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Smith came to Jackson after attending barber college in Lincoln, Nebraska, a path he came about indirectly.

“There are so many amazing women jewelry-makers that are already doing cool stuff in the area… I know my stuff is vastly different, but I just didn’t expect that response.”

“I think I bring a sense of respect and kindness. The Hope Lodge program provides access to care by providing free lodging, from two nights to six months or more.”

“The creativity here, the fellow restaurants. Fondren is a destination. I don’t think we could have picked a better place.”

“I think one of the reasons I’m confident or at least less nervous, is just the giving spirit of Jackson and support of so much creativity.”

Rida sees a lot of momentum here, “a lot of people who are ready for a great change to happen, especially with the younger generations.”

johnson has joined the team of interdisciplinary professionals tapped to implement Fertile Ground, a $1 million public art project funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

“I thought I should challenge myself, and I’ve always wanted to pick up photography, so (a food blog) evolved.”

“I sent the record to a friend to hear,” Spencer said, “and he sent me a text: ‘You wrote a record about depression – and it’s beautiful.’”

Explore LeFleur merged with Find It In Fondren in the summer of 2019. The archive of stories over the eighteen previous months can be found on this site.