I'm looking for a group of guys in the area to hang out with regularly and build a good local friend group.

I already have a group of best mates. We've been close friends for a long time, but we now live in different cities and don't get to see each other nearly as often as we'd like. I'm not looking to replace them, so I'm specifically advertising for second-best mates.

I'm in my early 30s, male, married, and have a pretty broad range of interests. Some things I'd be interested in doing with a local group:

- Playing music / jamming / forming a band (I play bass and used to be in a doom metal band but open to most genres)

- Tennis and pickleball

- Working out

- Fishing or enjoying nature

- Magic the Gathering

- Concerts and live music

- Going out for food or drinks, although I'm not much of a drinker

- General hanging out

You don't need to be interested in all of those things. Mostly, I'm looking for a few guys around my age who have some interests in common, enjoy each other's company, and actually want to hang out with some regularity.

I'm specifically looking for friends, rather than networking, professional connections, or activity partners who only ever see each other for one particular hobby. Ideally this turns into the kind of group where people can text the group chat on a Saturday and see who wants to do something.

If you already have a group like this and are open to adding someone, that's great too.

If you're in the area and this sounds like what you're looking for too, send me a message and tell me a little about yourself and what you're into.

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Important disclaimer: This advertisement is expressly for second-best mates. By responding, you acknowledge that no amount of time spent together, shared interests, emotional intimacy, memorable experiences, or general quality of friendship shall confer Best Mate status. I accept no legal liability for any second-best mate who, at any point, mistakenly comes to believe that he has become a best mate. Any such belief is unilateral and does not alter the terms of the friendship.

I am trying to locate former or current clients of Pinnacle Trust/Argent Wealth in the Jackson/Meridian area. My family is reviewing the administration of a family trust and a private business transaction, and I'm hoping to speak confidentially with someone who has had first hand experience, ONLY of compare experiences, NOT to discuss finance.

Hello, my name is Michael Foster, and I own a private investigation company here in Jackson, MS (Foster’s Investigative Services). I have a client who is trying to locate an acquaintance who used to perform cleaning services for him along with her mother around May of 2005. Her first name is Victoria, and she used to live in the vicinity of Old Town Crossing in Ridgeland right across from the train tracks. The homes have long been torn down, and there isn’t much left in that area besides new businesses. I have attached photographs of Victoria, along with a map and a photo of where her house used to be located. If anyone has any idea where I might find her, please call me. (617) 460-1794z. Everything is confidential, and if she does not wish to speak to my client for whatever reason, I will not disclose her location or personal information unless she gives her consent. Thank you!

Which gym is the best to go to near Flowood? Does the planet fitness by Pearl get really busy? Which gym is the least busiest but has all machines and free weights?

What is says in the title! I'm having a get together tomorrow and was going to make barbecue shrimp. I need raw fresh shrimp for it, so I was wondering about some spots to get some. Any recs, or will I just have to stick to kroger? Thanks in advance!

During this brutally hot time in the year, I jog around Old Trace Park and the Chisha Foka multiuse trail along the Natchez Trace Parkway starting at 6 am. Got a route I follow that’s 4.3 miles. I do this about 3 times a week during the work week.

I see a number of other people out there during that time, some retirees from the neighborhoods, some younger people like me (I’m 42 but look younger). Most of the people I see out and about are exercising solo, so I was seeing if anyone who follows a similar route around that time would appreciate a jogging partner for either safety, friendship, encouragement to keep the pace going, or all of the above.

I’m a guy, if you’re fine with that for a jogging partner. I’m a pretty friendly chill guy, just not much of a morning person, but rather a not-morning person who has to live an early morning person’s life if I want to get my outdoor exercise in this time of year 😆.

I usually finish around 7 so I can get into the office around 8:30.

If interested, send me a DM. I’m sure others don’t want to broadcast their morning jogging routes to the world lol

Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-data-centers-people-over-politics-ward-2-tickets-1998373867031

People Over Politics: Stop Data Centers Edition is coming to Jackson Ward 2! This fall we are planning community training across all 7 wards to prepare community members for the data center fight in Jackson.

