BEST OF MISS-LOU: Winners Announced at Annual Awards Ceremony – Mississippi’s Best Community Newspaper
NATCHEZ – Miss Lou’s best, including barbers, doctors, caterers, photographers, mechanics, restaurants, retailers and more, received their due recognition Tuesday night at the Natchez Democrat’s 2022 annual Best of Miss-Lou awards.
This event uses online voting for locals to choose their favorite businesses and people serving their community and thus raise the bar in the competition.
This year’s contest included nearly 43,000 nominations and more than 90,000 votes, said Democratic editor Kevin Warren. Of these, just over 200 winners were chosen by community voters in various categories. Everyone who was nominated was invited to the awards ceremony on Tuesday night inside the Natchez Convention Center and hundreds of people attended.
Some have won awards in multiple categories.
Justin Gregg, DVM, and his staff at Gregg Veterinary Hospital swept the pet care categories.
For others, a little recognition was enough to bring a smile.
“It’s wonderful,” Paula Morris said of the Best Bank Manager award. “I was most definitely surprised.”
Here is a full list of the Natchez Democrats’ Best of Miss-Lou 2022 winners:
The best of automotive
New Car Dealership: Performance Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Used Car Dealer: Performance Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Auto Dealer Service Department: Performance Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Car salesman: Jerry McJimsey
Car / Truck / 4×4 Accessories: McDonald Collision
Bodywork: McDonald Collision
Braking: Arthur’s tires
Car Wash: Car Details B&J
Chief Financial Officer: Shaun McDonald
Gas station: Go Mart
Glass/Windshield Repair: Advanced Glass
Oil change: Arthur’s tires
Powersports Dealership: Great River Honda
Sales Manager: Cass Butler
Sales Manager: Kyle Holzhaub
Service Department: Pro Automotive Specialists
Duty Manager: Bryan Mudd
Technician (Mechanic): Josh McDonald
Tire Shop: Arthur’s Tires
Towing service: McDonald Collision
Window Tint: Benji Cradle
Favorite Locals
Barber: Kayce Hinson
Bartender: Kevin Graham
Esthetician/Hairdresser: Kayce Hinson
Charity Manager: Marcus Archer
Chef: Jonathan Borum
Coach (private schools): Coach David King
Coach (public schools): Coach Jeannie Crnkovic
Firefighter: Battalion Commander Tim Vanier
Judge: Walt Brown
Local author: Greg Iles
Local politician: Sheriff David Hedrick
Local Social Media Influencer: Ronnie Calhoun
Police Officer: Captain Craig Godbold
Principal: Whest Shirley
Server: Belinda Faust
Deputy Sheriff: Lee Best
Teacher (elementary): Torri Webber
Teacher (high school): Jennifer Rutland
Best food and drink
Starters: Duck’s Nest II
Bakery: The donut shop
Bar: 100 main spirits and restaurant
Barbeque: Pig Out Inn Barbeque
Selection of beers: Natchez Brewing Company
The best-kept secret: restoring health and well-being
Best Service: Little Tokyo
Cookies: Cookies & Blues
Breakfast: The Donut Shop
Brunch: The Little Easy
Burger: The Camp
Dining: Moo’s Barn and Grill
Chicken fillets: county pie
Chinese food: Planet Thai
Cocktails: Red 61
Coffee: Natchez Coffee Co.
Coldest beer: CR’S
Crayfish: C & M Crayfish
Deli: Soda Pops
Dessert: Granny’s cupboard
Fast Food: The Malt Shop
Fries: McDonald’s
Fried Chicken: Popeye’s
Friendliest Service: Little Tokyo
Gas Station Food: Go Mart
Gumbo: Duck’s Nest II
Healthy Dinner: Nutrition 61
Ice cream: malt shop
Italian Restaurant: Pearl Street Pasta
Margarita: Tamales by Fat Mama
Mexican restaurant: La Parrilla
Milkshake: malt shop
New restaurant: Brandin Iron
Pizza: county pie
Plated Lunch: Southside Market
Po-Boy: Ginger 61
Queso: La Fiesta Grande Restaurante
Seafood restaurant: Roux 61
Steak/Steak Night: Duck’s Nest II
Sushi: Little Tokyo
Sweet tea: Mammy’s
Tacos: Camp
Takeaway: county pie
Wine/Spirits Selection: Natchez Spirits
Wings: County Pie
Best healthcare and fitness
Serviced residence: BeeHive Homes of Natchez
Dentist: Dr. Jarrod Gregg
Physician: Dr. Kellen Jex
Health and fitness club: Natchez Total Fitness
Home health care: intensive home health care
Hospital: Trinity Medical Center
Manicure/Pedicure: VIP Nails
Nurse: Lexi Christian
Nutrition Shop: Nutrition 61
Optometrist: Bridgett Milliken
Pediatrician: Dr. Jennifer Russ
Pharmacist: George Book
Pharmacy: Pharmacy of the book
Physiotherapist: Summer Milliken Thompson
Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation: Key Rehab Associates
Sports/orthopedic rehabilitation: Physiotherapy Miss-Lou
Urgent Care: SouthStar Urgent Care
Women’s Health: Dr. Frank Guedon
Best home and garden
Antique dealer: Riva Chic
Appliance Repair: Hefley Refrigeration & Appliances
Appliance Store: Brakenridge Furniture
Concrete Repair/Installation: J & J Flooring and Natural Stone
Electrical Service Company: Thorpe Sheet Metal, Inc.
