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Starkville Retail Development Faces Real Estate Hurdles
News Summary Starkville’s retail landscape is grappling with limited real estate options as merchants struggle to find suitable locations for new businesses. With delays in new properties along Highway 182...
OCH Regional Medical Center to Launch New EMR System
News Summary OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi, is set to launch a new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system called CERNER on January 27. This significant update aims to...
Major Hospital Systems Compete to Acquire OCH Regional Medical Center
News Summary Starkville, MS is witnessing a significant bid from North Mississippi Health Services and Baptist Memorial Health Care to acquire OCH Regional Medical Center. Following the Oktibbeha County Board...
Mississippi Named National Hub for Cyber Operations Training
News Summary Keesler Air Base in Biloxi, Mississippi has been designated as the national hub for cyber operations training by the U.S. Air Force. This decision, formalized through a joint...
Starkville Transit System Bounces Back After COVID-19
News Summary The Starkville-MSU Rapid Area Transit (SMART) system in Starkville, Mississippi, is showing signs of recovery with an increase in ridership following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, SMART reported...
Columbus Introduces 2 Sistas Soul Food Restaurant
News Summary Columbus is excited to welcome 2 Sistas Soul Food, a new eatery serving classic Southern cuisine. Owned by Berdina Barry, the restaurant offers favorites like chitterlings and fried...
Mississippi State University Expands Coastal Forest Research
News Summary Mississippi State University (MSU) has acquired 14,071 acres of coastal forestland, establishing the Wolf River Coastal Forest Research and Education Center. This initiative, developed through collaboration with multiple...
Taco Amigo Set to Open in Starkville Soon
News Summary Taco Amigo, a beloved eatery known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, is expanding from Columbus to open a new restaurant in Starkville by January 2024. Located at 12072...
Columbus Place Revitalization: Major Transformations on the Horizon After Tenant Exits
Exciting Changes Ahead for Columbus Place! Big things are happening at what was once known as Leigh Mall, now rebranded as Columbus Place. If you’ve been keeping up with the...
Finance
Major Hospital Systems Compete to Acquire OCH Regional Medical Center
News Summary Starkville, MS is witnessing a significant bid from North Mississippi Health Services and Baptist Memorial Health Care to acquire OCH Regional Medical Center. Following the Oktibbeha County Board...
Exciting Developments in Oktibbeha County: New Candlewood Suites Hotel and Dust Control Program Approved!
Exciting Developments for Oktibbeha County: A New Hotel Is on the Horizon! Oktibbeha County is buzzing with excitement as the county board of supervisors recently approved a partnership with Starkville...
Energy Efficiency Initiatives Launch in Columbus, Mississippi to Combat Winter Utility Costs
Energy Efficiency Help Available in Mississippi As the small town of Columbus, Mississippi gears up for the ever-chilly winter months ahead, residents are keeping a close eye on their utility...
Exciting Developments Loom for Starkville as City Considers New Partnerships and Condo Project
Exciting Developments on the Horizon for Starkville In the charming city of Starkville, things are heating up as city aldermen have given the green light to a potential public/private partnership...
Starkville Considers Tax Breaks for Proposed New Hotel Amid Growing Accommodation Shortage
Starkville’s Hotel Dilemma: Are Tax Breaks the Answer? Starkville, a city that’s been buzzing with progress, is facing a pivotal decision regarding a proposed hotel development that could change the...
Starkville’s Hotel Boom: Addressing the Shortage Amid Growing Tourism
Starkville’s Hotel Boom: A Response to Growing Tourism Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement as the city embraces a surge of visitors drawn by its beloved football games and new...
Starkville Eyes New $10 Million Hotel to Boost Local Tourism and Economic Growth
Starkville Could Welcome a New $10 Million Hotel In the cozy town of Starkville, significant changes might be on the horizon with a proposed tax abatement deal that could lead...
New Notice for Creditors in Oktibbeha County Regarding Frankine Bullock Albritton’s Estate
New Notice for Creditors in Oktibbeha County: Important Information about the Estate of Frankine Bullock Albritton Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, has recently made some important announcements regarding the estate of the...
Exciting Economic Development and Job Opportunities Soon to Arrive in Lowndes County
Exciting Changes Coming to Lowndes County LOUNDES COUNTY, Miss. – If you’ve driven past the open fields recently, you might have noticed something different. It may look empty now, but...
CONSTRUCTION
Starkville Retail Development Faces Real Estate Hurdles
News Summary Starkville’s retail landscape is grappling with limited real estate options as merchants struggle to find suitable locations for new businesses. With delays in new properties along Highway 182...
Starkville Transit System Bounces Back After COVID-19
News Summary The Starkville-MSU Rapid Area Transit (SMART) system in Starkville, Mississippi, is showing signs of recovery with an increase in ridership following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, SMART reported...
Columbus Place Revitalization: Major Transformations on the Horizon After Tenant Exits
Exciting Changes Ahead for Columbus Place! Big things are happening at what was once known as Leigh Mall, now rebranded as Columbus Place. If you’ve been keeping up with the...
Exciting Architectural Opportunity Unveiled in Starkville for Renovation Project
Exciting New Developments on the Horizon in Starkville! Starkville, MS, is buzzing with excitement as the Mississippi State University Research & Technology Corporation has announced an opportunity for architects and...
Exciting Developments in Oktibbeha County: New Candlewood Suites Hotel and Dust Control Program Approved!
Exciting Developments for Oktibbeha County: A New Hotel Is on the Horizon! Oktibbeha County is buzzing with excitement as the county board of supervisors recently approved a partnership with Starkville...
