Where You'll Find The Perfect Gift For Any Occasion Located on Main Street, Occasions is the perfect place to find the perfect gift. Occasions has been serving the Starkville, Mississippi area since 1986. Owned by mother and daughter, Pat Johnson and Mandee Lewis, Occasions is a one-of-a-kind gift shop. Johnson was born in Mississippi but grew up in Los Angeles, California. When it was time to move on to college, Johnson … [Read more...]
Starkville Community Theatre prepares for Upcoming Season
History What began as a small community organization in 1978 has now turned into a Starkville entertainment staple located in the heart of downtown – the Starkville Community Theatre. In the mid ‘90s, the Starkville Community Theatre purchased the old Katz dress shop and transformed it into the Playhouse on Main, which seats 91 people for their much-anticipated series of shows throughout each season. Back on Stage After a … [Read more...]
Magnolia Soap and Bath Company
The Amazing Smells From This Store Will Stop You In Your Tracks If you walk down Main Street past Magnolia Soap and Bath Company, the crisp, sweet smell of soap may stop you in your tracks. Whether you are looking for a unique bar of soap, bath bombs, body butter, face care products, or laundry detergent, Magnolia Soap and Bath Company offers a wide range of products to cater to the needs of all customers. Magnolia Soap and Bath … [Read more...]
Arepas Coffee & Bar
Enjoy Delicious, Authentic Venezuelan Food in This Lively Downtown Restaurant If someone had to describe Arepas Coffee & Bar in Starkville, Mississippi, they may use the common Venezuelan term “Chévere,” meaning excellent! Arepas Coffee & Bar is a lively restaurant in the heart of Starkville on Main Street. Arepas Coffee & Bar offers a great atmosphere and authentic Venezuelan cuisine to all. The restaurant uses only the best … [Read more...]
Dunkington Art & Jewelry
Find One-of-a-Kind Custom Art At This Downtown Store If you are looking for one-of-a-kind, look no further. Dunkington prides itself on art pieces, jewelry, and accessories that are custom, handcrafted, painted, or created in unique ways. Dunkington Art & Jewelry, which opened in June 2020, is the only poured paint art store in the Starkville area. Before opening their physical store, Dunkington traveled the art festival circuit … [Read more...]
Local Retailers to Support Children’s of Mississippi
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...]
Hunt Named to Mississippi Tourism Association Board of Directors
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership Director of Tourism, Paige Hunt, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA). Hunt will serve a three-year term representing the Pines Region. In addition to her role on the Board of Directors, Hunt is serving as the association’s education committee co-chair. The Mississippi Tourism Association serves as the voice of tourism for the state’s fourth … [Read more...]
MSU To Hold Parade and Celebration for National Championship Team
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State will celebrate its 2021 Baseball National Championship on Friday, July 2, with a parade through downtown Starkville that will culminate with an event inside Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium. The parade will kick off at 5:30 p.m. CT. The route will begin at The Little Dooey on University Drive and end outside the home plate gate at Dudy Noble Field. The parade will include Diamond Dawg student-athletes … [Read more...]
