Summer Fun In Flowood

FLOWOOD
NO. 61 JUNE – JULY 2016
WWW.MYFLOWOOD.COM
COMPASS
Sum
mer Fun
In Flowood
SUMMERTIME VISITOR’S GUIDE
Pages 18 - 25
The Chamber Of Flowood
Thanks Our Sponsors For Their
Support and Participation:
Eye Care Professionals
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Foxworth Chiropractic
Fresh Cut Catering
Gastrointestinal Associates, P.A.
GNC
General Recycling
Georgia Blue
Global Sector Services
GoShine Express Car Wash
Adcamp, Inc.
Grant’s Kitchen
Ambiance Landscape
Great American Cookies
Amerigo
Haddox Reid Eubank Betts, PLLC
Apple Annie’s Gift Shop
Hermetic Rush Services
Aqua Blue Pools & Spas
Holiday Inn Express
AT&T Mississippi
Hopper Properties
Automated Power, Inc.
Hoppings Landscape, LLC
Back Yard Burgers of Flowood
Howard Wilson Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Back Yard Burgers
Indianola Pecan House
Catering & Concessions
Izzo’s Illegal Burrito
BancorpSouth Bank
Jackson Preparatory School
Bank of Yazoo
Joe McGee Construction Co., Inc.
BankFirst Financial Services
JTM Tile Distributing
BankPlus
Keesler Federal Credit Union
Baptist Health Systems
Keller Williams Realty
Baptist PT & Sportscare
KLLM Transport Services
Barnett’s Body Shop
Kona Ice of the Bayou
Belk-Dogwood Festival
Krar Maga Jackson
Best Western Plus Inn & Suites
Kroger
Blaylock Fine Art Photography
Lakeland East Apartments
Bops Frozen Custard
Lakeland Yard & Garden
Bows and Arrows
Laurel Park Apartments
Bracken Construction Company
Lil Ms Sew & Sew
BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar
Little Willie’s BBQ & Meat Market
Brite Expressions Family Dentistry
Lowe’s of Flowood
Broad Street Bakery
LR Restaurants
C-Spire
Lyles Signature Homes
CaddyShanks
Magnolia Federal Credit Union
Camellia Home Health & Hospice
Mangia Bene Restaurant
Candlewood Suites
Management Group
Capital Emergency Physicians, PLLC Market Street
Car Care Clinic
Massage Envy Spa
CardConnect Merchant Services
Material Girls
Chamblee Hospitality Group, LLC
McGraw Gotta Go
Chick-fil-A
McGraw Gotta Jump
Children’s Psychiatric Solutions
McIntosh and Associates
ChiroHealthUSA
MEA
Citizens National Bank
Medicomp Physical Therapy
City of Flowood
Merit Health Rankin
Coffee News
Merit Health River Oaks
Comcast Business Services
Merit Health Woman’s Hospital
Comcast Spotlight
Metro Area YMCA’s of MS
Community Bank
Metro Tax
Cool Vapes
Miller’s Grill & Pizzeria
Corner Bakery Cafe
Miller’s Uptown
Cotton Market
Mississippi College
CPS-Comprehensive Pain Specialists Mississippi Diagnostic Imaging
CUPS: An Espresso Café
Mississippi Ear Nose & Throat
Cypress Pointe Apartments
Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency
Dickey’s BBQ Pit
Mississippi Sports Medicine
Dubois Dozer & Dirt
& Orthopaedic Center
Dubois Property & Development
Mississippi Vision Correction
East Lakeland OB/GYN Associates
Center, PLLC
Eat Shop Play Live Jackson
Miss Lou Homes
El Sombrero
Mobility Medical
Elite Ultrasound Pavilion, LLC
Natchez Convention &
Entergy
Visitor’s Bureau
Enviro-Flo
Neel-Schaffer, Inc
Ergon, Inc.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nucor Steel Jackson
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
and Associates
Origin Bank
Osaka
Outback Steakhouse
Palm Beach Tan
Palmer Law Firm
Papa John’s Pizza
Papitos Mexican Restaurant
Paul Davis Restoration
of Central Mississippi
Pennington & Trim Alarm Services
Phil Whitehead, CLU
Pickering Firm
Plastic & Hand Surgery Associates
Plastic Surgical Center
Polles Center for Dentistry
Precise Clinical Research
Precious Images UltraSound
Preferred Linen
PriorityOne Bank
Puckett Machinery
Quinn’s Cleaners
Rankin County Board of Supervisors
Rankin First Foundation
Red Wing Shoes
Regions Bank
Regus
Renasant Bank
Republic Services dba Allied Waste
Reservoir Dental Group
Restaurant Service Solutions
Rhonda Whitehead’s School of
Dance and Gymnastics
Rick’s Pro Truck Tire
& Wheel Supercenter
Safe-Stor Self Storage, LLC
Sal & Mookie’s
Sal-Liz
SBT Diagnostic Center
Schlotzsky’s Deli
Service Printers, Inc.
