Starkville's 17th Annual Get Swept Up event proved to be yet another huge success. Various businesses, as well as community and civic organizations came together to pickup trash on Wednesday, September 2 throughout the Starkville area. Due to COVID-19, supply pick up times varied and were staggered throughout the two days prior to the event. Over 529 volunteers participated this year and were able to cover nearly every major street of … [Read more...]
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Starkville receives Pair of Mississippi Main Street Annual Awards
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street Communities with a special virtual Annual Awards presentation this year. MMSA staff presented the 2020 awards from the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson via Facebook Live. The annual awards honors Main Street directors, board members and volunteers and recognizes the most outstanding downtown development projects from Main Street communities in … [Read more...]
‘Building a Vibrant Community’ Podcast available from MSU Extension
MSU Extension’s “Building a Vibrant Community” is available at http://extension.msstate.edu/shows/building-vibrant-community. Launched this spring, Season One focuses on local food systems and the farm-to-table movement. Current content is organized around the theme “Seven Ways to Quickly Grow Your Food Business,” also the title of an online course available through MSU Extension. The series is co-hosted by Rachael Carter, instructor with … [Read more...]
Coldwell Banker brings Patriotic Spirit to Downtown Starkville
Realtors from Starkville's local Coldwell Banker S.R.E. will once again blanket the city with American flags in recognition of Independence Day. For the 24th consecutive year, agents will distribute over 3,000 flags in the central business district of Downtown Starkville. “It takes our entire team, along with families and friends, to turn Starkville red, white and blue,” said Michelle Amos, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker. “It’s an honor to be … [Read more...]
Shop Local for Great Father’s Day Gifts – Starkville Gift Guide
Father's Day is right around the corner - shop your favorite Starkville retailers and find Dad the perfect gift this Father's Day right here in Starkville! For any type of Dad - Starkville has a unique retailer or specialty shop just waiting to showcase their gifts for you. For a full chamber directory listing of shopping and specialty retailers, click here. Reed's Department Store - For the Stylish Dad If you’re looking for a gift for the … [Read more...]
New Executive Order Effective June 15, 2020 – for the State of Mississippi
On June 10, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves issued Executive Order 1496, which goes into effect on June 15, 2020. This order affects restaurants and bars, fitness centers and gyms, outdoor and indoor arenas, and reception halls. [tabby title="Q: What’s in the new executive order?"] A: Changes to the curfew on bars and restaurants as well as changes to fitness centers, gymnasiums, reception halls, and arenas. [tabbyending] [tabby … [Read more...]
10 FREE Online Professional Development Classes from MSU
Don’t Let Downtime Keep You Down - Learn Something New Today As members of this community and this state, we are fortunate to have resources, such as Mississippi State University, to help see us through tough times. Many of us are wondering how to proceed and what the future may hold. Many are looking for a new job and all are trying to make the most of the downtime. Downtime does not mean that we can’t be productive and it does not mean that … [Read more...]
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