genealogy analysis conducted by Othram led to the positive identification of Mr Rosa.The Flowood Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr but authorities are committed to determining the events leading to his death Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Flowood Police Department at (601) 932-5400.We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses Stephen Jason Rosa was reported missing by a family member Rosa is homeless and may frequent homeless shelters in the Jackson Family members say he suffers from a medical condition that may impair hisjudgment Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of Stephen Jason Rosa is asked to contact the Ridgeland Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (601) 856-2121or Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers at601-355-TIPS (8477) or www.centralmscrimestoppers.com Mayor Flaggs addresses “Perception Issue” involving VPD Milano’s Italian is permanently closed FLOWOOD, Miss. (VDN) – Three men from Vicksburg have been arrested in Flowood According to WLBT three men from Vicksburg have been arrested for shoplifting at a sporting goods store in Flowood According to the Flowood Police Department and 32-year-old Kieon Jones stole merchandise from Academy Sports & Outdoors on Monday the men tried to get away but were soon arrested The three men were charged with felony fleeing and shoplifting Academy Sports +Outdoors is an American sporting-goods store chain with corporate offices in the Katy Distribution Center in unincorporated western Harris County it was a privately held company owned by the Gochman family until its May 2011 acquisition by Kohlberg Kravis Robert “Books on Us”: Hinds offering free books for Summer 2025 Reeves declares March as “Wildfire Prevention Month” Amid sweltering temperatures Thursday morning Flowood mayor Gary Rhoads and other dignitaries celebrated the groundbreaking of a mix-used area that is part of an estimated $500 million mixed residential and commercial development called Waterpointe This part, known as the Heights at Waterpoint is a "traditional neighborhood development," or TND The entire development in the city of just under 11,000 people is billed as a destination for shopping, dining, entertainment and events in a walkable district with a downtown feel according to a previous Clarion Ledger story "This project is important to us to help produce a community that people will not only call home but in having total control of the process we want to deliver a quality product," said Toby Easterling of Stoa Group which builds resident-driven developments across the South "We own these projects and we aren't just trying to make a profit We want people a have a quality experience while living in these developments." 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See where it will be and when it will open The Heights at Waterpointe is expected to be completed in 18 months Along with the 240 "high-end luxury" living units it will have a 7,000-square-foot clubhouse that will include onsite leasing staff as well as a co-working space and a 24-hour fitness space outdoor grilling area and a resort-style pool The entire development of Waterpointe will sit on 240 acres located just east of the East Metro Parkway Rhoads said the city in 2008 designated the land a "smart growth district" to encourage urban development Smart growth districts are usually pedestrian-centric modernized and eco-friendly planned developments that promote a range of housing opportunities and mixed land use is to build residences around a downtown commercial space with larger box stores and boutique style offices Community Bank is at the center of the town square and is already built and doing business The development will sit next to an existing 20-acre lake walking and bicycle trails and a park for waterfront events is also in the works "This is another part of the town center and has been in development for years and years," Rhoads said Thursday The people that bought the first houses a couple of years ago know what the end result is going to be and when it is completed there will be no depreciation from start to finish today's groundbreaking starts the work of bringing enough people to have customers for other commercial developments like restaurants and retail." Rhoads said the city is already in discussions with restaurants that are interested in locating in the development no announcements could be made at this time county and developer last year entered into a $5.2 million tax increment financing bond deal to finance the construction of the infrastructure in the public right of way Mississippi can sometimes be late to the party even with today's ability to find anything anywhere with the internet and social media Even Pickleball has been a little slow to catch on in the Magnolia State Despite that, there are plenty of places to grab a game in the Jackson metro area, but most are private settings that require membership, such as the Country Club of Jackson The Club at the Township in Ridgeland and even the Picklejar in Jackson as an indoor venue with two courts The one public area with access for Pickleball courts is the Ridgeland Tennis Center which has dual access for four courts that doubles as a tennis court The City of Flowood has broken ground on a project on Liberty Road that developers said will be the largest outdoor Pickleball facility in Mississippi said Monday the city has broken ground and the Pickleball-only courts could be ready as soon as the first of the year but we believe this will be the largest outdoor Pickleball facility in the state," Lang said "We know it has caught on around the country and there are a lot of people who love it and play it." Flowood had already jumped on the Pickleball wagon last year having converted tennis courts at Winner's Circle Park into four Pickleball Courts Looking for a sponsor: Sanderson Farms won't be title sponsor of Jackson PGA Tour stop after this fall. What's next? Check out the new Mayflower: A tour of iconic The Mayflower restaurant. See the progress and when it will re-open Lang said he stops short of saying this will be the largest Pickleball facility in the state as a company called Picklr is taking over part of a former Hobby Lobby for a venue in Biloxi on the Gulf Coast. According to their website that grand opening is set for October 2024 and may have more than 18 courts "We can definitely envision having tournaments and hosting people from all over the state," Lang said and we feel like we have a great place to put courts and for people to play." “Pickleball is the fastest growing sport and all ages can play," Rhoads said A new Indian restaurant is coming to the area Indian Delight will be the third restaurant for Hattiesburg's Gautan Nautayal who also has restaurants by the same name in Hattiesburg and Ocean Springs The newest addition to the lineup is in a shopping area on Lakeland Drive in what was formerly the Osaka Japanese Restaurant just off of Airport Road in Flowood, and will be just steps away from the Basil's/Roosters dining hall that opened in April Nautayal said the plan is to open in September and hopes to be open by Sept "We are just waiting on the health department and a little bit more remodeling that we are doing," said Nautayal who bought the Hattiesburg location in 2021 and then opened the Ocean Springs location in 2023 The Hattiesburg