Flooring Store: J & J Flooring and Natural Stone
Furniture Store: Weeks Warehouse Furniture
Hardware: Home Hardware Center
Hardwood floors: J & J Flooring and Natural Stone
Home decor store: Riva Chic
Home renovation: J & J Flooring and Natural Stone
HVAC Company: Thorpe Sheet Metal Inc
Landscaper/Landscaping Company: Upton’s Lawn and Landscape
Mattress Store: Weeks Warehouse Furniture
Shearing service: Richard McKinney
Outdoor living: J & J flooring and natural stone
Pest Control: Bug Buster’s Pest Control
Plumber/Plumbing Company: Thorpe Sheet Metal Inc
Real estate firm: Paul Green & Associates Realtors
Tile/Stone Countertop Shop: J & J Flooring and Natural Stone
Best Pet Care
Veterinary Hospital: Gregg Veterinary Hospital
Dental Care: Gregg Veterinary Hospital
Emergency Services: Gregg Veterinary Hospital
Groomer: Morgan Leigh
Pet Boarding: The Barkley Pet Hotel and Spa
Companion Animal Surgery: Gregg Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarian: Dr Justin Gregg
Best professional services
Accounting Firm: Silas Simmons LLP
Bank: United Mississippi Bank
Charity: Natchez-Adams County Humane Society
Construction Company: Huber’s Construction Co Inc
Customer Service (Large Businesses): McDonald’s Collision
Customer Service (Small Business): Stuart Heflin
Financial Planning: Forrest Johnson
Funeral Home: Young Funeral Home
Insurance Agency: Jordan Farmer State Farm Agency
Investment: Forrest Johnson
Law Firm/Office: Lipsey Law
Mortgage company: UMB
New company: Cooley & Co
New Business: Restoring Health and Wellness
Private school: Cathedral Secondary School
Public School: Natchez Early College
Tax Preparation Services: Silas Simmons LLP
Top Professionals
Accountant: Will Christian
Lawyer: Grayson Lewis
Bank manager: Paula Morris
Business Lunch: Pearl Street Pasta
Electrician: Boo Brumfield
Financial Planner: Forrest Johnson
HVAC Technician: Jonathan Thorpe
Insurance Agent: Jordan Farmer
Loan officer (commercial): Matthew Hall
Loan officer (home): Matthew Hall
Minority-Owned Business (Owner): Planet Thailand
Photographer: Taylor Cooley
Plumber: Kelly Spears
Realtor: Janice Easom
Cashier: Heather Burr
Wealth Advisor: Forrest Johnson
Woman-Owned Business: Taylor Cooley Photography
Best shopping and entertainment
Bed and Breakfast: Dunleith Historic Inn
Best Shop: Generation Lee Boutique
Children’s clothing store: one of a kind
Consignment store: bless this mess
Convenience store: Go Mart
Dance Studio: Middleton School of Dance
Meeting place: Pearl Street Pasta
Daycare: Hansel and Gretel Daycare
Eyewear store: Miss-Lou Eye Care
Florist: Jeffery’s Flower Shop
Gift shop: one of a kind
Grocery: Southside Market
Hair salon/Day spa: Mane Event
Hotel: Natchez Grand Hotel
Hunting equipment: Sports center – Rex Team Sports
Jewellery: Rise N’ Shine Studio
Women’s clothing: RRUS & Co.
Local band: Mack Daddy
Local Musician: Bryce McGlothin
Nightlife: Smoot’s Grocery Blues Lounge
Party Venue: Cooley & Co
Pawnbroker: Ancient Peddler Pawn and Salvage
Shoe store: running boots
Tattoo Studio/Artist: Morgan Moak
Thrift store: bless this mess
The best of weddings
Alterations/Making: Kathleen Taunton
Bridal hairstyle: Anruss & Co
Bridal makeup: Cydney Brown
Wedding Registry: Hal Garner @ Nest
Caterer: Rene’ Adams
Engagement and wedding jewelry: Rise N’ Shine Studio
Florist: Moreton’s Flowerland
Official Venue: Dunleith Historic Inn
Groomsman Outfit: Magnolia Bride Bridal Boutique
Groomsmen Gifts: Rise N Shine Studio
Historic Site: Dunleith Historic Inn
Mother’s and Grandmother’s Outfit: Magnolia Bride Bridal Boutique
Nails / Manicure: Perfect Nails
Outdoor site: Dunleith Historic Inn
Tuxedo Rental/Purchase: Magnolia Bride Bridal Boutique
Alliance: Cha Cha Boo
Wedding Cake: Edna Fisher
Wedding Dress: Magnolia Bride Bridal Boutique
Wedding Photographer: Taylor Cooley Photography
Wedding Planner: Taylor Moak
Wedding Reception: Cooley & Co
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner: Cooley & Co
Wedding Videographer: Oakwood Media
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