LIST OF 2021 READERS CHOICE WINNERS

Published 6:00 am Tuesday, September 28, 2021

   

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APPETIZER

The Rustler

ASIAN FOOD

Sake Sushi

BAKERY

Margies Mixing Bowl

BAR

San Marcos Authentic Mexican

BARTENDER

Semmes Martin – The Rustler

BARBECUE

Squealers BBQ

BEER

Brickhaus Bar & Grill

BREAKFAST

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

BUFFET/SALAD BAR

Ole Farm Beef House Restaurant

CATERER

The Little Griddle LLC

CATFISH

Long’s Fish Camp

COFFEE

PJ’s Coffee of Meridian

CRAWFISH

Cajun Cooking

DELI/SANDWICH SHOP

Cater’s Market

DESSERT

Margie’s Mixing Bowl

DONUTS

Lee’s Donuts

FAMILY RESTAURANT

San Marcos Authentic Mexican Restaurant

FAST FOOD

Chik-Fil-A

FINE DINING

The Rustler

FRIED CHICKEN

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

HAMBURGER

Mugshots Grill & Bar

HOME COOKING

Jean’s

ICE CREAM/MILK SHAKE

Baskin Robbins

ITALIAN FOOD

Amore Italian Ristorante

KIDS MEAL

McDonalds

MARGARITA/COCKTAIL

San Marcos Authentic Mexican Restaurant

MEXICAN FOOD

San Marcos Authentic Mexican Restaurant

PIZZA

Nick & Al’s NY Style Pizzeria

PRODUCE

Mathis Peaches and Produce

SEAFOOD

Seafood Express

SNOW CONES

SnoBiz

STEAKS

Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s

SWEET TEA

McAlister’s Deli

WAIT STAFF

Chik-Fil-A

WINGS

Buffalo Wild Wings

Entertainment & Lifestyle

BARBER

Jordan Mathis at Haven Salon

CHEER/GYM STUDIO

Excel Gymnastics

DANCE STUDIO

Encore Dance Company

EVENT CENTER

Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian

MUSEUM

Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian

GOLF COURSE & COUNTRY CLUB

Briarwood Golf & Swim

HAIR STYLIST

Brooklyn Mayo Gray – Haven Salon

LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY

Scotty Ray

LOCAL TV PERSONALITY

Scotty Ray – MeTv – WMDN

NAIL SALON TECHNICIAN

JImmy Le – Nail Therapy

PET GROOMER

Precious Paws Grooming

PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS

Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian

RADIO STATION

97OKK

SALON & SPA

Haven Salon

TANNING SALON

Ultimate Tan

TATTOO SHOP

Creative Pain Tattoo Studio

TV STATION

WTOK

VETERINARIAN

Till- Newell Animal Hospital

Health

CARDIOLOGIST

Dr. David Geer – Anderson Cardiology

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Jack Hall – Hall Chiropractic

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Haylee Hagwood – Dr. William Woods DDS.

DENTIST

Dr. Adam Weathers

DERMATOLOGIST

Dr. Kenneth Saul – Saul Dermatology

DOCTOR

Dr. Douglas Phillips – Meridian Medical Associates

EYECARE CENTER

Eye Clinic of Meridian

HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER

Anderson Health & Fitness Center

HEARING AID CENTER

Melissa Priester with Rush Audiology

HOSPITAL

Anderson Region Medical Center

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Dr. William Reid – Internal Medical Clinic

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Allison Morrison – Pampered Bodies

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER

Psychology Associates

NURSE

Natalie Beddingfield – Anderson Regional Medical Center

OB/GYN

Dr. Virginia Nelson – Nelson Center for Women

OPTICIAN

Jon Jon Ellis- Ellis Optical

OPTOMETRIST/OPHTHALMOLOGIST

Dr. Minh Duong – Primary Eye Care

ORAL SURGEON

Dr. Asif Lala – East Mississippi Oral and Facial

ORTHODONTIST

Hodge Orthodontics

PAIN SPECIALIST

Dr. Eric Pearson – Total Pain Care

PEDIATRIC DENTAL HYGIENIST

Lesli Bradock – Meridian Pediatric Dental Associates

PEDIATRIC DENTIST

Dr. Britt McCarty – Meridian Pediatric Dental Group

PEDIATRICIAN

Dr. Dee Dee Price – Anderson Children’s Clinic

PHARMACIST

Erin Deweese – Anderson Pharmacy

PHARMACY

Anderson Pharmacy

PHYSICAL/Occupational THERAPIST

Bonnie Holloman – Anderson Outpatient Rehab

PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT

Jennifer Lafferty – Marion Clinic

PLASTIC SURGEON

Dr. Lee Thornton – Meridian Plastic Surgery

PODIATRIST

Dr. Leigh White – Internal Medicine Clinic

PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER

Kristen McPherson, FNP-C. – Rush

REHABILITATION CENTER

Tom C. Maynor- Anderson Outpatient Rehabilitation

Professional Services

ACCOUNTING FIRM

Culpepper & Culpepper

ARCHITECT

Arjen Lgendijk Architect

ATTORNEY

K Dustin Markham

BANK/CREDIT UNION

Citizen’s National Bank

CIVIC ORGANIZATION

Junior Auxiliary

CLERGY

Eugene Boger – St. Paul & St. Elizabeth United Methodist Church

CPA/ACCOUNTANT

Angie Shirley CPA

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Lee Rogers – Edward Jones

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Matthew Stokley – Robert Barham Funeral Home