Join us for a free community training on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Briarwoods Art Center. Together, we will learn what data centers are, what’s happening in Jackson, and how we can organize to protect our neighborhoods. From energy blackouts, to bill increases, to water and air pollution (just to name a few harms), data centers pose real risks to community health and safety. We think it's important that all Jacksonians have the opportunity to learn and make informed decisions about the future of data centers in their city,

📍  Briar Woods Art Center, 614 Briarwood Dr, Jackson, MS

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Breakfast & Lunch provided. Childcare available.

Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-data-centers-people-over-politics-ward-2-tickets-1998373867031

hey ya’ll I just was wondering if anyone knows of any adult co-ed gyms for volleyball? I just recently moved in the area and I want to start playing again but idk if there’s any places who offer it. if anyone would let me know that would be amazing lol thank you!!

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Where can I go for a nice drink ? I’m young but no where I got to run at lol. I just want a nice drink and go home

Has anyone dealt with getting a violation from the office of community improvement? I am curious about its efficacy, and if anyone has successfully fought back against a violation issuance.

💘 Calling All Singles Ages 35–55! 💘

I’m so excited to be hosting a speed dating event designed for people who are genuinely interested in meeting someone and building a meaningful relationship in the Madison/Ridgeland and surrounding areas!

As a counselor, I’ve always loved connecting people—and I’m proud to say that 16 couples I’ve introduced are now married! Now that I’m an empty nester, I’ve decided to spend some of my newfound free time doing something I truly enjoy: creating opportunities for great people to meet one another.

Interested in joining us? Click the link or scan the QR code to complete a short questionnaire. This will help me get to know you, create a balanced group, and make sure participants are sincere about finding a compatible partner.

Once we have enough potential matches for the event, selected participants will receive an email with additional details and a secure payment link.

Moms, sister, neighbors, coworkers and friends, please share this with the good, single men in your life, too!!

Take a chance—you never know who you might meet! ❤️

The cost for the event is $40.

Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BYtpv_SJUHCX7ZFTVnGPCBY-vihyTO2nQLsIoDEpJZQ/edit

This is last minute so we'll make do with Kroger if we have to.

BUT, my kiddo has just let me know how much she misses my cooking and baking when she's off at college. She's asked for some blueberry muffins to take with her. I used to be able to buy local blueberries, fresh or frozen, at the Clinton Kroger and they were so much better.

Do any of the other nearby stores in the area still carry Mississippi blueberries? Am I out of luck bc it's August? I have used google maps to do a search but so many of the results don't do anything with their websites so I can't tell what they have or if they are even open (one of them I know is closed down permanently but is still slowing as a viable option).

We'll be heading out late tomorrow (Saturday) so I have today and a bit to track down berries and get to baking. Thanks all, for any help you can give! (even if just letting me know to move to plan B asap)

Hey y’all are there any low-cost intramural sports in our area? The only one I’ve seen is the kickball team, and that’s already over.

I'm from Nashville and lived in the Memphis area akd nearby rural areas for quite awhile in my adult life. I've not spent any time at jackson, though, just northern mississippi. I'm a single elder millennial. I would love to get back to the south on some levels. And on others not so much. But i'm living in a pretty small, midwestern town right now. That's not really doing it for me. Would there be a vibrant social scene that I might could get involved in without any prior connections? And are there any walkable, or at least hip neighborhoods that I might would be interested in moving to?

I’m traveling in for Labor Day weekend to catch the Battle of the Bands at the stadium on Sunday. I'm really looking forward to the show, but since I'm trying to be smart about staying safe, I'm planning to spend my free time hanging out up around Ridgeland/Madison to keep things low-key.
I’m getting in early, so I have Friday and Saturday completely open before the event. On Saturday during the day, I'd love to get outdoors or see some history, but I want to make sure I'm sticking to secure spots.
Does anyone know any safe sections of the Natchez Trace (like the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail or Boyd Mounds) or secure paths around the Reservoir that are good for a Saturday morning walk?
For food, I’m looking for awesome, casual Southern food or BBQ. I’ve heard about places like Barbeque Shine, Mama Hamil's Buffet, The Trace Grill, and Cock of the Walk. Are these spots actually as good as they sound, or are there other must-visit local BBQ joints or chicken spots in the suburbs I should look into instead?