Rankin County's 29th Annual Muscadine Jubilee is set to kick off this Saturday with good times, good food, good tunes and, of course, the Grape Stomp. The all day even, held in Pelahatchie's Muscadine Park promises a full day of fun in the perfect backdrop of small-town Mississippi charm. Therefore, we thought it important to share this information in our blog for locals and visitors so no one will miss this great event.
The Muscadine Jubilee kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with a traditional opening ceremony. Other events begin at 10:30 a.m. Musician lineup is said to include Kali Russell, Dave's Highway, Jeff Maddox, Crossin' Dixon and Neil McCoy.
Along with good music, there will also be arts and crafts booths and many games for children. Other fun activities will include a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, train rides and games.
Rankin County, Mississippi politicians will go toe-to-toe at noon in the traditional Grape Stomp competition. The one who makes the most grape juice by stomping a bucket of grapes barefoot will win an engraved wine cooler.
The Grape Stomp lineup will include Congressman Gregg Harper, Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall, Tax Assessor John Sullivan and State Representative Mark Baker, which sounds like an interesting combination of politicians. This just might turn out to be the most popular event of the day to attend.
The best part about the event is that it's affordable for the entire family. Children 6 and younger get in for free and everyone else gets in for only $2. The expected turnout for the event is between 3,000 and 4,000 people, making it a great opportunity to get out and meet new people.
Realtors® Mary & Bill Watkins ~ Jackson, Mississippi Real Estate
Now here's an interesting piece of information we thought would be good to include in our weekly blog. There is a superintendent search for Jackson, Mississippi going on through October 2, 2009.
We recently came across the news that the Mississippi Board of Education is searching nationally for a new superintendent. They are seeking a candidate who will keep all ongoing programs on track and help in the advancement of the student's education. 
They say the perfect candidate should be an advocate for increasing student achievement and funding the Mississippi Adequate Education Program.
Application and position information will be posted on the Mississippi School Board and the Mississippi Department of Education's websites by August 24th. All candidates must submit their application by the October 2nd deadline to even be considered for the position. Interviews are expected to be conducted between October 23rd and November 19th.
Applicants must have a master's degree in any field and a minimum of five years of experience in the education field.
Currently, Dr. John Jordan is serving in the position and will continue to serve until a new superintendent is named.
Whoever the Board of Education chooses, it sounds like the education of Jackson's students is what is most important to everyone. It really shows in what they are requiring of their candidates and we like to hear that education is very important to many in Jackson, Mississippi.
Realtors® Mary & Bill Watkins ~ Jackson, Mississippi Real Estate
When it comes to finding the perfect community for relocating your entire family, many potential buyers are looking for a community they can feel comfortable in; one that comes together for good times and good fun. And Bryam, Mississippi residents come together for Fun Nights Out to mix-n-mingle with one 
another throughout the year. This helps keep Byram a great community to live.
Last weekend Byram came together for another Fun Night Out with food, dancing and singing. It was the perfect time and place for families to come together in celebration of keeping Bryam a tight-knit community and crime free.
Children were able to ride their bike, play games and feel safe. However, there was a deeper meaning behind the event. Many come together for this Fun Night Out to get to know their neighbors.
A big part of Fun Night Out is to help fight crime within the community. And since the event has begun, it has been a big success. Making friends with your neighbors helps make a bond that keeps a community together and safer.
Since Byram, Mississippi is a newly incorporated city, residents here are trying to set an example for future residents on how to fight crime within the community. They also encourage other communities to help fight their own crime by starting a Fun Night Out in their town. Even if they have to start block by block, it is an effective way to bring a community together with good times and good fun.
Realtors® Mary & Bill Watkins ~ Jackson, Mississippi Real Estate
Hinds County residents should now feel doubly safe since Sheriff McMillin may soon be keeping Jackson and Byram, Mississippi safe at the same time as he plays dual roles of sheriff and police chief.
Byram became an official city on June 16, 2009. And now, by law, the city must have a police chief. The Sheriff's Department already serves Byram. therefore, it makes complete sense for McMillin to take over the role as acting police chief of Byram. The city will still have to work out a budget and that isn't set to happen until 2010. McMillin is happy to take on the extra work and isn't worried about the pay either.
McMillion has played dual roles before; acting as Jackson's sheriff and police chief back in 2007. This gives him the experience he needs to do the job without concern.
Once McMillin takes over as chief, he will then swear in Hinds County deputies as city police officers until the City of Byram is ready to take the lead. And watch out Byram drivers! The first item on the chief's list is to start running a radar to catch all you longtime speeders.
The City of Byram may be a small town, with just over 7,000 residents, but it has a rich heritage and is in a great location in the southeast. There's also a lot to do, including sports activities, leisure activities, ample shopping, fine dining, ballet competitions and much needed solitude.
Realtors® Mary & Bill Watkins ~ Jackson Mississippi Real Estate
Great news art lovers! For the whole month of July, there will be over 200 outstanding paintings on display from artists across the state at the Art Center of Mississippi in downtown Jackson. It is what we locals have come to know as the annual Mississippi Artists' Guild fine arts exhibition.
Art work will be judged by Gary Walters, an award-winning artist and Jackson native, and much of the artwork will be for sale. Artists in the show range from beginners to longtime painters. Some of the showcased painters are even well known artists. However, they will all be at the art show for the same purpose: to inspire us all by art.
This will be a free event: both exhibit and parking. The show will be open every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 201 E. Pascagoula St. in the Art Center of Mississippi, which was formerly the Mississippi Museum of Art before the new building was finished half a block away.
The Art Center of Mississippi or Mississippi Art Center, as some call it, mostly serves as administrative offices for the opera, symphony and ballet. However, they do host special events, such as this art exhibit and other exhibits along with rehearsals and shows by independent performers on a rental basis. So, you can still catch some really great events throughout the year and many of them are free.
This is one event you are sure to find some good deals on really fine art for your home.
Realtors® Mary & Bill Watkins ~ Jackson Mississippi Real Estate
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