INSURANCE AGENT

Hallie Pearson Swindoll

INSURANCE COMPANY

Jeffery Wilson State Farm

LAW FIRM

Evans & Monsour

MORTGAGE COMPANY

Trustmark

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Northcrest Baptist Church

REAL ESTATE AGENCY

Winstead Realty

REAL ESTATE AGENT

Terry Winstead

RECEPTIONIST

Gloria McNair – TAME LLC

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Elliot Brewer – West Lauderdale Elementary

TAX PREPARATION

Culpepper & Culpepper

TEACHERS CITY/COUNTY/PRIVATE

Shea Leake – West Lauderdale Middle School

Retail

ANTIQUE STORE

Atrium Mini Mall

APPLIANCES

Lowes

BOUTIQUE STORE

Southern Accents & Gifts

CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN

Over The Moon Children’s Boutique

FLORAL DESIGNER

Fantasy Cottage

FLORIST

World of Flowers

FRAME SHOP

Custom Frame & Gift

FURNITURE STORE

Woodstock Furniture

GARDEN CENTER/NURSERY

Al’s Garden & Gift

GIFT SHOP

Anderson Pharmacy

HOME DECOR

Hobby Lobby

JEWELRY STORE

LaBiche Jewelers

LIQUOR STORE

Rusty Barrel Wine & Liquor

MATTRESS STORE

Mattress Express By Woodstock Furniture

MEN’S CLOTHING STORE

Harry Mayers Clothiers

NEW CAR DEALER

John O’Neil Johnson Toyota

PHOTOGRAPHER

Chlee Photography

SHOE STORE

NBS Ladies Shoes & Boutique

SPORTING GOODS

Rock House Gun & Pawn

SUPERMARKET

Winn-Dixie

TIRE DEALER

Ed Chaney Tire Pros

WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE

Belle G

WRECKER SERVICE

Simmons Wrecker Service

AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSON

Bo Haarala

USED CAR DEALER

Bo HaaralaAutoplex

HOME IMPROVEMENT & HARDWAR

BSrToOaRdEmoor Ace Hardware

PAINT STORE

Broadmoor Ace Hardware

Goods & Services

ADULT DAY CARE

New Beginnings Adult Day Care

APARTMENT COMPLEX

Northwood Place Apartments

ASSISTED LIVING

Aldersgate Retirement Community

ATV/MOTORCYCLE DEALER

Chunky River Harley Davidson

AUTO SERVICE / REPAIR

Advanced Auto Glass by Joey

AWARD/TROPHY SHOP

Burton Awards

BUILDER/CONTRACTOR

Stephen Nicholson Construction

CARPET & FLOORING

Morgan Tile Carpet One

CHILD CARE PROVIDER

Highland Baptist Child Development Center

COMPUTER REPAIR

Superior Computers

DRY CLEANER

Jones Cleaners

FUNERAL HOME

Robert Barham Family Funeral

GLASS REPAIR

A& A Glass

ELECTRICIAN

Booker Electric

HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING

Booker Electric

HOME HEALTH AGENCY

Home Instead

HOME INSPECTOR

Certified Home Inspectors, LLC.

LANDSCAPER

Perfection Lawn Service LLC

LAWN CARE

R&C Landscaping & Lawn Service

MECHANIC

Steve Waltman – Meridian Tire & Break, Inc

MOSQUITO YARD CONTROL

Mosquito Joe

NURSING HOME

North Pointe Health Rehabilitation Services

PEST CONTROL

Stark Exterminators

PLUMBER

Hurtt Plumbing LLC

SCREEN PRINTER

Jimmy Stockton at the Screening Room

STORAGE FACILITY

A+ Self Storage

 

Special Awards

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Dr. Virginia C. Nelson – Nelson Center for Women

MAN OF THE YEAR

Chris Read

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

Chik-Fil-A

BOSS

Al Davis – Al’s Garden & Gifts

LOCAL EVENT

Threefoot Festival

LOCAL BUSINESS

Al’s Garden & Gifts

NEW BUSINESS

Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian

UNIQUE BUSINESS

Crooked Letter Calls