Easter weekend is April 2-4, and there is no better time to continue to support local retailers and shop Starkville. Springtime means fun-filled outdoor activities and 'hopping' from shop to shop to prepare your Easter frock. For the Easter Basket The Easter Bunny doesn't have to look too far - Starkville is home to some of the best local shops that offer one-of-a-kind toys and children's gifts perfect for Easter baskets. Candy and sweet … [Read more...]
Montgomery’s Jewelry: Celebrating 75 Years on Main Street
For 75 years Montgomery’s Jewelry has opened their doors to customers and guests at their business on Main Street in Starkville, Mississippi. Specializing in all things jewelry, repairs, and custom designs, Montgomery’s Jewelry has been a staple on Main Street after starting in a small shop at the Rex Theater, and then moving to their current location in 1962. A family owned and operated business that began by Blackie and Mary … [Read more...]
Dave Hood, Owner of Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern, Serves the Starkville Community
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...]
Starkville Main Street Association to host King Cotton Crawfish Boil April 23
The Starkville Main Street Association is hosting the 2021 King Cotton Crawfish Boil on Friday, April 23. The much-loved crawfish cook off competition is the organization's largest fundraiser, and COVID-19 safety precautions will be added to ensure a safe, socially distanced event. Held at Fire Station Park, bragging rights are on the line as local cooking teams showcase their best crawfish recipes along with add-ins and fixins, plus … [Read more...]
5 Things To Do in Starkville This Week | St. Patrick’s Day
Want to have a fun week in Mississippi's College Town? You're in luck! Saint Patrick's Day is Wednesday and we're giving you a fun and unique list of things to do in Mississippi's College Town. Wear your green and celebrate Saint Patrick's Day safely, and socially distanced right here in Starkville. #1 SPEND YOUR GREEN AND SHOP Spend your hard-earned green and coins by shopping at local retailers downtown and around town for the … [Read more...]
Partnership Encourages Businesses to be Prepared this Tax Day
Tax Day will be here soon as April 15th is quickly approaching. The Partnership encourages our chamber businesses and individuals to be prepared this year as we navigated through uncharted waters of a global pandemic within the 2020 year. Support Local Pre-K Initiatives with Tax Credits The Office of Early Childhood at the Mississippi Department of Education has established an Early Learning pre-K tax credit system that allows … [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...]
GSDP Announces Annual Award Recipients During Virtual Ceremony
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership announced its 2020 Annual Award recipients during this morning’s 20th anniversary virtual award ceremony. Strange Brew Coffeehouse was honored as the business of the year with the R. Clay Simmons Exemplary Enterprise Award, and Nellah Taylor received the T.E. Veitch Community Service Award, the highest community service recognition within the Starkville Community. The Convention and … [Read more...]
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