ServPro of Brandon
Shades Sunglasses &
Casual Apparel
Shipley Do-Nuts
Signmark, Inc.
Sister Sister Monogramming &
Boutique
Sisu Race Timing
Sound Financial Strategies Group
Southern Beverage
Southern Capital Title Company
Southern Divas
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Southern Electric Corp of MS
Southern Healthcare Agency, LLC
Southern Women’s Health
St. Dominic Health Services
State Bank & Trust Company
State Farm – Jeff Zachary
Statewide Federal Credit Union
Steak Escape
Steel Service Corp
StinkyFeet
Sunny Shell #2, LLC
Super Shakes
Sync IT Solutions
Synergy Myofascial Release
& Rehab
T-Mobile
Table 100
Table 100 Conference Center
Tackle A Cure
Taylor Made Labels
TCSWare, Inc.
TEC
The Blake at Flowood
The Chamblee Company
The Children’s Clinic
The Citizens Bank
The Elder Law Firm, LLC
The Face & Body Center Spa
The Ivy
The Mustard Seed
The Popcorn Place
The Radio People
The Rug Place
The Scrub Shop
The South
The Tire Depot
The Winning Smile Dental GroupFlowood
The Winning Smile Dental GroupBrandon
Tower Loan of Mississippi
Trustmark Bank
Tuxedo Junction
Two Men & A Truck
United Rentals
University Physicians Grant’s Ferry
University Physicians Women’s
Specialty Care
Urology Associates of MS
US Foods
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Waggoner Engineering, Inc.
Wilson Hyundai / Kia
Women’s Health Associates
WoodmenLife
World Finance
Xfinity
Young Living Essential Oils
Zeek’z House of Gyros
Welcome To Flowood!
As Mayor of this City, I offer you
a warm welcome to Flowood.
Happy
Independence
Day!
Flowood is located in Rankin County, east of Jackson, the
Capitol of Mississippi. Because of its strategic location,
Flowood is easily accessible by Interstates 55 and 20, as well
as the Jackson International Airport which is located in the
heart of Flowood. Lakeland Drive (Hwy 25) is the main eastwest corridor of the city and is one of the fastest-growing
commercial areas in the state. Diversified with industrial,
medical, retail, office and residential areas, Flowood is ideal
for both businesses and families.
Safety is a priority in Flowood. The crime rate here is extremely low, due in large part to our professionally trained
police department which utilizes state-of-the-art law enforcement techniques that maintain the safe “hometown” feeling
we are proud of. Our new state-of-the-art fire and training
facilities are unlike any other in the state. Businesses will be
glad to know that we have a fire rating of “four”. This rating
allows savings on insurance premiums. We are one of only
four cities in the state of Mississippi with this classification.
Gary Rhoads,
Mayor
Please Remember!
FLAG DAY:
TUESDAY, JUNE 14
FATHERS DAY:
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
INDEPENDENCE DAY:
MONDAY, JULY 4TH
PARENTS DAY:
SUNDAY, JULY 24TH
You will find plenty to do in our town. Our project of pride is
Winners Circle Park, an approximately $4 million mid-city
community park that features exercise stations, a landscaped
walking track, tennis courts and an amphitheater. This park is
often the focal point of our many community events, all free
of charge and open to the public. A new 40 acre nature
park is just past WCP. It has an important educational component, a place where “city kids” can learn about trees,
plants and wildlife. It has extensive walkways through the
woods with markers for native tree and plant species, a managed lake with waterfowl, and an amphitheater for outdoor
classes, presentations and small public events. We can’t leave
out our new bike trail that runs along Liberty Road. Golfers,
the Refuge is one of the state’s premiere public golf courses,
and is convenient to office and commercial areas.
All of this did not happen by accident. The Board of Aldermen has been dedicated in working with the Mayor’s office
to demonstrate a pro-business and pro-family philosophy.
