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Business Local 

Greenfield Wine & Spirits – Now Open

March 29, 2023March 29, 202312 hours ago admin

March 30, 2023 – BRANDON MS – Greenfield Wine & Spirits opened yesterday at 3006 Greenfield Road, near Fresh Market and Bumpers. This is in The Brandon Market shopping area, at the intersection of Greenfield Road and Crossgates Blvd. Greenfield

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Community Events Local 

Touch A Truck® Jackson – This weekend at Trustmark Park

March 29, 2023March 29, 202320 hours ago admin

FLOWOOD MS – March 29 2023: CELEBRATING 10 YEARS, TOUCH A TRUCK® JACKSON ROLLS INTO TRUSTMARK PARK THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FOR LOADS OF FAMILY FUN What: Touch A Truck® Jackson, presented by the Junior League of Jackson When: March

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Business Local 

Material Girls comes to Downtown Brandon

March 24, 2023March 24, 20236 days ago admin

BRANDON MS – March 24, 2023 – You may have noticed a new women’s boutique moved in the building at 137 W Government Street, in Downtown Brandon, called Material Girls. The parcel is on the corner of Black Street and

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Tesla Showroom, Brandon MS
Business Local News State 

Mississippi Passes New Motor Vehicle Commission Law – Regulates Dealers, affects EV Manufacturers

March 15, 2023March 16, 20232 weeks ago admin

Originally posted March 15th 2023 at 3:30amUpdated post March 15th 2023 at 10:20pm, added response from Tesla JACKSON MS – March 15th 2023 – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill (HB 401) Tuesday which restricts car manufacturers from selling

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Business Local 

“No More Car Dealers!”

March 13, 2023March 14, 20232 weeks ago admin

March 14th 2023 – BRANDON MS – Ths is an opinion piece, so take it as you will. However, it states plenty of facts that we hope you consider. We were sent quite a bit of the info, and put

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Business Local 

Brandon Business Alert – Proper Pool Service

March 8, 2023March 14, 20233 weeks ago admin

March 8th 2023 – BRANDON MS – Our area has a new pool service and repair business, Proper Pool Service. Owner Ryan Myers and his pool business recently move from the West Coast, where he opened his pool cleaning/servicing company

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Business Community Local Restaurant 

Join the Brandon042® Restaurants & Retail Facebook Group

February 27, 2023March 16, 20231 month ago admin

February 27th 2023 – Brandon MS – Would you like to have ONE place on Facebook where you can find all the latest sales, specials, events, lunch specials, live music, Happy Hours, closeouts, etc from businesses right here in Brandon? Then

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Business Coming Soon Community Local 

Rankin County Cannabis Dispensary Approved

February 23, 2023February 22, 20231 month ago admin

February 23rd 2023 – Brandon MS – On Wednesday, Feb. 15th 2023, the Rankin County Supervisors approved the Conditional Use Permit allowing Kelly’s Green Dispensary to open a cannabis dispensary on Old Fannin Road in the reservoir area. The opening

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Planet Fitness – Opening Soon, Exclusive PreSale Offer – LIMITED TIME

February 22, 2023February 22, 20231 month ago admin

February 22nd 2022 – Brandon MS: As first reported by Brandon042® in July 2022, Planet Fitness is adding Brandon MS as its 7th location in the Central MS/Jackson area. Other metro area locations of PF include Pearl, Ridgeland, 2 in

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Brandon042 St Paddy's Kids' Parade
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2023 St Paddy’s Kids’ Parade – Saturday March 18th 2023

February 16, 2023February 16, 20231 month ago admin
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Business Community Local 

Flowers by Mary becomes The Flower Suite – Now Open

February 5, 2023February 5, 20232 months ago admin

February 6th 2023 – BRANDON MS – We have another Brandon new business alert. Sort of. It’s indeed a new opening, but it’s a former business that has moved and is now open under a different name. Flowers by Mary, formerly

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Business Community Local News 

Good Boy Po’boys Now Open in Downtown Brandon

February 1, 2023February 1, 20232 months ago admin

February 1st 2023 – BRANDON MS – If you’re looking for a great new restaurant to try, Good Boys Po’boys is NOW open in Downtown Brandon. It’s located in the former location of GB Bakery, at 200 Town Square Dr. This

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Brandon042 Commercial Property Listings
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Brandon Commercial Property Listings – Now on Brandon042

