Public art is 'popping up' nearly everywhere in many downtowns and cities across the United States. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Starkville Area Arts Council and the efforts of many other collaborative units, Starkville showcases many bright and uplifting works of public art throughout the community. If you need to find a great backdrop for your #Instagram posts, many of Starkville's public art locations are perfect. From … [Read more...]
Merle Norman Luna Bella
A Place Where Customers Feel Just Like Family Merle Norman & Luna Bella owner Alaina Prentice has created a place where her customers feel just like family. Some customers have been visiting the store over thirty years. “Our customer service is what makes us unique,” Prentice said, “because our customers are family; they know that this is a safe space. We laugh with them, and we cry with them.” With such a warm, inviting atmosphere, … [Read more...]
Starkville receives Pair of Mississippi Main Street Annual Awards
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street Communities with a special virtual Annual Awards presentation this year. MMSA staff presented the 2020 awards from the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson via Facebook Live. The annual awards honors Main Street directors, board members and volunteers and recognizes the most outstanding downtown development projects from Main Street communities in … [Read more...]
Breaking Ground at Cornerstone Park
On Monday morning city leaders, project developers, and Starkville Parks and Recreation staff members celebrated a monumental day with the official groundbreaking of Cornerstone Park. "I believe (Cornerstone is) going to be a catalyst for increasing recreational opportunities for our community, especially our children," Mayor Lynn Spruill said during the groundbreaking ceremony, adding the park will contribute to economic development and a … [Read more...]
5 Things To Do This Weekend in Starkville | August 7-9
#1 Visit the Starkville Dog Park Moncrief Park, located on North Jackson Street, is home to the Starkville Dog Park. The park is equipped with picnic tables, shady trees, tires, a drinking station, plastic kiddie pools and waste bags for pet excrement. The fenced area in the park allows for off-leash play, making it the perfect place for pets to roam freely. To ensure safety for smaller dogs, there are two fenced sections: one for … [Read more...]
5 Things to do This Weekend in Starkville | July 24-26
#1 Attend unWine Downtown Three times a year — Spring, Summer & Fall — Starkville Main Street members open their doors for a night of wine tasting and after-hours shopping with unWINE Downtown. Participating boutiques and shops serve a variety of wine tastings plus, they offer at least 20% off all merchandise to unWINE Downtown ticket holders. Don’t miss tonight's installment of unWINE Downtown! Ticket sales end online at 4:30 … [Read more...]
5 Things to do This Weekend in Starkville | July 10 – 12
#1 Attend the House Concert at Montgomery Bed and Breakfast Come out to the beautiful Montgomery House on Old West Point Road for their first Montgomery House Concert. The concert will be held on Saturday, July 11th from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature Matthew Reynolds followed by David Evans. An admission fee of $10 will be in place to compensate the musicians. The Montgomery House asks for guests to bring their own chairs or blankets, the … [Read more...]
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