Jim Burke made his first knife back in 1989 when he was 15 years old and has since handcrafted a number of different knives.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019 12:00 PM

Knives are an essential part of all of our lives. From cutting the New York Strip steak you ate last night to cutting open the package you got in the mail last week, they have many uses and are for more than just eating food.

Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee to lead National Crime Committee

Ridgeland Mayor Gene F. McGee has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2019 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) federal advocacy committee.
Stuffed Baked Potato Factory wins Northpark contest

RIDGELAND – Northpark, Ridgeland’s only enclosed climate controlled shopping and dining destination, recently announced the first winner of its Taste For the Space culinary event hosted at the beginning of December.
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Belhaven University Center for the Arts
Taylor named employee of month at Mississippi State Hospital

Courtney Taylor of Madison has been named Mississippi State Hospital’s December Employee of the Month for Clinical Service
Ridgeland doctor retires as dean of nursing at UMMC

After 15 years at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dr. Kim Hoover, dean of the School of Nursing, retired on Dec. 17.
Matthew Horton joins Neel-Schaffer as Water/Wastewater Engineer

JACKSON – Neel-Schaffer, Inc., is pleased to announce that Matthew Horton, PE, has joined the firm and will serve as a Water/Wastewater Engineer and Project Manager in the firm’s Jackson office.
Entergy’s $500K donation helps power children’s campaign

JACKSON – Entergy Mississippi is investing in the families they serve through a $500,000 donation to the Campaign for Children’s of Mississippi.
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Cirque Musica presents “Wonderland,” a concert and visual experience where audiences will journey into a world of highflying adventure with amazing acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer that is Wonderland on Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson
Murray Harber to lead MCBL&F committee on health and wellness

Murray L. Harber is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Business Group on Health, a coalition of more than 70 Mississippi employers that seek continuous improvement in the quality and cost effectiveness of health and health care through shared solutions.
Robbie Bachman hired as assistant general manager at Reunion

Casey Smith, General Manager at Reunion Golf and Country Club announced the appointment of Robbie Bachman to Assistant General Manager and will be the lead for all Food & Beverage Operations.

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