Brandon, MS

Avid golfers in the Brandon/Pearl area will want to visit Patrick Farms Golf Course, located 2 miles south of I-20 at Exit 54 (Crossgates).

The entrance to the course is off Greenfield Road. Golfers new to the area can map the location here. Patrick Farms Golf Course is an 18 hole, par 72 course with wide fairways and challenging greens, and they have active leagues for men, ladies, and couples.

Patrick Farms is open 364 days a year. They have optional dual membership that includes Whisper Lake Country Club in Madison, MS.

Members enjoy prime tee times, and tournaments are held for all skill levels.

The 5,000 square foot clubhouse consists of a restaurant, pro shop, members lounge, and meeting rooms.

Joining Patrick Farms Golf Club is a great way to make friends, entertain clients, and network. Members enjoy weekly e-mail updates and a monthly newsletter.

For further information, visit the website or call 601-664-0304.

Written and Published by Pat Starnes, McIntosh and Assoc., LLC

It rarely snows in Mississippi, so when it does, it virtually causes all activity to cease. School was either cancelled or dismissed early due to the winter storm that hit central Mississippi today.

Rain, sleet, and snow pelted the Jackson Metro area early this morning, and noon time temperature reached a mere 36 degrees today. It is quite a slushy mess. Bridges are iced over, and a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 6:00 p.m. today.

Since the southern states are not equipped to handle snow and ice accumulation, it is recommended that you stay indoors unless absolutely necessary to travel.

(This photo taken a day BEFORE the snow.)

Tomorrow's projected temperature is expected to return to a more normal 50 degrees.

To see live weather cams of the Mississippi area, click here.

Photos taken 12/11/08 in Brandon, MS near the Ross Barnett Reservoir.

Written and Published by Pat Starnes, McIntosh and Assoc., LLC

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Welcome to Speer's Crossing in Brandon, MS. You are welcome to drive through and view for yourself the most distinctively different community in the Jackson, MS Metro Area.

With neighborhoods for 2000, 2200, 2400 & 2800 Sq. Ft. homes Speer's Crossing Brandon, MS offers a variety of price points to accommodate buyers. Property values are protected by architectural guidelines and restrictions with the foundation of strong covenants and Speer's Crossing Property Owners Association.

Abundant green space and common facilities are an integral part of Speer's Crossing. There is an extensive walking trail system connecting the neighborhoods to and around the green space, ponds & wetland areas. There is also a community pool and cabana exclusively for Speer's residents and their guests.

Total Lots: 190

Lot Pricing: $45,000 - $55,000

Home Pricing: $360,000 - $425,000

Development Amenities: Clubhouse, community pool, walking trails, sidewalks, ponds, lakes, pedestrian bridges, wetlands, play fields, clock tower.

Directions: I-20 West to exit 56, go Hwy 80 East to Hwy 471, north 1.5 miles to Luckeny Road, Speers Crossing is on the right.

Ready to make the move to Brandon, MS? We have several Homes for Sale in Madison MS, Brandon MS, and Ridgeland MS. Search the local MLS for 1000's of homes in the Jackson, MS Metro area.

If you're Relocating to Brandon MS or live in this area and would like to view some of the homes currently listed on the market call Herrington Realty Co. today at 601-977-1114.

Looking for a home on the Reservoir? You will find everything you want in the Brandon MS area. The City of Brandon MS is a great place to live and is served by the Rankin County School District.

Brandon MS Public Schools

Brandon High School (Grades 9-12)
Brandon Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Brandon Elementary School (Grades 3-5)
Rouse Elementary School (Grades K-2)

New subdivisions, restaurants, shopping centers and car dealerships are popping up quickly. Searching for something to do should not be a problem; Brandon MS has many lakes, golf courses, shopping centers, martial art studios, gyms, churches, parks, live theater, and many annual events.

It was the perfect family. Charming husband, beautiful wife, two amazing kids.

Happy Little Family

They had just bought a house in a nice well established neighborhood and were putting the finishing touches on their remodel projects. Dad thought he had it all. The only thing that could make it better would be a new baby. He had been trying to talk his wife into having another child for some time and she was not interested.

Well one day as Dad was relaxing on the couch Mom came in to give him some big news.

Lazy Dad

"There is going to be a new addition to the family."

"A baby? We are having a baby? I am so excited", said Dad, "This is going to be great. We can turn the office into a nursery...."

"A baby?", Mom interupted. "I don't think so. I told you, we are done."

"Then what are you talking about?"

"A puppy!"

"What? A puppy? I don't think so."

"I want a puppy. The kids will love her."

"I don't care. We don't need a puppy. We are not home enough. The kids aren't ready for the responsibility."

"At best a puppy just lies around on the furniture. We have kids for that."

 

Lazy Kids

"I am the chief here and what I say goes. We are not getting a puppy."

...Four weeks later...

"A puppy! Thanks Dad! Thanks Mom! She is soo cute!" the kids exclaimed.

"I'm glad you like her." said Dad. "But you are going to have to take care of her. I'm not tending to that dog."

"Oh Dad. Don't be mean."

So that is how the perfect family became the perfect family plus a puppy. But I have to admit. It was a really cute puppy. A free English Bulldog for the Mississippi State family. What a deal!

So time goes by and the puppy grows, and poops, and chews, and poops, and chews some more. Dad does all he can to train the pup, who became his after she grew out of the cute puppy stage. Eventually they get past the worst of it and the little pup is potty trained and no longer eats the cabinets and furniture. Great.

Next thing you know the family decides to upgrade the house. Its been two years and they can now cash out without tipping the KGB, er I mean IRS. Even though they recently remodeled there are a few maintenance items.

Dad looks it all over and comes up with a list of things that need replacing.

Carpets needs deep cleaning to remove remaining potty training stains - $100

In one room the carpet needs replacing because the cute little pup chewed a hole in it - $400

Door trim needs replacing in three rooms, chewing - $250

Bathroom cabinets needs extensive putty and paint work in attempt to repair chew damage - $100

Bathroom door needs replacing due to scratch marks from when the pup was kept there (because she cries when you put her in her crate). - $150

New couch, chewing - $1000

Large chew toy

Then in the backyard, fill in holes from digging, resod to repair damage to grass, replant dug up flower bed - $400

Replace exterior door trim on back door, chewing - $100

So the free puppy ended up costing $2500. Great bargain! Speaking of bargains, email me for a great deal on my chief head dress

Gary S Smith built the largest independent real estate brokerage company in the state of Mississippi and spent 23 years becoming a household name in the Jackson, MS metro area. It has been a pleasure to work under Gary's direction and learn at his School of Real Estate when I started in the business. Gary started LCTV with a 30 minute real estate show many years ago and created a unique avenue to market homes for sale. As a company we are merging with Century 21 Masselle and Associates and look forward to a positive future servicing our clients in the Jackson, MS area including Brandon, Madison, Pearl, Ridgeland, Flowood, Byram, and Canton. Becoming affiliated with a national company was the only thing left to do...

We always delivered the "WOW!"