For the first time, the Starkville Main Street Association will partner with Children’s of Mississippi to raise funds for the hospital. The event will take place July 12-17. This promotional event was orchestrated to promote shopping in Starkville while supporting an important cause. A percentage of sales from participating retailers from the week go directly to Children’s of Mississippi. Multiple stores around Starkville will be … [Read more...]
Community News
Starkville Honored at Mississippi Main Street Annual Awards
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street Communities at the Annual Awards Luncheon in downtown Jackson. The annual awards luncheon honors Main Street directors, board members and volunteers and recognizes the most outstanding downtown development projects and events from Main Street communities in Mississippi. “After a year without face-to-face meetings, we are excited to celebrate … [Read more...]
Starkville Receives 2021 National Main Street Accreditation
Starkville has been designated as an accredited Main Street™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are proud to recognize this year’s 889 nationally accredited Main Street programs that … [Read more...]
Starkville Names New Main Street Director
The Starkville Main Street Association is pleased to announce that Paige Watson has been named the new Director of the Main Street program. Watson will assume the duties of Director effective immediately. Starkville Main Street President, Hagan Walker, said “Paige has been an important part of our organization for some time now. We look forward to the continued growth of our downtown business district and, with Paige’s vision and energy, … [Read more...]
Golden Triangle Lemonade Day returns June 19th
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! On Saturday, June 19th, Lemonade Day, an educational program that gives kids real-world experience running their own business, returns to the Golden Triangle! In 2019 almost 300 entrepreneurs set up lemonade stands in the Golden Triangle. Parents can register their kid’s stand online so everyone knows when and where they’ll be open. Jeffrey Rupp, Lemonade Day Coordinator and the Outreach … [Read more...]
Clark Family Creates Lasting Community Impact
From small beginnings in Martin, Tennessee, to distributing beverages across 85 counties in five states, the Clark Group of Corporations has served their communities through volunteer work, charitable donations, and stewardship for their neighbors. History of the Clark Group The Clark Group of Corporations began in 1903 as a small soda water operation located in the rear of a drugstore in Martin, Tennessee. It was founded by Carsie C. … [Read more...]
Starkville Wins Best Retirement City in Mississippi Award
Starkville has been named the best city to retire in Mississippi. The award is given annually by Insurify. Cities were evaluated on housing affordability, healthcare accessibility, life expectancy, low crime rates, pedestrian and driver safety, and general quality of life. Based on these measures, the highest-scoring community in each state is selected. “Retirees are a vital part of our community and as a certified Mississippi … [Read more...]
MSU students to host community improvement project exhibition
Students from Mississippi State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are partnering with the Starkville Main Street Association to provide comprehensive community designs for Starkville. The public is invited to view proposed exhibition plans from 27 students enrolled in the Design II: Neighborhood Scale Design class, which is a second-year undergraduate design studio in the Department of Landscape Architecture. Improvement projects … [Read more...]