What is good for families is good for business - and what is
good for business can also benefit families. Every opportunity for growth is viewed as an opportunity to improve the
quality of life for our residents - as well as our corporate citizens.
Please come and visit our city. I must warn you however,
if you stay very long you are going to want to relocate
your family and business interests to Flowood!
Please join us in Flowood anytime.
flowoodchamber.com
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FLOWOOD
COMPASS
Staff:
Celebrating 10 Years Of
Service To Flowood.
Features:
Rainey Scott
Publisher
Creative Director
Firehouse Subs Donates ....................6
Mayor’s Cup Tournament...................8
A Taste of Flowood..........................10
Family Festival and Arts Fair.............13
Southern Smiles Dentistry ................14
PECULIAR: Summer Reading ...........16
SUMMER VISITORS GUIDE:
Denise Scott
Bookkeeping
Winners Circle Park................................18
Nature Trail ..............................................19
Liberty Park..............................................20
Walking & Biking Trails............................20
Indoor RC Park .......................................22
The Refuge Golf Course.......................23
Visitor’s Map ...........................................24
Visitor’s Information ...............................25
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Advertisers:
BRAVO...........................................15
Broad Street Bakery.........................15
Chamber of Flowood.........................2
CUPS ...............................................4
ERGON ..........................................12
Mangia Bene..................................23
MENTSA
(MS Ear Nose & Throat).................5
Merit Health Systems ......................32
Mississippi Children’s Museum........21
Outback Steakhouse .........................9
Rankin Children’s Group....................6
Sal & Mookies................................15
Where
do YOU
get the
summertime
blues?
Departments:
The Chamber of Flowood ...................2
Welcome from the Mayor ...................3
Flowood Smiles! ..............................26
Ribbon Cuttings...............................28
Annual Events .................................30
Important Contacts...........................31
Local Schools..................................31
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Warm weather often comes with
ear, nose and throat irritations –
from the common cold and seasonal influenza, to more complex
ailments like sinus infections, rhinitis,
and even swimmer’s ear.
It ‘s often hard to tell the difference,
so you need to make sure you’re
treating the core problems, and not
just the symptoms.
Call us - a visit to our clinic can
put an end to your blues and have
you singing all summer long!
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or a physician 7 days a week,
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S U R G I CA L A S S O C I AT E S
2550 Flowood Drive, Suite 303, Flowood, MS 39232
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Firehouse Subs Donates Life-Saving
Gear To Flowood’s Fire Department
The Flowood location of Firehouse Subs, owned
locally by franchisees William Craig and Denton
Rogers, hosted a ceremony on Tuesday, May 24,
in recognition of a donation of
over $19,000 worth of rescue
equipment to the Flowood Fire
Department.
Since that time, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety
Foundation has donated more than $18 million dollars to communities across 45 states and Puerto Rico.
In Mississippi, they have donated
more than $168,663.
The money comes through each
restaurant recycling its pickle
buckets and selling them to its
customers for a $2 donation.
“Other ways are to have donation canisters at the counters for
change or to have customers
round up their tickets to the next
dollar as a donation. Its money
coming directly back to the
community,” added Conklin.
“The money,” said David Conklin,
area representative for Firehouse
Subs, “is to be used to purchase
equipment which will help stabilize
vehicles involved in accidents,
allowing first responders to safely
reach vehicles to safely provide lifesaving help.”
The gift was a set of four adjustable supports,
which can not only secure overturned vehicles,
but can also be used to stabilize any overhanging
object that may cause danger to rescue personnel such as collapsed buildings or fallen trees.
Thank you, Firehouse Subs, for the support you give
our firefighters nationwide, and especially for your
life-saving gifts to Flowood. You’ve made Flowood’s
best even better.
The donation came through the Firehouse Subs
Public Safety Foundation, a fund started in 2005
after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Pearlington,
Ms Fire Department along with all of its equipment.
At the time, Firehouse Subs donated an old fire truck
used by the company for promotions.
Big enough
to meet
your needs.
Robert W. Besinger, MD
Joseph D. Edwards, Jr., M.D.
W. Craig Flowers, M.D.
Ann Marie Lee, M.D.
Laura B.Mullins, M.D.
Michael A. Rogers, M.D.
Dennis W. Rowlen, M.D.
K. Michelle VanNorman, M.D.
Alisha S. Vaughn, M.D.
Small enough
to show
we care.
