The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street Communities at the 27th Annual Awards Luncheon in downtown Jackson on Thursday, June 16, 2016. The annual awards luncheon honors Main Street directors, board members and volunteers and recognizes the most outstanding downtown development projects from Main Street communities in Mississippi. Among the 2016 Award Recipients were Briar Jones of … [Read more...]
Chef Ty Thames Hones His Role as Starkville’s Farm to Table Ambassador
Locals and visitors to Mississippi’s College Town know that Starkville’s authentic farm to table goodness needs no greater showcase than a table at Restaurant Tyler, Bin 612, or The Guest Room. Owner and executive chef, Ty Thames, has nurtured these unique restaurant concepts in Downtown Starkville with a commitment to honest cuisine that’s rooted in the deep South and seasoned with culinary experience from across the globe. From local … [Read more...]
Fire Station Park: Meet the New Home of Starkville Community Market
Tucked away at the end of Russell Street between Lampkin and the unused Kansas City Southern Railway track, you'll find Fire Station Park, a tiny oasis in the bustle of Downtown Starkville. You may have visited the park for one of the city's 9/11 commemorative ceremonies or even seen folks walking the track occasionally. You've surely driven by the plot next to Fire Station No. 1 on your way to the Central Station Grill to the west or Little … [Read more...]
