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Starkville Rotary Club, IDEA Shop make mailbox to the North Pole Available in Downtown Starkville

December 5, 2022

Children in Starkville can now send letters to Santa Claus thanks to the Starkville Rotary Club and the IDEA Shop. Located downtown outside of the IDEA Shop at 114 East Main Street, a mailbox to the North Pole has been built by the shop thanks to the generous funding of the Starkville Rotary Club. Jeff Read, president of the Starkville Rotary Club said, “Starkville Rotary Club is excited to offer letters to the North Pole for children in … [Read more...]

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Dave Hood, Owner of Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern, Serves the Starkville Community

March 17, 2021

Through his business, Dave Hood has given back to his community and made the Tavern an integral part of our town. “Starkville is a gem in the state of Mississippi,” says Hood. “This town cares about its community.” Hood is the owner of Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern which offers New York style specialty pizzas, gyros, burgers, salads, and wraps as well as weekly live music and entertainment. Supporting The Community Over the two and a … [Read more...]

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Rosa Dalomba, Owner of The Pop Porium, Sees Business as a Platform for Good

January 18, 2021

To Rosa Dalomba, owning a business is a way of creating something that does great things. “I try to implement everything that I do with thinking ‘where can I give back?” says Dalomba. “I’m not trying to become a millionaire who hoards money. I ask myself ‘how can I brighten somebody’s day.’ That’s very important to my family.” The Pop Porium opened in 2017 and offers handmade, gourmet popcorn flavors like butter caramel, maroon velvet, … [Read more...]

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Kayla Gilmore, Owner of KMG Creations, Uses Her Many Talents to Pay it Forward

December 27, 2020

Dancer, producer, singer, actor, model, poet, choreographer, and teacher, Kayla Marie Gilmore uses her many talents to give back to the community. “My heart and true desire is to help others because someone helped me and my family,” says Gilmore. “I wanted to use my gift to help others, young and old.” Gilmore is the owner of KMG Creations Dance, Fitness, & Productions and The KMG Center for Creative Arts which offers dance and fitness … [Read more...]

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Brandi Herrington, Co-owner of Dunkington Art & Jewelry, Gives Back with a Purpose

December 7, 2020

Each day, Brandi Duncan Herrington wakes up with a purpose. “My purpose is to give in all the ways that I can – with my whole heart and with the best of intentions and try to do good,” says Herrington. “This applies to my business, my family, as well as community outreach.” Juggling running a business, caring for her 8-year-old son, and leading a volunteer organization that has helped thousands of Starkvillians is second nature to … [Read more...]

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