Jackson Jambalaya

gail pittman

That is going to be one long ass poll.

You are extending Ladd courtesies she does not extend to others. Yourself, for instance.

Gail is included. Read the list. So because Ladd acts like a child does that mean I should?

Of course not but in this crowded of a field, and in light of the qualifications of most on this list, not including a B-lister who's accomplishments don't come close to rising to the level of Businesswoman of the Year wouldn't constitute a questionable omission.

Based on your response if anything it sounds like she is on the list as a token to demonstrate your superiority but not because she is some female local business svengali. Attacking other business people in this community, which she has done repeatedly FOR YEARS, should be an automatic disqualifier.

I'm going to have a second poll of ten finalists. I wouldn't include her as a token but because well, there are only two female owners/publishers in town and that is Karen and Donna so I think they deserve to be included. Nothing more, nothing less.

Connie McKay-Lasik (dentist),

Actually, it's Connie McCaa and she is a LASIK surgeon, not a dentist.

Yeah, you're right. Sorry. Read wrong line and that was about someone else.

More Publishers:
Leigh Reeves (VIP magazine) started it from scratch and sold it to the C-L.

Jennifer Corson (Stages Magazine)

Sold out to CL? Strike. And yes, it will be a long-ass poll but you guys can handle it for a week. Don't go wobbly on me.

Since I complained when you had the poll for the hottest female reporter, I want to compliment you on this one.

How about Glenda Barner (Sugar's Downtown)... took a location that didn't look like a restaurant could survive in and has made it work!

Alyson Swalley and Alice Harrigil (sisters who co-own both Party City franchise locations). They are very community-minded, giving back through cash and in-kind donations, blood drives, etc...

That should be Sugar's Place... sugarsdowntown is their website...

I've lived here all my life and never heard of some of these people and clearly don't see 10 people I would vote for.

How about Paula Coe of Keifers Restaurant?

Fish- how about you ask the ladies to respond in 25 words or less why they deserve the JJ Business woman of the year! That will get to business and cut out the blah blahs. Plus it will help your readers to make informed decisions when casting votes!

Sugar's? Where have I heard that before?

Um, the owner of Liz Henry jewerly is not "Liz Henry." Her name is Christi Garner.

Kingfish or Crawfish?

Christy Jones at Butler Snow.

She is the real deal. Ask around.

I vote for the Dirty Hippie Soap girls, Jessi Long and Amanda Quarles (and their mother, Gwen Long).

Go Barbara Page and her Wonderful Bread Pudding!

Yes, Barbara Page might retired, but her bread pudding is still kicking, as good as ever every Thursday and Sunday at Fannin Mart's new location on Lakeland drive in Flowood.

Been there and love it. Everyone needs to go at least once. Your'll find the taste of home cooked meals, great desserts and their tea wow! is out of this world. Go Barbara Page.