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Joe Tucker, of Law Security, an on-site security guard, agreed to be photographed. He is here at 12 PM Noon in Downtown Jackson at Cathead Vodka Distillery in downtown Jackson. He said he works for Law Security Group around Terry, Mississippi, on most days.
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A book reading for children occurred on site at Cathead Distillery, at the edge the grassy space on their west end of the premises where they hold events. The books read to the children and their families were books from the "Paddington Bear" book series for children, which was read over the loudspeaker.
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Lemuria Books' 50th Anniversary Celebration at Cathead Vodka Distillery in Downtown Jackson

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Sat,04/11/26-1:35PM, 641 Reads

The 50th Birthday Party for LEMURIA BOOKS BOOKSTORE in JACKSON, MS began to be held at CATHEAD VODKA DISTILLERY'S DOWNTOWN SITE at 11 AM on the Saturday after easter, which is Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11 AM. Admission is free until 2PM, after 2 PM is adults only and non-free monetary charge for admission.

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