January 25, 2023January 25, 20232 months ago admin

January 25nd 2023 – BRANDON MS – To help encourage economic development in our area, Brandon042® is now hosting an up to date Commercial Property Listings section of the Brandon042® website. From the navigation bar on our site’s homepage, click on

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LaQuinta Hotel Brandon Auction Feb 13-15 2023
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LaQuinta Inn & Suites to be Auctioned Feb 13-15 2023

January 23, 2023February 16, 20232 months ago admin

UPDATED February 16th 2023 – According to representatives of the auction, this property was successfully sold at auction on Feb 15th 2023 for just over $3 million dollars. This sale amount did exceed the required reserve for the listing. BRANDON

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Jim Brinson leads Rankin County Church Security Group
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Rankin County Church Security Leadership Group Meets

January 21, 2023January 21, 20232 months ago admin

January 21st 2023 – BRANDON MS – Rankin County has formed a church security leadership group to help facilitate training, communication, and information sharing to provide better situational awareness and support to our church teams across the county. In coordination

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Brandon Resident, Stephen Parnell, seeks PERS Board of Trustees position
Community News State 

Brandon Resident Seeks Election to PERS Board of Trustees

January 18, 2023January 18, 20232 months ago admin

January 18th 2023 – BRANDON MS – The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) is seeking petitions for candidates to fill one of two retiree representative positions on the PERS Board of Trustees. The six-year term for this position

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Magic of Lights Banner graphic
City Community Events Holiday News Local Mayor 

Message from the Mayor – Magic of Lights®

December 1, 2022December 1, 20224 months ago admin

December 1st 2022 – BRANDON MS – The Magic of Lights® show has entertained over 13,000 vehicles since opening night, November 18th 2022.  The positive response and feedback for bringing the show to Brandon has amplified the city message of establishing

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042 Wine & Spirits
Business Community Local 

042 Wine & Spirits – Brandon’s First Liquor Store Opens

November 17, 2022November 17, 20224 months ago admin

November 17th 2022 – BRANDON MS – 042 Wine & Spirts held a soft opening this evening, making it the first liquor store open within the city limits of Brandon MS. They are located at 1378 W Government St, Suite

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Sonic Car Hood - Brandon MS
Community Events Local 

Brandon’s Sonic Car

October 29, 2022October 29, 20225 months ago admin

October 2022 – BRANDON MS – Have you seen the Sonic car driving around the area? Kids love this car, and seem to point it out all over the place. The car is the work of Brandon’s Keith Hobson. We met

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City Community Local Mayor News 

Brandon Welcomes New Police Chief

October 12, 2022October 12, 20226 months ago admin

October 12th 2022 – BRANDON MS – The City of Brandon welcomed a new Police Chief recently, Mr Wayne Dearman. Chief Dearman was sworn in by Brandon Mayor Butch Lee at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday October 3rd

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City Community Local News 

City of Brandon Alderman Ward 6 ELECTION DAY

October 10, 2022October 10, 20226 months ago admin

October 10th 2022 – BRANDON MS – The City of Brandon will have a Special Election Tuesday October 11th 2022, to fill the current vacancy of Alderman in Ward 6. The Ward 6 Alderman vacancy was created when former Alderman

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Community Events Holiday News Local 

The Dark Zone – The Official Haunt of Brandon

October 7, 2022October 10, 20226 months ago admin

October 7th 2022 – BRANDON MS – The Dark Zone is opening soon for the 2022 Halloween season. Their grand opening weekend is Oct 7th – 8th, from 7pm – 10pm (gates open at 6:30pm). The Dark Zone is a

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City Community Local News 

Farris Qualifies for Alderman Ward 6 Special Election

September 14, 2022September 14, 20227 months ago admin

September 15th 2022 – BRANDON MS – David Farris has qualified to be on the upcoming ballot for City of Brandon Alderman in Ward 6. The city’s special election is scheduled for Tuesday October 11th 2022. Should a runoff in the

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Community Local News Restaurant 

Downtown Brandon Mural – The Rest of the Story

August 19, 2022August 19, 20227 months ago admin

August 19th 2022 – BRANDON MS – By now you’ve probably seen the wonderful mural on the side of the building in Downtown Brandon. The mural is on the west side of The Cleaners by Pizza Shack, located at 237

