LIST OF READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS 2022

Barber

Bill Gordon Barber Shop

 

 
   

Cheer & Gymnastics Studio

Carol Merrill Academy of Dance

 

 
   

Dance Studio

TIE: Carol Merrill Academy of Dance,  Encore Dance Company 

 

 
   

Event Center

Mississippi Children’s Museum

 

 
   

Golf Course & Country Club

Briarwood Golf and Swim

 

 
   

Hair Stylist

Keri Harper

 

 
   

Local Radio Personality

Scotty Ray

 

 
   

Local TV Personality

Scotty Ray

 

 
   

Museum

Mississippi Children’s Museum 

   

Nail Tech

Teresa Williams

   

Pet Groomer

Austin Spears

   

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

Tyson Pompelia

   

Appetizer

The Rustler

   

Asian Food

Aie’s Taste of Thai

   

Bakery

Margie’s Mixing Bowl

   

Bar

Threefoot Brewing

   

Barbeque

Squealer’s Bar-B-Que

   

Bartender/Place of employment

Jessica Diamond Buffalo Wild Wings

   

Breakfast

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

   

Buffet & Salad Bar

Western Sizzlin Wood Grill

   

Caterer

Carolyn’s Creations

   

Catfish

Long’s Fish Camp

   

Coffee

PJ’s Coffee Of Meridian

   

Crawfish

Pinchin’ Tails

   

Deli/Sandwich Shop

McAlister’s Deli

   

Dessert

Weidmann’s

   

Donuts

Lee’s Donuts – 1515 65th Ave, 

   

Family Restaurant

Harvest Grill

   

Fast Food

Chick-fil-A

   

Fine Dining

The Rustler

   

Fried Chicken

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

   

Hamburger

Mugshots Grill & Bar – Meridian, MS

   

Home Cooking

Jean’s

   

Ice Cream & Milkshakes

Baskin-Robbins

   

Italian Food

Amore Italian Ristorante & Bar

   

Kids Meal

McDonald’s 

   

Margarita/Cocktail

San Marco’s Restaurant

   

Mexican Food

San Marco’s Restaurant

   

Pizza

Nick & Al’s Ny Style Pizzeria

   

Place to get a Beer

Threefoot Brewing

   

Produce

Mathis Peaches and Produce

   

Restaurant with the best Wait Staff

Chick-fil-A

   

Seafood

Family Fish Camp

   

Snow Cones

Sno Biz

   

Steaks

Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s

   

Sweet Tea

McAlister’s Deli

   

Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

   

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 Shop

Premier Paint & Body

   

Award/Trophy Shop

Burton Awards

   

Builder/Contractor

Heritage Building Corporation

   

Carpet & Flooring

Elite Flooring, Inc.

   

Child Care Provider

Highland Baptist Child Development

   

Computer Repair

Quality PC of Meridian

   

Dry Cleaners

Jones Cleaners

   

Electrician

Booker Electric  

   

Electrician

Joseph Nowell / Webster  Electric

   

Funeral Home

Robert Barham Family Funeral

   

Glass Repair

A & A Glass – Auto Windshield and Glass Repair and Replacement

   

Home Health Agency

Sta-Home Health & Hospice

   

Home Inspector

Ben Baxley Construction Home Inspection

   

HVAC Company

Booker Electric  

   

Landscaping Company

Magnolia Green

   

Lawn Care Service

Magnolia Green

   

Mechanic

Steve Waltman

   

Mosquito Yard Control

Mosquito Marshals of Meridian

   

Nursing Home

North Pointe Health Rehabilitation Services

   

Pest Control

Stark Exterminators

   

Plumber

Barber & Sons Plumbing Co

   

Screen Printer

All-Star Team Sports

   

Storage Facility

A+1 Storage

   

Cardiologist

Thomas Plavak

   

Chiropractor

Miller Chiropractic Clinic

   

Dental Hygienist

Jessica Goldman

   

Dentist

Dr. Adam Weathers

   

Dermatologist

Kenneth Saul

   

Doctor

Dr. Virginia Nelson

   

Eyecare Center

Primary Eye Care

   

Health & Fitness Center

Anderson Health & Fitness Center

   

Hearing Aid Center

Hear Again Hearing Services

   