Starkville Businesswoman Kim Moreland Pioneers Community Service and Local Politics
Starkville’s Own Kim Moreland: A Businesswoman with a Heart for Community In the charming town of Starkville, there’s a name you might be hearing more often these days—Kim Moreland. For...
Exciting Developments Loom for Starkville as City Considers New Partnerships and Condo Project
Exciting Developments on the Horizon for Starkville In the charming city of Starkville, things are heating up as city aldermen have given the green light to a potential public/private partnership...
Starkville Considers Tax Breaks for Proposed New Hotel Amid Growing Accommodation Shortage
Starkville’s Hotel Dilemma: Are Tax Breaks the Answer? Starkville, a city that’s been buzzing with progress, is facing a pivotal decision regarding a proposed hotel development that could change the...
Starkville’s Hotel Boom: Addressing the Shortage Amid Growing Tourism
Starkville’s Hotel Boom: A Response to Growing Tourism Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement as the city embraces a surge of visitors drawn by its beloved football games and new...
Marketing
Exciting Architectural Opportunity Unveiled in Starkville for Renovation Project
Exciting New Developments on the Horizon in Starkville! Starkville, MS, is buzzing with excitement as the Mississippi State University Research & Technology Corporation has announced an opportunity for architects and...
Starkville Celebrates MS State Online’s National Marketing Award Win
Starkville Shines as MS State Online Wins National Marketing Awards Starkville— the hometown of Mississippi State University, has something to cheer about! Recently, MS State Online made quite the splash...
Starkville Considers Tax Breaks for Proposed New Hotel Amid Growing Accommodation Shortage
Starkville’s Hotel Dilemma: Are Tax Breaks the Answer? Starkville, a city that’s been buzzing with progress, is facing a pivotal decision regarding a proposed hotel development that could change the...
Columbus Police Launch Business Safety Initiative Ahead of Holiday Season
Columbus, Mississippi: A New Initiative to Keep Businesses Safe This Holiday Season The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing with it a time for celebrations, shopping, and spending quality moments...
Exciting Bid Opportunities for Businesses with Starkville Utilities
Exciting Bid Opportunities for Starkville Utilities The City of Starkville has announced that they will be accepting sealed bids for Source of Supply related to both the Electric Division and...
Exciting Developments in Starkville as Amazon Fulfillment Center Begins Operations
Exciting Developments in Starkville: Amazon Fulfillment Center Operations Underway! Starkville is buzzing with energy as the new Amazon fulfillment center kicks off its operations! This significant project marks an important...
Starkville Main Street Association Announces Bid Opportunity for Street Lighting Project
Starkville Main Street Association Invites Bids for Street Light Project Starkville, Mississippi, is preparing for a new chapter! The Starkville Main Street Association has announced an opportunity for businesses and...
Exciting Business Updates in Starkville, Mississippi
Harbor Freight to Open New Location in Starkville Harbor Freight, a leading tool and equipment retailer is planning to set up a new store in Starkville, marking an exciting addition...
DeAnte Bradley Takes on Key Role in Starkville City’s Advertising Team
DeAnte Bradley Joins Starkville City’s Premier Daily News Outlet’s Advertising Team Starkville is brimming with excitement as DeAnte Bradley, a Pachuta native, has recently taken up a position as an...
Real Estate
Starkville Retail Development Faces Real Estate Hurdles
News Summary Starkville’s retail landscape is grappling with limited real estate options as merchants struggle to find suitable locations for new businesses. With delays in new properties along Highway 182...
Columbus Place Revitalization: Major Transformations on the Horizon After Tenant Exits
Exciting Changes Ahead for Columbus Place! Big things are happening at what was once known as Leigh Mall, now rebranded as Columbus Place. If you’ve been keeping up with the...
Exciting Architectural Opportunity Unveiled in Starkville for Renovation Project
Exciting New Developments on the Horizon in Starkville! Starkville, MS, is buzzing with excitement as the Mississippi State University Research & Technology Corporation has announced an opportunity for architects and...
Exciting New Chapter for Starkville’s Campus Trails as Tailwind Group Takes Over
Exciting Changes Ahead in Starkville with Acquisition of Campus Trails Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement as Tailwind Group, along with its partners, has successfully acquired Campus Trails, a vibrant...
Exciting Developments in Oktibbeha County: New Candlewood Suites Hotel and Dust Control Program Approved!
Exciting Developments for Oktibbeha County: A New Hotel Is on the Horizon! Oktibbeha County is buzzing with excitement as the county board of supervisors recently approved a partnership with Starkville...
Starkville Businesswoman Kim Moreland Pioneers Community Service and Local Politics
Starkville’s Own Kim Moreland: A Businesswoman with a Heart for Community In the charming town of Starkville, there’s a name you might be hearing more often these days—Kim Moreland. For...
Exciting Developments Loom for Starkville as City Considers New Partnerships and Condo Project
Exciting Developments on the Horizon for Starkville In the charming city of Starkville, things are heating up as city aldermen have given the green light to a potential public/private partnership...
Starkville Considers Tax Breaks for Proposed New Hotel Amid Growing Accommodation Shortage
Starkville’s Hotel Dilemma: Are Tax Breaks the Answer? Starkville, a city that’s been buzzing with progress, is facing a pivotal decision regarding a proposed hotel development that could change the...
Starkville’s Hotel Boom: Addressing the Shortage Amid Growing Tourism
Starkville’s Hotel Boom: A Response to Growing Tourism Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement as the city embraces a surge of visitors drawn by its beloved football games and new...