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City Community Local News 

Alderman Vacancy for Ward 6 Expected, due to Resignation

August 17, 2022August 18, 20227 months ago admin

August 17th 2022 – BRANDON MS – At the recent City of Brandon Board Meeting on Monday August 15th 2022, Mayor Butch Lee announced that Ward 6 Alderman Tahya Dobbs had tendered her resignation. Upon making the announcement, Ms Dobbs

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Business City Community Local 

Board of Aldermen Deny Liquor Permit

August 17, 2022August 17, 20227 months ago admin

August 17th 2022 – BRANDON MS – At the most recent City of Brandon Board of Aldermen meeting (Monday August 15th 2022), a public hearing was held regarding an application for a conditional use permit for Fine Wine & Spirits

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Business Community Local 

Let’s Talk Charging…

August 6, 2022August 6, 20228 months ago Josh Hazel

August 6th 2022 – BRANDON MS – Electric Vehicle (EV) charging that is. With Tesla coming to our area, we thought we’d provide an overview of electric vehicle charging. First, some ground rules. This article is not intended to be

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Rankin Running Club group pic
Community Events Local 

Rankin Running Club Launches in Brandon

August 2, 2022August 2, 20228 months ago admin

August 2nd 2022, BRANDON MS – There’s a new running club in our area, known as the Rankin Running Club. Members are referred to as “Rankin Runners”. Interestingly, the club is as much about social networking and fun, as it

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Planet Fitness logo
Business Coming Soon Community Local News 

Planet Fitness Eyes Brandon Location

July 18, 2022February 14, 20238 months ago admin

July 18th 2022, BRANDON MS – It appears that Planet Fitness is planning a new location here in Brandon MS, in the former location of Piggly Wiggly (1574 W Government St, Brandon MS 39042). At a recent City of Brandon

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Business City Coming Soon Community Local News 

Tesla is Coming To Brandon MS

May 4, 2022May 4, 202211 months ago admin

May 4th 2022, BRANDON MS – Local developer RCI, LLC and Trihelm Properties have worked together to bring the car manufacturer, Tesla to Brandon, MS.  Renovations are underway at 255 MarLyn Dr to prepare the 25,000sf building and associated property

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National Small Business Week
Business Community Local News Restaurant 

National Small Business Week – Positive Review Week

May 2, 2022May 2, 202211 months ago admin

May 2nd 2022, BRANDON MS – This week is officially National Small Business Week. National Small Business Week 2022 (May 2 – 6) celebrates the resiliency and tenacity of America’s entrepreneurs who are doing their part to power our nation’s

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City of Brandon logo
City Community Local Mayor News 

News from the Mayor of Brandon’s Office

April 25, 2022April 25, 202211 months ago admin

April 25th 2022, BRANDON MS – The City of Brandon recently included an insert in utility bills sent out to residents, which is a message from Brandon Mayor Butch Lee. The following is the content of the insert, as well

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Rankin Referral Group logo
Business Community Local 

New Area Business Referral Group Has Formed

April 17, 2022April 18, 202212 months ago admin

April 17th 2022, BRANDON MS – A new independent business referral group has started in our area. The group is called the Rankin Referral Group, and had their official formation meeting this past week. The group is based here in

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Medical Cannabis
City Community Local News State 

Summary of Medicinal Marijuana, after City of Brandon Board Meeting on March 7th 2022

March 10, 2022March 10, 20221 year ago Staff Writer

March 10th 2022, BRANDON MS – This is a partial summary of the most recent City of Brandon Board Meeting held on Monday March 7th 2022, as well as information gained by Brandon042® staff. In 2020, Mississippians voted 816,107 to

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City Community Local Real Estate 

Summary of City of Brandon Work Session & Board Meeting on Feb 22nd 2022

March 9, 2022March 10, 20221 year ago Staff Writer

March 9th 2022, BRANDON MS – City of Brandon MS Work Session and Board of Aldermen Meeting on Feb 22nd 2022: Attendance: All Board Members were present. Per the Work Session, at 5pm, Mayor Butch Lee discussed the upcoming water

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Brandon Neighborhood Directory
Community Local 

Brandon Neighborhood Directory

March 9, 2022March 8, 20221 year ago admin

March 9th 2022, Brandon MS – We now have a Brandon Neighborhood Directory on our website: CLICK HERE We’ve included all known HOA neighborhoods as well as those without an HOA. We’re working on updating each neighborhood’s listing, to include