Flowood:
151 E. Metro, Ste. 102
Flowood, MS 39232
601.992.2292
Brandon:
1405 Crossgates Drive West
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.0925
Rankin Children’s Group, PLLC
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Mayor’s Cup Benefit Golf Tournament
The Annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament is
held each May at the Refuge Golf Course.
One of Flowood’s major public events, the twoday event is a major fundraiser for a selected
beneficiary each year. Proceeds from the Tourney
have generated almost $1 Million in benefits that
have helped feed the poor, educate our youth,
provide care for the disadvantaged, increase
safety and security for our citizens, and generally
enhance the quality of life for us all. The beneficiary this year was “Safe Families For Children”,
to help them start their local chapter.
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A Taste of Flowood
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The Chamber of Flowood proudly sponsors this
annual event featuring tastings from local restaurants and specialty stores, live music and activities
for the children. The Taste of Flowood offers an
opportunity for the community to sample
Flowood's many dining options. The event has
grown each year and has become one of the
Chamber's largest spring events. Information
about upcoming Chamber and City events can be
found on their websites.
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The Annual Flowood Family Festival
and Arts and Crafter’s Fair
Of the many free events that the City of Flowood
offers each year, The Flowood Family Festival is surely
the most prominent and popular.
Held at Flowood’s Liberty Park and coordinated by
Flowood Parks and Recreation Department, the Festival
is probably the largest free event held in the entire
Metro area. Every year the event opens with family
and kids activities - Space Jumps, Slides, Obstacle
Courses, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Train Rides, Kids
Karaoke, plus midway-style food and games. This year,
in conjunction with the festival was the 12th Annual
Arts and Crafter’s Fair that featured impressive artist and
crafters from all around the Mississippi area.
The music began with opening performances from
Cassie Means, Burnham Road, & Jeff Bates.
At 8:00 the feature act
JOSH TURNER took the
stage and kept the crowd
jumping for hours. Turner
is known for his hits “Your
Man”, “Why Don’t We Just
Dance”, “Firecracker”,
“Would You Go With Me”,
“All Over Me”, and others.
Growing every year,
the crowd for 2016 was
estimated to be around
10,000. Wow!
And as usual, the Grand Finale Fireworks Display
provided a dazzling finish to the area’s most exciting
annual event.
Like all City-sponsored events, the entire affair was
open to the public, and free of charge.
Photography Compliments Of
Hollin Wilcox, Shane Dubois and Susan Bolian
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UNIQUELY FLOWOOD:
Pediatric and Special Needs
Dentistry with a Southern Smile
“My practice serves all children of all ages, but when
it comes to special needs dentistry, I’ve found that it
takes a special character and love in a health care
provider. Most pediatric dentists receive the training
and education, however, one must have a passion
for these special, unique children for them to be a
thriving part of your practice.”
For most of us, the pathway to our eventual career
is a curvy, tangled road at best. But, for Dr. Tiffany
Green of Southern Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, it was
nothing short of a straight line to her goal.
“My staff is a huge part of what makes it easy for
me to see these special needs patients - they are
truly fantastic at caring for and loving each of these
children. Our goal is to build quality, long-lasting relationships with these children and their families.
Each staff member contributes to the team by sharing different qualities and strengths. We try to pair
each special needs child with the same health care
provider every visit. This creates a routine which I
believe is a key in creating positive visits and experiences now and in the future.”
For Dr. Green and her staff at
Southern Smiles, it’s about striking a balance. “I feel blessed to
have the opportunity to treat
many beautiful special needs children; however, I know not everyone coming into our office has a
special needs child. Our goal is
blending worlds together to meet
the needs of each child and their
family.”
“I was one of those crazy kids
who, if you asked me at the age
of four what I wanted to be when
I grew up, I would have said, ‘I
want to be a dentist.’ Even back
then, I thought going to the dentist was the best thing ever!”
“When I was an undergraduate at
Mississippi College,” Dr. Green
continued, “I thought about moving into medicine or pharmacy, but thankfully everything led me back to dentistry. After four years of
college, I completed dental school at the University
of Mississippi Medical Center. I then completed at
two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Florida. I got training that equipped me in
education and confidence to treat both healthy and
special needs children.”
“Most pediatric dentists are equipped to some level
to deal with special needs children, but your comfort
level and knowledge would depend on your experience in residency,” commented Dr. Green.
“I saw different diagnosis in my patient population
during my residency. I treated children with cancer,
Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, random genetic
disorders, etc. I also had to spend part of my residency on day-rotations seeing adults with special
needs at a place in Florida called Tacachale. It is the
oldest and largest community for Floridians with developmental disabilities.”
