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Fresh off an exciting inauguration, the Jackson Free Press is thrilled to unveil the winners today of our annual Best of Jackson readers' choice awards to celebrate all that is wonderful about our city and our local businesses. Also today we officially announce the location of the annual Best of Jackson party this Sunday--it will be the first event held in the soon-to-open Auditorium, Nathan Glenn's new restaurant/music venue in the former Duling School in Fondren. The party opens to the public at 8 p.m. that night with an awards ceremony following by dancing with deejay Mr. Nick. As always, there will be an invitation-only reception from 6 to 8 p.m. If you are a winner or a finalist, you are automatically invited; call 601.362.6121 ext. 1 if you do not receive your invitation by Friday.

Meantime, cheers to all the local businesses, people and institutions honored in this issue. Remember, every finalist is a winner, regardless of who took first. Congratulate them next time you see them!

Corrections to print edition: Mississippi Children's Home Services was left out of "Good showing" for Best Non-Profit Organization, and the entire Best Seafood category was left out. Those winners are:

The following was inadvertently left out of the print edition:

Best Seafood
1. The Mayflower
2. AJ's
3. Walker's Drive-In
Good showing: Sal & Phil's, Bonefish Grill

Previous Comments

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143018

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Very cool!! I am actually surprised at the location after all (I thought I had guessed it - thought it was the convention center). Yippy!!

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andi

Date

2009-01-21T11:29:27-06:00

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143019

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Oooo, I thought you knew! Maybe this secret was better kept than I thought. ;-)

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DonnaLadd

Date

2009-01-21T13:38:31-06:00

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143021

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Awesome! Last year's party was a blast.

Author

QB

Date

2009-01-21T15:19:49-06:00

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143022

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"later today'.............just what exactly does later today mean? later as in - pick it up in the morning...OR later as in shut up queen and hold tight!

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Queen601

Date

2009-01-21T16:19:40-06:00

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143023

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Korey is preparing to post winners now, Queen. ;-) Some of the print issues are out as well. And we'll have some here at 5:30 if you're coming to the meeting.

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DonnaLadd

Date

2009-01-21T16:38:35-06:00

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143024

Comment

Great news, I've been wanting to see the inside of the Auditorium!

Author

Curley

Date

2009-01-21T17:12:38-06:00

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143025

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ohh i have been waiting anxiously for these results all day.... it's so frustrating to be 1000 miles away. hope everyone has a great time at the party!

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thetate

Date

2009-01-21T19:03:17-06:00

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143026

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With no football this Sunday, maybe I'll make an appearance.

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golden eagle

Date

2009-01-21T20:28:25-06:00

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143027

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I've been waiting all day for the list and now I am saddened that we Webites lost out in the knowledge dept. to the printed page. Alas.

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The Hardline Monks

Date

2009-01-21T22:43:58-06:00

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143034

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It was a big chore for Korey to post last night, Hardline. Sorry. Winners are all available here!

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DonnaLadd

Date

2009-01-22T10:51:15-06:00

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143036

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No worries, I'm appreciative of the effort. I'm looking forward to the party!

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The Hardline Monks

Date

2009-01-22T11:36:36-06:00

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143042

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BTW, all, everyone's asking about the dress for the party and if there is a theme (no one wants to dress like the Monopoly shoe, it seems). We're calling it "tycoon chic"—so whatever that means to you ... Or, go on ahead and dress like a jailbird. That works, too.

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2009-01-22T13:59:43-06:00

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143059

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Speaking of best, Slumdog Millionaire is as good as the hype. Great story. Unbelievable peek into the slums of Mumbai.

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Jennifer2

Date

2009-01-24T14:44:37-06:00