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Brandon042 Business Directory
Business Community Local News 

Brandon Business Directory – Shop LOCAL

March 8, 2022March 8, 20221 year ago admin

March 8th 2022, Brandon MS – Many folks and business groups talk about “shop local”, “support local”, etc. Now we have an actual Brandon MS Business Directory. Want to know what restaurants we have here inside the city limits of

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Cafe Azteca outside, Brandon MS
Business Community Local Restaurant Unfoodie 

The Unfoodie Critic – Cafe Azteca

March 7, 2022March 7, 20221 year ago The Unfoodie Critic

March 7th 2022, BRANDON MS – After a series of visits to CAFÉ AZTECA, with varying dinner guests who provided input, the Unfoodie reports the following: According to their Facebook Page, Cafe Azteca claims to be the oldest Mexican restaurant

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Real Estate Home Values Brandon MS
Business Community Real Estate 

Brandon MS – Current Real Estate Market

March 6, 2022March 6, 20221 year ago admin

March 6th 2022, Brandon MS – Recently we published a monthly update of home sales and values for our zip code, via Zillow (see pic below). This brought up some questions about the market, including the average days on market

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The Cleaners by Pizza Shack
Business Community Local 

The Cleaners by Pizza Shack – Open in Downtown Brandon

March 4, 2022March 4, 20221 year ago admin

March 4th 2022, Brandon MS – You probably noticed all the construction and renovation for the past year at the old Dry Cleaner building in Downtown Brandon, across from Burgers Blues Barbecue (and next door to BankPlus). After a great

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East Brandon CrossFit Sign
Community Local 

East Brandon CrossFit – Back in Downtown Brandon

March 4, 2022March 4, 20221 year ago admin

March 4th 2022 – Brandon MS – East Brandon CrossFit is back in Downtown Brandon! Some of you may remember, EBCF was located on Felicity Street years ago, in the same location that East Brandon Nutrition now resides. After spending

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The Pink Feather Lash & Brow Bar
Business Community Local 

New Brow & Lash Bar opens in Brandon – The Pink Feather Brow & Lash Bar

February 15, 2022March 6, 20221 year ago admin

February 15th 2022, Brandon MS – A new business has opened in Brandon. The Pink Feather Lash & Brow Bar is located near Sonny’s BBQ, at 1378 W Government St Ste C, Brandon MS 39042. Their business phone number is

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Brandon Bulldogs and Madison Central Jaguars battle for the 2021 MS 6A Football Championship
Community High School Local Sports 

Brandon Bulldogs lose in 2021 6A Football State Championship, 17-24

December 4, 2021December 4, 20211 year ago admin

Hattiesburg MS – The scene at “The Rock” (M.M. Roberts Stadium, on the Southern Miss campus) was set last night for a battle of Jackson Metro high schools in the 2021 6A Football Championship Game. Originally to have been played

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City Community Local News 

Brandon Liquor Store Survey Results, and discussion at recent City Board Meeting

October 14, 2021October 14, 20211 year ago admin

Published October 14, 2021 Brandon MS – Brandon042® conducted an informal survey a couple weeks ago regarding liquor stores being available here in Brandon. The survey was online and open for just under 3 days. During that time, we had

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Community Local News 

Liquor Stores in Brandon MS City Limits?

September 30, 2021September 30, 20211 year ago admin

Brandon MS – There has been some online discussion recently regarding liquor stores here in Brandon MS. While there are a few with a Brandon MS address, they are outside the city limits. It’s our understanding that approval of a

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Community Local News 

Brandon Considering Electric Charging Station near Downtown Exit

September 9, 2021September 9, 20212 years ago admin

Brandon MS – The City of Brandon held a Board Work Session and Meeting Tuesday evening, Sept 7th 2021. During the work session, Mayor Butch Lee introduced several items to the Board, for consideration as future projects for the city.