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“Every parent has questions and concerns regarding
their child. Therefore we view each patient as a
unique individual. I feel a responsibility to make a
positive impact in the lives of these kids and their
families. Most of the time, I never know the magnitude of my influence. However, in the time I am
given, I know it is my opportunity to make a lasting,
positive impact in their lives.”
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LIBRARY SUMMER READING
Central Mississippi Regional Library
System, The Friends of Flowood
Library, and the City of Flowood are
proud to introduce the first of many
annual events centered around both
a New York Times best selling novel
and our unique community.
Based on the American Library
Association's One Book, One
Community Project designed to
enhance communities through
literacy, Flowood Reads is a
city-wide book experience, designed
to move readers beyond the book
and upcoming film and into a
community of like-minded individuals.
Starting in September 2016, the
Flowood community will be welcomed
to the library and introduced to our
first city-wide read: Miss Peregrine's
Home for Peculiar Children
by Ransom Riggs.
Flowood Reads is an immersive
reading experience that includes
three and a half months of contests
and programs centered around this
amazingly successful, inspiring and
influential book.
Following in August, patrons will be
encouraged to read the book, see the
film, and engage in six community
events centered around the world
created by Mr. Riggs...
And then...
the REAL adventure
begins.
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Flowood Parks & Recreation...
When it comes to
having fun in the sun,
there’s no place
better than the parks
of Flowood.
The crown jewel of
Flowood’s Parks and Recreation Department is Winner’s Circle Park, located on
Old Fannin Road in front of
Flowood Elementary School.
Winner’s Circle recently underwent a multi-million dollar upgrade, including
three covered playground areas, each designed for
a particular age group. Children 2 and under, 2 to
5, and 5 to 12 years of age are able to play on
equipment designed specifically for their enjoyment
and safety.
Along with the playground, the five-acre park features lighted tennis courts, open-air pavilions with
picnic tables, a center-court with picnic tables, a halfmile walking track, three arbors for rest and relaxing, and a spectacular amphitheatre with clock
tower for Flowood’s many public events. During
the summer months, Winners Circle Park also hosts
Movies N’ Moonlight, where parents and kids can
enjoy family-style movies in the great outdoors. This
very popular annual happening is brought to
Flowood through a partnership with the Chamber
of Flowood and other local corporate sponsors.
To minimize safety concerns, the play areas are surfaced with a poured-in-place recycled rubber material that provides a soft, bouncy surface designed to
cushion falls from the highest point of the playground equipment. The surface also makes the
playground area handicapped accessible, according
to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Start with Winner’s Circle Park and the Nature Trail!
For those who prefer to be a little closer to the abundance of natural beauty central Mississippi has to
offer, the 40-acre Nature Park is located adjacent to
Winner’s Circle on Flowood Drive. Inside the main
entrance is a rest area with covered picnic tables,
water fountains and restrooms. Several covered
pavilions provide picnic spots and relief from the
sun. The primary building inside the park is an
open-sided classroom
that features soaring
overhead birdhouses,
and provides an expansive view of the
park’s main focal
point – a 10-acre central lake and fountain.
Throughout the Park are
well-designed directional
signs, small placards identifying various flora, and several educational panels to
inform the visitor about native wildlife that occupy the
site. The planners have also
built “natural habitats” for
assorted waterfowl, birds,
ground-dwellers and even
bat-houses.
The lake provides natural habitat for ducks and other waterfowl, as well
as native amphibians and reptiles. A paved, distance-marked walking trail runs exactly one mile
from the parking lot around the lake and into a
wooded area on the rear of the park. There the trail
weaves through a mature hardwood forest with
wooden benches and picnic spots accenting the
way. The path then returns to the lake at a beautifully designed overwalk, designed to give the traveler a birds-eye view of a wetlands area, and a
striking panorama of the entire development.
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Liberty Park, and Our Walking/Biking Trails
More structured physical activity is often planned at
Liberty Park. This facility features a four-plex lighted
softball complex with state of the art concession
area, restrooms, and press box, along with four
Olympic-sized soccer fields which can be broken
down to fit different size age groups. This 40-acre
property is designed to accommodate most any activity for all imaginations and groups. The City has
recently expanded the soccer fields, and enhance
parking for the complex.
