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...]
The 24th Magnolia Independent Film Festival Announces Drive-in and Virtual Viewings
The Magnolia Independent Film Festival is hosting its 24th edition as a hybrid of a drive-in and virtual experience. The lineup ranges from drama to comedy and from narrative to documentary and includes work from all over the world. Drive-in Screenings The drive-in will take place on Saturday, February 27th at the Mississippi Horse Park with two screenings; the first screening beginning at 6:00pm and the late-night beginning at 10:45pm. … [Read more...]
Starkville Area Arts Council (SAAC) Celebrates 25 Years with Arts & Culture Cookbook
Founded in 1996, the Starkville Area Arts Council is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. Each year the SAAC sponsors the Cotton District Arts Festival and runs various art and art education outreach programs throughout the calendar year in Starkville and Oktibbeha County to fulfill its mission to build a strong, creative, connected community through the arts. For its noteworthy celebration, the SAAC is creating a 25th … [Read more...]
5 Things to do This Weekend in Starkville | Valentine’s Weekend
If you haven't already, it's the weekend to fall in love in Starkville It's going to be a special weekend in Mississippi's College Town. Valentine's Day is on Sunday, but we've put together a list of fun things to do for yourself or your loved ones all weekend long. Celebrate Valentine's Day safely, and socially distanced right here in Starkville. #1 SHOP for Valentine's Day Searching for the perfect gift for your Valentine? … [Read more...]
The 30 Best Things to Do in Starkville, MS
History buffs, art lovers, thrill seekers and nearly everyone in between will find something to pique their interests in Starkville. Known for Mississippi State University, this college town packs a lot of fun into the area. #1 Get a Grip at the MSU Golf Course Golfweek Magazine ranked the 18-hole Mississippi State University Golf Course in the top 30 university-owned courses in the country. The Brian Ault design championship course hosts … [Read more...]
Starkville Receives Mississippi Hometown Retirement Certification
The Mississippi Development Authority has officially designated Starkville as a Certified Hometown Retirement City. With this designation, Starkville becomes one of only 12 communities within our state to hold this certification. "The importance of the retirement community in our city cannot be overstated,” said Mayor Lynn D. Spruill. “Retirees interest in the university, events and activities that the City of Starkville promotes is clear … [Read more...]
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