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Community High School Local News Schools 

RCSD Superintendent – Retiring effective 12/31/2021

September 8, 2021September 8, 20212 years ago admin

Brandon MS – Rankin County Superintendent Dr Sue Townsend informed the RCSD School Board this morning that she will be retiring effective December 31st 2021. Dr Townsend has spent 35 years in education, in many roles, including 33 years at

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High School Local Local Sports 

Brandon Bulldogs Athletics Live-Streaming and Game Details

August 27, 2021August 27, 20212 years ago admin

Brandon MS – High school football season is here, and your Brandon Bulldogs are ready for action. If you’re unable to make it to a game, home or away, you can still watch the games LIVE. All regular season Brandon

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News State 

Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend

August 26, 2021August 26, 20212 years ago admin

Jackson MS – Mississippi’s 2021 Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday takes place between 12:01 A.M. Friday, August 27, 2021, and Midnight on Sunday, August 29, 2021. “The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is a great time to purchase guns, ammunition

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Community High School Local Sports 

Brandon B-Club Luncheons are Back

August 26, 2021August 26, 20212 years ago admin

Brandon MS – It was GREAT to have a B Club luncheon for the first time in nearly 2 years today! There was some great food, fun, and Brandon Bulldog fans at Lost Pizza Co for the luncheon today. BHS

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Community High School Local 

Brandon Red Fridays 2021

August 25, 2021August 26, 20212 years ago admin

Brandon MS – Football season is here and so is Brandon Red Fridays! We have many area businesses that want to show their support for our Brandon Bulldogs by providing special offers, discounts, or promotions on Brandon Bulldog Football Gamedays.

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Community 

2020 Census Numbers for Our Area

August 19, 2021August 19, 20212 years ago admin

Brandon MS – 2020 Census data has recently been released. While our state did see a decline in population, the Census data revealed that our state will not be losing a seat in the House. Mississippi’s population experienced a slight

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Uncategorized 

1st Annual Brandon042® College Pickem is Here!

August 12, 2021August 13, 20212 years ago admin

WEEKLY PRIZES, END OF SEASON PRIZES FUNDRAISER: Proceeds go to the Rankin County Animal Shelter Brandon MS – Brandon042® is proud to announce our 1st Annual College Pickem Challenge! There will be a full schedule of games to pick each

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Business Community Local 

Brandon Lawyer Wins State Award

August 7, 2021March 6, 20222 years ago admin

New Orleans LA – The Mississippi Association of Justice https://www.msaj.org (MAJ), formerly known as the Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, held its annual convention this past week in New Orleans LA. MAJ presented 3 awards of recognition. One award was for

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City Community Local News 

Brandon Police Captain Retires

August 3, 2021March 6, 20222 years ago admin

Brandon MS – At last evening’s City of Brandon Board Meeting, Captain Dan Carter retired from the Brandon Police Department after a 25-year distinguished career. Captain Carter worked or held nearly every job duty or position available within the department

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City Community News 

2021 Brandon Voter Turnout

April 5, 2021March 6, 20222 years ago admin

Brandon Voter Turnout – Yes, it’s important. Voter turnout is typically significantly lower than in state and federal elections.We would like to encourage EVERYONE to get out and vote. If you’re registered, please make an effort to vote. Voting is

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Community Events 

It’s Boo042 Time in Downtown Brandon!

October 28, 2020October 28, 20202 years ago admin

The Downtown Brandon Boo042 event is Thursday October 29th 2020 from 4:30pm – 8:00pm. This event is loads of fun, featuring great shopping, music, and food. The event will be in the Downtown Brandon area, amongst various businesses and streets.

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Uncategorized 

Recent Social Media Post on Local Restaurant

July 25, 2020July 25, 20203 years ago admin

Recently, someone made an extremely critical post on social media regarding a local restaurant here in Brandon. In the post, the person (Original Poster or OP, hereafter) shared pictures of what appears to be inappropriate food handling. The OP indicated

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Area businesses that are known to be Open or Closed

March 18, 2020March 19, 20203 years ago admin

We are trying to compile and regularly update a list of businesses in our area who are known to be Open for Business or Closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Do you own a business or know of a business

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Local 

Holiday Garbage Pickup

December 23, 2019December 23, 20193 years ago admin

Per the City of Brandon, Waste Management does not pickup garbage on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day each year. This year both of those holidays fall on a Wednesday which does NOT cause a missed day for

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Local Mayor 

2019 Christmas Parade

December 5, 2019December 4, 20193 years ago admin

The 2019 Brandon Christmas Parade will begin at 7:00 pm Friday evening December 6.  Floats are to arrive no later than 6:00 pm to be lined up within the parade.  A very special “Thank You” is extended to the active

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