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...]
News about Living in Starkville
Lights on Lafayette Brighten Downtown Starkville
Starkville's Main Street now shines a little brighter thanks to a collaboration between the City of Starkville, Mississippi State University, and the Partnership. Starkville Utilities spent the past few days installing a string light plan that was designed by Mississippi State University's Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center Director Leah Kemp & Architect Fran Pharis. During the official lighting ceremony Mayor Lynn Spruill said, … [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...]
Get Your Starkville: Mississippi’s College Town Zoom Background
Many of us are having virtual meetings these days using Zoom video conferencing. Why not share some of your favorite places in Starkville, Mississippi's College Town on your next video call? Scroll down through this post to see all of the options for virtual Starkville, Mississippi's College Town backgrounds and download your favorite for FREE to use as your Zoom background for your next virtual meeting. Click on an image below to download the … [Read more...]
Salons, Barber Shops, and Gyms Open May 11 – What Are the Guidelines?
Executive Order 1480 will take effect at 8:00 a.m. on Monday May 11th. The Safer-at-Home order has been extended for two more weeks and additional businesses including barbershops, salons, and gymnasiums will be allowed to reopen. Barber Shops and Salons FAQs [tabby title="Q: Can I now go to my barber or hair salon?"] A: Yes, you will be able to go to your barber or hair stylist effective May 11th. [tabbyending] [tabby … [Read more...]
Remember: A Safe Business is Good for Business
On March 14, 2020, Governor Reeves issued a statewide safer-at-home-order. On May 4 2020, Governor Reeves issued a revision to that order that provided guidance to restaurants reopening on May 7, 2020. [tabby title="Q: What is Executive Order 1477?"] A: This statewide safer-at-home order, as issued by the Governor, was instituted to provide guidance to restaurants on reopening to the public effective at 8:00am on Thursday May 7, … [Read more...]
Mississippi’s College Town to be featured on HGTV Pilot of #HammerToTheManor!
An 1850s Starkville home is being featured Sunday [Nov. 11] at 1 p.m. in “Hammer to the Manor,” a nationally televised pilot show on HGTV. Located on Worley Street in Mississippi's College Town, the home owned by Brooke and Tom Lammert was recently renovated by locals Austin Shafer and his sister Amanda Shafer Kelley. Austin operates Fry Retool Company in Starkville where he restores axes, vintage tools and cast iron cookware. Amanda offers … [Read more...]