There’s plenty of trail mileage for those who prefer
to see the sights of the city, as well! The newly-landscaped multi-use path from Liberty Park to Winner’s Circle will soon be extended all the way to
Hugh Ward Boulevard, where it will connect to the
existing walking trail there. The trail from Spillway
Road down Old Fannin Road is now complete,
which connects to the trails at Winner’s Circle Park.
So come on out and enjoy some of
the best public parks to be found
anywhere!
GREG WILCOX
Flowood Parks and Recreation
Director/Programs and Events
SUSAN BOLIAN
Flowood Parks and Recreation
Administrative Assistant
CHRIS BOWERS and DAVIEN TILLIS
Flowood Parks and Recreation
Maintenance Foremen
For all information regarding Flowood Parks and
Recreation, please visit:
www.cityofflowood.com/recreation
601-992-4440
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Flowood
Remote Control Indoor Park
One of the most unique and really fun ways to pass
the time in Flowood can be found at the Flowood
R/C Indoor Park. For those who are not familiar, this
is a track for remote control vehicles of all sorts. On
any given day you can find people trying out new
toys or even racing in leagues at the indoor track.
Never tried your hand at running a remote control vehicle? Never fear! Flowood R/C Indoor Park
has you covered. You can rent a car or truck and try
out some laps.
The Refuge Golf Course
But, be warned – you might go straight to Hobbytown and purchase one for yourself! You will be
provided with a Short Course Truck and a lipo battery for $25 which should give you about 30-45
minutes of run time. And, bring a buddy so you
can race each other around the track!
So, if you’re looking for some fast fun in
Flowood, call the guys at Flowood R/C Indoor Park.
They’are also equipped to host your next party!
Visit: www.flowoodrc.com or 601-939-5048.
Nestled in the pines just off Airport Road hides
one of the great treasures of Flowood; The Refuge
Golf Course. Originally opened in October of
1998, The Refuge quickly gained acclaim as the
“Best Purely Public Golf Course in Mississippi.”
Known throughout the Magnolia State and beyond for the impeccable conditioning of the
course and the outstanding customer service, The
Refuge truly provides the daily fee golfer with
country club conditions... without the country club
prices!
For junior golfers, there’s even “The Wee Links at
The Refuge,” a three hole course created solely for
the benefit of juniors. In fact, adults are not allowed on the Wee Links without “child supervision!” There’s no cost to play the Wee Links and it
provides an excellent opportunity for children of
all ages to learn the game as it was meant to be
played, without the challenge of playing a regulation course. It’s also a great opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their children while
introducing them to the game. The Refuge is also
the home of the USGA/ LPGA Mary Ann Edge
Junior Golf School of Mississippi.
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See why everyone is raving about the Refuge!
Generous greens with pitch-perfect greens, exceptional customer service, fully-stocked golf shop, the
Refuge Grill, and attention to detail make golf at
The Refuge more than just a game - its a
real experience!
2100 Refuge Blvd, Flowood, MS 39232
Phone:(601) 664-1414
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FLOWOOD’S POINTS OF INTEREST and Visitors Convenience Information
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Central Fire Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-992-9019
Station 1 Lakeland Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-932-6600
Station 2 Underwood Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-932-4610
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PARKS & RECRATION:
1 Winners Circle Park
2 Nature & Walking Trail
3 Liberty Park
4 The Refuge
5 Flowood YMCA
6 Reservoir YMCA
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MEDICAL:
1 Merit River Oaks
2 Merit Womans Hospital
3 University Medical Center
4 MEA Clinic
5 Merit Health Med. Group
6 WalMart Pharmacy
7 Walgreens Pharmacy
8 CVS Pharmacy
9 Marty’s Pharmacy
10 Animal Emergency
Vet Clinic
AUTO REPAIR:
1 Tire Depot
2 Car Care Clinic
3 Gateway Tire & Service
4 Tire Engineers
5 Enterprise Rent A Car
6 Hertz Rent A Car
7 Valvoline Instant
Oil Change
RESERVOIR FIRE STATIONS
Station 1 Spillway Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-992-2657
Station 2 Castlewoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-992-2606
Station 3 Church Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-829-9111
HOSPITALS
EMERGENCY ROOM:
Merit River Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-932-2376
1030 River Oaks Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
Merit Woman’s Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-932-1000
1026 N Flowood Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
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Interstate
GOVERNMENT:
