A new Iuka ribbon cutting welcomed J-MAC Flowers, Gifts, and Merchandise to Battleground Drive, as local officials, friends and the store’s owners gathered Friday, Oct. 2, to officially open the shop, according to the Tishomingo County Development Foundation.
The business, which already has a following in Booneville, offers artificial flowers, floral arrangements, gifts and seasonal items. The foundation shared photos and details of the ceremony on Monday.
Owner sees potential in Iuka
Owner Karen Gross told the foundation the store has done well in Booneville and that she “saw great potential in Iuka and the surrounding area.” She said J-MAC carries a wide selection of artificial flowers and arrangements of all kinds, along with gifts and popular items such as college football décor.
The opening comes as the fall decorating season and football season are both in full swing, and as many families begin thinking about holiday and memorial arrangements.
Mayor welcomes new business to Iuka
Iuka Mayor Kenny Carson welcomed the store and used the occasion to invite other entrepreneurs to town. “New businesses will find a profitable location and new residents will find a warm welcome,” Carson said in the foundation’s announcement, adding that the city invites others to start or expand a business in Iuka.
A busy week for Iuka business
The J-MAC ceremony landed on the same day the remodeled Iuka Walmart held its grand reopening, making Oct. 2 a busy day for retail along Battleground Drive. It also follows the groundbreaking last month on a roughly $12.9 million expansion at the Yellow Creek Port near Iuka, a project state and local leaders have touted as a boost for industry and jobs in Tishomingo County.
Small shops like J-MAC rely heavily on word of mouth in a town the size of Iuka. Because the store keeps weekday daytime hours and is closed Saturday through Monday, shoppers planning for homecoming, fall porch displays, or holiday and memorial arrangements may want to call ahead or check the store’s Facebook page before making a trip.
J-MAC Flowers, Gifts, and Merchandise: hours and contact
Address: 601 Battleground Drive, Iuka
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday
Phone: 662-593-3511
Online: The store is on Facebook as J-Macs Steals and Deals.
The Tishomingo County Development Foundation promotes business and industry growth across Tishomingo County, including Iuka, Burnsville, Belmont, Tishomingo and Golden.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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