by
Shaye Smith
This story originally appeared in the Jackson Free Press. It was added to the Mississippi Free Press website in 2025.
Note that any opinions expressed in legacy Jackson Free Press stories do not reflect a position of the Mississippi Free Press or necessarily of its staff and board members.
Not every dad is the tie-wearing type, and a man only needs so many pairs of slippers. A little creativity goes a long way when it comes to Father’s Day shopping. Whether the dad in your life is a grill master, a skater dad or something in-between, you can find a gift to make his day at one of the Jackson area’s many local businesses. Check out these suggestions to get you started.
Shaye Smith is the Chief of Staff of the Mississippi Free Press and assistant producer of MFP Live. A native of Soso, Mississippi, she now lives in Clinton with her husband, where they are enjoying life as empty nesters, surrounded by what sometimes seems like entirely too many animals.
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