1 City Hall
2 Police Headquarters
3 Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Center
4 Fire Stations
5 Post Offices
6 Flowood Library
SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT:
HOTELS
1 America’s Best Inn/Suites 1 Dogwood Festival
2 Dogwood Promenade
2 Best Western Plus
3 Lakeland Commons
3 Candlewood Suites
4 Market Street Mall
4 Comfort Suites
5 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 6 WalMart
7 Market at Grant’s Ferry
6 Hampton Inn
8 Magnolia Marketplace
7 Hilton Garden Inn
9 Fannin Market
8 Holiday Inn Express
10 Parkplace Cinema
9 Sleep Inn
11 Flowood Indoor R/C
Race Track
www.MyFlowood.com
CVS Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-919-3044
4899 Lakeland Dr., Flowood MS 39232
WalMart Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-992-8144
5341 Lakeland Dr., Flowood MS 39232
Marty’s Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-932-2027
1042 River Oaks Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
Specialty Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-362-6888
1000 Lakeland Square, Flowood, MS 39232
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Walgreens (24-Hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-992-3426
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Flowood Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-932-5400
Rankin Sheriff Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-825-1480
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Emergency Contacts:
UMC Flowood Family Medical Center . . . . .601-815-5700
2466 Flowood Drive, Flowood, MS 39232
WALK-IN CLINICS
Merit Health Medical Group Flowood . . . . .601-932-0083
4290 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, MS 39232
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN CLINIC
Animal Emergency and Referral . . . . . . . . .601-939-8999
1009 Treetops Blvd., Flowood, MS 39232
AUTO REPAIR
Car Care Clinic - Flowood 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .601-919-0644
1005 Lakeland Place , Flowood, MS 39232
Car Care Clinic - Flowood 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .601-933-1933
2680 Lakeland Drive , Flowood, MS 39232
Tire Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-944-4885
1191 Old Fannin Rd, Brandon, MS 39047
Gateway Tire & Service Center . . . . . . . . . .601-939-1137
200 Lakeland Parkway, Flowood, MS 39232
Tire Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-919-8473
5312 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, MS 39232
Valvoline Instant Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . .601-992-1822
147 Albertson Dr, Brandon, MS 39047
Merit Health Medical Group Reservoir . . . .601-829-2939
1220 Northshore Parkway, Brandon MS 39047
AUTO RENTALS*
Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-932-5824
101 Howard Wilson Drive, Flowood, MS 39232
MEA Clinic Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-919-2924
106 Lake Vista Place, Brandon MS 39047
Hertz Rent A Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-932-9056
2657 Flowood Drive, Flowood, MS 39232
MEA Clinic Flowood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601-992-2200
507 Lakeland Place, Flowood, MS 39232
* All major auto rental companies are represented at the
Jackson-Evers International Airport, which is immediately
adjacent to Flowood.
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EVERYONE IN
FLOWOOD SMILES!
THE CHAMBER OF FLOWOOD
RIBBON CUTTINGS, GRAND OPENINGS
& GROUNDBREAKINGS
RIDE SOUTH BIKE PARK
HILTON GARDEN INN
TBEAUX’S CRAWFISH & CATERING
COMPREHENSIVE PAIN SPECIALISTS
XFINITY
ELITE ULTRASOUND PAVILLION
CADDYSHANK’S
GRANTS FERRY FAMILY DENTISTRY
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www.MyFlowood.com
Join Mississippi’s
Fastest Growing Chamber!
601-932-8007
www.flowoodchamber.com
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CITY AND CHAMBER OF FLOWOOD
ANNUAL EVENTS:
Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Saturday
Back to School Health Fair - August
One of Flowood's most popular events, held annually at Liberty Park!
An informative event promoting kids' health
and welfare.
Spring Break Day - March
Health & Wellness Expo - - FALL, TBD
A day of fun and celebration for youth at the
Adams Street Park.
A Chamber event to raise awareness of health
and wellness in the Flowood community.
A Taste Of Flowood - April
Movies 'n Moonlight - June – December
Try dozens of Flowood's favorite eateries all in one An outdoor film series with snacks and play
place!
activities for kids.
Chamber MudBug Bash! - May
Kids' Night Out - October
Crawfish, Corn and Taters!
The city's popular Halloween alternative event.
The Mayor's Prayer Breakfast - May
City Christmas Open House - December
Citizens and dignitaries join in a meal of
thanksgiving and fellowship.
A Delicious Flowood Tradition --
Flowood Family Festival - May
The Grand Lighting and Chili Cook-Off December
The Flowood Family Festival hosts thousands of
kids and adults for an old-fashioned carnival!