Hospice

StaHome

   

Hospital

Anderson Regional Medical Center

   

Internal Medicine

Dr Kristi Durgin

   

Massage Therapist

Karen Dukes

   

Medical Equipment

Queen City Medical

   

Mental Health Provider

Lori Rank

   

Nurse

Melissa Cobb

   

OB/GYN

Virginia Nelson

   

Optometrist/Opthamologist

Dr. Duong

   

Oral Surgeon

Dr. Asif Lala

   

Orthodontist

Dr. John Hodge

   

Pain Specialist

Dr. Azhar Pasha

   

Pediatric Dental Hygienist

Lesli Braddock

   

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Britt McCarty

   

Pediatrician

Dr. Dee Dee Price

   

Pharmacist

Erin Dewease

   

Pharmacy

Mr Discount Drugs  

   

Physical/Occupational Therapist

Chris Morgan

   

Physicians Assistant

Amy Goodin

   

Plastic Surgeon

Lee K. Thornton, MD, FACS

   

Podiatrist

Dr. Leigh White

   

Primary Care Provider

Doug Phillips

   

Rehabilitation Center

Anderson Tom C. Maynor Rehabilitation Center

   

Accounting Firm

Angie Shirley CPA

   

Attorney/Lawyer

Frances Stephenson

   

Bank/Credit Union

Community Bank 

   

Civic Organization

Junior Auxiliary of Meridian

   

Clergy

Pastor Greg Mangum

   

CPA/Accountant

Angie Shirley CPA

   

Financial Advisor

Harold Harris

   

Floral Designer

Saxons

   

Funeral Director

Barham Family Funeral Home

   

Insurance Agency

Insurance Solutions of Ms Inc

   

Insurance Agent

Scott Gray

   

Law Firm

Cobb Law Firm

   

Place of Worship

First Baptist Church Collinsville, Old Paths Baptist Church (tie)

   

Real Estate Agency

Hill Real Estate Group, LLC –

   

Real Estate Agent

Terry Winstead

   

Receptionist

Liz Hicks

   

School Principal 

Elliot Brewer

   

Tax Preparation

Angie Shirley CPA

   

Teacher (City/County/Private)

Allison Anderson

   

Antique Store

Atrium Mini Mall

   

Appliance Store

Lowes

   

Auto Salesperson 

TIE: Kayla Cabaniss and Ronny Warren 

   

Boutique

Southern Accents

   

Car Rental

U-Save Car & Truck Rental

   

Children’s Clothing Store

Over The Moon Children’s Boutique

   

Florist

World of Flowers

   

Frame Shop

Hobby Lobby

   

Furniture Store

Woodstock

   

Garden Center/Nursery

Al’s Garden and Gift

   

Gift Shop

The Back Porch of Meridian

   

Home Décor Store

Custom Frame & Gift

   

Home Improvement & Hardware Store

Ace Hardware

   

Jewelry Store

LaBiche Jewelers

   

Liqour Store

Rusty Barrel Wine and Liquor 

   

Mattress Store

Mattress Express by Woodstock Furniture

   

Men’s Clothing Store

Harry Mayer Clothiers

   

New Car Dealer

Nelson Hall Chevrolet

   

Office Equipment

Purvis Business Machines

   

Paint Store

The Paint Store at North Hills, LLC.

   

Photographer

Dori Knight

   

Portable Buildings

Dixie Buildings LLC

   

Shoe Store

NBS Ladies Shoes & Boutique

   

Sporting Goods Store

Rock House Gun and Pawn

   

Supermarket

Winn-Dixie

   

Tire Shop

Ed Chaney Tire Pros

   

Used Car Dealer

Bo Haarala Autoplex

   

Women’s Clothing Store

Belle G Boutique

   

Wrecker Service

Lewis Wrecker

   

Best Boss

Chris Morgan

   

Best Customer Service

Chick-fil-A

   

Best Local Business

The Back Porch of Meridian

   

Best Local Event

Earth’s Bounty

   

Best New Business

The Back Porch of Meridian

   

Best Unique Business

Magnolia Soap and Bath Co – Meridian

   

Man of the Year

Chris Read

   

Woman of the Year

Virginia Carney Nelson DO

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