location originally opened in 2014 under a previous owner "We plan for this to a be a high-end Indian restaurant with a modern interior." He said the Flowood location will be run by executive chef Dinesh Singh who has more than 20 years of experience working in Indian restaurants Singh originally stepped in to take over the Hattiesburg location when Nautayal purchased it in 2021 and then moved to Ocean Springs to open that location Ready for Freddy's? Ready for Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburger in Jackson metro area? When and where? Pickleball anyone? Largest outdoor Pickleball facility in MS? See where it will be and when it will open Nautayal said he has wanted to open a third location for quite some time and looked at many locations around the Jackson metro area before finally settling on Flowood but the lure of being on Lakeland drive with more than 50,000 vehicles passing by every day was too much to pass up," said Nautayal in 2017 when he began working for a Hyatt Regency in New Orleans my understanding is that there is only one other Indian restaurant in Flowood It is really a great opportunity at a good time It is such a beautiful town and being (one of the only Indian restaurants) in town is what made me decide to be here." He also said this will not be the last stop for Indian Delight He expects to open another location in Alabama in January He said he is always on the lookout for opportunities and could open another location in Mississippi in 2025 Some of the top choices on the menu will be Chicken Tikka Masala Most all of the entrees range for $15 to $18 Goat Korma and Lamb Shanks are also favorites at the other two locations An assortment of seafood options also will be available with as many as eight desserts on the menu House Speaker Jason White will be hosting a summit on tax reform at the Sheraton Refuge in Flowood on Tuesday The 2024 Policy Summit comes after a summer of meetings for the Select Committee on Tax Reform which was formed by White after the 2024 legislative session As lawmakers recently implemented the largest income tax in state history but continue to squabble over how to further eliminate the income tax while also slashing the sales tax experts and politicians will join forces at the hotel’s event area to discuss what might be the best plan of action for the Magnolia State and its residents the committee began their evaluations and considerations of our state’s tax code This Policy Summit is another step in the House’s commitment to building Mississippi up to have the most appealing tax structure in the nation,” White said White noted that a majority of the House is already in favor of speeding up the elimination of income tax while the select committee studying the matter has also looked into ways to cut the nation’s highest tax on groceries which is levied through the state’s 7% sales tax “It is the vision of the House of Representatives that we accelerate our pathway to eliminating the personal income tax so that we reward Mississippians’ hard work “The select committee has been working hard in studying our grocery tax and providing relief to Mississippians when they go through the checkout line to provide for their families.” Attendees of the 2024 Policy Summit will hear from Gov along with Select Committee on Tax Reform Co-Chairs Reps Panel discussions will include national tax expert Grover Norquist and transportation officials Brad White and Commissioner Willie Simmons polling results on possible tax reform will be presented by Cygnal and Arkansas House Revenue and Taxation Committee Chairman Les Eaves The event is free to the public. Registration can be found here Mississippi's third Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburger is slated to open in the metro area very soon The restaurant is being completed along Lakeland Drive in conjunction with the Pinelands development. Giesen Management is a restaurant management group with Slim Chickens and Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers brands said getting Freddy's to come to Flowood was easier than he expected After attempting to lock down other food franchises he came across Freddy's and gave them a call "I told them a little bit about our area and what all we had going on Freddy's two other locations in Mississippi are in Horn Lake and Olive Branch It has more than 490 locations in 37 states and 375 cities and the company also has locations in Canada Freddy’s was co-founded in 2002 by brothers Bill and Randy Simon with their friend and business partner It was named in honor of Bill and Randy’s father Do you love Pickleball? Largest outdoor Pickleball facility in MS? See where it will be and when it will open Flowood building torn down: Why is there a building being torn down next to Blue Cross Blue Shield on Lakeland Drive? Freddy Simon worked in the service industry for nearly 60 years after having served in World War II Flowood's Freddy's will be just down the street from one of the newest restaurants along Lakeland Drive it was the first Mississippi location for the restaurant chain The family is expected to open three others in the metro area in the next year or so and have been awarded more franchises for the Gulf Coast area Ergon expansion groundbreaking at Mirror Lake in Flowood started Lampton Oil Company with just two employees Ergon grew to one of Mississippi’s largest employers and a global industry leader 1,200 of those jobs are located in Mississippi both those he sired directly and those he employed Ergon continues to be family owned and operated the company hosted a groundbreaking celebration for an expansion of their headquarters at Mirror Lake Plaza in Flowood The expansion will support over 200 new jobs it was “hot as hell.” Bill was joined on stage by brothers Leslie Under a white tent on black asphalt sat rows of dignitaries from Governor Tate Reeves on down Standing in a semi-circle throng around those seated were Ergon employees Among them was a large contingent of Lampton family members “Ergon has experienced a remarkable season of growth over the past five years as we’ve expanded our market presence to be able to meet the evolving needs of our customers we do not operate for profit alone.” “At the heart of what we do is our goal to make a positive difference in countless lives and through countless ways Our headquarters expansion signifies our continued commitment to this goal and our mission and we look forward to continuing to serve in exciting Lampton’s story is the American Dream Lampton returned home to Jackson where he managed a tire store a nearby oil discovery gave Lampton the opportunity he was seeking When producers struggled to build a pipeline The move would lay the foundation for Ergon’s long-term success Lampton Oil would win a bid to supply Mississippi Power standby fuel And when power companies and large industries moved from natural gas to fuel oil in the late 1960s Ergon operates four divisions centered around oil and gas production transportation and refining: Energy & Specialty Solutions Ergon’s Vice President of Public Affairs and Government Relations “we’re grateful to all the elected officials and government representatives Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and the Mayor of Flowood for being part of this celebration not just for Ergon By joining our newsletter, you are confirming that you agree with the Privacy Policy