The official beginning of the Christmas Season's
celebrations!
Arts and Crafter's Fair - May
A showcase of local artisan and crafts vendors
in conjunction with the Flowood Family Festival..
Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament - May
A two-day scramble raising funds for local
charities.
Important Contacts:
CITY OFFICES:
City Hall ...................................601-939-4243
Mayor Gary Rhoads ..................601-420-3333
Board of Aldermen:
Don Flynt, Deron Harmon, Kirk McDaniel,
Kathy Smith, Dusty Rhoads
Building Official
Mike Prestage ........................................601-939-4279
Public Works Director
Garry Miller............................................601-939-3186
Police Department
Chief Richie McCluskey.......................601-420-3350
Fire Department
Chief Jeffrey Welborn...........................601-939-6700
City Clerk
Josh Carlisle ..........................................601-939-5602
Flowood Parks & Recreation
Greg Wilcox............................................601-992-4440
PUBLIC SERVICES:
Utilities
Comcast .................................................601-982-0922
Central Electric Power ........................601-829-1202
Entergy ...................................................601-368-5000
Southern Pine Power .........................601-824-7070
Atmos Energy ........................................601-961-6900
Centerpoint Energy ..........................1-800-371-5417
Willmut Gas and Oil Co........................601-939-3275
AT&T / BellSouth .................................601-620-6000
BFI Waste Systems................................601-939-2221
Waste Management .............................601-948-0340
Flowood Water Dept. ...........................601-932-6171
Pearl River Valley .................................601-856-6574
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE:
The Chamber of Flowood ..................601-932-8007
Pearl Chamber of Commerce.............601-939-3338
Rankin County Chamber.....................601-825-2268
LIBRARIES:
G. Chastaine Flynt
Public Library .......................................601-919-1911
Reservoir Public Library.....................601-992-2539
EMERGENCY:
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Flowood Police .....................................601-932-5400
Rankin Sheriff Dept...............................601-825-1480
Reservoir Patrol ...................................601-992-9894
Fire
Central Fire Station ..............................601-992-9019
Station 1 Lakeland Dr. .........................601-932-6600
Station 2 Underwood Dr......................601-932-4610
Station 3 Old Fannin Rd.......................601-992-7710
Reservoir Fire Department
Station 1 Spillway Rd. ..........................601-992-2657
Station 2 Castlewoods ........................601-992-2606
Station 3 Church Rd. ...........................601-829-9111
Hospitals
Merit Health Rankin ............................601-825-2811
Merit Health River Oaks .....................601-932-1030
Merit Health Woman’s Hospital ........601-932-1000
SCHOOLS
N.W. Rankin High 5805 Highway 25
CITY HALL
601-939-4243
www.ci.flowood.ms.us
kshelton@thecityofflowood.com
FLOWOOD PARKS & REC
601-992-4440
www.ci.flowood.ms.us/Recreation
parkandrec@thecityofflowood.com
CHAMBER OF FLOWOOD
601-932-8007
www.flowoodchamber.com
janderson@flowoodchamber.com
*All events are made possible by the City of Flowood and Sponsors absolutely
“FREE TO THE PUBLIC”. For more information call (601) 992-4440
Visit MyFlowood.com for a full annual listing.
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Flowood, MS 39232.........................................601-992-2242
N.W. Rankin Middle One Paw Print Place
Flowood, MS 39232.........................................601-992-1329
Flowood Elementary 102 Winner’s Circle
Flowood, MS 39232........................................ 601-992-6277
N.W. Elementary 500 Vine Drive
Flowood, MS 39232.........................................601-992-0924
Northshore Elem 110 Northshore Pkwy.
Brandon, MS 39047.........................................601-992-5279
Oakdale Elementary 171 Oakdale Road
Brandon, MS 39047.........................................601-992-5442
Jackson Prep 3100 Lakeland Dr.
Flowood, MS 39232.........................................601-939-8611
Hartfield Academy (Grades 2-12)
1240 Luckney Rd, Flowood 39232..............601-992-5333
Hartfield Academy (K3-1st Grade)
6073 Hwy 25, Brandon MS 39047 ................601-829-4599
Lakeside Presbyterian 2070 Spillway Rd.,
Brandon MS 39047..........................................601-992-1629
Good Shepherd Luth. 6035 Highway 25
Brandon, MS 39047.........................................601-992-4752
Highland Bluff Elementary
5970 Hwy. 25 Brandon, Ms. 39047...............601-992-5168
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